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Thank you for your prayers!
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11/14/07 07:49 AM
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cruisinsince75
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Many of you knew that last week I flew out to California to see my dad because he was not well at all and hospice was called in and you were praying for my father, my family, and myself and I so appreciated the support that my LCT family gave me.
Well this morning I got the news that my father who just turned 88 last month and has been suffering with altzheimers for the past several years has gone on to be with the Lord.
I am glad that he is now at peace and without pain and in a place where there is great joy and that I was given the time and opportunity to say my goodbyes to him last week, knowing that it was only a matter of time.
Thank you again!
Don
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11/14/07 07:59 AM
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Betty K
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Don, Larry and I offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. I know how hard it is to give up someone you love. We continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers!
Betty
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11/14/07 08:00 AM
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Have been thinking about you, Don, and I know you're thankful you saw him last week. I know that no matter how prepared you are, it's still a shock.
My sympathy and prayers for the whole family,
Another Kathy
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11/14/07 08:00 AM
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Denise
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Don,
Alan and I are so terribly sorry to hear of your Father's passing.
You were so blessed and fortunate to have spent time with him. I'm sure that precious time will be held in your heart forever.
Please know that Alan and I send love and our warmest thoughts to you, Diana and your entire family.
:hug:
Denise
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11/14/07 08:05 AM
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coffeecup
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Diane
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11/14/07 08:09 AM
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Don, We're so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing but thankful you were with him last week. Our prayers are with you and Diana!!
Marcie
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11/14/07 08:18 AM
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Betty
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Don and Diana - I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I know it can be diffficult even when expected. How nice that you got to see him last week and had a chance to say good-bye. Clay and I send our best.
Betty
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11/14/07 08:19 AM
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Michele & Don
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Our thoughts & prayers are with you at such a sad time, Don & Diana.
Michele
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11/14/07 08:20 AM
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pkd
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Don, I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Even though your visit last week must have been difficult in many ways, I'm sure you always will hold that time dear to your heart and be so glad you had that time with him. You are in my thoughts.
Priscilla
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11/14/07 08:21 AM
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Don, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. You were very fortunate to be able to spend time with your dad last week. You and Diana are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy
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11/14/07 08:27 AM
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Don, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that I am think you today and that you and your dad are in my prayers.
Karen Live long and prosper
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11/14/07 08:45 AM
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Don:
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and Diana are in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmly,
R
Robert
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11/14/07 08:45 AM
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Oh Don, I'm so sorry to hear about this. My heart goes out to you, Diana and your family. How wonderful that you were able to see your dad one more time last week. Stay strong - my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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11/14/07 09:01 AM
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I am so very sorry! But I know that the time you were able to spend with him will become an even more precious memory for you now.
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11/14/07 09:10 AM
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Don I am very sorry for loss of your Dad - Tony and I send much love and prayers to your family - Joanna
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11/14/07 09:22 AM
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Don, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Be comforted by the thought that he indeed is in the presence of the Lord and that you will see him again one day. ----------------------- Helen
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11/14/07 09:33 AM
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Don and Diana - Please accept our condolences on your father's passing. We, too, are grateful you were able to see him before he went home to his Heavenly Father.
We will keep all of you in our prayers, thankful he enjoyed a peaceful passing.
Cheers, Anne
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11/14/07 09:54 AM
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Don, so sorry to hear this news. He is surely in a better place now, and I'm glad to got to be with him last week.
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11/14/07 10:06 AM
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Don, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. It's never an easy time but know that our thoughts are with you.
Lauri
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11/14/07 10:59 AM
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Don,
Please accept my condolences on your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I'm so glad you were able to spend time with him.
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11/14/07 11:25 AM
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Our condolences on the loss of your Dad.
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11/14/07 11:27 AM
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Dear Don and Diana, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Suzie
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11/14/07 11:27 AM
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Don please know that Tom and I, both, send you our sympathy. I am happy to read that you were able to say good bye to him last week.
Sue "A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in" Robert Orben *******
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11/14/07 12:34 PM
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Dear Don:
My heartfelt condolences to you and all of your family. As you know more than most, he is now is a better place. May your memories sustain you as you grieve his passing.
Margo
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11/14/07 01:26 PM
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We send our sympathy on the loss of your father.
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11/14/07 04:48 PM
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Don, very sorry for your loss.
Wendy ------ Booked: Uniworld Egypt, 2015 Tauck Amsterdam to Budapest, 2016 Paul Gauguin, Societies & Tuamotus 2016
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11/14/07 06:02 PM
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Don, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristin
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11/14/07 09:07 PM
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Don, my sympathies for you and Diana. I know that since you saw him last week, that it truly is a blessing that he is suffering from that horrible disease. Miss him, but remember who he was before the Alzeheimer's took over his mind. All my prayers. Lynn
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11/14/07 09:39 PM
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Don, we're so sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you.
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11/14/07 10:22 PM
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Don - we'll be thinking of you. :(
Masaki
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11/15/07 04:29 AM
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Don, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you find comfort in the knowledge that your Dad is now in a place where there is no more illness. Your family is in my prayers.
Kathy
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11/15/07 05:35 AM
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Don, I'm glad you were able to spend some time with your father last week. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad time.
Sue
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11/15/07 05:44 AM
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Don, I'm sorry for your loss. What a blessing that you were able to be with him last week. Alan and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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11/15/07 12:02 PM
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We are all doing pretty well considering. My mom has been especially strong. She is really busy and that is a good thing right now to keep her mind off of it, but I know it will hit her at some point.
Again, thank you all so much for your prayers and support.
Don
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11/15/07 07:25 PM
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Don, Thoughts and prayers at this time. So very sorry for your loss.....
Cindy
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11/16/07 06:23 AM
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Don, we want to pass along our condolences as well. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Dena
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11/17/07 06:15 AM
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Don - so sorry I missed this yesterday.
Frank and I send our love, thoughts and prayters to you, Diana, and your whole family. Know how difficult this must be. I'm glad you got to spend that time with him and I'm sure that will help you through these difficult days.
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JoAnn
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11/17/07 09:02 AM
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Accept our deepest condolences. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Miriam
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11/19/07 10:37 PM
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Don, thinking of you, Diana, and your family during this difficult time.
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