posted August 18, 2006 03:10 AM              

Hes Oct 27 1970

Its just too sad. And we have stay great friends up to this

We have all tried helping him throughout the years from his troubles but never would of expected this. I just wish I could of helped him or talked sooner to him.

posted August 18, 2006 04:00 AM            

Just saw your thread. My condolences to you and all the loved ones of your Scorpio friend

posted August 18, 2006 04:06 AM              

I too have feelings of wanting to "go home"....to escape the pain of everyday life and the harshness of peoples' treatment of each other.....I often wish to return to join my ancestors...I dream of them often, but they dont call me as such...they just "visit" to say hello.

Your friend obviously thought it was his time...

Dont be hard on yerself...he chose this path. I am sure you were a wonderful friend...

posted August 18, 2006 05:06 AM              

Nothing you could have said or done, would have changed this, your dear friend has chosen his way, I hope you can find some 'good' (sorry bad word choice there....I can also relate how painful this time is) in this time.

Can I just say, what I learned from my beloved brother in laws suicide earlier this year, is this....To listen, to care & to love, I didnt' listen/understand, but I did care, and I love his daughter (my neice) dearly and freely, or, I couldn't help him, but I can be here for my neice, that has helped me deal with the pain, and other intense feeings.

posted August 18, 2006 05:13 AM              

Katipo,

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this is a time of 'sudden' departures, and changes.

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posted August 18, 2006 07:49 AM              

Several months ago I was reading book on Voyager Tarot and came across the thought " The Universe will never give you more than you can handle". I have been questioning this statement ever since...there is such a fine line between how far you can bend and when you finally snap.

Peace to you and light crossing to your friend

posted August 18, 2006 10:55 AM            

Sorry for your loss

posted August 18, 2006 11:03 AM              

All you can do is grow from this and always remember your friend.

"Change can be so constant that you won't know if things are better or worse, until they are."

posted August 18, 2006 11:58 AM            

*Bang* *thud*, and I saw his bleeding body laying there. It was my task to paint over the blood that splattered on the wall.

posted August 18, 2006 12:17 PM            

You know us Scorpios live with one foot in the grave.

I'm comfortable with death, and I welcome it with open arms.

posted August 19, 2006 04:58 AM              

I know everyone has some sort of belief system. I feel there is room for many beliefs; I chose, & still choose, mine by being able to hear different thoughts. I'm not so sure we choose some of the things that happen to us. I've studied mental illness a great deal. I have several people in my life that have to deal with it.

Kamilla,

You said that we would not be given more than we can handle. In the Bible, there is a passage that says we will not be tempted more than we can bear, but with the temptation we will also be given a way to escape, so that we can bear it. It's not talking about death. Sometimes we do get more than we can bear, but with help from whatever higher source you believe in, white light, prayer, friends, family, medication, holistic altenatives... we can get through if we don't give up. I tried to give up. It breaks my heart when someone gives up & succeeds.

My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all who have lost someone.

To anyone that feels like you are loosing the battle with life. Do whatever it takes cuz life is worth it once you get past some of the major trials.