A difficult week.

@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
May 25, 2008 7:48pm CST
This has been a difficult week for my wife and me, bad news has been coming thick and fast. First my wife's 46 year old brother died. He hadn't been well for some time, but still his death was unexpected. Two days later my wife's 5 year old granddaughter fell down the basement steps and had to be taken to hospital. I'm happy to report that she is expected to make a full recovery. This morning, I got the news that my cousin's 27 year old grandson had drowned in a boating accident, and about two hours ago I received news that a nephew is in hospital with a heart attack. While all this was happening, my 85 year old sister was in hospital having bladder surgery. I'm happy to report that my sister has been released from hospital and is doing well. Maybe no one will want to respond to this for fear of catching my bad luck, but I'm hoping everyone doesn't feel that way, and I'll get some replies. Blessings.
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
26 May 08
Hi Pose123! I am really sorry to learn that you are having a difficult week. Don't worry about catching the bad luck, I have already had it and been having it until now. Condolences to your family for the passing of your wife's brother and your cousin's grandson. I just hope somehow things will get a little bit better for you and your family. In God we trust and I hope He will deliver us from all these bad luck. My prayers for you and your family. Take Care and God Bless!
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Thank you faith. Blessings.
@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
26 May 08
Good Grief you have had a full plate lately. Lets hope it's done now and all else will be well. Blessings and do Take care. (((BIG HUGS)))
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Thank you Grandmaof2. Blessings.
@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
29 May 08
My Good Lord!, why does fate make this Happen so repeatedly? These are very personal tragedies to your family-we pray that God gives you strength to overcome it!
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
29 May 08
Thank you academic. Blessings.
• United States
26 May 08
I don't know what to say other than I am very sorry for the loss of your brother and young cousin. Hopefully your other family members will make a full recovery. God be with you.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Thank you visitorinvasion. Blessings.
@AmbiePam (85273)
• United States
29 May 08
My condolences to both you and your wife. I can't imagine the emotional trauma you both are going through. How hard it must be to lose people you love so close together in time. My most sincerent prayers will be with you both, including the rest of your family.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
29 May 08
Thank you AmbiePam. Blessings.
• Philippines
26 May 08
Hi Pose123! I am sorry to hear that you are going through all these. I hope that things will get better for you. It must really be hard for you to get all through these. I may be going through some tough times at the moment but not as bad as what happened to you. I just whispered a short prayer for you my friend. Take care and good luck!
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Thank you dolce. Blessings.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
26 May 08
Just hang on there, my friend.. For all those unsuspected occurrences happening at you right now, I'm sure that good things will come back for you in return. Consider them as just TESTS in life, these things happen to almost everyone of us as well. I don't see this post of your's negatively nor affect me in a negative way, in fact I feel the loss you are feeling right now. blessings to your wife, your wife's granddaughter, your nephew and as well as your sister..
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Hi raijin, Thank you for your thoughts. It is appreciated. Blessings.
@Mirita (2668)
• United States
26 May 08
Wow! sometimes bad things happen one after another one ,but I'm sure things will get better. Sorry about your wife's brother and your cousin's grandson and my prayers are with the family. I will also pray for the full recovery of your grandaughter and your sister. May the Lord give you comfort and strength.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Thank you Mirita. Blessings.
• Canada
28 May 08
Carved owls from my collection - This photo was taken with a macro lens. I collect owls and this photo is one of a wood carving of the birds I love.
When I read your comments on my catch-up conversation I wanted to drop by your site and read more about what has been happening with you. Goodness Pose you are the master of understatement. When you said something about your circumstances I thought maybe you or your wife had the flu...or something. Then when I hear all the upheavals you have been going through my heart goes out to you and yours. Sometimes it is hard to know why so many distressing things happen around the same time...only that they do. Thankfully your granddaughter is OK and your sister is recovering satisfactorily. Hopefully, the unrelenting challenges have run their course and you and your family will be able to recoup your energies and have some time to heal and restore a sense of balance. You have become a valued friend to me Pose and I am grateful for your interest in my discussions. I posted a photo of some owls on my response and I sincerely hope the bird you love brings some healing...as many believe they do. My thoughts, prayers and energetic support are winging your way. I have included one here as well. I will check back for updates...and please take care of yourself. No one can run on empty for too long. So even though things are hectic...creating some re-charge time will be important for you and your wife. Wishing you light filled blessings, Raia
@leafgxu (472)
• China
26 May 08
I sorry to hear that. Best wish to you and your relatives. I think you would be a strong man after I read this post. Keep on!
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Thank you leafgxu, Blessings.
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
26 May 08
That sounds about like it has been going on here on my end as well. Sorry that you have had such a difficult week. It is very stressful to be going through one thing after another like that though. I hope that you have a much better week coming up though.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Thank you jer. Blessings.
@jczvrse (169)
• United States
26 May 08
My goodness you are going through so much I'm really sorry for that. They say that God doesn't give us more then we can bear but I think to myself at times that he gives us our share plus some from others, it seems when something bad happens a series of bad follow I haven't seen something good happen followed by a series of good. I will be praying for you and your family and hoping this get better for you, I know that doesn't help much with your losses, but just know I a stranger is thinking about and praying for you .
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
27 May 08
Thank you jczvrse. Blessings.
@miachen (68)
• China
26 May 08
Hi! I don't think anyone here would catch your bad luck because it isn't bad luck. This is life, isn't it? We never know what would happened to us on the next second. The main idea I get from your texts is the love and care for people who are aroud you. They are surly enjoying the happiness of being loved. God bless you all!
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Hi miachen, Thanks for commenting. Of couse you are right, it is life. Blessings.
• United States
26 May 08
im sorry to hear your week wasnt so good. if it helps your not alone this whole month has been bad. may is like the monday of the year. try to think good things and hope next week is better. best regards
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Thank you darkoutlaw, Blessings.
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
28 May 08
Wow! It's like a big storm hit around you! let's pray the storm calms.. and everyone else makes full recoveries.. (wow)
• China
26 May 08
Oh, my god! I just can wish your everthing will be good. God bless you!
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 May 08
Thank you williewang, Blessings.