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nolabear

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26. Youd think.

Reply to EffieBlack (Reply #20)

Sun Apr 15, 2018, 03:18 PM

Apr 2018

Katrina was my people. It was a stupid statement. I forgive her. The weight of endless anger just drags us down.

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Barbara Bush has declined further medical intervention, seeking comfort care only. [View all] sunonmars Apr 2018 OP

My mother has been in that state for months, and doctors tell us that could change tomorrow or she Neema Apr 2018 #1

COPD and congestive heart failure apparently. Not a good mix. sunonmars Apr 2018 #3

That's how my Dad went AnnieBW Apr 2018 #29

Was she a smoker? misanthrope Apr 2018 #42

my best to you and your mom. mopinko Apr 2018 #12

Thank you very much. Neema Apr 2018 #21

oh dear. mopinko Apr 2018 #44

Oh, that's such a hard age to lose your father. Even if he was Neema Apr 2018 #45

I'll save my compassion for those who have it for others Major Nikon Apr 2018 #2

Did you read snopes full comment? Tipperary Apr 2018 #7

Yeah, it makes it even worse Major Nikon Apr 2018 #14

She wasn't caught up in the media frenzy for war. Kaleva Apr 2018 #27

That she had no interest in supposition and speculation by the media? Neither did I at the time. Tipperary Apr 2018 #31

Yeah, that's it Major Nikon Apr 2018 #33

I wil pray and have compassion and empathy for her and I hope others will, too EffieBlack Apr 2018 #9

Thank you, Effie. Very well said. Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #15

I don't wish her any ill will Major Nikon Apr 2018 #17

As my grandmother would say, "It sounds like she she needs more prayers than most people. EffieBlack Apr 2018 #19

But you are concerning yourself with her. Tipperary Apr 2018 #34

This x 1000 n/t FreeState Apr 2018 #24

Amen and amen. nolabear Apr 2018 #25

Thank you for that. Tipperary Apr 2018 #32

Can't expect people to read the link they post....... MichMan Apr 2018 #11

Neither has BB actually died yet Major Nikon Apr 2018 #18

Very true. Sad. Tipperary Apr 2018 #38

Snopes conclusion was wrong Nevernose Apr 2018 #46

My best wishes for her now that she is about to move on. IluvPitties Apr 2018 #4

I had not heard she was ill. Not a fan, but I wish her a peaceful passage. Tipperary Apr 2018 #5

My Mother. Snackshack Apr 2018 #6

it should always be quality over quantity in health. sunonmars Apr 2018 #13

My mother got to that point at the end MiniMe Apr 2018 #47

I hope her passing is peaceful Siwsan Apr 2018 #8

I'll remember the good Barbara Bush... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2018 #10

let her die i remember katrina quote dembotoz Apr 2018 #16

Wow. EffieBlack Apr 2018 #20

Youd think. nolabear Apr 2018 #26

If we turn into them, whats the point? EffieBlack Apr 2018 #28

And its possible to be graceful from a position of strength. nolabear Apr 2018 #39

Smh. Tipperary Apr 2018 #35

Yes I am a Savage...I smiled when Ronnie died too and Nancy, and dick Nixon dembotoz Apr 2018 #43

I hope her crossing is gentle... Dennis Donovan Apr 2018 #22

As I said in the other thread, hope she passes peacefully Kaleva Apr 2018 #23

The Bush family has been kind to my family Exultant Democracy Apr 2018 #30

Good post. Tipperary Apr 2018 #37

Thank you for sharing this. EffieBlack Apr 2018 #41

It's always tough to say goodbye Hav Apr 2018 #36

Bye. -nt poboy2 Apr 2018 #40