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In reply to the discussion: I'm not very religious, but I could use your help this Christmas. [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)27. I think people don't because they think it's trite. I know that when those I have loved and who...
Passed on when I was unable to say goodbye, it left a shadow on my heart. And that was most of them, actually. Many sudden deaths, no time to say goodbye or have those last words.
I've also said to friends, who, like me, have lost spouses and others. 'What would we give, to see the look of love in their eyes, for just one last time?' The answer we shared, 'Anything.'
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I'm not very religious, but I could use your help this Christmas. [View all]
stevedeshazer
Dec 2011
OP
Strength to you and your family for the coming days. Love, appreciate, and remember.
northoftheborder
Dec 2011
#8
Get HOSPICE CARE IF AVAILABLE, RIGHT AWAY! Prayers do Help. Sharing good times matters.
CarmanK
Dec 2011
#9
Sorry about this. I was just telling someone to be sure to tell those you love, that you love them.
freshwest
Dec 2011
#21
I think people don't because they think it's trite. I know that when those I have loved and who...
freshwest
Dec 2011
#27
you have my prayers, all of you. Take care of yourself too. I am praying for all of you.
roguevalley
Dec 2011
#24
And thanks to all of you, I am printing this thread and bringing it to him.
stevedeshazer
Dec 2011
#42
I pray that love, peace and comfort surround you, your brother and his family.
snagglepuss
Dec 2011
#47
I am sending your little brother all the good karma I can muster this early Christmas morning.
nevergiveup
Dec 2011
#49
All my Christmas spirit and positive thoughts are now on their way to you my DU friend
FlaGatorJD
Dec 2011
#54
Blessings, hugs and all good thoughts coming your way from East of the Cascades
classof56
Dec 2011
#80
I've been chanting for your brother, you and all, this morning, steve
BlancheSplanchnik
Dec 2011
#94
I don't know you but my prayers are with you. Today didn't turn out to be a great day for us either
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2011
#108
Thanks Steve. She spent the night at her dad's. The problem they both talk over each other and
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2011
#127
Chocolate Thunder Darryl Dawkins is a legend in Portland because of the '77 Finals
stevedeshazer
Dec 2011
#129