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Donna
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Hard day ahead..need to share this
« on: Aug 31st, 2004, 9:29am » |
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My dear brother-in-law (the one with emphysema) passed away at a Hospice House last Thursday and his funeral service is today.
He knew 6 months ago that his time was very limited, so he got his house in order....including his funeral service, right down to the bright tropical shirt he wanted to wear.
With the help of most of the family, he designed and planted a beautiful garden in his back yard. His last 2 months were spent on his Jazzy (motorized chair) scouring the neighborhood for flowers and small trees that he mooched from the owners, to add to the garden.
We will have a for-family-only Celebration of Thoms' Life first, with anyone who wants to speaking if they wish. Scenes of Thoms life will be on a large screen.
Then comes the public visitation for 1/2 hour and finally the church service.
It's so hard saying goodbye to this brave and honest man, but I know that he is up there with his son and grandson whom we lost just about two years ago.
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Re: Hard day ahead..need to share this
« Reply #1 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 9:36am » |
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I'm very sorry to hear of your loss Donna. Please accept my condolences. That is a very lovely thing he did in his last days. His memory will live on in nature's beauty.
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Re: Hard day ahead..need to share this
« Reply #2 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 9:43am » |
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Sounds like it is going to be a wonderful day of remembrances although sad. He is up there breathing sweet clean air now, and will be looking down and smiling at his bright tropical shirt!
Sorry for your loss Donna. Big Hug. Little Deb
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« Reply #3 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 9:48am » |
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I'm very sorry, Donna. My sincere condolences... Blessings, peace, strength, and love to you, during this time.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
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« Reply #5 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 9:55am » |
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Donna,
You and your brother-in-laws family have my sympathy. You knew this was coming, but it still doesn't make it any easier. 
Take care hon and I'm here if you need me.
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« Reply #7 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 11:46am » |
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I'm very sorry to hear of your loss Donna. Please accept my condolences
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« Reply #9 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 12:06pm » |
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My sincerest condolences to you for your loss.
You are in our prayers.
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« Reply #10 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 12:17pm » |
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I am sorry to hear of your loss, and will pray for strength for your family. My sincerest condolences.
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« Reply #11 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 12:53pm » |
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Donna so sorry to hear of your loss.
I hope that you can all smile with remembrance at the services though. From your description of his plans, it sounds like he would have wanted that.
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« Reply #12 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 1:15pm » |
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My condolences to you and the family!
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« Reply #13 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 2:18pm » |
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Hugs to you Donna. And prayers for you and your family as well. Even when you expect it, it doesn't make it any easier saying goodbye.
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« Reply #14 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 2:18pm » |
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I am sorry for your loss..peace be with you and your family.
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« Reply #15 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 3:08pm » |
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Our sympathy to you and family.
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« Reply #16 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 3:24pm » |
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My deepest sympathy for you and your family. 
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Re: Hard day ahead..need to share this
« Reply #17 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 3:30pm » |
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So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family.
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« Reply #18 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 3:39pm » |
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Donna,
You and your family will be in my prayers.
I hope the day goes just as he planned,he
sounds like he was a great guy.my condolences.
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Re: Hard day ahead..need to share this
« Reply #19 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 5:54pm » |
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Sorry to read this Donna. You have my best wishes and we're here to listen, if need be.
Take care kid.
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« Reply #20 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 8:15pm » |
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May God's comfort and peace descend upon you and your family during this time of loss.
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Re: Hard day ahead..need to share this
« Reply #21 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 8:20pm » |
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Remember him in the things of beauty he left behind for you to enjoy. Sincere condolences.
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Re: Hard day ahead..need to share this
« Reply #22 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 9:05pm » |
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Sounds like he left some good memories.
Best to you Donna.
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« Reply #23 on: Aug 31st, 2004, 11:43pm » |
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VERY sorry to hear the news........hang in there........Remember the good Pam
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Re: Hard day ahead..need to share this
« Reply #24 on: Sep 1st, 2004, 5:17am » |
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A candle is lit and you are in my prayers.
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