texanwitch
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Sat Jun-20-09 12:17 AM
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I spent part of today with my neighbor who has passed away just a few minutes ago. |
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She was at home, with hospice care.
She was trying to make it to Sunday, for Father's day but just couldn't.
All of us neighbors said goodbye today, and then left so the family could be together.
I will really miss her.
She had a good long life, had 6 kids, 15 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren.
Last year at this time we lost another neighbor in June, also from cancer.
It doesn't get any easier.
Have a good journey dear neighbor, I will never forget you.
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Dyedinthewoolliberal
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Sat Jun-20-09 12:20 AM
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1. That's a very good thing for both of you |
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I think. I wonder how I'll do if I'm with someone so close to going over.......
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CaliforniaPeggy
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Sat Jun-20-09 12:30 AM
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Blessings on you for your caring...
And safe passage to your beloved neighbor...
Death is always hardest on the survivors...
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marzipanni
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Sat Jun-20-09 04:59 AM
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3. Is her husband still there? n/t |
Debi
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Sat Jun-20-09 07:12 AM
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4. Good of you to say good-bye |
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My Grandfather died May 27th @11:30 PM. I was with him until 10:00 when I left to drive home. Both his daughters were there when he passed away.
Being able to say good-bye made his passing easier on all of us (my Grandmother died suddenly in 1995 - none of us were prepared).
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Haole Girl
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Sat Jun-20-09 07:33 AM
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5. Sending my colondences, texanwitch |
yellowdogintexas
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Sat Jun-20-09 07:41 AM
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6. sending a virtual hug, and a virtual chocolate cake your way |
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or would you prefer a virtual casserole.
Sometimes I think that the wonderful Southern tradition of taking food to the family is as much therapy for the giver as it is comfort for the receiver.
and you are quite right it doesn't get any easier.
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Sat Jun-20-09 08:24 AM
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7. Amen Sister! When Things Go Pear Shaped And People Are Sad |
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Binka dons her apron and begins to cook. My dad is dying and my kitchen has been a whirlwind this past week. :cry:
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merh
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Sat Jun-20-09 08:35 AM
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9. I'm sorry to read about your father, Binka |
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sending you cyber hugs and sending out prayers for you and your dad.
:hug: :hug:
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Binka
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Sat Jun-20-09 08:46 AM
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11. Ah Bless You Michelle, I Have Been Trying To Post About It But It Is Too Hard |
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He was the picture of health, vibrant, and good to go, then he got this virus that has paralyzed him and put him in ICU for 5 weeks. I am going with my sister on Wednesday to see him in Florida. God Damn I love that old man.
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merh
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Sat Jun-20-09 09:04 AM
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12. Aww sweetie, 5 weeks is an eternity when it is the suffering of |
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someone we love, when it is the suffering of your dad. I am sorry you all have been going through this. I am definitely sending hugs and saying prayers for you and your dad and your family. :hug: :grouphug:
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Sat Jun-20-09 11:30 PM
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Sat Jun-20-09 08:30 AM
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8. How blessed she was to be surrounded by friends and family in her final hours |
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I think of all the people who die alone with no one and it's just heartbreaking. May she rest in peace.
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Sat Jun-20-09 08:40 AM
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10. my condolences to you and all that love her |
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Edited on Sat Jun-20-09 08:41 AM by merh
rest in peace neighbor
:hug: :grouphug:
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Sat Jun-20-09 11:09 PM
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13. Speaking of neighbors, |
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It will be one year in a couple of weeks when we lost two neighbors. The elderly man next to us died July 2. Then the elderly woman who lived to the left of us died July 5. She had a stroke a few days before that. Her house has been for sale but there are no takers.
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Sun Jun-21-09 01:05 AM
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15. I am so sorry to hear that |
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We had a neighbor that passed about 6 months ago and I still miss her and her family. I used to see her daughter everyday.
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