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04 Oct 07 - 09:12 PM (#2164088) Subject: BS: Prayer request From: MaineDog My wife, Gail is very sick. All Mudcat Christians and well wishers are invited to pray for us. I will add details later. MD |
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04 Oct 07 - 09:30 PM (#2164099) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Sorcha All the best from Wyoming, Dog. |
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04 Oct 07 - 09:33 PM (#2164103) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Donuel Where are you? Sincere caring not only matters, it works. |
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04 Oct 07 - 09:37 PM (#2164106) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Sandra in Sydney best wishes to Gail & Maine Dog sandra |
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04 Oct 07 - 09:42 PM (#2164108) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Janie Holding you both to the Light in thoughts and in prayer, MaineDog. Janie |
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04 Oct 07 - 09:55 PM (#2164113) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: wysiwyg All the positive power of the universe is pointed in your directions. The Mudcat Prayer Chain is on it, too. :~) You will be remembered as well in our Mass (Saturday Night Service) tomorrow night. ~Susan |
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04 Oct 07 - 10:12 PM (#2164115) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker i'm not a christian.. and i don't pray.. agnostic humanist.. but from one man being honest to another.. i'd crumble and fold without my mrs.. so all my positive wishes and heartfelt empathy.. concentrating in your direction.. i'm gonna find a proper apropriate CD and sit down quiet to reflect and enter the special transcending world music creates that bonds us together .. be strong for both of you.. |
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04 Oct 07 - 10:28 PM (#2164119) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Kent Davis May God bless you both. Kent |
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04 Oct 07 - 10:39 PM (#2164123) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: katlaughing Well-put, punkfolkrocker... ...well wishes and thanks givings from Colorado for Gail and you. |
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04 Oct 07 - 10:53 PM (#2164129) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Rapparee ...and from a temporary Coloradan, too. |
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04 Oct 07 - 11:17 PM (#2164133) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: SINSULL Prayers and good thoughts and a candle to light the way. If I can help in any way, PM me. Anything from pet visits to hospital transportation. Mary |
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05 Oct 07 - 02:41 AM (#2164182) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Georgiansilver I will be praying for your wife Gail. Best wishes and God Bless you both, Mike. |
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05 Oct 07 - 03:12 AM (#2164197) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Partridge I hope Gail is feeling better. Healing thoughts from Yorkshire, candle lit, Hope all is well. Pat xx |
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05 Oct 07 - 05:42 AM (#2164277) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Alba Gail and yourself are in my Thoughts Maine Dog. Holding you Both in the Light. Candle being lit this morning. Jude |
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05 Oct 07 - 06:33 AM (#2164298) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Bryn Pugh May the Great Mother and the All Father hallow your beloved and you. So mote it be. |
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05 Oct 07 - 06:46 AM (#2164308) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Backwoodsman Many have prayed for me during my lengthy illness, and it has helped me more than I could have hoped for. I happily pass on the blessing those kind people bestowed on me - prayers and good thoughts Gail and MaineDog. S:0) |
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05 Oct 07 - 06:56 AM (#2164310) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Jean(eanjay) Prayers and thoughts from North Yorkshire. |
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05 Oct 07 - 06:59 AM (#2164311) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Hawker Prayers, love and kindest thoughts from Cornwall Love, Lucy |
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05 Oct 07 - 07:06 AM (#2164314) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Light and love for you and Gail. Hang in there, friend! Allison |
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05 Oct 07 - 07:53 AM (#2164329) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Peace Love to you both. |
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05 Oct 07 - 08:03 AM (#2164334) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: jacqui.c Good thoughts coming from Scarborough ME MaineDog. I hope all goes well. |
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05 Oct 07 - 08:05 AM (#2164336) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: billybob Lighting a candle this evening Wendy x |
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05 Oct 07 - 09:54 AM (#2164413) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: MaineDog Thank you all! Gail has been struggling with colon cancer for over 3 years. She was diagnosed just after Old Songs in 2004. She was officially given 14 months after serious emergency surgery. Now after lots of chemo and radiation, the doctors have sent her home to die, but our Christian community is still praying for her healing to manifest --"by His stripes WE WERE Healed" ! She is weak, but she has not given up. We need all positive prayers even if you don't quite agree with her theology. Thanks again. MD aka Jim |
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05 Oct 07 - 10:22 AM (#2164430) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: catspaw49 And you have whatever I have to give. All the best thoughts your way........Hold on tight. Spaw |
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05 Oct 07 - 11:23 AM (#2164490) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: RangerSteve Add me to the list of well-wishers. Steve |
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05 Oct 07 - 11:29 AM (#2164497) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: alanabit Me too. Thinking of you. Alan. |
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05 Oct 07 - 12:03 PM (#2164513) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Arkie My prayers for Gail and you as well. |
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05 Oct 07 - 01:09 PM (#2164547) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: HouseCat Peace in your heart and strength for the days to come. God bless you and your dear Gail. HC |
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05 Oct 07 - 01:31 PM (#2164564) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Tig (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((xxxxxx)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Hugs Tig zzzzz |
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05 Oct 07 - 01:43 PM (#2164569) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Art Thieme From here as well. --- Art |
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05 Oct 07 - 03:03 PM (#2164619) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: M.Ted God give you strength and courage. |
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05 Oct 07 - 03:35 PM (#2164634) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: katlaughing MD, there's a beautiful slide show of my favourite prayer on This Page. I've posted the words below. May they bring comfort and peace for you both: Prayer of Protection - James Dillet Freeman - The light of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God protects us. The presence of God watches over us. Wherever we are, God is. And all is well. |
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06 Oct 07 - 02:06 AM (#2164921) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: GUEST,bert on kelley's machine Lots of love and best wishes on their way right now. |
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06 Oct 07 - 02:47 AM (#2164938) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: ragdall Prayers for healing for Gail and peace and release for both of you. -rags |
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06 Oct 07 - 06:30 AM (#2164986) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: MaineDog Thanks again all. Gail is clearly in end times now, but she is still here. She wants all her four children to surround her so that she can bless them, and then go in peace as did the Old Testament Patriarchs. Unfortunately, she hasn't been able to speak for days. Keep on praying. Jim |
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06 Oct 07 - 06:47 AM (#2164999) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: goatfell keeping you both in prayer tom |
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06 Oct 07 - 09:56 AM (#2165098) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Janie May all of you feel the presence of the merciful embrace of the Great Comforter. Ah, MaineDog, as your hearts are breaking open, and the love you have for one another flows without restraint during this most difficult and precious time, it is palpable, even across miles and electrons. Know that there are many who are sitting vigil with you. Blessings and Peace. Janie |
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06 Oct 07 - 10:27 AM (#2165117) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Alba With Love and Light Jim. Words are not needed for Love to be heard in the Heart and Spirit. My thoughts are with you Gail and your whole Family. Blessed Be and Be Blessed. Jude |
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06 Oct 07 - 11:39 AM (#2165158) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: SINSULL Jim, Her children know what she wants for them and from them. How lucky she is to be surrounded by people who love her. Stay strong. Mary |
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06 Oct 07 - 03:23 PM (#2165317) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Hawker Holding you both - and your family in my thoughts, Much love, Lucy |
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06 Oct 07 - 06:51 PM (#2165489) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: MaineDog Well, Friends, It is finished. Gail has gone home 5:20 pm 10/6/07 Thank you all. I will post more later. Jim |
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06 Oct 07 - 06:56 PM (#2165491) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Hawker Jim, So sorry to hear this, though I am sure for her the suffering is over and she is in a better place. Sending love and kind thoughts to you and your family. thinking of you and praying for you all at this sad time. Much love, Lucy |
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06 Oct 07 - 07:05 PM (#2165492) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Alba My thoughts are with you tonight Jim and with all your Family. May you find strength in each other at this sad time of parting. Blessed Be Gail. Blessed Be. With Love Jude |
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06 Oct 07 - 07:08 PM (#2165493) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Jean(eanjay) So sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts and prayers are still with you. |
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06 Oct 07 - 07:15 PM (#2165496) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Alice Jim, my sympathy to you and your family at this time that is so difficult to endure. Alice |
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06 Oct 07 - 07:16 PM (#2165498) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Janie I'm sorry, Jim. Will continue to hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Janie |
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06 Oct 07 - 08:04 PM (#2165515) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: katlaughing Much sympathy and support from all of us still, Jim. We are honoured and humbled by your request and your sharing. kat & Rog |
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06 Oct 07 - 08:09 PM (#2165516) Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request From: Peace Sorry, Jim. |
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07 Oct 07 - 12:36 AM (#2165640) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: catspaw49 Oddly Jim, we not only want to send you our sympathies but somehow want to say thank you as well. The end comes to us all and many times all too soon. Gail faced hers with dignity, honor, courage, and grace..........No one can do better. Thanks for sharing her beautiful example and in these difficult times, may the heartfelt wishes of these many 'Catters give you the strength they have often given me. The hole you feel in your heart will soon be healed with the overflow of memories of your life together. Hold tight to your family. Our Very Best to All Pat & Karen Patterson |
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07 Oct 07 - 02:43 AM (#2165673) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Lonesome EJ I am heartily sorry for your loss. |
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07 Oct 07 - 03:59 AM (#2165687) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: KT Jim, I've just come upon this thread, and I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I'm praying for comfort, and peace in your heart and those of your family and all who were fortunate to know and love Gail. May you find some measure of comfort knowing that your Mudcat pals are holding a net of friendship and caring for you. KT |
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07 Oct 07 - 04:17 AM (#2165692) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Catherine Jayne Sorry to hear your sad news Jim. Holding you and your family close. Khatt |
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07 Oct 07 - 07:19 AM (#2165744) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: AllisonA(Animaterra) (((((Jim))))) |
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07 Oct 07 - 07:31 AM (#2165749) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Partridge So sorry Jim, thinking of you. Pat xx |
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07 Oct 07 - 08:18 AM (#2165763) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: MBSLynne Oh Jim I am so sorry. All my love and thoughts to you. Love Lynne |
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07 Oct 07 - 10:16 AM (#2165798) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: wysiwyg Jim, thank you for the privilege of sharing this blessed time with you. Be good to yourself for the long period of saying all the goodbyes that will come up for you, and know that our Lord holds you all in the palm of his hand-- in times you can feel Him and times when you don't. I hope that in the days to come, Mudcat will be a place where you can talk about Gail, and help us to know her as you did. We'll be right here for you, any time. ~Susan |
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07 Oct 07 - 11:25 AM (#2165829) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Stilly River Sage Catspaw said it so well. Take care of yourselves. SRS |
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07 Oct 07 - 11:39 AM (#2165840) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: SINSULL Her suffering is over. It is time for you to take care of yourself. Stay strong. Mary |
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07 Oct 07 - 12:01 PM (#2165858) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Bee I am so sorry for your great loss. |
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07 Oct 07 - 12:12 PM (#2165863) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: open mike hugs to you. words cannot express. luckily you had more than the originally predicted 14 months to share with each other. blessings to all, and take a deep breath.. you are loved. |
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07 Oct 07 - 03:37 PM (#2166019) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: MaineDog I was thinking of starting another thread, but this one has been appropriately retitled for me! Local Catters are advised that there will be a memorial service for Gail at the Wiley's Corner Baptist Church in St. George Me. on Friday Oct 12 at 2:00 PM. Jim |
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07 Oct 07 - 03:38 PM (#2166020) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: CapriUni {{{{{{{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}} |
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07 Oct 07 - 03:55 PM (#2166029) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: jacqui.c So sorry Jim, but I'm glad that Gail had time to say her goodbyes. |
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07 Oct 07 - 04:02 PM (#2166034) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: sapper82 Another big hole in someone's life. When the raw edges have healed enough to touch, fill it with loving memories and, rather than mourne the loss, celebrate the life. God bless you and be with you always. |
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07 Oct 07 - 04:03 PM (#2166036) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: kendall There are no words, but add me to the long list of those who care. |
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07 Oct 07 - 09:21 PM (#2166193) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Kent Davis May God comfort you and your family in this time of loss. Kent |
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07 Oct 07 - 10:14 PM (#2166221) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: Rapparee Sorry to hear this, Jim. Only good wishes are coming from Idaho...for peace and comfort and, yes, acceptance. |
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07 Oct 07 - 10:39 PM (#2166233) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: GUEST,Phil Frankovic Deepest condolences on your loss Jim, you are in my prayers. May God provide you comfort and strength in this most trying of times. |
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15 Oct 07 - 08:48 AM (#2171467) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: MaineDog Last Friday we had Gail's Memorial service. It was well attended by dancing and music friends, and church people. We started out with old, somber Baptist hymns and ended with some very upbeat music that Gail wrote. Mudcat was represented by "Guest Julia", as well as me. I need to mention that Gail got her final wish. She waited for all her children to assemble and be blessed. They each took her hand, and announced "I'm ---, and I'm here to receive my blessing!" Five minutes after completing the blessings, she was gone. Jim |
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16 Oct 07 - 06:42 AM (#2172156) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Janie Precious memories. Janie |
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16 Oct 07 - 07:12 AM (#2172168) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: My guru always said So sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing these precious memories with us, this thread is a testament to the dignity of Gail's passing. So glad that the family were together at the right time. My thoughts are with you all. Hil |
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16 Oct 07 - 07:13 AM (#2172170) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Bryn Pugh May she rest in the arms of the Great Mother, know the smile of the All Father, and may you be comforted by the Great Ones. Be comforted by Light of Sun, Radiance of Moon, Splendour of Fire, Swiftness of Wind, Speed of |Lightning, Depth of Ocean, Stability of Earth, Solidity of Rock. Blessed Be and be Blessed. So mote it be. Bryn, with Love and Light. |
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17 Oct 07 - 05:19 AM (#2172817) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Dave'sWife I am so sorry MaineDog but I am so thankfu that she was able to be surrounded by her family as she wanted. I have no children and my husbvand is everything to me. I cannot imagine living without him. He and I will be praying for you and Gail's children as you begin to live life without her here on earth. The service sounds like it was wonderful. God bless. |
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17 Oct 07 - 07:39 PM (#2173274) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: folk1e i am finding this difficult to say ...... but you and your family have all my best thaughts and wishes! Even though I said nothing whilst she was living you are in my thaughts now. It is difficult because I will be in your shoes soon enough as my wife has "the big C" and treatment will only put off the inevitable! We can only trust that it is in Gods will that it is so! I believe that the measure of our words and deeds is the love we leave behind us, and if so your wife has had a full life and this should be celebrated! All the best Dave |
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17 Oct 07 - 10:24 PM (#2173355) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: wysiwyg (((((Dave)))) ((((All Who Grieve)))) ~Susan |
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18 Oct 07 - 07:50 PM (#2174085) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Donuel Dave, my hope is that you share even more in the months to come. There is no distance between kind hearts and loving neighbors. |
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19 Oct 07 - 12:36 PM (#2174565) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: folk1e Everything has its own time and place. That includes living as well! |
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06 Jan 08 - 12:04 PM (#2229730) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: MaineDog Well, it's been three months now. I'm over the shock of it, but I think that the "why?" question may never be answered. I'm finding that the housework and chores are much less bad than I expected, when done to my level of perfection (fairly low), and the dog is easily managed except on long trips when he has to be kept in a kennel. I'm gradually training him to stay loose at home without doing damage, so far so good as long as I don't leave anything edible around. Even so, he's only good for about 6 hours. I have been doing more music and dancing, which is good, and I'm looking up old friends that I lost track of over the past 4 years. This afternoon is a music-potluck that is an annual event, and the weather is ok, so I am off to play. MD |
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06 Jan 08 - 12:48 PM (#2229750) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: SINSULL We will start our monthly Song Circle for 2008 this month. Early afternoon - 2PM - on the fourth Saturday. Beds available here and there. Afternoon buffet and probably pizza and salad later. Haven't really thought it through. But there will be good music and good friends. If the puppy is safe around people and other dogs, he is welcome too. Mary |
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06 Jan 08 - 03:15 PM (#2229824) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Bee I'm glad you're getting out with people, MD. My experience with big young dogs is they do calm down... at about age four, when they are officially mature. Our old girl was rather exhausting those early years, had more energy and more interest in exploring where she shouldn't than I could sometimes cope with. And then, like magic, she hit four and turned into a wonderful obedient loving creature, a delight to walk with and live with, and a great comforter in times of sadness. |
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06 Jan 08 - 03:49 PM (#2229840) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: gnu I have no idea how I missed this thread. My thoughts and prayers are late, but still I hope they do some good... if not retroactive, for the future. God bless you and yours, MD. |
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06 Jan 08 - 08:22 PM (#2230022) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Murray MacLeod like gnu, I have no idea how I missed this thread. I am so sorry, Jim, I wish I could have visited again with you and Gail. As well as being a thoroughly loveable person, Gail was a very talented kiltmaker, and the MacLeod tartan kilt she made for me is one of my most treasured possessions, even more treasured now ... |
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06 Jan 08 - 08:35 PM (#2230034) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Big Al Whittle wishing you all that you need to see you through this difficult time I hope you be able to tell us if you don't feel you have that. A sorrow shared isn't a sorrow halved, but its something Think of your friends on mudcat - all of whom meant very deeply these words of comfort, and try not to feel lonely big Al |
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15 Sep 08 - 07:44 PM (#2441567) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: MaineDog Hello friends, The latest news is that Gail has been put to rest in her favorite cruising area -- Penobscot Bay, just east of Rockland. Family and friends went out on a chartered ketch, on a relatively calm day, and we had our final earthly parting. The next event is going to be more fun. We're having a memorial dance for her on Nov 16 in East Concord NH, that's a Sunday, from 7:30 to 10:30. All of Gail's friends are invited to dance contra, English Country, and Scottish Country, and those who know how may also play in the band. More details later Jim |
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15 Sep 08 - 08:08 PM (#2441588) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: SINSULL RIP Gail |
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15 Sep 08 - 08:47 PM (#2441607) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10- From: maeve Thank you for letting us know. What a lovely resting place, and what a grand way to celebrate Gail's life. |
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16 Sep 08 - 12:38 PM (#2442174) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: open mike glad to hear about the unfolding chapter of your life.. let the music and dance carry you along!! |
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16 Sep 08 - 12:45 PM (#2442180) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: wysiwyg She'd be proud. ~Susan |
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16 Sep 08 - 01:31 PM (#2442230) Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07 From: Scooby Doo What a lovely resting place for Gail. Hope your coping MaineDog. Scooby. |