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(Message started by: Ree on May 1st, 2008, 10:32pm)
Title: Sad news... from Ree
Post by Ree on May 1st, 2008, 10:32pm
My sister in law Doreen lost her battle with Cancer today.  She was 51.  She was fortunate enough to die in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family members.  She was the only love of my brother Kevin for 35 years, they were child hood sweethearts.  He is devistated.
Please remember him in prayer.
oh and please consider not smoking... those who love you would appreciate it.  (you know who you are... yes  I am talking to you!...)
I wrote this for Doreen,  I wanted to present it to her BEFORE she died.  I gave it to her and she made my nephews girlfriend read it to her twice a day.
She loved it and I hope you do too...
love ree


If
If I could find Gods book of life,
Of days left for my soul,
I'd share those precious days with you,
Together we'd grow old.

Though time would still pass quickly,
we'd hold on to each day.
And never waste a minute,
get up fast and stay up late.

If miracles could grow on trees,
we'd climb the highest limbs,
And use up all those miracles,
while dancing in the wind.

We'd gaze upon the ocean.
Each tiny grain of sand.
Every wonder of God's Earth,
we would now understand.

Then when we were ready,
but not until we're done,
We'd walk away together,
into the setting sun...

But, God he has a different plan,
of days left planned for you,
And dreams of dancing in the wind,
must, in our dreams, come true.

We'll walk together in our dreams,
And there we will not part.
Though I can't share my days with you,
You know you own my heart.

finished by Ree   4/24/08

(c) Annmarie Theriault April 24,2008
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Post by DonnaH_again on May 1st, 2008, 10:38pm
Ree........that is beautiful and so meaningful.
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Post by Rosybabe on May 1st, 2008, 10:40pm
I am so sorry Ree  :'(. She must be taking care of all of you from heaven, My heart goes to you, your brother and all your family. May the sweet Lord bring peace to your hearts. That poem is absolutely beautiful.

                             Hugs

                                  Rosy.

                               
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Post by cash5542 on May 1st, 2008, 10:49pm
I am so sorry for the loss to your family . Cancer is such an awful thing. Your poems is so beautiful.

Charlotte
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Post by Kevin_M on May 1st, 2008, 11:06pm
A very long relationship sorrowfully shortened that gives meaning to the word irreplaceable.  My condolences to your brother and all the family, Ree.  
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Post by Gator on May 1st, 2008, 11:07pm
Beautiful poem, Ree.  My condolences to you and your family on your loss.  


Mike
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Post by midwestbeth on May 1st, 2008, 11:18pm
That is a beautiful poem Ree.  I am so sorry for your loss.  :'(  Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Beth
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Post by Sean_C on May 1st, 2008, 11:27pm
Ree you and your family have my sincerest condolences. :'(

Call if there's anything I can do.

Much love to you and yours,

Sean....................................
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Post by Charlie on May 1st, 2008, 11:42pm
So sorry Ree.

My condolences to you and yours.

Charlie
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Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on May 2nd, 2008, 12:01am
oh god, Ree, thats so sad.  
Your brother is a very lucky man to have 35 years with the love of his life.
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Post by Annette on May 2nd, 2008, 12:15am

So sorry Ree to hear of the news  :'(

Prayers and healing vibes going to your brother, you and your whole family.
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Post by Paul98 on May 2nd, 2008, 12:22am
So very sorry for your family's loss Ree.  My condolences to your brother and all the family.

-P.
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Post by Jimi on May 2nd, 2008, 12:27am
That was a beautiful poem Ree. My condolences to your family. :(
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Post by George_J on May 2nd, 2008, 1:07am
Very well said, Ree.

My sympathies to your family.

All the best,

George
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Post by nani on May 2nd, 2008, 1:49am
:'(

Aw, I'm so sorry, Ree.
That was a beautiful poem. My sympathies to you and yours.
hugs, nani
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Post by mummymac on May 2nd, 2008, 2:21am
So very beautiful, so very sad.  
 
I am so very sorry for you , your brother and family.
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Post by LeLimey on May 2nd, 2008, 4:12am
Ree that was beautiful and I wish I could see better through tears trying to type this.

I'm glad you all had the time together to tell each other how much you loved each other and what differences you had made in each others lives. I know for one, that mine is so much richer for knowing you.

I too would just like to say - I've lost enough people I love to lung cancer. Enough family members and enough friends. It's an evil disease

With condolences and much love to you and yours

Helen xxx
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Post by Jackie on May 2nd, 2008, 5:30am
Deepest condolences to you and your family.

May loving memories comfort you all.

Much love,
Jackie
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Post by zwibbs/Scott on May 2nd, 2008, 5:48am
Beautiful poem Ree. I am so sorry for this news.
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Post by barry_sword on May 2nd, 2008, 6:22am
Ree, so very sorry. Our hearts go out for all the family, so very sad. :'(
 
 Barry&Angie :'(
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Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on May 2nd, 2008, 6:27am
I'm so sorry for your loss. :'(

Hugs
Carol
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Post by PollyPocket on May 2nd, 2008, 7:50am
My deepest condolences to you and your family Ree  :'(

Your poem was lovely and a beautiful tribute to your sister in law.

Hugs,
Jen
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Post by Ray on May 2nd, 2008, 7:55am
Dear Ree:

That poem is truly wonderful.  It is a sad day to lose someone to cancer and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your brother's family.

With sadness,

Ray
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Post by Tara Ann on May 2nd, 2008, 8:02am
I'm so sorry for you and your familiy's loss.  As for your poem, that was an absolutely gorgeous poem, actually brought tears to my eyes.

Hugs and love,
Tara Ann
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Post by Langa on May 2nd, 2008, 11:29am
Ree, I'm so very sorry about your SIL.  I pray your brother will hang in there.  I can't imagine losing my husband of 3 years, let alone 35 years.  

Hugs,
Langa
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Post by DennisM1045 on May 2nd, 2008, 11:42am
Wow, what a wonderful poem Ree.  I'm glad you were able to share it with her.  Thank you for sharing it with me.

I'm so sorry for your loss.  Cancer is a hateful thing.  And I 2nd your wish that everyone should quit smoking.  It takes too many nice people.

-Dennis-
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Post by alchemy on May 2nd, 2008, 12:34pm
Beautiful poem, sorry for your loss
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Post by Mastifflvr28 on May 2nd, 2008, 12:38pm
My deepest condolences Ree :(
The poem is beautiful
Mast
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Post by The  mad viking on May 2nd, 2008, 12:43pm
My deepest condolences Ree  :'( :'(

Svenn
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Post by sandie99 on May 2nd, 2008, 2:13pm
Ree,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences for the whole family.

That poem is one of the most beautiful ones I've ever read.

Prayers are on their way,
Sanna
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Post by Ghost on May 2nd, 2008, 2:16pm
speechless :'(

Mike
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Post by gore2424 on May 2nd, 2008, 3:02pm
My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Terry
beautiful
poem too
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Post by Melissa on May 2nd, 2008, 3:07pm
Ree, I am so very sorry.  Please accept my sympathies!!

love,
mel
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Post by sailpappy on May 2nd, 2008, 4:44pm
:'( Always sad to hear of the passing of a loved one, Cancer is such an incidious condition,  but having a sister in law like you, my dear Ree is surely one of her life's blessings.
       Your tribute in poetry speaks volumes about the love you carried for her and the very idea of your involvement with her on the level of love you shared is enormous!  
       I feel blessed to know you "Dear Friend"!
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Post by echo on May 2nd, 2008, 4:58pm
Sorry to read of your loss.  Beautiful poem.
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Post by Sandy_C on May 2nd, 2008, 5:24pm
Ree, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Your poem was beautiful and so moving it brought tears to my eyes.  I hope you won't mind if I copy/paste it and share it with someone close to me.

Sandy
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Post by Yorky on May 2nd, 2008, 5:28pm
sorry ree .......i promise i will stop smoking, tomorrow

))kevin((
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Post by Becky on May 2nd, 2008, 8:30pm
Im so sorry for your loss. That poem was so moving, it was wonderful.
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Post by kayarr on May 3rd, 2008, 12:46am
What a beautiful tribute Ree.  Our hearts go out to you all.

Hugs
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Post by KatzPurr on May 5th, 2008, 4:55pm
Beautiful poem Ree. I'm very sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers. About a year and a half ago I lost my step-father to lung cancer. He fought with all he had, but what a nasty disease. I'm with you Ree... please all you smokers think about those who love you most.
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Post by Cathi_Pierce on May 5th, 2008, 7:13pm
Ree,
Of course, my sympathy goes out to you and all she loved...this hits hard, as Gil and I are a week away from our 35th Anniversary.........I guess we are very fortunate to have each other still.
Your poem is so touching. I know my parents planned to 'walk into the sunset hand in hand"..........sadly, as you said, God often has other plans........

As for the smoking, you're right.....we're really risking our lives. Perhaps our death certificates should say we died of suicide, coz we really are killing ourselves.

I've been cutting down for a long time, but never stopping altogether. Today, after reading that, I think I'll just break those nasty things up and throw them away.

Thank you for the eye opener, Ree, and ,again, to all who have lost Doreen, my deepest sympathies.

Cathi
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Post by Ree on May 9th, 2008, 7:42am
Hey all thanks for the great thread full of support, sympathy and love I thank you after several days of sadness for our family, while we were waiting for her Mom to come from Nevada... my brother to arrive from Texas etc.  So finally she is in her burrial place so close to our family home that Kevin, Stacey and Patrick can walk to it.  

I have to share with you something that happened after the conclusion of the ceremony at the cemetery.
There are some beautiful flowering baby trees around the place where Doreen is burried and they were in full bloom and absolutely gorgeous.  Well, after the Deacon said his final prayer and the undertaker announced the conclusion of Doreen's funeral services, the wind blew and we were actually completely snowed on by the flower petals... it was amazing almost  as if it was planned.   It was another gift for me and a sign that there is something after this life... I have no doubt that the powers that be had something to do with that beautiful display.  You should have seen all the men in black suits with little white flower petals all over as well as Doreen's beautiful wooden casket.

Love to you all I had no idea I had so many messages here.  Today I have a much needed day off to catch up on cleaning, laundry,pulling my hair out (hahaha) etc...
Ree


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