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We'll use this site to get the word out on our organization and create a better sense of community among our members.
We'll also include pictures
I wasn't there When you passed away, When God took you by the hand And said follow
me this way. I couldn't bring Myself to see, What horrible things This disease had done to thee. I'd like to remember you
The way you were. I think this to myself, But is it really true? As you laid in the shadow of death I pray you felt no fear,
God rest your soul As you took your final breathe And shed your last tear. Where are you going? What will you see? Your pain
is over, But what about me? You didn't show fear While those around you wept, My fondest memories of you, In my heart is where
they will be kept. Ashes to Ashes And Dust to Dust, You have passed to a better place And in this we must trust. I wasn't
there When you passed away, When God took you by the hand And said follow me this way'
I would like to prevent people from committing suicide...
He was born on Januaury 16th,1989. He is survived by his mother Sherry
Peterson of Kingsford; his father, Richard (Kelly) Bourdeau of Gladstone; brothers, Joshua (Ardith) Bourdeau of Galdstone,
Richard "Jack" Thomas of Gladstone, Patrick Bourdeau of Gladstone, Jesse Bourdeau of Escanaba and Tony Bourdeau of Gladstone;
sisters, Chelsea Peterson of Kingsford, Shawna Bourdeau of Gladstone; Christina Bourdeau of Gladstone and Tricia Bourdea of
Escanaba; grandparents, Richard and Patricia Bourdeau of Escanaba; aunts and uncles, Donald Peterson of Kingsford, Robert
(Nancy) Campbell of Caillac Michigan, Kim Hubert of Kalamazoo Michigan, Becky (Roger Jr.) Losiniecki of Kingsford, Emmy (Tom)
Gagne of Norway, Cheri (Tom) VanDrese of Escanaba and Jody (Todd Nelson)Bourdeau of Escanaba; nieces and nephews, Sheldon,
Tyler, Jasmine, Zorin, Krislyn, Skylar, Zak, Zoe, Maura and Kyla ans special friends, Brianna Martin, Levi Miller, and Brent
Duby. He was proceded in death by his maternal grandparents,
Donald
and Johanna Peterson.
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Brandon peterson 1/16/1989-7/11/2007 everyday we think about
him, and miss him very much. things will never be the same without him. some day we will all be together again, til then u
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Suicide
The very word can cause physical shudders. Your emotions
run in every direction, none of which you understand. A suicide takes someone we love and leaves us with many questions unanswered.
Many times no one will talk to you about it, you have to pretend something terrible didn't happen. Often we feel as if no
on understands the pain and confusion of surviving. How can anyone comprehend the SHOCK,ANGER,GUILT,STIGMA,Pain, and total
helplessness that we have, the survivors feel. Grief is not something that goes away by itself. Some people call it grief
work. That is what it is-work. The hardest job there is.
Grief after suicide
Initial Shock
This is not happening.
Shock is a first reaction to death. You
may feel numb for awhile, perhaps unable to follow a normal daily routine. Take some time to be alone, if that's what you
want, but it is also important to be with other people who know what it is like to be walking in your shoes.
Anger
Why am i so angry?
As a relative or loved one coping with
a suicide death, you may experience anger, often directed at the deceased. You may find yourself angry with god. The anger
may be self directed "What could i have done?" Don't try to deny this anger, work your way through it, and face it.
Time does help you to sort out these feelings, and direct them in a positive way.
Guilt
If only I'd done something more.
Perhaps the most intense anger you will
feel is about yourself. This anger is closely linked with feelings of guilt. You are bound to feel that there was more you
should have done.
Family
Where do I turn for help?
Sometimes in our grief, our family members
become lost in our daily living. We become so wrapped up in our feelings. Share those feelings with them, as they too are
hurting. They have questions and feelings that have to be worked out, and doing this together can help. Older children may
be more aware of the circumstances surrounding the death but are less likely to talk about it, for the fear of bringing about
more pain.
Pain
You can't go around it, you have to work
your way through it. Facing the pain, can be the most healthy thing you can do for yourself. It also will be the most exhausting
job you've ever had to do.
Stigma
What do I tell people?
If your friends seem uncomfortable talking
about the death, or even being open with you, open the door of communication for them. Death may be a subject they are uncomfortable
with regardless of the cause. Friends and family provide some of the emotional support, but you may need outside help.
If you need outside help go to,
Dickinson County Hospital Chapel
S.O.S is not a counseling service.
It is a non profit, non professional support group. S.O.S meets the 2nd tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m .
If you have any questions please call
1-906-774-7311
All information is kept confidential
"I am There Inside Your Heart"
Right now I'm in a different place,
And though we seem apart,
I'm closer than I ever was...
I'm there inside your heart.
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets, too...
I'm with you every night.
I'm with you when the times are good,
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall...
I'll still be there for you.
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart
I'll smile and hold you close to me...
Forever in my heart.
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