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aquart

(69,014 posts)
244. That is the death we wish for every good and generous life.
Mon May 28, 2012, 01:15 AM
May 2012

Old rules: Make no major decisions for one year. You only think you are sane right now.

Do WHATEVER makes you feel better. (When my mom was widowed, a friend with a liquor store asked if there was anything she could bring. Mom answered, "Bailey's with a straw." And she got it. It's still the family standard for judging how bad things are.)

I hope you have the kind of generous friends who will let you talk as often as you need to. If not, come here and tell us the stories we might never else have known.

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Ohhh. I saw your subject line and my heart dropped. I am so very sorry... hlthe2b May 2012 #1
I am sorry for you loss. Peace be with you. nt live love laugh May 2012 #2
My heartfelt sympathy for you and your family... cynatnite May 2012 #3
Heartfelt condolences to you. yellerpup May 2012 #4
Words are so inadequate.. Fumesucker May 2012 #5
I'm so sorry. MinneapolisMatt May 2012 #6
I am so sorry for you and your family........ socialist_n_TN May 2012 #7
condolences. roody May 2012 #8
Hugs to you and your family.... Tikki May 2012 #9
he went peacefully.... seabeyond May 2012 #10
My heartfelt sympathy for you and the family. FarPoint May 2012 #11
I'm so sorry to hear this. MineralMan May 2012 #12
I'm so sorry SunsetDreams May 2012 #13
Condolences to you, DesertFlower villager May 2012 #14
My sincere condolences. I'm glad it was peaceful. May intheozone May 2012 #15
I'm so sorry for your loss. May his memory bring you warm feelings of love, peace and joy. Happyhippychick May 2012 #16
so sorry for your loss . . . RIP DrDan May 2012 #17
So sorry to hear this,DesertFlower. Swede May 2012 #18
Peace to you, DesertFlower, Rose Siding May 2012 #19
Condolences AnotherMcIntosh May 2012 #20
Oh dear sarge43 May 2012 #21
So sorry for your loss, DesertFlower... AzDar May 2012 #22
(((((((( DesertFlower )))))))))) lunatica May 2012 #23
My sympathy to you and your family and everyone who knew and livetohike May 2012 #24
Deepest sympathy to you and your family malaise May 2012 #25
I know this sounds nutty but my aunt use to say she hoped she would have a happy southernyankeebelle May 2012 #26
oh, my dear bigtree May 2012 #27
So sorry for your loss Marcia Brady May 2012 #28
I'm sorry. reflection May 2012 #29
We are thinking of you. Our condolences to you and family. s-cubed May 2012 #30
I am so sorry Desert. DearAbby May 2012 #31
So sorry. Our thoughts are with you. n/t Egalitarian Thug May 2012 #32
My condolences for your loss NikolaC May 2012 #33
I am very sorry for your loss. Be at peace. nt msanthrope May 2012 #34
Please accept my sincere condolences PCIntern May 2012 #35
Our deepest condolences. Stinky The Clown May 2012 #36
My thoughts are with you DesertFlower. Scuba May 2012 #37
Hugs to you... freshwest May 2012 #38
I am so sorry for your loss DesertFlower JNelson6563 May 2012 #39
DesertFlower, I my sending thoughts of sympathy and comfort your way. The Wielding Truth May 2012 #117
He will be missed. Faygo Kid May 2012 #40
My deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones. Frustratedlady May 2012 #41
......... Angry Dragon May 2012 #42
... ZombieHorde May 2012 #43
So very sorry, DesertFlower. Zorra May 2012 #44
There are no words.... DainBramaged May 2012 #45
I am so sorry for your loss, DesertFlower Spazito May 2012 #46
My condolences for you. Hugs. emilyg May 2012 #47
My condolences on your loss. Historic NY May 2012 #48
I am so sorry to hear this. Peace be with you and your family. Arkansas Granny May 2012 #49
Oh dear! I'm so sorry! Odin2005 May 2012 #50
oh I am so sorry demtenjeep May 2012 #51
I am so sorry for your loss. Maraya1969 May 2012 #52
I am so sorry. GoCubsGo May 2012 #53
My condolences, DesertFlower frogmarch May 2012 #54
.../... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #55
Condolences ejbr May 2012 #56
My condolences, DesertFlower man4allcats May 2012 #57
DesertFlower I'm so sorry. barbtries May 2012 #58
OMG! I'm so sorry, DesertFlower! loudsue May 2012 #59
(hugs) kestrel91316 May 2012 #60
I am so sorry. Kadie May 2012 #61
My condolences brentspeak May 2012 #62
So very sorry... JFN1 May 2012 #63
I'm so sorry. ProfessionalLeftist May 2012 #64
(( )) blm May 2012 #65
I'm very sorry for your loss. Vidar May 2012 #66
I am so sorry etherealtruth May 2012 #67
Deepest Sympathies DesertFlower BadGimp May 2012 #68
(((((((DesertFlower)))))))) Tsiyu May 2012 #69
I am so sorry. My heart is with you and your family. myrna minx May 2012 #70
Deepest sympathy. Snarkoleptic May 2012 #71
My deepest and sincerest thoughts, prayers, condolences and heartfelt sympathies to you RFKHumphreyObama May 2012 #72
So sorry for your loss Worried senior May 2012 #73
...... stevedeshazer May 2012 #74
I am so sorry. treestar May 2012 #75
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower. Lugnut May 2012 #76
You are in my thoughts. Brickbat May 2012 #77
I'm so sorry DesertFlower. Howler May 2012 #78
You are in my thoughts. Rozlee May 2012 #79
I am so sorry, DesertFlower Pool Hall Ace May 2012 #80
My best wishes for you at this difficult time. geckosfeet May 2012 #81
I am so sorry. lookingfortruth May 2012 #82
I'm so very sorry! nt mentalsolstice May 2012 #83
My condolences to you and your family LongTomH May 2012 #84
Condolances DonCoquixote May 2012 #85
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family MrScorpio May 2012 #86
May Peace be with you & your family xchrom May 2012 #87
My condolences to you and yours. aikoaiko May 2012 #88
I'm so sorry for you. n/t Bonhomme Richard May 2012 #89
My thoughts are with you HappyMe May 2012 #90
I am so sorry for your loss suffragette May 2012 #91
My sincerest condolences to you Desert Flower boston bean May 2012 #92
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower. SalmonChantedEvening May 2012 #93
... spanone May 2012 #94
You have my deepest sympathies on your loss. nt KitSileya May 2012 #95
You have been in my thoughts, my dear DesertFlower........ CaliforniaPeggy May 2012 #96
Oh my dear DesertFlower I'm sorry to hear this... Little Star May 2012 #97
Waves of Love smile777 May 2012 #98
You have my condolences and prayers madashelltoo May 2012 #99
Condolences NNN0LHI May 2012 #100
my condolences to you and your family on your loss magical thyme May 2012 #101
My condolences. Gore1FL May 2012 #102
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower, polmaven May 2012 #103
My deepest sympathy, DesertFlower. Mnemosyne May 2012 #104
Deep sympathies. ((DesertFlower)) salin May 2012 #105
I'm sorry. Peace be with you. Ron Green May 2012 #106
So very sorry. Mz Pip May 2012 #107
So sorry JCMach1 May 2012 #108
I am very sorry for your loss LaurenG May 2012 #109
I'm really sorry Desertflower Marrah_G May 2012 #110
So very sorry for your loss. Peace to you and your family. AtomicKitten May 2012 #111
I'm so terribly sorry, DesertFlower. ='( AverageJoe90 May 2012 #112
Sorry we can't be there to offer casseroles and comfort at this sad time. alfredo May 2012 #113
You have my deepest sympathies.......... TheDebbieDee May 2012 #114
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower. Solly Mack May 2012 #115
I'm so sorry... alittlelark May 2012 #116
My heart goes out to you and your family goclark May 2012 #118
Condolences and comforting thoughts are what I can offer. TexasTowelie May 2012 #119
My condolences to you and your family - TBF May 2012 #120
I am so sorry. blueamy66 May 2012 #121
I am so sorry DesertFlower rury May 2012 #122
Deepest sympathies. Populist_Prole May 2012 #123
My condolences are with you and yours OhioChick May 2012 #124
. graywarrior May 2012 #125
Another DUer posted this poem awhile back and I have used it often since. classof56 May 2012 #126
That is so beautifully said. Waiting For Everyman May 2012 #152
that is so beautiful. DesertFlower May 2012 #280
I'm very sorry, DesertFlower Blue_In_AK May 2012 #127
I am so sorry renate May 2012 #128
Love and hugs to you and yours, Desert Flower, babylonsister May 2012 #129
I am saddened to learn of your loss, there are no words. LaydeeBug May 2012 #130
I'm so sorry. Vinca May 2012 #131
Sincere sympathy... obietiger May 2012 #132
I am sorry to hear that... ProgressoDem May 2012 #133
My condolences Broderick May 2012 #134
Oh DesertFlower I am so sad and sorry for your loss. i can only imagine poverlay May 2012 #135
My condolences and supporting thoughts out to you. Moostache May 2012 #136
So sorry for your loss liberalmike27 May 2012 #137
my condolences to you, your family and all who new and loved him. rip eom ellenfl May 2012 #138
Sincere condolences to you and your family Bozita May 2012 #139
I'm very sorry. yardwork May 2012 #140
-hug- Warren Stupidity May 2012 #141
Very sorry, DesertFlower. Waiting For Everyman May 2012 #142
Sorry for your loss, DF shanti May 2012 #143
I am so sorry... zeemike May 2012 #144
(((((((DesertFlower))))))) WillyT May 2012 #145
... kentuck May 2012 #146
I wish I could say something to make it feel better. My condolences. uppityperson May 2012 #147
I'm so sorry madokie May 2012 #148
Sincere condolences to you. Plucketeer May 2012 #149
I'm so sorry Desert Flower :(.... going to quote our VP jillan May 2012 #150
Deepest condolences. cordelia May 2012 #151
So sorry for your loss DesertFlower devilgrrl May 2012 #153
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower Maine-ah May 2012 #154
Am so sorry, DesertFlower. glinda May 2012 #155
I am so sorry. FLyellowdog May 2012 #156
Sorry for your loss marlakay May 2012 #157
Sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing with us. jwirr May 2012 #158
As you can see, you are not alone in your grief. I am so sorry. schmice May 2012 #159
I am terribly sorry to hear this. All very best thoughts to you and your family. LeftishBrit May 2012 #160
I'm so sorry, DeserFlower oxymoron May 2012 #161
Very sad news, DesertFlower. sabrina 1 May 2012 #162
I've been thinking about you since you posted earlier this year. badhair77 May 2012 #163
Condolences to you and your family, DesertFlower. gademocrat7 May 2012 #164
Gracefully peaceful. Festivito May 2012 #165
So sorry. KathieG May 2012 #166
hug SmileyRose May 2012 #167
So very sorry DesertFlower. raouldukelives May 2012 #168
I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences to you and your family. MerryBlooms May 2012 #169
I am so sorry Rosa Luxemburg May 2012 #170
I am so very sorry for your loss. nt Ilsa May 2012 #171
May his memory be for a blessing. Woody Woodpecker May 2012 #172
My sincere sympathy, Desert Flower.. Zoigal May 2012 #173
condolences - and big hugs - so sorry for your loss RainDog May 2012 #174
DesertFlower Iwillnevergiveup May 2012 #175
I am so sorry for your loss, DesertFlower. Peace. October May 2012 #176
I'm so very sorry DesertFlower Oilwellian May 2012 #177
. Coyote_Bandit May 2012 #178
So sorry for your loss /nt dickthegrouch May 2012 #179
I am sorry for your loss... nradisic May 2012 #180
From my heart to you and your family. mfcorey1 May 2012 #181
I am so sorry Irishonly May 2012 #182
So very sorry. All condolences to you and your family n/t Bossy Monkey May 2012 #183
I am so sorry for your loss. tibbir May 2012 #184
My deepest condolences frazzled May 2012 #185
so sorry Bluerthanblue May 2012 #186
My condolences - My thoughts are with you. silverlib May 2012 #187
My sincere condolences to you. SaveOurDemocracy May 2012 #188
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower. n/t pnwmom May 2012 #189
Peace be with you. nt PufPuf23 May 2012 #190
My thoughts are with you and family. nt cry baby May 2012 #191
I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences. calimary May 2012 #192
I am so sorry, DesertFlower. senseandsensibility May 2012 #193
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family... one_voice May 2012 #194
My sincere condolences. Buns_of_Fire May 2012 #195
... progressoid May 2012 #196
Deepest sympathies. tabatha May 2012 #197
Best wishes Doctor_J May 2012 #198
I am so sorry. May only good spirits accompany him on his journey. LoisB May 2012 #199
I'm so sorry DesertFlower Greybnk48 May 2012 #200
May you find peace with your loss. 99Forever May 2012 #201
My condolences- I remember your post regarding your husband and even though i do not lunasun May 2012 #202
I feel so sorry to hear this, and send you my deepest sympathy. I hope you had a wonderful secondwind May 2012 #203
Love to you. Phlem May 2012 #204
I'm so sorry qanda May 2012 #205
I'm so sorry. CreekDog May 2012 #206
peace hwmnbn May 2012 #207
What a nice way to go! Thank God for small favors. I hope I'm that lucky someday in Auntie Bush May 2012 #208
I am so sorry. I'm glad you could be with him. Walk away May 2012 #209
So sorry for Your loss! Thankfully He passed peacefully! Live the way He would want You to! hue May 2012 #210
Very sorry for your loss. spooky3 May 2012 #211
I am so sorry Digit May 2012 #212
So very sorry to hear about your loss... chervilant May 2012 #213
I Wish you Peace and All the Positive Energy anyone could Muster fascisthunter May 2012 #214
My Sincere Condolences cantbeserious May 2012 #215
I'll say some prayers for him. :( )O( nt cecilfirefox May 2012 #216
Condolences n/t davidwparker May 2012 #217
Peacefully..still, so sorry. likesmountains 52 May 2012 #218
My deepest sympathy, DesertFlower. femmocrat May 2012 #219
I'm so sorry for your loss. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2012 #220
My deepest sympathy, DesertFlower susanr516 May 2012 #221
May you find peace in his memory.. He is everlasting in your kind heart.. n/t dadchef May 2012 #222
Returning good Karma you sent my way in the past Omaha Steve May 2012 #223
I am so very sorry! n/t phylny May 2012 #224
May he rest in peace SoCalDem May 2012 #225
I am so sorry for your loss, DF. Ruby the Liberal May 2012 #226
RIP RayStar May 2012 #227
I'm so sorry for your loss, DesertFlower cabot May 2012 #228
I am so very sorry...deepest of sympathy to you and your family. snappyturtle May 2012 #229
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Marie Marie May 2012 #230
My deepest sympathies. ChromeFoundry May 2012 #231
So sorry to hear that DesertFlower.... Uben May 2012 #232
((hug)) I'm so sorry. mrs_p May 2012 #233
I'm so sorry. applegrove May 2012 #234
I'll add my condolences. I hate to hear this and feel foryou. But that's a good way to go. Honeycombe8 May 2012 #235
I am so sorry .Holding you in my thoughts. nt Mojorabbit May 2012 #236
don't know you but not the sort of thread anyone wants to seee. :( PatrynXX May 2012 #237
I am so sorry for your loss... virgdem May 2012 #238
I am terribly sorry for your loss DesertFlower n/t FedUpWithIt All May 2012 #239
I am so sorry for your loss BillyJack May 2012 #240
((((((( DesertFlower ))))))) TeeYiYi May 2012 #241
My deepest condolences as well. Geoff R. Casavant May 2012 #242
My heart goes out to you. Cleita May 2012 #243
That is the death we wish for every good and generous life. aquart May 2012 #244
So sorry. donheld May 2012 #245
I'm so sorry. area51 May 2012 #246
My condolences to you and yours. Granny M May 2012 #247
My sincere condolence to your family mazzarro May 2012 #248
We are sorry for your loss. era veteran May 2012 #249
My deepest condolences. He was suffering from a brain tumor, IIRC? MADem May 2012 #250
I'm so sorry. Chemisse May 2012 #251
May his memory stay with you long enough to keep you going. n/t DFW May 2012 #252
I'm so sorry DesertFlower cal04 May 2012 #253
Sorry to hear that dipsydoodle May 2012 #254
My condolences to you and your family. westerebus May 2012 #255
I'm so sorry... Phentex May 2012 #256
I am so sorry to hear this...we're all thinking of you... joeybee12 May 2012 #257
so sorry for your loss maddezmom May 2012 #258
I am so sorry for your loss. nt NC_Nurse May 2012 #259
Very sorry for your loss soleft May 2012 #260
... pacalo May 2012 #261
Draw as much strength as you can from all the love in the universe spinning your way. Ninga May 2012 #262
I am sorry to hear that, Desert. :hug: nt raccoon May 2012 #263
My deepese sympathy. Mass May 2012 #264
I am so very sorry Highway61 May 2012 #265
So sorry for your loss Bettie May 2012 #266
My heart goes out to you & your family during this difficult time. CrispyQ May 2012 #267
You and your family in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry. n/t K Gardner May 2012 #268
So sorry, DesertFlower lillypaddle May 2012 #269
:( SCRUBDASHRUB May 2012 #270
I am so sorry, DesertFlower. Brigid May 2012 #271
I'm so sorry. WilliamPitt May 2012 #272
I am so sorry for your loss. Ferretherder May 2012 #273
I'm so sorry for your loss DesertFlower a kennedy May 2012 #274
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower. You will be in my prayers. AnotherMother4Peace May 2012 #275
So sorry for your loss, DesertFlower FailureToCommunicate May 2012 #276
So sorry to hear this. GoneOffShore May 2012 #277
I am sorry, Desert Flower. I send you wishes for peace and healing...... PDJane May 2012 #278
I am so sorry for your loss. nclib May 2012 #279
Take care of yourself. MichaelMcGuire May 2012 #281
My condolences Cali_Democrat May 2012 #282
I'm so sorry. IndyJones May 2012 #283
My condolences to you and your family. greatauntoftriplets May 2012 #284
my sincere condolences librechik May 2012 #285
I am so sorry Rex May 2012 #286
(((((((((((DesertFlower)))))))))) nofurylike May 2012 #287
I'm sorry for your loss. gkhouston May 2012 #288
I am sorry Kali May 2012 #289
. Liberal_in_LA May 2012 #290
Condolences to you desertflower. Arctic Dave May 2012 #291
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