Comments to Alice in Suburbia:

Inkdragon - 2003-06-24 23:13:50
I am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. It is difficult for adults to understand dying and death, but for children to watch their peer die is incredibly sad. I will continue to pray for Peter's family and friends, including your daughter. I am sorry.
-------------------------------
Christopher - 2003-06-24 23:21:36
I'm happy for Peter that he gets to go home and that his suffering has ended. I'm happy for Peter that when he left, he left knowing that people loved and supported him. Peter taught even those of us who didn't know him some important lessons and I hope that everyone remembers Peter well, as I will. The first lesson that Peter taught us was that teenagers are real people with real emotions who experience real trauma. These teenagers also broke that mold of "self absorbed children" that they are too oft cast. He taught us that our teenagers are real, decent people who are aware of and care about the larger world. The second lesson Peter taught us is that we can and should take care of each other. We don't support each other enough. We're not there with rides, coffee, samiches, etc as much as we should be. I am happy for Peter and I feel sorry for those who miss him. Any eulogy that I provide where people are sad usually includes that the shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus Wept." However, this is a terrible translation of the Greek and the word for wept really means that, "his soul raged in anquish." Christ's mission on Earth was one of teaching and of reconciliation. He was teaching us about God and reconciling us with his father. That having been said, Christ knew from living as one of us and with us what it is to be human and what it is like to loose someone that you love so dearly. He knew that he'd see Lazarus in Heaven but he also knew that the space in time between now in then seems just as eternal as our experience in Heaven will be. God understands us, is compassionate with us and wants to hear from us. While we'll miss Peter we know that we'll see him again, it seems like forever know but with time we'll heal and before we know it we'll be in Heaven too. Let's thank God for Peter, take the lessons that God and Peter have taught us and move on with our lives and turn the memory of Peter into the Legacy of Peter. Good Night.
-------------------------------
Christopher - 2003-06-24 23:44:49
I will pray for you and your children. I'm a teacher and I know from that vantage point, as well as from being a child at one point, that this is extremely difficult. I lost two students last year andI thought I'd NEVER get over it and I really haven't. It's tough but Children are made of different mettle than adults. They have you as a Mom, they'll do fine but we'll all still pray. I feel terrible for them.
-------------------------------
Ellen - 2003-06-25 01:12:58
I'm sorry that your daughter is going through such a tough time right now with the lose of Peter. He's home now, and I hope her beliefs will let her know that there are brighter days to come. He will forever be alive in her heart. Bless all of you.
-------------------------------
golfwidow - 2003-06-25 06:57:45
I am so very sorry.
-------------------------------
Kate - 2003-06-25 11:18:03
I'm sorry to hear about Peter. I finished the questions you left for me. I really enjoyed answering them, thanks so much!
-------------------------------
Deanna - 2003-06-25 11:40:44
That's so sad. I felt so sad when my cat Babydoll died. Your daughter must be very sad right now. I hope she feels better soon.
-------------------------------
M - 2003-06-25 13:19:55
I am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. It is so hard to accept and understand a child's death. And to watch your daughter and her friends as they grieve is heartbreaking. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
-------------------------------
Amy - 2003-06-25 13:58:56
I am terribly sorry about the passing of Peter. I know how painful it is when someone you know quite well, dies. All my prayers go out to Peter's family and friends, including your daughter. Peter will be in my thoughts, wherever he is now.
-------------------------------
Tricia - 2003-06-28 06:18:38
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about Peter's death.
-------------------------------

Dear Alice:

back to the entry - Diaryland