'The true Soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because He loves what is behind him.' -G. K. Chesterton

19 May 2012

Grief

The knock on the door came at about 2:30 this afternoon. Two officers from the local PD doing a notification for the County Sheriff in Nevada.

My mother passed at 4:16 local time while Lu and I were en route to the hospital. There's a lot to this story. I'm unsure, at this late hour, how much if any I am going to talk about. It is intensely painful and after many hours, way too many miles and a lifetime of tears and sorrow I am simply too wrung out to know my own mind.

I am so tired but will sleep come? I may be away for a while. Again.

May you finally rest in peace Ma.

Six

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

You have my condolences. My family just dealt with this last year. Very sorry for your loss

Murphy's Law said...

Oh man, I can't begin to say how sorry I am. If there's anything I can do, I'm here. Just know that God has a plan and nothing happens without a reason.

USA_Admiral said...

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and yours will be in my prayers.

Julie said...

Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Borepatch said...

I am so sorry to hear this, Six.

instinct said...

I'm so sorry, Six. My mom and I are very close and I can only imagine how devastating this is.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Jennifer said...

I am so very, very sorry. You and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sarge said...

Please know that we love you Six and we are standing by should you need anything and I mean anything.

Old NFO said...

My condolences to you and the family. Thoughts and prayers sent.

North said...

I am sorry. There are certainly no words that I could say that would help. I'll be praying for you and my heart will ache.

SiGraybeard said...

Condolences, prayers, and best wishes, Six.

Divemedic said...

I know how hard it is, my dad died 7 years ago this very weekend. Maybe these stories of how I dealt with it can help:

http://street-pharmacy.blogspot.com/2007/08/another-pair-of-ems-stories.html

http://street-pharmacy.blogspot.com/2010/01/just-like-dad.html

Home on the Range said...

I can not find the right words to comfort you. But know that many people care, and are offering their prayers for your comfort and for your Mom's peace.

Drop a line or simply call if there is anything at all I can do.

Rev. Paul said...

I know words don't help much at this time, but we went through this last year. You're in my prayers tonight.

Scott McCray said...

Six, I'm so very sorry for your loss - prayers for you and yours.

God, Gals, Guns, Grub said...

Our prayers and thoughts are for you and yours during your time of loss...

Those notifications were my least favorite part when I worked in law enforcement...

Dann in Ohio

Theredneckengineer said...

You have my condolences, Six, you and Lu both.
I wish you both the best in this time, and I'll be praying for you and all your family alike. You have my email if you need anything, friend.

Paladin said...

So very, very sorry Six. My thoughts are with you.

Anonymous said...

My condolences.
gfa

DaddyBear said...

We'll be keeping y'all in our thoughts and prayers.

Coop said...

I am sorry to hear the news, you and your family are my thoughts in prayers at this very difficult time.

Anonymous said...

I'm very sorry for your loss - I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

HankH

Keads said...

Sorry for being late. My condolences to you and yours.

Derek Alexander said...

Six - My thoughts and prayers are with you sir.