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malaise

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19. Yes as hard as it is for families and friends

Mon May 26, 2014, 06:46 PM

May 2014

knowing that someone is fading away is less shocking than these gun slaughters.

Still for the person suffering and wasting away it is no picnic. She must so look forward to your calls.
We recently went to two funerals in three days. Both were friends in their sixties.

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My mid-sixties sister-in-law is on her deathbed... [View all] PCIntern May 2014 OP

many powerful posts today on du Liberal_in_LA May 2014 #1

... shenmue May 2014 #2

I'm so sorry. Little Star May 2014 #3

Righteous Indignation KT2000 May 2014 #4

I'm so sorry. What a blessing you are to her and I'm sure to your brother. LiberalLoner May 2014 #5

I am so sorry about your sister-in-law; she is very fortunate to have such a LoisB May 2014 #6

I've lost too many friend's and family to cancer. Hassin Bin Sober May 2014 #7

My heart goes out to you and yours, PCIntern. sheshe2 May 2014 #8

peace and comfort to you, her and all who love her. PeaceNikki May 2014 #9

I'm so sorry about your SIL Triana May 2014 #10

I am so sorry for both your SIL and brother. She is fortunate she has you as a friend and confi- monmouth3 May 2014 #11

Loss is scarring, and how we share that loss together can deepen remaining relationships. ancianita May 2014 #12

I agree -- it's a horrible, shocking way to lose a loved one. Gormy Cuss May 2014 #13

I'm so sorry for your sister-in-law, and for you and your family. AAO May 2014 #14

Vibes of blessing and peace to your sister-in-law LiberalEsto May 2014 #15

peace to all heaven05 May 2014 #16

I'm so sorry onecaliberal May 2014 #17

You are both fortunate to have each other, and I am sorry to hear of the dire consequences to come. Jefferson23 May 2014 #18

Yes as hard as it is for families and friends malaise May 2014 #19

Thank you all...for those who have replied and those who will... PCIntern May 2014 #20

I'm certain that your sister appreciates everything that you are doing. TexasTowelie May 2014 #21

What a blessing you must be to your sister-in-law democrank May 2014 #22

your sister-in-law is all our sister. I wish you all peace roguevalley May 2014 #23

Cancer sucks. Violent death by crazed shooter sucks. Both are so random as to FailureToCommunicate May 2014 #24

That is the bugaboo about faith, isn't it? tavalon May 2014 #40

I'm so terribly sorry weetie May 2014 #25

{{{PCIntern and SIL}}} Blessings to you both. WinkyDink May 2014 #26

peace to you, your brother and your sister in law... magical thyme May 2014 #27

Thank you for this post. SheilaT May 2014 #28

It's wonderful you getting to talk to your sister in law every day. mountain grammy May 2014 #29

... BlancheSplanchnik May 2014 #30

My deepest sympathies to your SIL and your family. Greybnk48 May 2014 #31

Good point A Little Weird May 2014 #32

Keep the faith. DeSwiss May 2014 #33

I grieve with you Stryst May 2014 #34

Good, heartfelt post. bearssoapbox May 2014 #35

I'm sorry. I just lost my brother-in-law of 43 years to a sudden recurrence of cancer. sinkingfeeling May 2014 #36

I'm sorry for you and your family and all those who lose those PCIntern May 2014 #37

so sorry to hear this, pcintern. your sil is very lucky to have you. wishing peace and comfort niyad May 2014 #38

I'm sorry this is happening to your sister and to you and yet, you are right tavalon May 2014 #39

Thanks for Posting. dballance May 2014 #41

My heart aches for you -- and for the others Hekate May 2014 #42

You are a mensch sellitman May 2014 #43