My Son has Died

Submitted by suejeff on May 31, 2007 - 2:54am.

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I am posting this so that I only have to say it once for all my cyber friends.

My eldest son has had mental health problems for the last eight years - mainly because his heart was broken after a messy divorce and problems gaining regular access to his children.

Two weeks ago he went missing and after a couple of days the police turned up to say they had found some articles of clothing along with some papers on the river bank. The currents in the River Derwent near us are tough to say the least. We lived in hope for a week.

Last Saturday they recovered my son from the river and I had to go and identify him on Sunday. I am still hoping to wake up from the nightmare. There has to be a full inquest with toxicology reports etc. They will issue a temporary certificate next week so that we can lay him to rest. He was thirty nine years old. His brothers, sisters and children are devastated. I can't begin to explain my own feelings only to say that no mother should ever have to bury her child. I ask for all your prayers.

suejeff

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May 31, 2007 - 6:09am

Oh Suejeff I am So sorry!

Sassys Says:

Sassys

I know what it is to bury a son, my son was only six months old. It nearly did me in. I truly can't imagine the total pain and shock you must be in. I wish there was something I could say or do that would erase this for you. My prayers are with you and your family.

May 31, 2007 - 6:17am

A Parent's WORST Nightmare

jennifermilam Says:

Hello Suejeff-- I don't know you but my heart just breaks for you. The worst nightmare any parent could imagine having to endure would be to lose one of their children. Worse yet would be that he was still so young and a father himself. Only another parent who has suffered the same tragedy could ever even begin to understand, and I know I cannot, but my thoughts and heart are with you and your family and I am so, so, so incredibly sorry.

May 31, 2007 - 7:25am

I'm sorry to hear this, suejeff,...

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Catfish Says:

and I wish you and your family peace through this entire episode.

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May 31, 2007 - 9:33am

Bear up as well as you can

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xingtiao Says:

dear lady and cry as much as you need to. Don't hold back your tears. They are a sign of your love and they are precious. Here is a very special poem I was given once, to help someone else in great pain. I hope it helps you too. http://www.soulcast.com/post/show/65193/I-Take-Your-Pain

Xingtiao - P.S. the name is meant to say 'dancing in the stars' but I don't feel much like dancing when I read such sad things. I hope your son is dancing there now.

f the value of each human being is equal to the value of the one you love why would you ever participate in killing by war or any other activity with deadly intent. Xingtiao also at soulcast, blogfeast and reviewparty.


May 31, 2007 - 11:10am

My prayers are with you and your family, Sue

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spookyyank Says:

I was really hoping things would work out diferently. I am so sorry to hear that the worst has happened! My prayers are with you all. There's really no words of comfort that will really help - the loss of a child is so hard to bear - I can only say that you are deeply loved and we all are here for you.


May 31, 2007 - 6:28pm

Ah, Suejeff. Words just can't express my

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Pussy Willow Says:

sadness and sympathy. I grieve with you and I will pray for you.

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May 31, 2007 - 11:21pm

I am so sorry...

prosperity66 Says:

We never cease worrying for our children, whatever their age, it is cruel and unjust having to see them die before us.

I will pray for him and for you.

Dominique.

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June 1, 2007 - 3:23am

Hi, Your BELOVED SON is in

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kartikshradha Says:

Hi,

Your BELOVED SON is in our prayers! God pl give HIM peace & rest to His Soul.

God will also give you enough strength to bear this non bearable happening, this is the worst thing one can suffer in this world. Our WISHES N PRAYERS are always with you, we are with you in these sad moments to share your grief, you are not ALL ALONE! GOD BLESS!!!

piyush,
India


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