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My cousin (to whom I was close to) died on Sunday after a short, devastating struggle with spinal cancer. She was my next door neighbor also.
I certainly am having a hard time of it, but more than that, my mom is taking it really badly. And my cousin's daughters are absolutely devastated.
~~Even heroes have the right to dream.~~
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I'm so sorry to hear that, Nancy. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
Ann
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*hugs* I'm thinking of you, too.
But even though she died too young, she knew it was coming and had a chance to say goodbye, say 'I love you' one last time. The same holds true for her family: *You* were able to say goodbye to her, too, show her one last time how much she meant to you. Besides, she had a last Christmas that, I'm sure, you made as beautiful for her as you could. In this regard, she has had more than most people.
*hugs* *hugs* *hugs*
The only known quantity that moves faster than
light is the office grapevine. (from Nan's fabulous Home series)
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Sending *hugs* and good thoughts your way.
Superman: Why is it that good villains never die?
Batman: Clark, what the hell are good villains?
=> Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
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sending thoughts and prayers your way.
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Sending hugs and prayers your way.
God bless,
JD
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I am so sorry to hear this. I can only imagine coming home and knowing that your family neighbor doesn't live there any more.
You are in my prayers.
James
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But even though she died too young, she knew it was coming and had a chance to say goodbye, say 'I love you' one last time. The same holds true for her family: *You* were able to say goodbye to her, too, show her one last time how much she meant to you. Yes, this does make a difference. The last words she said to me was, "I love you." And those were the last words I said to her that I'm absolutely sure she heard. Thanks everyone for your kind words.
~~Even heroes have the right to dream.~~
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Nancy, big hug to you. I was very glad to read you had the opportunity to both tell and hear your cosuin tell you, that you love each other. I hope you find some peace in that.
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Great big hug coming from up north.
My husband lost an uncle due to cancer in his spine a few years ago. Very sad, very fast. He was a lovely man. My heart goes out to you.
I've converted to lurk-ism... hopefully only temporary.
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Thanks, everybody for your hugs and thoughts. It *is* very odd to know that my cousin is no longer next door.
~~Even heroes have the right to dream.~~
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I'm sorry to hear that you lost someone close.
Sending good thoughts your way.
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