~Antonio
Sun, Jun 8, 2003 (23:23)
seed
I'm new here and won't be posting long
I did a google search for someone mentioned here in an obituary thread.
I went to middle school and High school with Sandra McGovern. The girl who died in a car crash in Poteet, TX. She and I weren't friends. She teased me in middle school for my weight and treated me like a leper in High school. I remember when she died. I remember feeling true guilt over the way I felt when she died. I still feel guilt for ever feeling that way. I'm not trying to speak ill of the dead, I'm just trying to let go of some baggage after so many years.
It was difficult giving up the ill feelings I had for her, and sometimes I have to struggle to forgive myself for being tempted to take pleasure in her death. When someone you dislike dies, it's a mix of an uncomfortable relief and great shame. I've forgiven her, and myself, but I still don't feel closure to the whole matter even though I've prayed for her soul. I don't understand why God took her when he did. I was 16 at the time and immature and petty.
I just want to know where she's buried so I can give my respects. So I can tell her that I forgive her personally and somehow forgive myself for being less than charitable when I should have been. If anyone has information, please, email me.
Thank you
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~stacey
Mon, Jun 16, 2003 (08:43)
#1
Okay Mr whoever you are. You have sincerely freaked me out today. I wrote that 'obit' of sorts... years and years ago.
Sandra McGovern was the sister of Jeff, my little brother's best friend in grade school. Ummm... soo... too weird for me, since I don't know you from Adam.
The McGovern's are still living in the same place after all these years (in Wildwood) however I'm unsure of where Sandra rests. I knew her only as a small child... cute, thin and full of energy. It seems strange to me that she would tease someone for their weight... both of her parents were very big people. But I don't doubt what you say or your motives to make amends with the dead. I'll call my parents and see what I can find out for you.
As for right now, I'm going to go make myself a cup of calming tea... too freaky this morning!
~stacey
Sat, Jul 5, 2003 (17:21)
#3
San Antonio, TX.
It's the neighborhood I grew up in...