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27 Nov 00 - 01:36 PM (#347110) Subject: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: mousethief My mother-in-law died last night, and my wife is back in Arkansas with her sister and father and aunt, while I'm here in Seattle with my stepkids whose grandmother just died (their first grandparent to die). It's very unlikely any of the kids will get to go back for the funeral, as we can't afford to fly them all, and especially at last-minute airfares. Please keep us all in your prayers/thoughts/etc. This may be a really rough week for all of us.
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27 Nov 00 - 01:45 PM (#347116) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Morticia Alex, my love and good wishes to you and your family. What an awful time people are having of it right now! I'm so sorry. |
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27 Nov 00 - 01:48 PM (#347117) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Ebbie Mousethief, I will cradle them in my heart and mind. I remember the first loss my daughter suffered. Ebbie |
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27 Nov 00 - 01:48 PM (#347118) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: MMario Alex - my thoughts are of course with you and your family. It is especially hard on kids, I think. Death in general, let alone the death of a relative. I doubt anyone has to tell you to encourage them to express whatever emotions they are experienceing. Denial or bottling them up will only hurt more in the long run. This does not seem to have been a good weekend to be related to mudcatters... |
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27 Nov 00 - 01:55 PM (#347123) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: mkebenn Alex, what I have left goes out to you. My dad went into the hospital today, possible stroke..one hell of a week. Mike Bennett |
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27 Nov 00 - 01:55 PM (#347124) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Micca Kleptomouse, my thoughts too, there is no easy way to slice this one, sorry for your loss mate, and for your kids loss too |
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27 Nov 00 - 02:02 PM (#347128) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: katlaughing Alex, I am sorry for your loss and give thanks that you, your wife, her family, and your stepchildren find solace and comfort through shared memories and love of one another. This has been a tough week for all of us, it seems. Mike B. - they cna do amazing things concerning strokes these days, hang in there and remember that hearing is the last faculty effected, so talking and singing to your dad will help. I will add your dad to my list, as well as you, and your family, Alex. luvyakat |
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27 Nov 00 - 02:05 PM (#347130) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: mousethief Mike, I'm so sorry to hear. Prayers for healing and solace. And a hearty thank-you to everyone who's posted here so far. It really does help to know there are people pulling for me/us. Alex |
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27 Nov 00 - 02:15 PM (#347146) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Naemanson Hey, Alex, I'm really sorry for what you and yours are going through. Hang tough and keep thinking of the sweet times, past and future. Best, Brett |
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27 Nov 00 - 02:16 PM (#347147) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Hollowfox My good thoughts go out to you, Alex, as well as the rest of your family. I'm sad to hear of your sadness. Remembering, and sharing family stories can bring comfort when someone you love dies, and it might help you and the kids. A warm hug to you all. Mike, I pray that things go well for your father. I hope the diagnosis is early enough in whatever problem it turns out to be for things to go smoothly. Mary |
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27 Nov 00 - 02:20 PM (#347153) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Noreen Prayers and thoughts to you and your family, Alex. Noreen |
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27 Nov 00 - 02:21 PM (#347155) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: SINSULL Sorry, Mouse. This has been a tough week for a lot of us. Hold your children close. Mary |
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27 Nov 00 - 02:23 PM (#347159) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Giac Warm thoughts and hugs to you and the family, Alex. And, Mike, for you too. Kat is right, keep talking to your dad, he can hear you and it helps to orient him in a confusing time. |
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27 Nov 00 - 02:23 PM (#347160) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Condolences mate. Aye. Dave |
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27 Nov 00 - 02:40 PM (#347172) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: GUEST,Reta Keeping you and yours in my heart and prayers. Reta |
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27 Nov 00 - 03:00 PM (#347181) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: LR Mole My thoughts and prayers from under tonight's skies.In this season especially, you're not alone. |
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27 Nov 00 - 03:14 PM (#347193) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: cujimmy May God Bless you all with love at this sorrowfull time. |
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27 Nov 00 - 03:50 PM (#347209) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Rick Fielding All our most positive thoughts go your way Alex. Hang in there. Rick and Duckboots. |
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27 Nov 00 - 04:03 PM (#347217) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Amergin I have something for you and your family right here,Alex. My thoughts are with you...even if you don't believe in Santa Claus.... Amergin |
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27 Nov 00 - 04:18 PM (#347222) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: mike putt Alex,I'm sorry to hear about your present misfortunes I hope that everything works out ok, and that the kids wont be too distressed, I will add you to my own prayers and thoughts, Mike |
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27 Nov 00 - 04:24 PM (#347224) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Cobble Our thoughts are with you and yours at this sad time. Mrs. C. |
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27 Nov 00 - 05:01 PM (#347254) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Alex, I'm glad you reached out to recieve the love these folks can give. Add mine to the mix; hug those kids tight and know that prayers and love are radiating your way. |
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27 Nov 00 - 06:24 PM (#347326) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: kendall And, I add my sympathy. Be sure and give lots of hugs |
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27 Nov 00 - 06:32 PM (#347334) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: CarolC mousethief, I send my deepest condolences. Good luck with helping the children through this difficult time. I have no words of wisdom being so new to this type of situation myself, but it sounds like you have a loving family unit, and I'm sure that will help them immensly. mkebenn, good luck with your father. I'll be holding him in my thoughts for the best possible outcome of his situation. Carol |
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27 Nov 00 - 06:33 PM (#347335) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: mkebenn Alex and all...Dad's back home, no stroke, the old fart had stopped takin' his low blood pressure meds..I raised him better than that. Mike Bennett. Now I've got more to send your way Alex. Mike |
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27 Nov 00 - 08:50 PM (#347386) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Ebbie Good news, Mike! And Alex, as others have said, encourage your stepkids to talk about it and share their thoughts. You will probably be amazed at their insights. I wish comfort to you all. Ebbie |
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28 Nov 00 - 12:14 PM (#347542) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: GUEST,Mickey191 mousethief, my thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family at this sad time. Peace. |
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28 Nov 00 - 12:31 PM (#347553) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Burke I send my condolences to your wife, your step-children & you. If the funeral is a day or two off try to all get there so you can say your goodbyes & be with all the rest of the family. Most airlines have very generous bereavement or family emergency rates. You might not have been able to get much discount yesterday simply because most of the planes were already booked solid with people going home from Thanksgiving. Today or tomorrow they might be able to come through with a much better fare. |
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28 Nov 00 - 12:54 PM (#347572) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: KathWestra Dear Alex, So sorry to hear of your loss -- and your financial dilemma with the funeral. Burke's suggestions are good ones. Northwest Airlines moved heaven and earth to get me back to Michigan from Montana, where I was on a business trip, for my Mom's funeral three years ago. I had gotten to Montana on an economy roundtrip ticket from Washington, DC. They charged me nothing extra to fly to Michigan, and ended up offering $1,000 in travel vouchers so that they could get a volunteer to give up a seat out of Bozeman. When it came time to book a one-way flight back to D.C. from Michigan, they charged me a bereavement fare of only $200 (a fraction of the usual 1-way cost).
If going there doesn't work, you and your stepkids might want to consider setting aside a special "memorial" time as a family at home -- maybe at the same time as the real funeral. Talk about the person you've lost, share memories, sing a song, look at family pictures. And know that you're in the thoughts and prayers of lots of friends and virtual "family" here on the Mudcat. Wishing you strength and love to get through this tough time. Kathy |
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28 Nov 00 - 01:29 PM (#347599) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: jeffp Alex - my condolences on your loss. Help each other through this as best you can. You'll make it. Mike - glad to hear the good news about your father. jeffp |
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28 Nov 00 - 01:40 PM (#347605) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: mousethief Great news, Mike! And thanks, everybody, for the warm words. Alex |
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28 Nov 00 - 03:28 PM (#347712) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: WyoWoman Condolences, love and good wishes, Alex ww |
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28 Nov 00 - 10:37 PM (#348024) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: jaze Mouse, So sorry for your loss, and of course my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family at this time. Believe me I know how powerful and helpful other's thoughts and prayers can be Take care. James |
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28 Nov 00 - 11:06 PM (#348033) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Tinker Prayers and Blessings--- Holding you and yours in thoughts of care and peace-- Hold each other tightly, listen to the words, and the silences-- When words fail sing.... Blessings Tinker |
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28 Nov 00 - 11:28 PM (#348044) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: alison Prayers, hugs and thoughts from way over here too.... slainte alison |
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28 Nov 00 - 11:37 PM (#348052) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Lyrical Lady Alex, I'm thinking of your family at this difficult time. LL |
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28 Nov 00 - 11:37 PM (#348053) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Robo We're with you . . . |
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28 Nov 00 - 11:39 PM (#348054) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: KT I'm holding you, your wife and children in my heart Alex. please give love from the catters to your wife when you next speak, and let her know we're with her. KT |
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29 Nov 00 - 12:38 AM (#348071) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: BlueJay Mike- Glad your Dad's OK, these things are so scary. Keep on him about the medications. Alex- We've never gone head-to-head, you and I, as I don't post a whole lot. But I appreciate your presence at the Mudcat, and want you to know my thoughts are with you. And especially with the kids. And let your wife know The Mudcat Cafe stands in support. Maybe show her this thread. Anyway, floating good thoughts and prayers westward from Colorado, across the Rockies and against the prevailing winds. Bless You All, BlueJay |
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29 Nov 00 - 02:21 AM (#348097) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Peter Kasin You're in my thoughts, from San Francisco bay, all the way to you and your family. There's no easy way about this grief, but just know you've got this mudcat community in your corner. Best, -chanteyranger |
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29 Nov 00 - 05:49 AM (#348124) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock Alex, I'm sorry to hear of your family's loss. |
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29 Nov 00 - 10:34 AM (#348247) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: Mooh Alex. Our hopes and prayers. Mooh. |
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29 Nov 00 - 12:32 PM (#348347) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: mousethief Again, heartfelt thanks to all who posted. May all your blessings, prayers, and good thoughts return to you a hundredfold. Alex |
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29 Nov 00 - 06:06 PM (#348536) Subject: RE: BS: Seeking your prayers/thoughts/etc From: GUEST,Kernow Jon Alex My prayers are for you all at this sad time. Remember to keep a few moments each day for yourself the family obviously needs you as the rock right now. KJ |
