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                    it's tough you have been such a loving family obviously
                
                just shows a person that every day is precious, not to be wasted. Just like you are precious to us and must take care of yourself midst all this that has happened and continues to happen.
                
                    posted by
                    Kabu
                     on May 17, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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                Oh my! It is so sad when we start losing the ones we have loved so dearly! I am with CC and send a huge spiritual hug!!!!! sam 
                
                    posted by
                    sam444
                     on May 17, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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                And I will give you a spiritual hug 
 Pat. At least it is just like going to sleep for those who leave us and we must try not to grieve too harshly if we have truly loved the lost one.
  
                
                    posted by
                    C_C_T
                     on May 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM
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                I'll hold your other hand, Pat_B.
                
                    posted by
                    adnohr
                     on May 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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                    I like "this is the day the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad in it."
                
                My sis always loved birds, always had a bird feeder. Wouldn't you know it, yesterday I ran out of bird seed, and after I got the call from my younger sis, didn't have the oomph to go to the store. But this morning I picked up 20 pounds at Lowe's, and the sparrow flock has gathered now for lunch and gossip. Thanks, Ciel and everyone. I am comforted by your kindness. :)
   
                
                    posted by
                    Pat_B
                     on May 17, 2013 at 9:16 AM
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                    Pat
                
                I agree with Ciel - no words ever seem adequate...
                
                    posted by
                    Nautikos
                     on May 17, 2013 at 8:59 AM
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                    Re: It's hard to find solace for so much loss..
                
                This comment brought tears to my eyes.
                
                    posted by
                    TAPS.
                     on May 17, 2013 at 7:12 AM
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                This post really touches my heart, for the same sort of things have been and are happening in my extended family and to people that I know.  Sooner or later, somewhere around the bend, we all come to the end of our way.  "This is the day that the Lord has made.  I will rejoice and be glad in it."
                
                    posted by
                    TAPS.
                     on May 17, 2013 at 7:11 AM
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                    It's hard to find solace for so much loss..
                
                Even suggesting spiritual comfort seems out of place.  So I will just sit here by you, and we can hold hands for a while.
                
                    posted by
                    Ciel
                     on May 17, 2013 at 6:43 AM
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