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And Then There Were Four

 

 

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We have always been known as the five Shyne girls.  Our mother once called us her "Five Graces".  Forever a close family, we often said to each other "who needs friends when we have sisters?"  We formed a tight knit little group, and shared many experiences and adventures.  We got together regularly, laying down traditions that caused our children to grow up loving each other in our example.  We were a family, living under a blessed cloud, who sometimes felt as if we had it all.  Maybe we did, for a while.

My youngest sister Trish died Sunday.

Only 53, her life cut short in the most unfair of ways.  She will never see her children marry, never hold a grandchild in her arms, never share another recipe, read another book, or smell the jasmine on a warm summer evening.  She was wickedly funny, generous to a fault, an avid reader, ardent shoe lover, and so domestic, she preferred to stay home in the bosom of her family above all else.  She lost her 21 year old daughter Camille to cancer a year and a half ago, and was diagnosed with cancer herself this past January.  To say she got a raw deal is a gross understatement.

The hole that her loss creates in our hearts is big enough to let hurricane strength winds blow through.  I am reeling in grief and denial, but need to remind myself that this is far from being my story.  Daughter, mother, wife, sister, cousin, niece, aunt, daughter in law, sister in law, friend.  She was many things to many people and her absence is incomprehensible.   

I am told that although the burden of grief is a heavy one, it grows lighter over time.  I hope that is true, because it feels pretty crushing right now.   I want to hold her hand just once more, kiss her cheek just once more, laugh at one more silly joke, share one more secret, tell her I love her, look in her eyes 

just      one      more    time

 

327 responses to “And Then There Were Four”

  16. I am so sorry for your loss. I can feel your pain just reading your words. May you heal soon, but remember forever the joy she brought to you and your family.

  17. I am so sorry for your loss. I can feel your pain just reading your words. May you heal soon, but remember forever the joy she brought to you and your family.

  18. I am so sorry for your loss. I can feel your pain just reading your words. May you heal soon, but remember forever the joy she brought to you and your family.

  28. I am so sorry for you and your family, healing prayers are coming your way. Carol

  29. I am so sorry for you and your family, healing prayers are coming your way. Carol

  30. I am so sorry for you and your family, healing prayers are coming your way. Carol

  31. There are no words I can think of to tell you right now. I am so sorry. I cannot imagine losing one of my sisters. My prayers are streaming your way.
    Mary

  32. There are no words I can think of to tell you right now. I am so sorry. I cannot imagine losing one of my sisters. My prayers are streaming your way.
    Mary

  33. There are no words I can think of to tell you right now. I am so sorry. I cannot imagine losing one of my sisters. My prayers are streaming your way.
    Mary

  34. Sweet friend,
    What a precious gift your parents gave you five girls that enabled you to be such loving friends as well as sisters for all these years.
    I’ve found the crushing heartbreak will become much more gentle with the passage of time but for now, the tears will come and go frequently.
    I wish you comfort and peace, knowing you’ll forever remember the jokes, the smiles, just nearly hear Trish’s laugh with your ears, and you can still tell her you love her. You’ll hear her in your heart. Love never ends.
    Big hugs

  35. Sweet friend,
    What a precious gift your parents gave you five girls that enabled you to be such loving friends as well as sisters for all these years.
    I’ve found the crushing heartbreak will become much more gentle with the passage of time but for now, the tears will come and go frequently.
    I wish you comfort and peace, knowing you’ll forever remember the jokes, the smiles, just nearly hear Trish’s laugh with your ears, and you can still tell her you love her. You’ll hear her in your heart. Love never ends.
    Big hugs

  36. Sweet friend,
    What a precious gift your parents gave you five girls that enabled you to be such loving friends as well as sisters for all these years.
    I’ve found the crushing heartbreak will become much more gentle with the passage of time but for now, the tears will come and go frequently.
    I wish you comfort and peace, knowing you’ll forever remember the jokes, the smiles, just nearly hear Trish’s laugh with your ears, and you can still tell her you love her. You’ll hear her in your heart. Love never ends.
    Big hugs

  40. I am so very sorry. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you.

  41. I am so very sorry. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you.

  42. I am so very sorry. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you.

  46. Nicole, I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  47. Nicole, I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  48. Nicole, I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  52. Oh Nicole…. I am so very sorry for your loss.
    “Perhaps they are not stars in the sky
    But rather openings where our loved ones shine through
    To show us how happy they are”
    This gave me some comfort when I lost someone very close to me and felt so devastated. Now I look for the brightest star in the sky and imagine it is my Dad.
    Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers…

  53. Oh Nicole…. I am so very sorry for your loss.
    “Perhaps they are not stars in the sky
    But rather openings where our loved ones shine through
    To show us how happy they are”
    This gave me some comfort when I lost someone very close to me and felt so devastated. Now I look for the brightest star in the sky and imagine it is my Dad.
    Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers…

  54. Oh Nicole…. I am so very sorry for your loss.
    “Perhaps they are not stars in the sky
    But rather openings where our loved ones shine through
    To show us how happy they are”
    This gave me some comfort when I lost someone very close to me and felt so devastated. Now I look for the brightest star in the sky and imagine it is my Dad.
    Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers…

  55. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. But know that in time, fond and happy memories of her will replace much of the sorrow you feel today. My thoughts are with you.

  56. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. But know that in time, fond and happy memories of her will replace much of the sorrow you feel today. My thoughts are with you.

  57. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. But know that in time, fond and happy memories of her will replace much of the sorrow you feel today. My thoughts are with you.

  61. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Sisters are so special. Prayers for you and your entire family.

  62. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Sisters are so special. Prayers for you and your entire family.

  63. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Sisters are so special. Prayers for you and your entire family.

  64. My condolences to your whole family for the loss of your sister. I know the hurt is overwhelming and crushing right now, but it’s a pain that we learn to function with. Eventually, we become sort of immune to it, but there will be times when it all comes crushing back. (So never thing that you’re free.) Take some time to grieve and remember her with great love: it will help.

  65. My condolences to your whole family for the loss of your sister. I know the hurt is overwhelming and crushing right now, but it’s a pain that we learn to function with. Eventually, we become sort of immune to it, but there will be times when it all comes crushing back. (So never thing that you’re free.) Take some time to grieve and remember her with great love: it will help.

  66. My condolences to your whole family for the loss of your sister. I know the hurt is overwhelming and crushing right now, but it’s a pain that we learn to function with. Eventually, we become sort of immune to it, but there will be times when it all comes crushing back. (So never thing that you’re free.) Take some time to grieve and remember her with great love: it will help.

  67. I am the youngest of four and can’t imagine my life without one of my sisters. My heart goes out to you and prayers for you and all the family. God bless. Laura

  68. I am the youngest of four and can’t imagine my life without one of my sisters. My heart goes out to you and prayers for you and all the family. God bless. Laura

  69. I am the youngest of four and can’t imagine my life without one of my sisters. My heart goes out to you and prayers for you and all the family. God bless. Laura

  73. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and the overwhelming grief you are in. I found this site incredibly helpful in my days of oppressive darkness, http://www.refugeingrief.com. I wish kindness for all the hearts your sister touched and loved.

  74. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and the overwhelming grief you are in. I found this site incredibly helpful in my days of oppressive darkness, http://www.refugeingrief.com. I wish kindness for all the hearts your sister touched and loved.

  75. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and the overwhelming grief you are in. I found this site incredibly helpful in my days of oppressive darkness, http://www.refugeingrief.com. I wish kindness for all the hearts your sister touched and loved.

  76. Nicole so sorry for your loss. I was so fortunate to be able to spend this past weekend with my sister and could not imagine not having her to talk to and go on adventures. She is truly my bff. My heart aches for you but her memory will live on in all of you and you will have all of your lives to share. Cherish each day…big hugs…

  77. Nicole so sorry for your loss. I was so fortunate to be able to spend this past weekend with my sister and could not imagine not having her to talk to and go on adventures. She is truly my bff. My heart aches for you but her memory will live on in all of you and you will have all of your lives to share. Cherish each day…big hugs…

  78. Nicole so sorry for your loss. I was so fortunate to be able to spend this past weekend with my sister and could not imagine not having her to talk to and go on adventures. She is truly my bff. My heart aches for you but her memory will live on in all of you and you will have all of your lives to share. Cherish each day…big hugs…

  82. You are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your tremendous loss. You are very lucky having such a close and loving family. Each of you can help each other through this difficult time.

  83. You are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your tremendous loss. You are very lucky having such a close and loving family. Each of you can help each other through this difficult time.

  84. You are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your tremendous loss. You are very lucky having such a close and loving family. Each of you can help each other through this difficult time.

  85. I lost my mom in May; the pain subsides, but there will always be the emptiness no one can fill. You are in my prayers.

  86. I lost my mom in May; the pain subsides, but there will always be the emptiness no one can fill. You are in my prayers.

  87. I lost my mom in May; the pain subsides, but there will always be the emptiness no one can fill. You are in my prayers.

  88. Nicole–your words are an amazing tribute to your precious sister and a gift to all of us who didn’t have the pleasure to know her. Take things slowly and bask in the memories for now and in the strong loving arms of family and friends.

  89. Nicole–your words are an amazing tribute to your precious sister and a gift to all of us who didn’t have the pleasure to know her. Take things slowly and bask in the memories for now and in the strong loving arms of family and friends.

  90. Nicole–your words are an amazing tribute to your precious sister and a gift to all of us who didn’t have the pleasure to know her. Take things slowly and bask in the memories for now and in the strong loving arms of family and friends.

  94. There are no words to express the deep sorrow for your loss. I hold you and yours close to my heart and in my prayers, hoping you will have strength to endure this loss.

  95. There are no words to express the deep sorrow for your loss. I hold you and yours close to my heart and in my prayers, hoping you will have strength to endure this loss.

  96. There are no words to express the deep sorrow for your loss. I hold you and yours close to my heart and in my prayers, hoping you will have strength to endure this loss.

  97. I am so sorry. What a lovely tribute to her and to all the ‘girls.’ May those loving memories bring comfort to your heart.

  98. I am so sorry. What a lovely tribute to her and to all the ‘girls.’ May those loving memories bring comfort to your heart.

  99. I am so sorry. What a lovely tribute to her and to all the ‘girls.’ May those loving memories bring comfort to your heart.

  100. Words fail me, Nicole. My sincere condolences to you and your family. This all should not have happened.

  101. Words fail me, Nicole. My sincere condolences to you and your family. This all should not have happened.

  102. Words fail me, Nicole. My sincere condolences to you and your family. This all should not have happened.

  112. I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I hope your sweet, precious memories of your sister help in your healing.

  113. I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I hope your sweet, precious memories of your sister help in your healing.

  114. I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I hope your sweet, precious memories of your sister help in your healing.

  118. I am so, so sorry about the loss of your sister. I am always envious of sisters who are close. Please know that I will be sending prayers for your sister and her family and you and all your family.

  119. I am so, so sorry about the loss of your sister. I am always envious of sisters who are close. Please know that I will be sending prayers for your sister and her family and you and all your family.

  120. I am so, so sorry about the loss of your sister. I am always envious of sisters who are close. Please know that I will be sending prayers for your sister and her family and you and all your family.

  121. My most sincere condolences for your loss. While losing a parent is difficult, I am sure the loss of a beloved sibling is heartbreaking.

  122. My most sincere condolences for your loss. While losing a parent is difficult, I am sure the loss of a beloved sibling is heartbreaking.

  123. My most sincere condolences for your loss. While losing a parent is difficult, I am sure the loss of a beloved sibling is heartbreaking.

  124. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this heart-breaking time. I recently lost my dad, and lost a son 10 years ago. The hurt never leaves my heart. Take care.

  125. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this heart-breaking time. I recently lost my dad, and lost a son 10 years ago. The hurt never leaves my heart. Take care.

  126. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this heart-breaking time. I recently lost my dad, and lost a son 10 years ago. The hurt never leaves my heart. Take care.

  127. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister. I know your heart is breaking. My sincere sympathy to you & your dear family.

  128. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister. I know your heart is breaking. My sincere sympathy to you & your dear family.

  129. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister. I know your heart is breaking. My sincere sympathy to you & your dear family.

  130. I am so sorry for you and your family. You will remember Trish every day of your life. She will live in your heart.

  131. I am so sorry for you and your family. You will remember Trish every day of your life. She will live in your heart.

  132. I am so sorry for you and your family. You will remember Trish every day of your life. She will live in your heart.

  133. My heart aches for you and your family. Too much loss. It changes the axis of how your world spins. My hope for you is that you can find joy in your memories, create new ones with your sisters and may it bring you all that much closer.

  134. My heart aches for you and your family. Too much loss. It changes the axis of how your world spins. My hope for you is that you can find joy in your memories, create new ones with your sisters and may it bring you all that much closer.

  135. My heart aches for you and your family. Too much loss. It changes the axis of how your world spins. My hope for you is that you can find joy in your memories, create new ones with your sisters and may it bring you all that much closer.

  136. Um, no the crushing pain doesn’t go away. It just will receed so you can function from day to day and even have fun again, but there will be times when it crushes again.

  137. Um, no the crushing pain doesn’t go away. It just will receed so you can function from day to day and even have fun again, but there will be times when it crushes again.

  138. Um, no the crushing pain doesn’t go away. It just will receed so you can function from day to day and even have fun again, but there will be times when it crushes again.

  145. No easy way to go thru it Nicole but know you are receiving lots of prayers to help you pass through it…sorry for your loss.

  146. No easy way to go thru it Nicole but know you are receiving lots of prayers to help you pass through it…sorry for your loss.

  147. No easy way to go thru it Nicole but know you are receiving lots of prayers to help you pass through it…sorry for your loss.

  154. I’m so sorry for your loss– what an amazingly sweet tribute and post you wrote. If and when you’re looking for something to lift you up a little, try Brave Girls Club. There is a website, free daily emails, a Facebook page, an Instagram account– so much free content that can make the impossible seem possible. Sending much love and prayers your way.

  155. I’m so sorry for your loss– what an amazingly sweet tribute and post you wrote. If and when you’re looking for something to lift you up a little, try Brave Girls Club. There is a website, free daily emails, a Facebook page, an Instagram account– so much free content that can make the impossible seem possible. Sending much love and prayers your way.

  156. I’m so sorry for your loss– what an amazingly sweet tribute and post you wrote. If and when you’re looking for something to lift you up a little, try Brave Girls Club. There is a website, free daily emails, a Facebook page, an Instagram account– so much free content that can make the impossible seem possible. Sending much love and prayers your way.

  160. This is a very hard loss, I feel for you and will pray for peace. This chapter of loss is no fun. Thankfully there are memories……

  161. This is a very hard loss, I feel for you and will pray for peace. This chapter of loss is no fun. Thankfully there are memories……

  162. This is a very hard loss, I feel for you and will pray for peace. This chapter of loss is no fun. Thankfully there are memories……

  163. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister. Please know that we out here in Blogland are sending you good wishes and peace.

  164. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister. Please know that we out here in Blogland are sending you good wishes and peace.

  165. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister. Please know that we out here in Blogland are sending you good wishes and peace.

  166. I wish words could take your heartache away. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  167. I wish words could take your heartache away. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  168. I wish words could take your heartache away. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  172. I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family.

  173. I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family.

  174. I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family.

  175. so sorry to hear your sister is gone……..so very sad……cancer is cruel and takes way to many good people…………hugs…….

  176. so sorry to hear your sister is gone……..so very sad……cancer is cruel and takes way to many good people…………hugs…….

  177. so sorry to hear your sister is gone……..so very sad……cancer is cruel and takes way to many good people…………hugs…….

  178. I so understand when you speak of a chance to talk with your sister one more time. I still so often have thoughts of what it would be like to speak with my Mom just one more time. So sorry for your loss.

  179. I so understand when you speak of a chance to talk with your sister one more time. I still so often have thoughts of what it would be like to speak with my Mom just one more time. So sorry for your loss.

  180. I so understand when you speak of a chance to talk with your sister one more time. I still so often have thoughts of what it would be like to speak with my Mom just one more time. So sorry for your loss.

  181. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family, Nicole. You have my condolences.

  182. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family, Nicole. You have my condolences.

  183. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family, Nicole. You have my condolences.

  190. Oh Nicole, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I cannot imagine losing my sister, who is my very best friend ever, so my heart goes out to you. I will keep you and all your sisters in my prayers.

  191. Oh Nicole, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I cannot imagine losing my sister, who is my very best friend ever, so my heart goes out to you. I will keep you and all your sisters in my prayers.

  192. Oh Nicole, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I cannot imagine losing my sister, who is my very best friend ever, so my heart goes out to you. I will keep you and all your sisters in my prayers.

  193. I was one of five girls till my sister lost her battle with cancer at the age of 44. Yes time does make it easier but a day doesn’t go by that I don’t miss and wonder how things would be if she was still with. I’m sorry for loss but know God is there to help us.

  194. I was one of five girls till my sister lost her battle with cancer at the age of 44. Yes time does make it easier but a day doesn’t go by that I don’t miss and wonder how things would be if she was still with. I’m sorry for loss but know God is there to help us.

  195. I was one of five girls till my sister lost her battle with cancer at the age of 44. Yes time does make it easier but a day doesn’t go by that I don’t miss and wonder how things would be if she was still with. I’m sorry for loss but know God is there to help us.

  196. So sorry for you and your family’s loss. Sounds like you have lots of precious memories to remember her by, her legacy of love is obvious in how you spoke of her so she will never truly be gone from your lives. Hugs and prayers.

  197. So sorry for you and your family’s loss. Sounds like you have lots of precious memories to remember her by, her legacy of love is obvious in how you spoke of her so she will never truly be gone from your lives. Hugs and prayers.

  198. So sorry for you and your family’s loss. Sounds like you have lots of precious memories to remember her by, her legacy of love is obvious in how you spoke of her so she will never truly be gone from your lives. Hugs and prayers.

  199. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this incredibly difficult time.

  200. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this incredibly difficult time.

  201. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this incredibly difficult time.

  202. Nicole, I’m so sorry for your loss–your tribute to your sister was lovely. May she rest in peace.

  203. Nicole, I’m so sorry for your loss–your tribute to your sister was lovely. May she rest in peace.

  204. Nicole, I’m so sorry for your loss–your tribute to your sister was lovely. May she rest in peace.

  205. I am so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel in losing your sister/friend. I have been there twice, having lost my 2 older sisters only 3 years apart. I can tell you that the pain you feel now will get more bearable with time, although it will never completely go away. Just think of all of those fun times with your sister & she will never be too far away from you. I pray that God will comfort your heart during this sad & difficult time.

  206. I am so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel in losing your sister/friend. I have been there twice, having lost my 2 older sisters only 3 years apart. I can tell you that the pain you feel now will get more bearable with time, although it will never completely go away. Just think of all of those fun times with your sister & she will never be too far away from you. I pray that God will comfort your heart during this sad & difficult time.

  207. I am so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel in losing your sister/friend. I have been there twice, having lost my 2 older sisters only 3 years apart. I can tell you that the pain you feel now will get more bearable with time, although it will never completely go away. Just think of all of those fun times with your sister & she will never be too far away from you. I pray that God will comfort your heart during this sad & difficult time.

  208. Hugs and prayers to you.
    Your post is eloquent. You were able to share with us what is in your heart. That is a true gift in its self. I admire your strenght. Take care of yourself.
    Love,
    Pam

  209. Hugs and prayers to you.
    Your post is eloquent. You were able to share with us what is in your heart. That is a true gift in its self. I admire your strenght. Take care of yourself.
    Love,
    Pam

  210. Hugs and prayers to you.
    Your post is eloquent. You were able to share with us what is in your heart. That is a true gift in its self. I admire your strenght. Take care of yourself.
    Love,
    Pam

  211. I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve also experienced the heart crushing sorrow of losing someone too young. For me — the death of someone you love is like an amputation. You heal but you are never the same.

  212. I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve also experienced the heart crushing sorrow of losing someone too young. For me — the death of someone you love is like an amputation. You heal but you are never the same.

  213. I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve also experienced the heart crushing sorrow of losing someone too young. For me — the death of someone you love is like an amputation. You heal but you are never the same.

  214. Your words about your sister are so powerful. Such a loss in all your lives.
    Thinking of you and all of your family.

  215. Your words about your sister are so powerful. Such a loss in all your lives.
    Thinking of you and all of your family.

  216. Your words about your sister are so powerful. Such a loss in all your lives.
    Thinking of you and all of your family.

  220. Nicole- I read your blog but rarely do I post. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is now heavy. Prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time. <3 <3 <3

  221. Nicole- I read your blog but rarely do I post. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is now heavy. Prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time. <3 <3 <3

  222. Nicole- I read your blog but rarely do I post. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is now heavy. Prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time. <3 <3 <3

  223. What a heartfelt post, I am so sorry and thinking of you every day. I hope reading all the messages from your online friends is a comfort to you.

  224. What a heartfelt post, I am so sorry and thinking of you every day. I hope reading all the messages from your online friends is a comfort to you.

  225. What a heartfelt post, I am so sorry and thinking of you every day. I hope reading all the messages from your online friends is a comfort to you.

  226. Oh Nicole! I am so sorry for your loss. Take care during this impossible time. Hugs to you.

  227. Oh Nicole! I am so sorry for your loss. Take care during this impossible time. Hugs to you.

  228. Oh Nicole! I am so sorry for your loss. Take care during this impossible time. Hugs to you.

  238. Nicole, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your sister. My heart aches for you and I will be praying for you and your family. May all your good memories bring you comfort at this time.

  239. Nicole, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your sister. My heart aches for you and I will be praying for you and your family. May all your good memories bring you comfort at this time.

  240. Nicole, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your sister. My heart aches for you and I will be praying for you and your family. May all your good memories bring you comfort at this time.

  247. Having lost my beloved husband of 46 years last year to cancer, the best advice I got was to just keep living until you feel alive again. I am struggling to do just that. Many prayers for your family for God’s peace and comfort that only He can give. So sorry.

  248. Having lost my beloved husband of 46 years last year to cancer, the best advice I got was to just keep living until you feel alive again. I am struggling to do just that. Many prayers for your family for God’s peace and comfort that only He can give. So sorry.

  249. Having lost my beloved husband of 46 years last year to cancer, the best advice I got was to just keep living until you feel alive again. I am struggling to do just that. Many prayers for your family for God’s peace and comfort that only He can give. So sorry.

  250. So very sorry for your loss. Your beautiful memories will keep your beloved sister close to your heart.

  251. So very sorry for your loss. Your beautiful memories will keep your beloved sister close to your heart.

  252. So very sorry for your loss. Your beautiful memories will keep your beloved sister close to your heart.

  253. Oh, I am so sorry. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a sibling. My deepest sympathy to you.

  254. Oh, I am so sorry. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a sibling. My deepest sympathy to you.

  255. Oh, I am so sorry. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a sibling. My deepest sympathy to you.

  256. My condolences, Nicole, on this huge loss for you and your family. The sister bond is such a special one. I hope that the many memories of family and friends will honour her, and help keep her spirit alive. Wishing you comfort and peace.

  257. My condolences, Nicole, on this huge loss for you and your family. The sister bond is such a special one. I hope that the many memories of family and friends will honour her, and help keep her spirit alive. Wishing you comfort and peace.

  258. My condolences, Nicole, on this huge loss for you and your family. The sister bond is such a special one. I hope that the many memories of family and friends will honour her, and help keep her spirit alive. Wishing you comfort and peace.

  265. I’m so sorry for you and your family! I send to all of you prayers and love! Life could be so terrible! But I really believe that you will meet her again someday, your love will be forever.

  266. I’m so sorry for you and your family! I send to all of you prayers and love! Life could be so terrible! But I really believe that you will meet her again someday, your love will be forever.

  267. I’m so sorry for you and your family! I send to all of you prayers and love! Life could be so terrible! But I really believe that you will meet her again someday, your love will be forever.

  268. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope with time you can find comfort when thinking of your sister.

  269. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope with time you can find comfort when thinking of your sister.

  270. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope with time you can find comfort when thinking of your sister.

  271. I’m so sorry Nicole!! I will be praying for you as you go through these sad days. May the Lord give you comfort beyond what you can imagine and wrap you in His love and peace that passes all understanding!

  272. I’m so sorry Nicole!! I will be praying for you as you go through these sad days. May the Lord give you comfort beyond what you can imagine and wrap you in His love and peace that passes all understanding!

  273. I’m so sorry Nicole!! I will be praying for you as you go through these sad days. May the Lord give you comfort beyond what you can imagine and wrap you in His love and peace that passes all understanding!

  274. I am so sorry Nicole…may God bring you peace and healing in this terrible time.Sharing your grief is healing and lightens the burden……….God Bless G

  275. I am so sorry Nicole…may God bring you peace and healing in this terrible time.Sharing your grief is healing and lightens the burden……….God Bless G

  276. I am so sorry Nicole…may God bring you peace and healing in this terrible time.Sharing your grief is healing and lightens the burden……….God Bless G

  277. Dear Nicole, I am very sorry for your loss of your sister and the aching pain in your heart. Praying for God’s peace to surround you and your family as you walk through this valley together.
    Big hugs, Beverly

  278. Dear Nicole, I am very sorry for your loss of your sister and the aching pain in your heart. Praying for God’s peace to surround you and your family as you walk through this valley together.
    Big hugs, Beverly

  279. Dear Nicole, I am very sorry for your loss of your sister and the aching pain in your heart. Praying for God’s peace to surround you and your family as you walk through this valley together.
    Big hugs, Beverly

  280. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister. My prayers will be with you and all your family.

  281. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister. My prayers will be with you and all your family.

  282. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister. My prayers will be with you and all your family.

  286. I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and the arms of our Heavenly Father to envelope you in His healing embrace. Julia

  287. I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and the arms of our Heavenly Father to envelope you in His healing embrace. Julia

  288. I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and the arms of our Heavenly Father to envelope you in His healing embrace. Julia

  295. So sorry, Nicole. As an only child, I always wanted a sister or two, but it was not to be. Enjoy the sisters that you have now, and cherish them. You are so lucky. And I know that your burden of grief will lessen over time, and the four of you will be able to share the wonderful memories that you have and the hole in your heart will heal.

  296. So sorry, Nicole. As an only child, I always wanted a sister or two, but it was not to be. Enjoy the sisters that you have now, and cherish them. You are so lucky. And I know that your burden of grief will lessen over time, and the four of you will be able to share the wonderful memories that you have and the hole in your heart will heal.

  297. So sorry, Nicole. As an only child, I always wanted a sister or two, but it was not to be. Enjoy the sisters that you have now, and cherish them. You are so lucky. And I know that your burden of grief will lessen over time, and the four of you will be able to share the wonderful memories that you have and the hole in your heart will heal.

  298. Deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister. I hope your families are able to find comfort in each other and the knowledge that you we always so close in heart and mind.

  299. Deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister. I hope your families are able to find comfort in each other and the knowledge that you we always so close in heart and mind.

  300. Deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister. I hope your families are able to find comfort in each other and the knowledge that you we always so close in heart and mind.

  301. my deepest condolences. my sister and I are very close and can’t imagine life without her.

  302. my deepest condolences. my sister and I are very close and can’t imagine life without her.

  303. my deepest condolences. my sister and I are very close and can’t imagine life without her.

  307. Nicole, I am so sorry for your loss! I’m behind on blog reading so forgive me for the delay. Trish will always be in your heart and when you close your eyes you can see her!
    I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
    Good luck with the planner!

  308. Nicole, I am so sorry for your loss! I’m behind on blog reading so forgive me for the delay. Trish will always be in your heart and when you close your eyes you can see her!
    I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
    Good luck with the planner!

  309. Nicole, I am so sorry for your loss! I’m behind on blog reading so forgive me for the delay. Trish will always be in your heart and when you close your eyes you can see her!
    I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
    Good luck with the planner!

  313. Oh Nicole I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  314. Oh Nicole I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  315. Oh Nicole I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  316. I’m soooooo sorry for your loss. I’m the youngest of 4 girls and have not experienced what you are going through. Willl pray for you all.

  317. I’m soooooo sorry for your loss. I’m the youngest of 4 girls and have not experienced what you are going through. Willl pray for you all.

  318. I’m soooooo sorry for your loss. I’m the youngest of 4 girls and have not experienced what you are going through. Willl pray for you all.

  319. When I was widowed at 29 (over 25 years ago now) a good friend gave me a book – it is an anthology of poetry and prose written for those who grieve – there are many pieces of writing in there, too many to quote but this one stood out:
    “I will not insult you by trying to tell you that one day you will forget. I know as well as you that you will not. But, at least, in time you will not remember as fiercely as you do now – and I pray that time may be soon” Terence Rattigan
    In time I did take some comfort from these words and I hope you can too

  320. When I was widowed at 29 (over 25 years ago now) a good friend gave me a book – it is an anthology of poetry and prose written for those who grieve – there are many pieces of writing in there, too many to quote but this one stood out:
    “I will not insult you by trying to tell you that one day you will forget. I know as well as you that you will not. But, at least, in time you will not remember as fiercely as you do now – and I pray that time may be soon” Terence Rattigan
    In time I did take some comfort from these words and I hope you can too

  321. When I was widowed at 29 (over 25 years ago now) a good friend gave me a book – it is an anthology of poetry and prose written for those who grieve – there are many pieces of writing in there, too many to quote but this one stood out:
    “I will not insult you by trying to tell you that one day you will forget. I know as well as you that you will not. But, at least, in time you will not remember as fiercely as you do now – and I pray that time may be soon” Terence Rattigan
    In time I did take some comfort from these words and I hope you can too

  322. Just wanted to drop you a line and say, I’m thinking of you. I don’t have words of comfort. I just want yo to know, someone out here is thinking of you.

  323. Just wanted to drop you a line and say, I’m thinking of you. I don’t have words of comfort. I just want yo to know, someone out here is thinking of you.

  324. Just wanted to drop you a line and say, I’m thinking of you. I don’t have words of comfort. I just want yo to know, someone out here is thinking of you.