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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Thanks to Everyone

We wish to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers. It is humbling to know that so many folks out there are pulling for you and your family. Sadly, Al's mom passed away quietly very early Thursday morning. She held in there long enough for all the children to get to Florida in time for their farewells. She was 88 years old, and had a full, happy life. Now she is in the great card room beyond where I'm sure she's together with her husband, brothers and sisters having an awesome game!


I really have no eloquent words to write, just to say Thanks, Ma, for raising such a wonderful family for me to be a part of all these years. Love you lots!

22 comments:

  1. hugs. . .sounds as though you loved your mother in law as much as I loved mine. . .I miss her still. . .I'm sure you have great memories of a wonderful lady!

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  2. Our deepest condolences to you and Al. Glad Al made it back in time to say good bye. Words are never adequate in times like this. Just know you are both in our thoughts and hope you'll see happier days soon.

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  3. Sorry for your loss. It's great that she had such a long wonderful life and was able to live it to the fullest right up to the very end.

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  4. My deepest condolences on your loss. Death is a part of life, but it's never easy...

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  5. So glad that Al was able to be there with his siblings to say goodbye. I am sure it was a comfort to all.

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  6. Well, I'm saddened to read this. It's a tough thing to bear, but as you said, she lived a full life. Hopefully her passing was peaceful. My condolences.

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  7. So sorry to hear of your loss. It is so great that she had a long and happy life.

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  8. Oh no. Our sympathies to you and Al. Wishing you both peace in the difficult days ahead.

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  9. Sorry to hear that, Karen, but glad that Al was able to be with her. Condolences to both of you, and Al's family.

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  10. We were saddened to hear this news. We love your comment about the "great card game"... sounds like she was loved alot!! Hang on to those great memories:o)

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  11. Our deepest condolences,

    Jim and Linda

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  12. Our thoughts are with your family. Please give our best to Al.

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  13. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

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  14. Thinking of you at this special time.

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  15. "she was 88 years old, and had a full happy life." May those memories comfort you Al and Karen.

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  16. So sorry about Al's mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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  17. My condolences. Though death is an eventual part of life, it's still a difficult one to accept when it happens. May your memories of better times help you through this time of grieving.

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  18. So glad to hear that her family was with her at the end. Your last few sentences are beautiful. It is wonderful to be part of a loving family. Our thoughts are with you both. We wish Al a safe return back to you.

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  19. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Both of my parents are gone and it doesn't matter how long you have them you are never ready to let them go. So fortunate all her family was around her, that is a true blessings. My thoughts are with you.

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  20. Our thoughts and prayers have been you and Al the past few days. I find your words to be very eloquent. Hang in there.
    Syl

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  21. I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Al's Mom. I'm glad he was able to get down to Florida and be with her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both.

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  22. So sorry to hear about Al's mom. Prayers and thoughts to you both.

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