Will be praying for her
and the Family.

Chocolate Brug

Dear Eloise, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
May the good Lord be with you at this time and bring you
comfort.

Karen

I usually do not read post like this, but I think the world of Eloise, she is truly a good friend. My prayers will be for her and her family. Barbra,

Dear Eloise-
know that you and your family are in my prayers, God is a comfort in times of trouble-
love-
kasha77

Dear Eloise, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jill

Eloise & her family are in our prayers.

Dear Eloise, please accept my sincere condolences.
You and your Family are in my prayers.
Ingrid

Eloise - My condolences to the earth bound for they have one less person to love and be loved by. But rejoice for your sister if you know she was a true faithful believer, well as best as she could - addressed with my humility. You, your mother and family and dearly departed are in my prayers.

May God Bless - Sandy

Eloise, you and your family are in my prayers too.

Dear Eloise,
I wish you much strength, courage and peace.
Bo

Dear Eloise , I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying God will give you strength to pass through these difficult times.
Hugs
Pat

Thank you all for your encouragement and prayers. It's indeed a hard time for our family. On top of the loss, as usual, there is a lot of regret, e.g., what if ..., last time I saw her, I should have ... My sister Alice is 53 y.o. Today, we should find out the coroner's report.

Two very important lessons I want to pass on: First, love each other, now. Second, it's important to allow those grieving, to grief. Some tip top around the situation by trying not to mention the deceased name because it will make the person grieving, cry. That person is going to cry either way, it's a God-given tool to release pain, and it's best to do it when needed. Grieving/crying is not something you plan on when to do it.

The latter doesn't apply to you all because you have all been so loving by posting here, and those of you that have emailed me directly. But, sometimes we forget and it's always uncomfortable to say something to a grieving person. Know that sometimes, even something as simple as, your posts here, or an email, or a touch on the shoulder, is sufficient.

My mom is out of the hospital and at home. She is doing as best as she can. Thank you for your continued prayers. The funeral will be painful. God bless.

Eloise my Love is with you!! You and your Family are in my thoughts and Prayers.. Please know that if there is anything you need please let me know!!

Kylie

My thoughts and condolences to you, Eloise. Many hugs
Changsong

Eloise, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Theresa

Thank you Kylie, Changsong, Theresa and everyone else. I just can't thank you enough for all the encouragement and love you all have expressed and shown. Bless you!

The funeral was Saturday, and it was very hard on all of us, especially my mom and my sister's kids. I handled it by sitting in the back, not going up to see my sweet sister in the coffin, and also by not going to the grave site with everyone else. We all have to do what we must to cope. Previously known only by two people here in GW, I have not gone to a funeral since my 19 y.o. son's funeral in 1989. It is just too painful for me to even think about going to a funeral, and I dreaded the day when I would have to go as has just occurred. I for one, plan on keeping more in touch with my family members and friends, and telling them that I love them, because you just never know when it will be too late.

Sorry to be so late in expressing my sorrow at your pain and loss. Haven't been to gardenweb in a little while. Your sister was so young! I'm sorry you lost her, but what a blessing mom is home and trying to get better. I pray for you and your family to come to terms with your loss and carry on.
Diane

Eloise, I am so sorry about your sister. I only found out today as I haven't been checking the site. I hope your mother is doing better -- as well as possible.

I know the funeral must have been extremely difficult. I can't imagine the pain -- the loss of your sister and the painful feelings from the past.

Eloise, I am sorry for your loss. I apologize for being so late offering you my condolence. I have not been on GW for a few months.

I lost my baby sister when she was 19 to a virus unexpected and suddenly she was taken from us so I know the pain. But the love for your sister will be with you forever. She will live in the hearts of the people she touched.

I pray you and your family will heal and find comfort in your love for one another.