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My heart to your heart, Philip is so fortunate to have you at this sad time Heather
by airyfairy
05 Feb 2014
Thank you Heather - he is just so far away. After the dust has settled he is thinking about coming over and spending a few days with his dad and me.
11814Dear Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear of Philip's mother's passing, he must be just devastated. I know you'll be there for him, and I hope some day when this tearing grief calms down a bit, he will realize that it was truly a mercy that she only had three weeks to suffer with this horrible disease, instead of months and years as some unfortunate people do. It's always a shock to lose someone so quickly, worse for those left behind that for the person who passed on. I hope you can feel my hugs across so many miles that separate us, Marji
by airyfairy
05 Feb 2014
Thank you Marji. I know that it was a mercy that she went so quickly. It was not easy for Philip watching his mother each day. He has been on skype every day to us - not easy.
33451So sorry this is terrible news for you and your family my prayers are with you all Maria
119790Oh Sarah, you have been going through some terrible worries of recent, poor you. I am sure that the strong lady that you are will guide you in the continued support you provide your family members. But take care of yourself too.
by airyfairy
05 Feb 2014
I don't feel particularly strong. I can see how this news is effecting my husband. Thank you Dennis for your words - it is so good to have you here again. Sarah
11929Prayers for them all as they struggle to put meaning to all this, especially this abrupt ending. It was a mercy for her that this was brief, but they may feel cheated that they didn't have long to say I love you and goodbye. Life is short - tell your loved ones that you love them. Do the good deed. Enjoy - as my 95 year old aunt said, (and her parents taught her) go for the gusto! Her dad was Chief of Surgery at turn of the century Johns Hopkins Hospital! (He WENT for the gusto!)
66539it is such an incredibly painful disease................I am so sorry for this loss for you & your family Sarah, my prayers are with you all. Hugs Loralye
299557We are sorry to hear about your loss. We lost our Grandma last year, also cancer. We wish you (also from Munich) strenght for this difficult time.
13586Dear Sarah
In 1992 my Mother died at age 73 of lung and goitre cancer having also been diagnosed only three weeks earlier. In retrospect, and when I see how friends' parents have suffered with illness and lingered on for years, I thank God for his infinite mercy in making my Mother's end in this world come as quickly as it did. My Dad died five and a half months before her having suffered a stroke and this too happened within a two week period. Kind thoughts and prayers for the family,
Patricia in Pretoria
by airyfairy
05 Feb 2014
Thank you Patricia,. My mother died in 1977 also of cancer. She was given 6 weeks and died virtually to the day. It is just seeing my stepson breaking down that is so hard.
I hope you have not been washed away in Pretoria.
2974I'm so sorry Sarah. I'm glad that Philip has you to help him through losing his mother.
by airyfairy
05 Feb 2014
Thank you Jerrilyn - this is being just a stinker of a year so far. Thank goodness for the Cute family
158557I'm sorry to hear of her passing. Sending prayers to Philip and the family. Hugs.
89895Sarah, I'm wishing you all the strenght and support in these difficult times to you and all of your family
146768I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my Dad to cancer in Oct. 2013 so I understand the pain your family is going thru. My prayers are with ya'll.
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186310Oh, dear Sarah, I am so very sorry for the loss and shock your family must feel. I know you have what it takes to comfort Phillip. You are a wonderful, loving step-mother! While it is a terrible tragedy that cancer ever has the chance to destroy lives, I am thankful she didn't suffer long. I am very thankful he has you to help him through this. I do hope you all will find some peace and comfort soon.
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