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« on: August 09, 2011, 07:02:18 PM » |
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She was almost 90 years old. It was expected as she was put in hospice care a month ago.
I had my cell phone on at Inzane for the call but she hung in there.
She held off long enough for us to talk about the days when we were growing up. I kidded her about her and Dad buying me a Schwinn bicycle which I later added a Whizzer motor to, she got me started in motorcycling.
I spent this evening finding a photo of her taken during her younger days, scanning it into the computer, cropping, and running it through the Raw app in Photoshop. I made 12 5x7 pics and 8 3x5 pics for her family and mine.
Somehow I felt that she was with me looking over my shoulder while i was working.
Wayne, Solo1
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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2011, 07:14:12 PM » |
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I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Wayne.
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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2011, 07:17:58 PM » |
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Keep up the memories. Many good ones, I'm sure. Godspeed Eileen  |
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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2011, 07:22:20 PM » |
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Sorry for your loss Wayne. Comes a time when little is left, but the memories. May she rest in peace.
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2011, 07:25:28 PM » |
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Thoughts and prayers to you, Psychotic Bovine, Mad6Gun, and your families. Peace, love, and happiness to you all!
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2011, 07:25:49 PM » |
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Wayne, so sorry to hear of you loss. I lost my younger adopted sister about 2 1/2 years ago, I remember when my folks brought her home....April, 1943. I'm the only one left in our family of four.
Take care, my friend.
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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2011, 07:40:09 PM » |
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So sorry for your loss.... keep the memories alive and in your heart.
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« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2011, 07:45:49 PM » |
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Sorry to hear Wayne ...90 is a good long life sure hope I even get close my Grand-father made it to 93 and still made a garden at 90 seemed after he passed 90 it was all down hill from there.
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« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2011, 07:49:09 PM » |
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Sorry for your loss, but good memories are a wonderful thing. God bless!
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« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2011, 07:50:19 PM » |
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Sorry for your loss. Kind of makes me more aware of the fact my older sister is in trouble in CO with diagetes, losing one leg and maybe the other one. Really need to get out there before she's only memories. We miss them but she did have a good run at 90 tho. Glad you had that chance for the last visits.
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« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2011, 07:59:05 PM » |
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Sorry to read about your loss,....condolences and prayers.
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« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2011, 08:28:21 PM » |
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Really sorry to hear this Wayne. At 54, I'm the oldest remaining member of my family. I know it's a lonely place to be. Treasure and enjoy the memories as I know you do and will.
Prayers sent.
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« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2011, 08:33:52 PM » |
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Thoughts and prayers to you, Mark, Chris, and the rest of your family.
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« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2011, 11:09:43 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2011, 02:58:06 AM » |
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Sorry to hear the news. Your memories will always keep her alive in your heart Wayne. Best wishes and thoughts during this time. GJ
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« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2011, 03:22:42 AM » |
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Sorry to hear of your loss Wayne. I'm sure she was a very good person. Prayers from Devon and I.
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« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2011, 03:33:35 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2011, 03:35:30 AM » |
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So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you, your family and your loving sister.
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« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2011, 03:36:30 AM » |
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Sorry for your loss Wayne.
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« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2011, 04:06:52 AM » |
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Expected or not, I know this is a sad day for you. Our condolences for your loss.
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« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2011, 04:47:21 AM » |
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Sorry to read this, Wayne. It's a bit strange to have grandparents, parents and siblings and to one day look around and you're alone. Very sobering.  |
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« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2011, 05:01:21 AM » |
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So very sorry for your loss Wayne...sincere condolences to you and family during this difficult time.
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« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2011, 06:36:27 AM » |
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« Reply #23 on: August 10, 2011, 06:55:43 AM » |
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Very sorry Solo, glad she was able to live a long and hopefully fulfilling life.
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« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2011, 06:58:34 AM » |
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Sorry to hear this news Wayne. It was sure nice meeting you and chatting at Inzane this year. You and your family are in my prayers. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #25 on: August 10, 2011, 07:04:59 AM » |
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Sorry for your loss Solo.
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« Reply #26 on: August 10, 2011, 07:06:41 AM » |
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wayne, sorry to hear about your loss. deb and i will keep both you and your family in our prayers.
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« Reply #27 on: August 10, 2011, 07:18:01 AM » |
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It never gets easy. Sorry for your loss.
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« Reply #28 on: August 10, 2011, 07:26:17 AM » |
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So sorry to hear of your loss Mr Wayne. My deepest condolences. If she was anything like you and your sons, she was "good people". Glad that you got time to spend some time at the end - that is important and helped me through the loss of my parents - always nice when you get to say goodbye. At 90, she had a good ride at life....
Again, my deepest condolences for you loss but she lives on in your memories.
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« Reply #29 on: August 10, 2011, 07:28:22 AM » |
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Wayne,
I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister....my prayers to you an your family during this difficult time.
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« Reply #30 on: August 10, 2011, 08:09:17 AM » |
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Wayne, sorry for the loss. 90 is a good and fullfilled life!!
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« Reply #31 on: August 10, 2011, 08:21:42 AM » |
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i'm sorry for your loss wayne.
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« Reply #32 on: August 10, 2011, 08:34:35 AM » |
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Sending prayers of comfort to you from Texas. As long as you remember her, she will be with you always.
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« Reply #33 on: August 10, 2011, 08:53:10 AM » |
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Sorry to hear that Wayne, at least her suffering is over. I'm sure she will continue to look down on you and you now have anither guardian angel to help keep you safe.
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« Reply #34 on: August 10, 2011, 08:55:52 AM » |
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Wayne, sorry to hear the news, its all alreday been said above,,i am the oldest in my family so i guess i am next in line...
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« Reply #35 on: August 10, 2011, 09:10:42 AM » |
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Sorry to hear about your loss, prayers for your family.
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« Reply #36 on: August 10, 2011, 12:03:10 PM » |
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« Reply #37 on: August 10, 2011, 01:47:17 PM » |
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Wayne, so sorry for your loss, but I'm glad you have fond memories to remember her by...
May those memories be of some comfort to you at this time of loss.
My thoughts are with you Mark & Chris....
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« Reply #38 on: August 10, 2011, 04:11:24 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this, Wayne, please take comfort in your remaining family and friends, and the lifetime of memories you have with your sister.
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