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Location: Snåsa, Norway | I lost the woman I love and lived with two days ago. She was released from the pain and struggle after three years fight with the cancer. This may be a too deep and serious matter for this forum, but I wanted to tell you all that you've been part of my way of coping with the sorrow and despair I've had. Having some ways to keep my mind on other things than her illness have given me strength to care for her and help her through. I've always used my guitar as some sort of therapy for loneliness and depressive feelings, and being here among equals (I believe) is one way to keep my spirits up and being able to go on. Thanks! |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Sorry for your loss, Erik.
Glad to know that the community helps to lift your spirits...
And take your mind to other spaces.
Stay Strong :) |
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Location: Riverside, CA | I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you find peace, strength and comfort to get you through this tragedy. Keep us posted and let us know how you're doing. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Erik, my thoughts are with you. Take care. |
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Location: Orange County, California | You have our prayers Erik. Glad we could of comfort. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Erik,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, but glad that this community was able to provide some measure of comfort and relief. I know, at least in part what you have gone through, having lost my Mom to cancer 1 year ago next week.
Stay in touch and reach out as you feel the need. I'm sure you'll receive all measures of support, at least as much as a virtual community can give. The folks here, those I've met and those who I only know through their words, are a large group of great people.
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Location: South of most, North of few | Erik,
I know somewhat of the pain and sorrow you are going through, and our prayers are with you. Although you may not have met many, or any of the people here, they are some of the most supportive and caring people you will find. We are all linked together, not only by our love for the instruments, but by our love for each other. Stay in touch, and God bless. |
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Location: Snåsa, Norway | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
We are all linked together, not only by our love for the instruments, but by our love for each other. This is what I feel as well, and the very reason I posted this topic in the first place. I'll stay here, and know that the OFC and my dear old Ovation will be important helpers for me in my sorrow. |
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Location: SoCal | Erik,I'm sorry for your loss. Remember the good times you had and know that you were blessed. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Erik you are in our thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. The OFC is a community filled with many caring people who wish you well. There may not be much we can do, but we can offer a little comfort, our prayers and some distraction from what you're dealing with.
Take care. |
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Location: Whitecourt, Ab | Erik, you are in our positive thoughts and prayers, stay strong,Ed |
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Location: North Idaho | Deepest sympathies. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | When times are hard, the music will get you through it, when times are good the music will help you celibrate it. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Erik,
I too am sorry for your loss; yes, this community is a respite in many ways...truly unique and very caring...it seems like your mate was blessed with having you to care for and love her...blessings as you go on...Our prayers go with you!
Blessings... |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | (hug)Erik(hug) |
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Location: GA USA | Erik, I am so sorry. I'll be praying for you as well. |
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Location: Texas | Erik, my heart felt condolences on your lost. I know these are dark days for you but I hope you find comfort in knowning that you helped her face this with your love.
Every time you play your guitar, she will be smiling down on you.
Hugs Erik Hugs |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | I'm so sad. I'll dedicate a song for you both tonight. Listen for it. |
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Location: Waurika OK | So sorry for your loss. Nothing we can say or do will change this. But know that we all have you in our hearts.
An older preacher once told me, "It is a sacred trust when people allow you into their lives during the most joyous and most tragic times."
I have found that to be true.
We are honored that you feel you can open your heart to us. |
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Location: Veedersburg, Indiana | Erik I'm so sorry to hear of your lose. I can only hope that your music and this community will help provide some comfort for and to you. My prayers are with you. |
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| Erik, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
so very sorry for your loss.
Glenn and Char |
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Location: Vermont USA | Erik I am sure you were a blessing to her, I ask that God will comfort you in your time of loss.
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Erik - I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm glad that you've got your music to help see you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
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Location: Omaha, NE | That's a tough thing. Hang in there. |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | I've walked where you are now, Erik; there will be many bittersweet things in your life as you go on--and it may not always seem like things are getting better, but I can promise you that they will get different. My Jack is only a memory away--the music he loved brings him close to me again. (I'm actually doing a concert with the fellows in his bluegrass group this Saturday--I've healed enough that I can, now.)
Just as my guitar has helped me in those times of overwhelming loss, yours will help you, too.
Know that my prayers are with you as you walk through this valley of loss.
Here is a heart-felt hug,
--Karen |
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| I'm very, very sorry to hear your news. Please accept my condolences.
And next year come to the Euro OFC meeting (there's sure to be one). |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | Erik, I've just caught upo to this. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and I hope that the members here can help in any way to ease the pain. Prayers and thoughts are sent your way. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Erik,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Erik,
The best parts of this group are all about the sharing time with each other. Pain, loss, hope, joy and everything in between.
When the time is right you might need to do some traveling and meet up with some of us "interesting strangers you met in an internet chatroom" to quote what one Member told me at our meeting.
Plan one for the upper-left corner!
Peace |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Erik,
I'm sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies are with you on this one bro. I'm glad to know that the OFC community cares about you, and help you keep hanging in there with the music, comfort and camaraderie to get you through this time of difficulty. |
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Location: Snåsa, Norway | Thank you all for all the nice responses to this thread. Your care and hugs really warms and is good help for me. She was buried yesterday, we had a very good time sharing the sorrow with almost the entire community (we live in a small village) and her closest relatives and friends.
Tomorrow I leave for a short vacation in Stockholm, I'll go out to hear some good music, check out the music stores for nice guitars, and have a good time for a few days before going back to work and the everyday life.
I'll get back to you all next week! :) |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | My condolences. |
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Location: SoCal | My condolences also.
Take care of yourself. |
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Location: CT | That's hard. This is the kind of thing that brings me back to reality, and that all too often I take my family for granted, that they'll just always be there. None of us can see the future, and I can't imagine one without my family. I'm sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my prayers, and I think tonight I'll bring my wife some flowers. |
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Location: Melbourne Fl. | Sorry for your loss.One of my best friends has been dealing with similar issues here and I know his guitar and the OFC have been a source of comfort to him Slydog |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Erik, Remember this. "When words fail music speaks". All the best from "Down Under" James |
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