Hi there!

Don · 2009-04-20T14:59:58+0100

Haven't been around much lately.... My mother has been diagnosed with cancer, and is terminal.She's now at her home, with some support from Palitive care. Her last request was to not die in the hospital, but in her home. She's been needing full time care. I've been staying at her place 24-7 with only a few short breaks. She has no internet there, but I've popped in on my iphone to see what's happening... But will be back home later this week. See y'all later! Don

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Cliff-P Cliff-P

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 07:40 Link

Sorry to here that Don, please accept my condolences.

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terje-l terje-l

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 08:32 Link

Same from me, Don.

My father in law passed away Sunday morning. Just didn't wake up in the morning. Peaceful way to go, and he was over 90, so it was not unexpected.

But he was the last to go of our parents, and it is strange suddenly to be the oldest generation. Makes you think.

Best regards
Terry

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Hyram Hyram

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 08:37 Link

Sorry to hear your news, Don but it is good that you have managed to get your mother back home, where she can be amongst family and friends.

Hyram

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Prieni Prieni

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 09:28 Link

My condolences Don and Terry,

it's a part of life and not the best one. But we have to accept it.

Prieni

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johnriley johnriley

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 09:37 Link

Sue and I send you our condolences and our best wishes.

Best regards, John

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 09:50 Link

Best wishes and our condolences.

Danny & Fiona

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iceblinker iceblinker

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 10:05 Link

Best wishes and condolences from me too.

~Pete

MattMatic MattMatic

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 11:38 Link

So sorry to hear the news
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Malo1961 Malo1961

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 12:43 Link

My sincere condolences to you and your wife, Don.

Martin.

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Anvh Anvh

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 13:03 Link

Don,
My condolences, to you and your family.

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Mac Mac

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 16:49 Link

Peacefully.

Our love to you and Gerri.

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pentaxian450 pentaxian450

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Posted 21/04/2009 - 17:30 Link

I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)

Don Don

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Winterpeg Manitoba Canada

Posted 21/04/2009 - 21:55 Link

Thank you all.
It's been a tough week.
But we believe that death is simply the last experience in life, but there is still more life after death.
So while we are saddened by our loss, and will miss her, we are also happy for her because she lived her life in such a way, that we all have much to celebrate and remember her from. We know she is in a better place.

Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.