Oh my, sad times for you Diana, and for you Kathy. So sorry for you all, better times will come, I'm sure.

Sorry to hear of these losses to mar your holiday season. May you use the holidays as tributes to those who are gone and may that bring you some comfort. Our condolences.

Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear of Renee's brother. Thoughts and prayers are with her and your entire family during such difficult times!

Again, my thanks to all of you who have sent thoughts and prayers for our family. At 12:30 am this morning the nursing home where Bill's mother has lived since August 2005 telephoned to tell Bill that they did not expect Mom to live through the night. He drove up there and spent a few hours until the crisis passed and she was sleeping. We visited her late this morning with our daughter (here for Christmas). There have been numerous ups and downs in Mom's condition the past two years but this was the worst. We're just handling each day as it comes. We're thankful for so many things and hold fast to the belief that God is in control.

Wow. Will this rollercoaster ever stop? Hang in there, Kathy. We are keeping all of you in our prayers and glad you've found your faith to be a source of strength. I am relieved Bill's mom passed through this latest crisis. It's very hard when a loved one dies right on the holidays themselves.

Hugs, Anne

Dear Kathy,

You've certainly had more than your share of sorrow and difficulties in such a short space of time. I'm sure you and Bill are relieved that his mother's crisis has passed. Sending heartfelt thoughts her way that the worst for her is over.

Hold on to your spirituality and know that your beliefs will give you the strength you need to get through whatever you will need to contend with.

Sending hugs your way, Kathy.

Keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith continue to keep you strong and provide comfort.
Take care.

Dear Kathy,
I'm sorry for the pain your family has suffered these last few months. Your strong faith will carry you through. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Special thanks once again to my dear "cyber friends". Our daughter-in-law is coping well. The fact that she was able to be with her brother for that week long visit less than a week before he died will always be very special for her.

We had a wonderful Christmas over at our son's home. Their three children (ages 18 months through age 8 1/2) were so happy with every aspect of the Christmas celebration and their joy just spread to all of us. God is so good.