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Renee and Ezra Dabah, relatives, US
Hi Esther, Thank you for sending us your condolences for our father, Chaim Zelig Asher ben Michael, may our father rest in peace in Gan Eden, amen. I/we understand the difficulty for you to come to shiva. The wound is still raw, and will take more time for the passing of Mona, may she rest in peace in Gan Eden, To heal. So sorry to hear of the pain in your heart, and how difficult it is for you to sleep at night. I found that for me, kshehalev boche, sung by sarit hadad, ( shema yisrael) by Shmuel albaz and Arles Tzfadia has helped me. “when the heart cries….only Gd hears…” and even though it is not time to listen to music… The tune can become a vehicle to unload your heart. …that your words can go upward to Hashem…. A form a prayer that you and Alan are both familiar with. Once you catch the tune…you can carry it with you everywhere and even sing it on Shabbat. This song has a very powerful healing effect. I/we ask you to be strong and be comforted… To know that there are many children who are lost…..that it is very easy to be lost in this day and age…. it is a sign of the confusion of the times…. And to use this tragedy as a vehicle to help other children who are lost, ie: project extreme, is a great organization. I was talking to Alan about maybe making a drive online with Project Extreme…sponsoring a few kids…thinking and helping others…will also help you heal faster…. Please be strong, and do your best to get better, Love, Renee 
Nina Silverstein Miner, relative, US
Esther, thank you for your sincere and loving and heartfelt condolences on our father's passing. His loss to us is profound, and the only consolation is that we had him in our lives for as long as we did. Your poignant, loving, and painful letter over Mona's z'l loss expresses so eloquently how a crushed parent would speak about the loss of their child. It is not difficult to understand the depths of your pain over the loss of your beautiful Mona z'l. I'm sure that the words you expressed only touched on the depths of your despair. You are right to recognize the strength you need to find to help your beloved Alan and Mac and yourself to exist, move ahead day by day and face a world without your beloved Mona z'l. It is not easy. Mona z'l is always with you. Her love and spirit, together with Hashem, will guide you everyday to move ahead slowly, slowly thru life.... We are always here for you and Alan and Mac. Whenever you need us. We love you, our hearts are broken for your loss. Nina 
Dr. Rebecca Berry, OCD Doctor, US
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Haddad, We never had the chance to meet, but I had worked with Mona over the past year at the Child Study Center. If not for my very recent maternity leave, I would've liked to pay my respects to Mona and your family in person. Please excuse my emailing, but I wanted to reach out to you as soon as possible. I cannot begin to understand what you are going through during this time. My heart goes out to both of you and your family. Mona was a bright and special young woman with a big heart. I feel privileged to have worked with her and truly will miss her. Though I am not currently working, please let me know if there is anything that I can do. Sincerely, Rebecca Berry |
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