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I returned from Hawaii 2 weeks post treatment and the next day I received a call from the coroner's office. My sister committed suicide the day I got back which was last week. I am devastated. I believe she is finally at peace after years of struggling with addiction and depression. I have been told to reach out and this is difficult but I need your prayers.

[jonihs]

You and your sister are both in my prayers. I hope you know that you're going to have a lot of different emotions to deal w/ in the next few months. If you can find a greif support group, that would really help.  My best to you,  Joni

[Galen]

I am so sorry.  I had a cousin who committed suicide and the family found great support in a group of families who shared that fate.  Here is the home page of one such organization.
http://www.friendsandfamiliesofsuicide.com/
Take care of yourself first because only then can you care for others.

[tina-b]

God Bless You ella mackenzie. We are thinking about you.
TinaB

[honey1616]

Awwww,,,I'm so sorry!! ((((HUGS)))) Hang in there as we are here for you!  You and your sister will be in my prayers!!

[Sioux]

I am sooo sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through.
I will be praying for you and your family.

many blessings,
Sioux

[DonL]

I am so sorry for you, your sister and your family.

[layla]

Sorry to hear you have such a tragedy in your life. I hope your good memories will overcome the sadness you must be feeling. LL

[TnHepGuy_]

May God's mercy be upon your sister, you and your family.

[Showboat]

My thoughts are with you, and my prayers I hold up for you and your loved ones.  May you find Peace in the midst of this tragedy....may you be lifted in Spirit by those around you and those loved ones far away........I am so sorry for your loss.

[RUNNINGWOLF]

You have my deepest sympathies,,,I am so sorry for your LOSS,
I had a very dear friend do the same thing,,she chose not to battle addiction any more,,,now I believe she is at peace,  I miss her so, and the wonderful person she could have kept on becoming.   You are in my thoughts and prayers,  May ministering angels surround you and your loved ones...Glenda

[MajNeni]

I wish I could help you through your pain.  Others have written beautiful messages already.  I also think it is a very important time to take care of yourself.  You deserve healing, love, and peace; I hope you get all of these.  I will hold you and your family in the Light.
Maj Neni

[Plutonium-kid]

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[whoaisme]

I am so sorry to read your news. What a terrible time you must be going through. I will hold you in my thoughts and hope that you find courage and strength during this time.

[Tony-z]

Ella,

I have already prayed for you and your family. Keep the faith, God will see you through the tough time that you are going through now.

Here is a prayer I found that might help comfort you.


                   TonyZ


Bless, O God of eternal life,
all who have died
by their own hand.
Grant them peace
from their inner turmoil
and the compassion of your love.
Comfort those who mourn
their loved ones.
Strengthen them to face the questions of pain,
the guilt and anger,
the irreparable loss.
Help us to reach out in love
to others who prefer death
to the choices of life
and to their families who grieve.
Amen.

[Plutonium-kid]

Dear Ella,

I sympathize & understand your grief since my brother has chosen a similar path to that of your sister. Although I live in the Holy Land I'm not a religious by nature.
I do wish you & your family lots of luck. Pls stay strong thru these hardest of times.

Best wishes,
Ben

[Califia]

Oh, Ella, how devastating.  I'm so sorry.  I lost one of my oldest, dearest  friends to suicide last November and I know what this feels like.   I pray you are granted the courage to bear the pain.

[DownThisRoad]

This is the most devastating news you could ever receive.  I am so sorry that you have to go through this.

My sincere condolences to you and your family. Nothing anyone can do or say will make this any easier.  I am so sorry to hear this news.

`dtr.

[CARUU]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something I could do to help you through this difficult time.  My thoughts are with you.  caruu

[skagway]

sorry for your loss--and i hope you both get well soon.

[couchpotato]

My heart truly goes out to you and yours. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Couch

[Amerabrit]

I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss... May you and your family find peace, understanding and the strength to cope with this tragic event.  My thoughts are with you...

[Tallblonde]

My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time.  I pray that God gives you peace and comfort.

Susan

[Fubarcat]

I am so sorry you received such devastating news after your restful vacation in Hawaii.  My heart is broken for you.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  I wish you strength and faith.  Take care.

[doll face]

Dearest Ella, My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.

[mikesimon]

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Mike

[Ambush]

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
ambush

[fsplink]

I can't say much more that anyone else here has. God bless you and hold you at this time of your sorrow.

[cuteus]

you are now living the fate I am fearing for my own sister. What a desperation not been able to protect a loved one from themselves.
May Peace be with you