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Doug N Libby

Doug N Libby

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02/24/12
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Was going to up his scale by .1u, but gone the better part of the PM cycle. My youngest nephew, 21 years old - Phillip - who had Aspberger's, committed suicide this afternoon. I truly don't think he understood the permanence of his decision. His mother is devastated and full of guilt. I would appreciate your prayers for my family and for me to know when to speak and what to say. Much of my family is unsaved and my sister is questioning why God didn't intervene. Hard stuff...

Thanks a bunch!

Libby
 
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Libby -

What a terrible thing to have happen. I'm not familiar w/ Aspbergers, but my sister & her golden retrievers are regular participants in the "Reading with Rover" program at their library, and one of the kids that reads to Yogi has it.

Clearly the young man didn't think through the effect of his decision. So sorry for the grief and doubt that your family is experiencing. Death of a young person, is even more difficult to understand.

May God's love bring you and your family peace.

Lu-Ann
 
Re: 2/23 Hershey

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what your family must be feeling or going through.
I know from your post that you are a Christian so you will already know this. We are all Gods children. The good thing about our mighty Father is he is very forgiving.

I pray our Father in heaven be with Libby & her family as they grieve over the loss of Phillip. Help Libby communicate words of love, comfort & support to her sister during this tragic time. Guide this family through the grieving process in a healthy way. Show this family you are real & your love is unconditional.
Amen.

May peace be with you,
Jennifer
 
Oh Libby,
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
To lose someone is such a hard thing, but when it is a younger person
it can be devastating.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers..
Know that we are all here for you.
Denise
 
Thanks, everyone. I just don't know what to say/do. My sister could not be consoled and will not accept that this is not her fault. I just can't even imagine... She was pleased when the donor people called and began telling her of the good Phillip could do for others. His eyes are scheduled to go to a 7-year old girl who has never seen, heart valve to a 14-year old boy who doesn't have long left without it, plus bones, skin, and the list went on. Amazing how such a tragedy can bring life/improve the quality of life for so many others...

Hershey update -

+6 (113), so only Walked 20X - Not sure if the walking is impacting his numbers, but just in case. GLAD I didn't go any higher on the dose, though. Strange dance...reminds me of playing games with a little one - they're always changing the rules...
 
It is good to hear that Hershey is doing well, Libby, but I am so sorry to hear about your nephew. I don't know that there are any right or wrong things that help or don't help any given person who is grieving an unfathomable loss. I would say just be there for your sister. Hug her, let her talk to you about anything and everything, listen, fix dinner, do the laundry - just be there.

I do think that sometimes no one seems to be willing to talk about someone who dies a suicicide - about the good memories, about the stuff a mom remembers. People are afraid it is too painful. But it is painful to think that people won't remember anything except his death.
 
Libby, I am so sorry for the loss of your nephew. Suicide and the death of young person are both so tragic. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

I too wish to be an organ donor and I have it documented. I know it is a hard decision to make at such a difficult time, but it is a wonderful gift.

My prayers are with you.
 
So sorry about this terrible news Libby. Our family has gone thru a suicide too and it is incredibly heartbreaking. May peace somehow come to you and your family thru the good memories. (((((hugs)))))
 
Oh Libby, what a devastating blow to your family. The right words will come because they will be spoken with love.

I hope the organ donation wil help your sister find peace knowing that Phillip has helped so many others and will continue to live on through them.

Gentle hugs to your family, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin
 
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