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I'm so sorry to hear this. Gives new meaning to the phrase "it never rains but it pour." This must be very stressful for everyone in your family. I hope that something works out so that you can attend the funeral.
33640Chris, I am so sorry to hear this. Your sister must be heartbroken. I am glad to hear she was able to be with him.
by pennifold
02 Aug 2021
Hi Jan, yes, it was a blessing that she got to spend the last 10 days with him. Love Chris
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7627Oh, dear Chris, it is such a trying time in this world and have to have to deal with sickness and pain and suffering is almost more than one can bear, but I'm asking the One who can help, to come to you and Julie with sweet mercy and healing and strength to carry you.
by pennifold
02 Aug 2021
Thanks Jerrilyn, it's wonderful knowing that He is with us. Jewls wrote to me today to say that a quartz heart shaped stone she gave to Charles was found in the pocket of his dressing gown at the hospital and returned to her. She was so emotional as this is the heart shaped quartz stone that she was to place on his heart before going into his coffin. She was so comforted to know that Charles is still around her. As I've said before she doesn't believe in God, but light and eternal love all the same. Love Chris
158552Chris I am so sad to read your post. Prayers for all the family. Hugs
by pennifold
02 Aug 2021
Thanks so much Shirley, it's a comfort knowing that my Cute family are praying for me. Love Chris
52676Chris, I am so sorry to hear about Charles. Prayers of comfort for you and the rest of his family. I will continue to keep you and your Mum in my prayers as well. I know this is not an easy time for you. Hugs,
14619The passing of a love ones is one of the hardest things we bare, may Gods blessing be with you at this time.
27356I am sorry to hear of the passing of your BIL. My deepest Sympathy goes out to your sister and your families. Take care of yourself. Hugs Marg
24824I am sorry to hear of the passing of Charles. And of Poushka. I send my condolences to your and your family. Many funeral homes are doing virtual services, I hope that is an option for you. Your faith has given you so much strength and love. God loves all. Hugs and flowers to all, Suzanna.
by pennifold
20 Jul 2021
Hi Suzanna, yes, I know that Jewl's is being covered in prayer from everyone who knows her. As I've said before she doesn't believe in God, but as one of my friends said, He believes in her! Thanks for your prayers, it's really helped me. Love Chri
18071Chris my condolences to you, your sister and family. While COVID is such a problem it causes so much heartache when family things like this happen. As sad as it is that Charles has passed I'm glad Julie was able to spend his last days with him and that he is no longer suffering. The loss of her cat at this time when he/she would have been a comfort is very sad. My heart goes out to you all.
Don't forget to take care of yourself, between having the kids living at home and looking after your Mum you must be exhausted. Remember to sit in the Lord's armchair and have a rest; he's got is covered for you. Hugs Lynne
by pennifold
20 Jul 2021
Hi Lynne, yes, I'm trying to find my 'quiet' time in bed at night with my Bible. We (a group of 5 women) are studying Genesis in a book called God of Creation by Jen Wilkins. In the meantime I'm looking after myself. Love Chris
2023I know you were expecting this news but it still doesn’t make it any easier. I am so terribly sorry Chris. Look after yourself.
by pennifold
20 Jul 2021
Yes, you are spot on Sarah, I'm trying my best to do exactly that. Love Chris
253102My sympathies to you, Julie and the family. IT is so sad to lose a dear one and a fur baby at the same time. My heart goes out to your sister. Just think The cat is with Charles. IT is a tough time with the COVID restricting everything.
Still praying for strength for you with your Mum I know how it is I took care of my mom and dad later on. They are both gone and I so not regret taking such good care of them. Still miss them after all these years..
Please don't forget to take care of yourself too.
HUGS Suzanne
by pennifold
20 Jul 2021
Thanks Suzanne, yes, that's what I'm trying to do, but it is hard what with having family living with us as well and our elder in full rehearsals for Priscilla Queen of the Desert play. I am looking forward to October when hopefully things will settle down. Thanks for your kind words, love Chris
111085Sorry to hear your sad news Chris, my condolences and thoughts go out to you Sister and family. Hugs from Maureen
by pennifold
20 Jul 2021
Thanks so much Maureen, it's been so comforting to read everyone's comments. Love Chris
11566Sorry to hear of Charles passing, glad Julie managed to be there for him at the end. Send her our love and thoughts at this trying time. Hope things get better for you with your mother soon. Hugs to all Marian
by pennifold
20 Jul 2021
Thanks Marian, yes, it's a trying time for everyone. I've told Jewls that my Cute community have been praying for Charles and her and she was very appreciative. Love Chris
45917So sorry to hear about Charles I can imagine how Julie is feeling. Seeing that South Australia has gone into a lock down will not make things easy either.
Tell her there are a lot of people Praying for her and thinking about her.
by pennifold
20 Jul 2021
Hi Barb, I spoke to her today to get the correct address to send her some flowers, as I always send things to her PO Box. Guess what, when I rang the florist, she said she was sorry as SA had gone into lockdown she couldn't deliver them! I then SMS's Jewls and told her not to expect them this week. She was to go to see the Funeral Director on Thursday but can't go, so it will be a phone conversation, She was busy filling out all the paperwork for Charle's history etc. Covid sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Chris
by babash
20 Jul 2021
I guess Flowers arn't considered essential services.
Yes Covid is a real pain in the bum when there is a pile of paperwork to sort out and you can't be there with the professionals who do this type of thing as a business and are thinking clearly.
29723I know words aren't much comfort at a time like this. My thoughts are with you and your family. Marcello and I send our heartfelt sympathy.
Hugs, Roberta
by pennifold
19 Jul 2021
Grazie Roberta, io sono molto felice che Charles e a pace! Amore Chris
io spero che è corretto!
9006Charles is at peace. I am praying for the people that have to deal with his loss. It is even more difficult now, since family members and friends often can not be there to support each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
by pennifold
19 Jul 2021
Hi Angie, yes, that's what we've all said. He was in so much pain and towards the end of course medication was slowly increased. His heart was strong, but in the end he just died peacefully in his sleep. Jewls only has come chickens, 2 ponies, some fish to look after now. Love Chris
109762So sorry, Chris. Please pass my condolences along to your sister. I'm also sad about the cat, as his silent presence could have offered her consolations when no one else is around! Praying for the entire family in a tough time. Tell your sister, as one who has been through this, to guard her sleep and her nutrition.
by pennifold
19 Jul 2021
Thanks Betsey, I appreciate your prayers and thanks for the tip on sleeping and nutrition. I think we all forget to do that when there are times of upset. Yes, having Poushka aroiund her whilst Charles was ill was a real comfort to her. He was a beautiful ginger cat nearly 12 years old. Love Chris
66502Sorry to read the sad news Chris, Thinking and praying for you all.
by pennifold
19 Jul 2021
Hi Mary, thanks for your prayers, I appreciate knowing there are people praying for us all. Love Chris
12420Thinking of you all and so sorry for the loss and struggles with mum.
109038This is such sad news. Your poor sister is dealing with the passing of her partner and her beloved cat. She must be worried about your Mother too. Prayers for Julie and for you. I know you wish you could be with her to help her through this - but you can't. Please tell your sister that we are sending prayers and good thoughts her way. Loads of hugs, Laura
by pennifold
19 Jul 2021
Hi Laura, I know dear friend what she is going through. I also know we aren't the only ones going through so much heart ache. My heart is full of sorrow for our German friends and everything concerned with our world.
I'll certainly let Jewls know how many people are thinking of her. Love Chris
95240My heart breaks for Julie and all of the grief she is experiencing. It seems this awful virus has done nothing but make lives too difficult. Please know i will be praying for strength wisdom and comfort for you. Hopefully, it won't be long before a very special memorial service can be held. You know we miss you but our prayers will continue for you and your mum.
by pennifold
19 Jul 2021
Thanks dear Karen, you are right about that. Covid is surely causing lots of issues. We are all hoping some sort of service can be done for Charles. Love Chris
168887So very sorry for the loss of a loved one.....Will keep you sister in my prayers.......
by pennifold
19 Jul 2021
Thanks so much dear Vicki, you know what it's like to lose an animal let alone one's partner. Love Chris
261161Thanks for sharing your very sad news. Covid is affecting so many and I am sorry to hear that Charles will not have the funeral that he should have. Its also very sad that Poushka has died too. Love to all of you
by pennifold
19 Jul 2021
Hi Caroline, thanks for personally reaching out to me. It means the world to me knowing that there are people around the world who are thinking of me. Love Chris
114288Hi Chris, so sorry to read your sad news.
I have not been on cute for ages.
Hugs and love Yvonne xxx
132773So sad to hear about Charles and Poushka... a blessing that you sister was able to spend time with Charles. My condolences to your entire family with thoughts and prayers for all...
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