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12 Mar 07 - 02:18 PM (#1994553) Subject: BS: Obit: Ramger Steve's Mom From: RangerSteve I just got the news this morning. I can't say it was a surprise, as she was in her 80's and had Parkinsons Disease for a while with all kinds of complications. For the last two years she seemed not to know what was going on very much, and my last visit (Thanksgiving) was hard, as she didn't seem to care much about anything or understand what was going on. My last phone call, last week, she didn't quite understand anything I said. What's so hard about it is that she was so lively up into her 70's. When she was 73, she drove from Florida up to my house in New Jersey, then up to my older brother's in Mass. all on her own. She loved to travel like that. She moved in with my younger brother in South Carolina about 5 years ago, and her health went down hill, until she had to go into a nursing home. It had to have been tough for someone as independent as she once was. So, in a way, I'm relieved that it's over, and I'll pull through, but I'm sad right now. Thanks for giving me a place to get this off my chest. Steve |
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12 Mar 07 - 02:27 PM (#1994562) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: John MacKenzie Commiserations Steve, from what you say, it's perhaps for the best. As I always say, celebrate her life as you mourn her passing. Giok |
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12 Mar 07 - 02:27 PM (#1994563) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: wysiwyg Steve, what you are describing fits a number of our departed parishioners to a T-- sometimes, they just sort of stop being there as they pull themselves further and further inward. I guess it's their time when it's their time-- but it never feels like the right time, does it, to those left behind? You'll be in our thoughts. ~Susan & Hardi |
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12 Mar 07 - 02:30 PM (#1994569) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Rapparee Remember: it's only tough on those left behind, and you don't get over it anytime soon. Grief support will help. In the meantime, I'm thinkin' of you. |
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12 Mar 07 - 02:37 PM (#1994576) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Partridge Hi Steve, Thinking of you love Pat xxxxxxxx |
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12 Mar 07 - 02:38 PM (#1994578) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Ebbie You've had a rough year, haven't you. My best wishes for a quick return to knowing the joy that you have had from her in the past. ({{{{{hug}}}}}}} Eb |
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12 Mar 07 - 02:46 PM (#1994587) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Jean(eanjay) Thoughts sent from Yorkshire. It's very, very hard - it will take time. |
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12 Mar 07 - 03:03 PM (#1994600) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: gnu Thoughts and prayers. |
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12 Mar 07 - 03:15 PM (#1994607) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: jeffp My sympathies. Jeff |
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12 Mar 07 - 03:25 PM (#1994613) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: fat B****rd Please accept my condolences. Best regards from Charlie. |
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12 Mar 07 - 03:26 PM (#1994615) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: skipy Sympathies and thoughts, be strong. Skipy |
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12 Mar 07 - 03:37 PM (#1994623) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Hawker Lots of love and hugs to your family and yourself, hold onto those happier memories. Lucy |
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12 Mar 07 - 04:00 PM (#1994633) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Becca72 So sorry to hear of your loss. |
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12 Mar 07 - 04:26 PM (#1994660) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Liz the Squeak The hardest feeling to cope with is the guilt of being relieved that it's over. This feeling passes, as do the others of grief, loss and deprivation. Thinking of you. LTS |
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12 Mar 07 - 04:31 PM (#1994667) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Mooh Very sorry, and our hopes and prayers for you and yours. Peace, Mooh. |
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12 Mar 07 - 05:12 PM (#1994706) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Janie I'm sorry, Steve. Peace and comfort to you and your family. Janie |
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12 Mar 07 - 05:53 PM (#1994739) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: katlaughing Not easy to lose a parent. Our sympathies and strength to you, as well as thanks givings for peace and comfort for all. (Well said, Janie.) luvyakat |
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12 Mar 07 - 06:38 PM (#1994796) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Jerry Rasmussen Hey, Steve: I went through the same thing this year. It's different for everyone, but it's always hard. The best you can do is carry the loving memories with you. My Mother used to say "Life is making memories, so you'd better make the best ones that you can." In the long run, they carry you through. Jerry |
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12 Mar 07 - 07:33 PM (#1994850) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Irish sergeant Steve; My condolences on your loss. Neil |
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12 Mar 07 - 07:41 PM (#1994865) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: SINSULL I am sorry, Steve. Celebrate her life. Mary |
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12 Mar 07 - 07:54 PM (#1994882) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Bee Sorry for your loss, Ranger Steve. |
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12 Mar 07 - 08:13 PM (#1994902) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Paul from Hull My sympathies Steve. I lost my Mum a month ago. |
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13 Mar 07 - 12:06 AM (#1995029) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Slag Best wishes for you Steve. I know how hard it can be and my prayers are with you. |
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13 Mar 07 - 03:31 AM (#1995072) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Catherine Jayne Thinking about you and your family Khatt |
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13 Mar 07 - 07:49 AM (#1995209) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: alanabit Me too. Alan. |
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13 Mar 07 - 08:55 AM (#1995268) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: ranger1 So sorry, Steve. |
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13 Mar 07 - 09:59 AM (#1995334) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: open mike wishing you and your family the strength to get thru this. Laurel |
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13 Mar 07 - 11:07 AM (#1995400) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Metchosin So sorry for your loss Ranger Steve. |
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13 Mar 07 - 06:47 PM (#1995855) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: jacqui.c Good thoughts coming from Maine. Your mother sounded like one to be proud of. |
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13 Mar 07 - 06:59 PM (#1995864) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: catspaw49 All my best thoughts Spaw |
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14 Mar 07 - 04:36 AM (#1996100) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: Megan L May your pain ease and good memories rise. Dauvitt and his Meg |
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14 Mar 07 - 09:47 AM (#1996346) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: RangerSteve Thanks, everyone. I finally came to grips with the idea that she's really gone. There's going to be a cremation, with a memorial service later one, since she could never abide the notion of being laid out for viewing at a funeral home. One of her favorite things to do was to get in her car and drive, no particular destination, just going somewhere where she hadn't been to see what's there. I think I may have inherited that hobby from her. After she reached the stage where she couldn't drive long distances on her own, I'd go down Florida, and later, South Carolina, and I'd take her out driving, and those were some of the best trips ever. I know it had to be hard on her once she became bedridden. I'll take a road trip later on this week in her honor. Steve |
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14 Mar 07 - 10:08 AM (#1996369) Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Ranger Steve's Mom From: katlaughing My mom was the same way, Steve. She always wanted to see what was "round the next bend." Driving just to see what was out there was always so much fun. I still love doing so, too. Next time I do, I will think of you and your mom and my own mom. |