Tragedy

[KiaKat]

My condolences, Jester. It's never easy to lose a family member.

Give your niece a bit of time, she may be managing her mother and making arrangements. If she hasn't called by 8pm, I'd say either a follow-up text or a phone call is warranted, to make sure she's not too overwhelmed.

[Jester]

Talked to Princess a little bit ago. She's holding it together pretty well, but that won't last. As I said, she worshiped her father.

I am going to drive up there Wednesday for the Thursday funeral, and come back Thursday night so I can be back at work Friday.

This is going to be the worst road trip I have ever planned.

[ArcticChicken]

I'm so sorry.

Sending plenty of virtual hugs your way, pass some on to Princess, will you?

[BookstoreEscapee]

I don't pray, but I'll keep good thoughts, for what they're worth.

Seconded. I'm so sorry.

[taurinejunkie]

Both you and Princess are in my thoughts; what you're doing is beyond admirable.

[Bandit]

That is the definition of a tragedy.

My thoughts are with you, Jester, and with Princess and her family tonight.

B

[freeatlast]

Princess will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know exactly what she's going through. I, too am the oldest girl in my family, and my Dad and I were extremely close. We lost him very unexpectedly on June 25 and I am still having trouble accepting that he is gone.

[persephone]

I'll be thinking about her, and you, and her family. I'll send all the good thoughts I can.

And while no, she will not hold together forever, some people do surprisingly well in crisis. She may just be waiting for people to get there to break or she may just be in such shock it's not real yet. But she'll deal in her time and she'll let you know when she needs something I'm sure.

You said she had just moved up there -- does she have any kind of support system there yet? Other family or friends or anything?

[MaggieTheCat]

I'm so sorry for your and Princess's loss, Jester. I'm not religious so I don't pray, but I will be keeping you, her, and your/her family in my thoughts.

It is not cold of you to be thinking of yourself and your finances in a situation like this. There are some things that can't really be put on hold, and finances are one of them. Plus, you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else. Have a SAFE trip when you drive up to see her and come back to us in one piece.

[El Pollo Guerrera]

Damn...

Best wishes out to the family.

Take care of yourself, too.

[Keiara]

Wow...

Family is family. It doesn't matter if they're blood relations or not.


Give yourself a little extra time to get from there and back and please don't forget to take care of yourself too.

We're here for you if you need us

[Der Cute]

Oh, Jester..

I hope that you get to see Princess very soon, and give her lots and lots of hugs. She's got to be hurting like heck inside, and I'm sure you're not feeling all that great yourself.

I'm sad myself - this is not the way to go.

Cutenoob

[sportsmom]

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss, for all of you. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts.

[Mel]

I know I'm new here and you don't know me from a hole in the wall, but your post just broke my heart. I'm so very sorry for what happened. I'll be thinking of you and Princess and her family.

[Giggle Goose]

Poor Princess! I can't imagine the shock and grief she must be feeling.

You're all in my thoughts and prayers, Jester.