Unhappy Family News

[la_samtyr]

I really debated about posting this but since some of you know me pretty well, I'm going to go ahead. This is family stuff (one of my younger cousins died *tragically*), so if you don't want to read it or don't feel up to it, you'd better skip it.

One of my younger cousins, a second cousin actually, died today. Mark was one of the Omaha Bunch. My Aunt Arlene told me about him when I called her this afternoon. Mark's dad, Jack, was my first cousin but since my mom's family is large (Jack's oldest son, John, is my age), a lot of the time I tend to look at my second cousins as being more like my first cousins. (I hope that made sense.) My Aunt Lee is devastated; Mark was the one she relied on the most and he was also the one who drove her around to appointments and such. I'm not exactly sure *what* happened (although Aunt A. said he had killed himself, or at least that was what she was told) and I e-mailed my cousin Lyn in hopes of finding out more. Lyn is the one who keeps track the Omahans. *sigh* Mark's mom, Eleanor, was taken to the hospital? dr.? because of the shock. I feel so badly for my Aunt L. -- she's buried 3 of her 5 kids (Jerry, Barb and Jack) already; her oldest grandson, Randall, was murdered almost 20 years ago... I have the feeling she might not want to keep going on much longer. At 97... *Sigh* It was bad enough when Barb died 2000 and Jack in '01 -- this with Mark is even worse in some ways.

I'll probably be off and on, though I doubt if I'll be on IM.

Comments

[sienata.livejournal.com]

Hi. That is very unhappy news. I'm so sorry and will be thinking about you and your family. I hope your Aunt will be able to endure. Life can really be horrible sometimes. Hugs. S!

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

[crazies.livejournal.com]

There are no words. But I'm sorry to hear that this tragedy has happened to your family *hugs all*

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.

[coffeecat33.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences. You know I lost my sister-in-law last month - she was only 44. Take care, x Leslie

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your kind words, especially with your own recent loss. Take care.

[thought-ribbons.livejournal.com]

oh honey *snuggles you tight* I've just lost someone really close to me too. I know where you're at right nwo *hugs*

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much. It's an awful way to start the year. Take care of yourself.

[fuzzy-carpet.livejournal.com]

My deepest condolences to you and your family for your tragic loss. To me, there is nothing sadder than when a parent has to bury their children.

Thank you for letting us share your pain, even just a little...and please know that good thoughts are with you.

*hugs*

~T

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[oceansbetween.livejournal.com]

I’m so sorry. If there’s anything you need, just ask.

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.

[dazedpuckbunny.livejournal.com]

*hugshard* I'm so sorry honey.

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, I really do appreciate it.

[big-heart-june.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.

[boltonia.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this! It's so hard when someone dies who really shouldn't. You'll be in my thought and prayers.

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, this means a lot to me.

[jacks-key.livejournal.com]

My heart goes out to you and your family. I had a cousin who took his own life, so I know what you are going through. All I can say is to just try to stay strong. You have my deepest condolences.

Vicki

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. I really appreciate it.