Dena's Sierra

Posted by shar on September 21, 2003, at 2:47:39

In reply to Redirected: God Bless Isabel, posted by Dr. Bob on September 20, 2003, at 19:54:50

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> I feel silly for going on about my grief over a dog, when so many of you have lost people dear to you. I don't mean to be insensitive... it's just what's on my heart tonight.
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> Shalom, Dena

Dena,
Grief (like love) is not an either/or situation. You can 'go on' about Sierra and what her loss will mean to you and your son, while still having empathy and sympathy about people who have lost others dear to them.
I know you know this, but it is an easy trap to fall into (comparing tragedies, what 'deserves' attention), when, in reality, we have plenty of grief, love and empathy to go around for everyone.
I'm glad you're ok, and your 5-year-old sounds like quite a pistol (the evil twin comment...lol).
Take good care,
Shar

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Redirected: God Bless Isabel Dr. Bob 9/20/03
Dena's Sierra shar 9/21/03
Thanks Shar - for sweet words of comfort. (nm) » shar Dena 9/21/03
Re: Dena's Sierra Rach 9/22/03
Sierra will be OK. :-) » Dr. Bob Susan J 9/22/03
Re: Sierra will be OK. :-) » Susan J Dena 9/24/03
Re: Sierra will be OK. :-) » Dena Parisss 2/11/04

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