garymd Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Bruce, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and bring you peace this New Year. - Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokem Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Bruce and Josh, So sorry about your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 This saddens me beyond words. Rest in Peace Barbara, and rest in the Lord, Bruce and Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Dear Bruce and Josh, It often seems to me that life is composed primarily of two parts: joy and grief. You have had the joy and now must suffer the grief. But as Spring follows Winter, the grief will lessen but the joy will remain. My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I'm sorry to hear this sad news Bruce. Just lost my mom to complications from cancer this past Labor Day. They are both safe in Heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Bruce,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I'm saddened by your news. You seem to be buoyed by the love of your family. At times like these we should remember to let those we love know how much they mean to us at every opportunity; you appear to have done just that.I just learned that my uncle passed on Christmas morning after a long and fulfilling life. We shared interests in audio and music. He built Speakerlab 7s years ago (he was a retired Boeing engineer in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Seattle) with which he enjoyed listening to Keith Jarrett and the like.Warmest regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPRINCE Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Sad news. Hope everything turns out ok for you and your family. I remember when my grand father was on his death bed several years ago. I held his hand and whispered to him, that if he sees my grand mother (who passed away earlier) calling after him, go with her. You just hate to see your love ones suffer. And yes, endings are always beginnings of beautiful things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 May her spirit live on, forever. Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myhamish Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Bruce and Josh, I'm saddened by the news of Barbara's passing after her courageous battle. Here's wishing, hoping and praying that you and those in your family find the courage and grace to carry on through these sad times. Hold what is dear to your heart and never let it go. I'm really sorry. God Bless You All. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted December 29, 2005 Moderators Share Posted December 29, 2005 Bruce and Josh, When my father in law died my mother in law prayed and prayed and prayed for a sign that he was with God and no longer in pain. She called me one day and said "I got a refund check from the chiropractor that was treating Paw-Paw, and it had a really nice letter with it." The letter read, "...your husband is no longer in pain and has gone to be with the Great Physician Himself". Dtel's dad died 7/26/1996, our first granchild, a boy was born 7/26/2000.We bought six acres and built a house just after his death, I inscribed "All for you Paw-Paw(that's what we called dtels dad) in the cement (the garage portion) with the date the slab was poured for the house 8/18/1998. We enclosed the garage to make another bedroom and multi- use laundry/craft/classroom, completed construction about June 2005. August 31,2005 Hurricane Katrina devasted my husband's family home of thirty years. His mother and sister now reside in the bedroom that "All for you Paw-Paw" was inscribed into the cement. The inscription ended up in thier closet!!!Dtel's dad was a man of few words, but we always know he loves us and watches over all we do.Just as others have said Barbara will be with you always, sometimes when you least expect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 A guy could not have asked for a better mother. She did such a good job of mirroring gods love for us by loving us kids even when we would misbehave. A week and a half ago I walked into the room with her and she was crying. She turned and told me she was sorry for how hard it was going to be for the rest of us. I am going to miss her so much. thank you everyone for the words of encouragement. //josh Josh, I never knew that you and Marvel were/are father and son. In my original post, I only addressed your father, I'm sorry about that. Again my condolances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Bruce And Josh Through Life's Trials And The Loss Of Many Loved Ones I've Come To Believe This To Be True Life Isn't About How Long We Live But Instead It Is About How We Live And How We Love And Share Life With The People In Our Lives. Sounds Like Barbara Lived Life Wonderfully! GOD BLESS mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Bruce, I can see Barbara loved life and all who surrounded her. I'll give Liam and Colleen an extra hug tonight for you, and thank God for blessing both of us with wonderful friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Bruce and Josh; When I saw this thread, my heart broke and I truly felt a loss inside. May God grant you the courage and stamina to get through these coming months. When my own grandparents passed with cancer there was both sorrow and relief, sorrow for the loss but relief for the end of the struggle. I am sure these same feelings are present with your family. Barbra's battle is over and though I never met her, I am sure she would want you to take joy in her promotion to heaven, though there is the bitterness of her physical loss May the Lord keep thee and bless thee. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul cbc Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Bruce, My thoughts are with you and your family. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 This really made me stop and think. Thank you for sharing your experience. I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling. Be sure to take time to grieve and take care of yourself. My condolences. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 My sincere condolensces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raypenn Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Bruce - I just read the sad news you shared with us on December 28. I only know of you and Barbara from your previous posts on this site. I knew of the struggles you and Barbara were dealing with, but had hoped that things might have turned out differently. I have enjoyed your knowledgeable posts and your willingness to help others. I am especially impressed by the positive attitude that you demonstrated and in what you said and did throughout what can best be described as a heart wrenching experience. Please try to find time to enjoy the things that are fun and interesting for you. Don't let this tragedy drag you down. Barbara would not have wanted that, and in fact said that she felt the worst about how this would affect you and the rest of the family - she must have been a saint - I hope that she is now in a better place among other saints. If there is anything we can do to help, all you have to do is ask. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 My deepest sympathies. She is in a better place now watching over you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Bruce and Josh, Just want to wish you both a very happy and prosperous New Year, even though it may seem rather bleak at this moment. But just imagine there is now this beautiful woman (a wife and a mother) up in the Great Beyond who also wishes the very best for the two of you during these trying times, to remain strong and to carry on, and that her love for you will always last forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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