13 May 2007

She's gone. 8:20 this morning, with her husband and son by her side.

My teacher Mary Hill used to say
"You don't know how many times we have laid down our bodies
and risen up, laughing."

I hope so.

46 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:33 AM

    Oh I am so sorry....lots of love and condolences. I love that saying and hope it is true too.

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  2. Anonymous9:29 AM

    I'm so sorry about your terrible loss.

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  3. Anonymous10:33 AM

    I'll be thinking of you, SB.

    XO

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  4. I'm so sorry Suebob for you and for your family.

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  5. Anonymous11:21 AM

    I'm so sorry.

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  6. Sue - Sisters are terrific. Death sucks. I'm so glad you were able to see her before she went on her next journey. Don't be strong. Wallow in your grief, but remember her life, her smile, her laugh. It doesn't get easier, it just gets different. From one who knows...
    Hugs,
    Beth

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  7. Oh Suebob. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how this must be for you.

    Much, much love.

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  8. Sue, I am so sorry.

    My thoughts are with you and your family. xo

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  9. i can't imagine. i'm sorry. :(

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  10. Suebob, I feel for you and your family. I am sorry. I am also glad that you are there with your and her loved ones. I think your sentiments, what you've written here, have been wonderful, and I hope you are taking them to heart. Best wishes.

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  11. You are all all right.

    Thank you.

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  12. you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers. i am so sorry for your loss.

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  13. Anonymous2:13 PM

    Oh Sue, no no no. I'm at a loss as to how to say I'm sorry strongly enough. If there is anything I can do, anything at all, please ask.

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  14. I am so sorry, Suebob. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight.

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  15. Anonymous3:34 PM

    I'm so sorry. Hugs and kisses from the East Coast.

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  16. I'm so sorry, Sue. At least you were able to be there for her, and she was surrounded by those who loved her.

    My thoughts are with you.

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  17. Suebob I have prayed for you every single day since this terrible "time inbetween" started. I will continue to do so in hopes that you will have the strength to go on and the ability to blend the sad with the glad. I just lost my brother and it is a debilitating time but through the tears and utter grief comes an occasional fond memory that brings a smile. God bless you and your family. Jane

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  18. Suebob,

    I am so, so sorry. I know that you all being there must have been comfort to her.

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  19. Anonymous7:21 PM

    Sue, I am so very sorry. I'm sure it meant so much to her that you were there.

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  20. Anonymous8:26 PM

    Thinking of you and your family.
    Hugs and peaceful wishes,
    Sheryl

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  21. Sending all my love, dear. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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  22. I'm so very sorry. I've never felt what it feels like to lose a sister. I have two sisters and I don't even want to imagine. When my father died the only story that helped me get through was to imagine him on a ship. For all that are sad to see her go here on this shore...there are that many or more happily greeting her on the other side of the horizen. Prayers from my heart to yours.

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  23. Oh shit! Oh, SB, I'm so very sorry. My heart is hurting for you. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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  24. Anonymous9:33 PM

    So sorry. So much love to you and your family.

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  25. Suebob, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

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  26. Oh Red, Sue, I'm sorry.

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  27. Anonymous6:20 AM

    Thinking of you and sending you peace and strength. I'm so glad you got to be there.

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  28. Anonymous6:38 AM

    Oh Suebob, I'm heartbroken to come back and see this. Even if we believe in an After that is, no doubt, far superior for HER, it's still so hard to be left behind. My deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family. Wishing you peace and grace to get through this time.

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  29. Anonymous6:45 AM

    Oh I am so very sorry for your loss.

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  30. Anonymous7:26 AM

    Oh honey, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you and your family got to be there for her at the end.

    Love and thoughts to your family and hers.

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  31. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  32. Anonymous8:20 AM

    Oh SB, I am so sorry.

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  33. Anonymous9:28 AM

    I rarely comment, but I should more. I'm sorry for your loss and for your family.

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  34. My heart goes to you and yours.

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  35. Sue - I am so sorry for your loss. Sisters are wonderful, remember the good times and everything you shared with her. I am glad you were by her side.

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  36. i am so sorry, but i hope too.... laughing she is.
    thinking of you and wishin gyou all my best (i almost wrote breast)

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  37. oh, suebob. i'm so sorry for your incredible loss.
    how horrible. sending thoughts and prayers westward.

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  38. As an only child I can not begin to imagine your pain and grief.

    But please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  39. You and your family are in my prayers, Suebob. I'm so very sorry.

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  40. Suebob, I am so sad and sorry to hear about your loss. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I'll be in Chicago starting Wed.

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  41. Anonymous9:40 AM

    Lots of hugs. I am so sorry. So glad that her son was able to make it.

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  42. My condolences for your family's loss.

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  43. Very belatedly... I am so very, very sorry. I'm just so sorry.

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