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My prayers and condolences- but what a celebration!
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My admiration for you has moved up another notch Donna. I'm sure your mom would have loved how you have handled this shock. Looks like she did a great job of raising you. I'll be thinking about you in the next few days, I believe in your case they will be a celebration of her life as well as a time of grieving, which is as it should be. Take Care, Kelly
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Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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My sympathy goes out to you Donna, and your son. I was struck by the strength your words show, as well as the honesty that implies the challenges in holding onto that strength.
Some stories live outside of us, allowing us to simply to read about the experiences of another. Your story takes root inside, generating both empathy for your experience, and greater or renewed understanding of the similar profound experiences we all have & must continue to face.
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Very sorry for your loss Donna, sincerest condolences. Thoughts are with you and your family at this time. You have wrote some touching words about a very beautiful person in your life. Take care.
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Donna, sorry to hear about your mothers loss. You sound pretty understanding about it, but then again we all take leaving this earth in different ways. I remember when my dad had a stroke and was in hospice. I made a film clip of his life in photos and was able to show him what I had made. after he passed we prayed and sad as it was we knew he wasn't suffering anymore. At his funeral before the showing, I ended up gold leafing his name on his casket. We still miss him, even up to today. Your mom will always be in your heart and may she rest in peace, my condolences...
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After reading your story of love and honor, I can only hope that when I leave the scene, I am viewed throught the same loving eyes your parents are. Quite a goal to live up to.
""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3485 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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She is at rest,you have her strength to take with you...
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I feel different daily. All I know right now is, when at my mom's, it feels ok. When I come home, I just want to go back. Makes me wish I could buy her place and leave it as is forever.
I took a photo shoot of her place and will put it in a slideshow for the family. I wanted to capture mom's homey clutter before things changed.
My mind wanders. And that's not a good thing, 'cause it's too small to be out there alone. Posts: 3129 | From: Tooele, UT | Registered: Mar 2005
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Donna, be true to your feelings with your pall bearer duties. I thought I could handle it when my grandpa passed, until...I grabbed the handle. Out of us 6 grandkids, I was the only one to loose it. My dad, who NEVER cries or shows emotion, also began to cry upon seeing my distress. So I wasn't noticed as much as my dad.
But in a way, it helped me get through the process.Even now, 3 years later, I cry thinking about him. We still celebrate his birthday as a family (just last Friday)and those are the things that will keep her in your heart.
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