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GraceCat - 15 Mar 2004 09:35 GMT
I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
shockingly, easily... in bed.

Jody's in Florida catching a plane in a couple hours. He hasn't a soul
over there with him right now and it's breaking my heart.

Abi saw me rush out in a tailwind which frightened her and I didn't have
time to sooth any fears as I left her with Mom. She's asleep but how do
I tell a six year old in the morning her grandmother who she saw
perfectly fine, healthy and in great spirits yesterday is gone today?

How do I comfort my forever love when he's ten hours away.

Pray for everybody please.

Grace
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dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers - 15 Mar 2004 11:07 GMT
Of course. Many prayers and purrs.

*hugs* helen s

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JP Hobbs - 19 Mar 2004 02:12 GMT
So sorry to hear of your bereavement,my heart breaks for you
as I lost my beloved sister two weeks ago,I couldn't go to the funeral
although my Daughter booked two flights to England she decided
I'd better not go, she was afraid of deep thrombosis, because of
my swollen ankles and then we decided she wouldn't get there in
in time so she's going in a couple of weeksto stay with my B.I.L
may Peace be with you eventually, Huggs  Jean.P.
> Of course. Many prayers and purrs.
>
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GraceCat - 19 Mar 2004 02:52 GMT
Likewise Jean, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I wish you could
have gone. My Father in law was in the process of remodelling her
kitchen when she died and we've been over there off and on all week,
today it was a full day hanging dry wall. They ended up putting a small
scratch on the new floor that was put down the day she died and it hit
Jody all over again

> So sorry to hear of your bereavement,my heart breaks for you
> as I lost my beloved sister two weeks ago,I couldn't go to the funeral
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Sam Nash - 19 Mar 2004 06:48 GMT
> Likewise Jean, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I wish you could
> have gone. My Father in law was in the process of remodelling her
> kitchen when she died and we've been over there off and on all week,
> today it was a full day hanging dry wall. They ended up putting a small
> scratch on the new floor that was put down the day she died and it hit
> Jody all over again

Ya' know, Grace, it's really odd what happens.  Even today, 4 months after
Diane's accident, I'll think of something (not necessarily about Pat and
Diane) and a wave of grief will sweep over me.  Then I'll "tear up".
Doesn't happen as often now, but it still happens, and probably will for
some time yet.

Prayers and purrs of comfort for you and yours.
Sam
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John F. Eldredge - 19 Mar 2004 16:26 GMT
>> Likewise Jean, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I wish you
>> could have gone. My Father in law was in the process of
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>Prayers and purrs of comfort for you and yours.
>Sam

That is a normal part of the grieving process.  I lost both of my
parents in 2001, about six months apart, and still get occasional
(but diminishing intensity) episodes of grieving for them.

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GraceCat - 19 Mar 2004 20:49 GMT
Yeah... It's been a few things.

Not seeing her again in Walmart, (we *always* ran into her there)

Today, I noticed a pair of Mardi Gras beads I gave her.

Last night my sister had a baby. We got the call last night. I don't
believe we'll ever be able to receive late night phone calls again
without fear. I felt bad when I realized what I had done by giving
permission for Mom to call at "any time".

Grace
> > Likewise Jean, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I wish you could
> > have gone. My Father in law was in the process of remodelling her
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> Prayers and purrs of comfort for you and yours.
> Sam
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JP Hobbs - 20 Mar 2004 12:10 GMT
Ijust read your post Grace,thank you,we're all a little sad right now as Sam
say's, It come's over you in waves and thats exactly how my brother in Law
described it to me,funnily enough I saved some of her letters to me in my
drafts, and sometimes I take them out and read them over, and its like she's
still here, I guess I'll stop doing that soon but just now its somehow a bit
of
comfort, we'll all recover soon I hope  {{{{ hugs}}}}   Jean.

> Yeah... It's been a few things.
>
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> > Prayers and purrs of comfort for you and yours.
> > Sam
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LOL - 21 Mar 2004 04:17 GMT
> So sorry to hear of your bereavement,my heart breaks for you
> as I lost my beloved sister two weeks ago,I couldn't go to the funeral
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> in time so she's going in a couple of weeksto stay with my B.I.L
> may Peace be with you eventually, Huggs  Jean.P.

We are sending purrs to you and your family, Jean, and our condolences
on the loss of your sister.

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Krista
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JP Hobbs - 23 Mar 2004 13:26 GMT
Thank you so much LOL,it is comforting to know people care  Jean.P.

> > So sorry to hear of your bereavement,my heart breaks for you
> > as I lost my beloved sister two weeks ago,I couldn't go to the funeral
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> -------
> Krista
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Lisa Katt - 15 Mar 2004 13:41 GMT
I am so sorry to hear this.
Prayers and purrs from Elisabet and Hugo Katt

GraceCat skrev i meddelandet ...
>I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
>away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
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>
>Grace
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Victor Martinez - 15 Mar 2004 14:55 GMT
Purrs for all those affected.

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Marina - 15 Mar 2004 15:17 GMT
"GraceCat" <gracecat@bellsouth.net> wrote
> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
> shockingly, easily... in bed.

<gentle snip>

I'm so sorry to hear this. Purrs for Jody and all of you.

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JBHajos - 15 Mar 2004 15:38 GMT
>Pray for everybody please.

  Of course.  How sad and tragic.   Many prayers for her, and for
Jody, Abi, and you, and the entire extended family.  Hugs.

 Jeanne
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LOL - 15 Mar 2004 15:48 GMT
> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Grace

(((((Grace)))))
We are sending our very best purrs, and love and prayers for all your
family.  I'm glad to read that your mom is home from California and
can stay with Abi, who will be fine.  Please let us know if there's
anything we can do to help.

------
Krista
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Annie Wxill - 15 Mar 2004 15:54 GMT
...She's asleep but how do
> I tell a six year old in the morning her grandmother who she saw
> perfectly fine, healthy and in great spirits yesterday is gone today?
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
> Grace
Prayers, purrs and hugs are on the way.  I wish I could offer some helpful
advice, but I'm at a loss for words.
Annie
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GraceCat - 15 Mar 2004 16:11 GMT
Thanks Annie, Victor, Marina, Helen, Krista... others I'm going to miss
saying thank you in a few days.

Abi's ok. She got tearful but she's bouncing back with amazing clarity.
Jody's flying in within two hours. Eve, bless her heart has grounded us
all with the idea life goes on... she woke up with a stomach virus.

I know we'll be ok, and Jody's sisters are going to be ok. Jody's
brother and Daddy... well. I guess I'm putting a lot of power in the
idea of spouses right now. I worry less if I know a loved one has
somebody to stay with them.

I dunno, I'm babbling.

Grace

> ...She's asleep but how do
> > I tell a six year old in the morning her grandmother who she saw
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> advice, but I'm at a loss for words.
> Annie
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Takayuki - 15 Mar 2004 20:22 GMT
>I know we'll be ok, and Jody's sisters are going to be ok. Jody's
>brother and Daddy... well. I guess I'm putting a lot of power in the
>idea of spouses right now. I worry less if I know a loved one has
>somebody to stay with them.
>
>I dunno, I'm babbling.

Purrs for you and Jody, Grace.
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Yowie - 15 Mar 2004 22:36 GMT
> Thanks Annie, Victor, Marina, Helen, Krista... others I'm going to miss
> saying thank you in a few days.
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>
> I dunno, I'm babbling.

(((((Grace & Family)))))

Babble away, if thats what you need to do. We're here to listen.

Hugs & condolences,

Yowie
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polonca12000 - 15 Mar 2004 23:27 GMT
Purrs for Eve,
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<snip> Eve, bless her heart has grounded us
> all with the idea life goes on... she woke up with a stomach virus.
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Jo Firey - 16 Mar 2004 02:34 GMT
> Thanks Annie, Victor, Marina, Helen, Krista... others I'm going to miss
> saying thank you in a few days.
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>
> Grace

Come here and babble all you want.  The most important thing you can do for
each family member affected by this is to listen to them.  And let them deal
in their own time and in their own way.  But mostly be available now and for
quite a while to come to listen and try not to judge what they say or how.

Jo
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Jeanette - 15 Mar 2004 16:59 GMT
> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Grace

Grace, my sympathies. Don't worry about Jody, he'll hold together until he
gets home. I had to make a long trip home when my grandmother died, and I
just refused to think about it until I was home and safe and amongst people
I loved, and who loved me.

Hugs to everyone, especially the little ones..

Jeanette
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Charleen Welton - 15 Mar 2004 19:28 GMT
> > I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> > away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
> > shockingly, easily... in bed.

Prayers and purrs for peace and acceptence into your familys spirit.

Charleen
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fuga  =^o^= - 15 Mar 2004 18:17 GMT
Purrs to the whole family.

Fuga
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cati - 15 Mar 2004 19:14 GMT
purrs for everyone for the time ahead

Cati, Mistoffelees and Grizzy
> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
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>
> Grace
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Lois Reay - 15 Mar 2004 19:27 GMT
My thoughts and love are with you all at this sad time.
Sending comforting purrs to you and your extended family.

Lois

> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Grace
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whayface - 15 Mar 2004 19:56 GMT
You have all our prayers and purrs and deepest sympathies.

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>I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
>away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
>Grace
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Steve Touchstone - 15 Mar 2004 20:38 GMT
{{{{hugs}}}}

Purrs and prayers for you and all the family and friends.

>I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
>away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
>Grace

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Julie Snowshoe - 15 Mar 2004 20:38 GMT
>I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
>away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
>shockingly, easily... in bed.
>  

Gracie,

Purrs and hugs for you all through this very difficult time.  We will
light a candle for you tonight.

Julie, Hobbes, Selena and Lacey
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TJ and The Dust - 15 Mar 2004 20:57 GMT
So very sorry.  Lot's of purrs for everyone.

TJ and The Dust

> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Grace
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Jette Goldie - 15 Mar 2004 22:16 GMT
> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>
> Pray for everybody please.

While it may be a comfort that it was quick and painless,
sudden death like this leaves those left behind *bereft*
as they have no real chance to "say goodbye" and
prepare themselves.  I know what it's like - my mother
did the same eight years ago.  I was on vacation at the
time.

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Grieve only for the living, who heal to hurt again."

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Tanada - 15 Mar 2004 22:29 GMT
> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
> shockingly, easily... in bed.

Purrs, hugs, and healing thoughts and wishes for you all.  I wish I
could answer your questions, but I can't.

Pam, Rob, and the NC nine
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Ginger-lyn Summer - 15 Mar 2004 23:08 GMT
>I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
>away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
>Grace

Purrs from our household for you and the whole family, Grace.

Ginger-lyn
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polonca12000 - 15 Mar 2004 23:26 GMT
I'm so terribly sorry to hear this, Grace. Please accept our deepest
condolences.
Hugs and purrs for you and your family,
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> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
> shockingly, easily... in bed.
>
> Jody's in Florida catching a plane in a couple hours. He hasn't a soul
> over there with him right now and it's breaking my heart.
<snip
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m. L. Briggs - 16 Mar 2004 01:33 GMT
>I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
>away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
>Grace

Sincere condolences in your loss.  How do you tell a six-year old?  As
simple as possible.   How about "she is visiting the Angel kitties?"
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Christine Burel - 16 Mar 2004 01:49 GMT
How very sad.  Purrs coming for Jody especially right now.  You all are in
our thoughts.
Christine
> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Grace
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Yoj - 16 Mar 2004 03:50 GMT
Prayers and purrs for all of you.

--
Joy

> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Grace
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badwilson - 16 Mar 2004 04:21 GMT
How sad, Grace.  May the purr be with you and your family.  I'm very sorry.
Hugs,
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> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Grace
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Sam Nash - 16 Mar 2004 05:17 GMT
> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Grace
Comforting purrs and prayers for all concerned.  Special prayers for you,
Jody, and the girls.
Sam
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pmendhall - 16 Mar 2004 06:05 GMT
Grace,

You have our heartfelt supporting energy and doggie moans and groans.  Abi
will come to understand in time, but it will take time.  Jodi has our full
support and sympathy.

Good luck and much supporting energy for you and your family, on the way.

Diane

> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL passed
> away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess), unsuspectedly,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Grace
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Nan - 16 Mar 2004 14:56 GMT
Grace, I am so sorry to hear about your MIL.  Although it is a shock
for the family, going like that is so much better than lingering for
months.  My dear mother lingered for 10 years with alzheimer's
disease, with the last 6 years in a nursing home.  I hope that when
the dear Lord calls me home that I can go in my sleep.

Love and hugs,

Nan
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Adrian - 16 Mar 2004 15:18 GMT
> I just came home from my in-laws tonight. A few hours ago my MIL
> passed away from.... who the hell knows. Painless (I guess),
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> Grace

Purrs for you and your family, especialy Jody and Abi.
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