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druidess6308 Aliquippa, Pennsylvania USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:15 PM CST : Bad News
Yesterday my mom informed me that a good friend of the family, one who was more like an uncle to me than many of my blood uncles, barely survived a heart attack a few days ago. He only has 2% of one artery left, so they really don't know how he survived. He has Alzheimer's and Dementia, so he was already on a bad decline. He's not expected to survive the week.

I haven't seen him in the 25 years since I moved to PA, and I'm not going to get to see him before he dies. My dad said in a way, it's a good thing because I'll remember him when he was strong and healthy.

sigh I do wish I'd gotten to see him again, though. Or would get to now. I loved him dearly. A good, sweet man is about to leave this world.
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bestat45 saint john, New Brunswick Canada
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:16 PM CST : Bad News
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dunny2 clovis, New Mexico USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:23 PM CST : Bad News
Sorry to hear this Dru. I understand, and will keep you in my thoughts. hug
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Arealguy69 Auckland, Auckland New Zealand
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:23 PM CST : Bad News
bouquet hug
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mbcasey North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:31 PM CST : Bad News
Awe Dru...I am so sorry. Family friends are just like family sometimes....hug
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mylifewithu Springfield, Missouri USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:37 PM CST : Bad News
I am sorry to hear that Dru, we are here for you sweetie.hug comfort bouquet sad flower
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druidess6308 Aliquippa, Pennsylvania USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:40 PM CST : Bad News
Thank you all so far. Yes, Ken, sometimes family friends are more like family. And it sucks to be so far away from them, and not be able to see him again.

But, I have my memories, and they're all good ones. I loved him dearly.

Now I'm just waiting for the news that he's gone. Hopefully it won't be too long and he won't suffer too much.

bouquet teddybear
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littlewolf nunya, Oklahoma USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:44 PM CST : Bad News
druidess6308: Yesterday my mom informed me that a good friend of the family, one who was more like an uncle to me than many of my blood uncles, barely survived a heart attack a few days ago. He only has 2% of one artery left, so they really don't know how he survived. He has Alzheimer's and Dementia, so he was already on a bad decline. He's not expected to survive the week.

I haven't seen him in the 25 years since I moved to PA, and I'm not going to get to see him before he dies. My dad said in a way, it's a good thing because I'll remember him when he was strong and healthy.

I do wish I'd gotten to see him again, though. Or would get to now. I loved him dearly. A good, sweet man is about to leave this world.
Love and prayers for u,ur uncle and family. teddybear
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SensualVixen Tampa Bay area, Florida USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:47 PM CST : Bad News
Sorry to hear Dru.........sad flower
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caspatch galena, Missouri USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:50 PM CST : Bad News
thoughts and prayers are with you drucomfort
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Indyfella indianapolis, Indiana USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:54 PM CST : Bad News
druidess6308: Thank you all so far. Yes, Ken, sometimes family friends are more like family. And it sucks to be so far away from them, and not be able to see him again.

But, I have my memories, and they're all good ones. I loved him dearly.

Now I'm just waiting for the news that he's gone. Hopefully it won't be too long and he won't suffer too much.



I hear ya Dru... I have friends closer than family.







Sorry~
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druidess6308 Aliquippa, Pennsylvania USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 9:32 PM CST : Bad News
Again, thank you all, my friends. I'll be remembering that in my beliefs he's only changing worlds. It's not the end, just a transformation, or rebirth. He's lived a good, long life. He's somewhere in his 80's. And he'll know my thoughts are with him.

But I'll miss the man I knew as Uncle Ray. sad flower
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Fallenangel74 southern, British Columbia Canada
Sun Jun 7, 2009 9:34 PM CST : Bad News
sad flower sorry to hear that .....
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Laura25 Somewhere, New York USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 9:41 PM CST : Bad News
Sorry to hear your bad news, Dru sad flower

I wish you could see him before he goes, but he still is a lucky man - he is loved.


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druidess6308 Aliquippa, Pennsylvania USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 9:51 PM CST : Bad News
Laura25: Sorry to hear your bad news, Dru

I wish you could see him before he goes, but he still is a lucky man - he is loved.


Yes...he's very loved by many people. wine
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prairiewoman Brandon, Manitoba Canada
Sun Jun 7, 2009 9:58 PM CST : Bad News
druidess6308: Again, thank you all, my friends. I'll be remembering that in my beliefs he's only changing worlds. It's not the end, just a transformation, or rebirth. He's lived a good, long life. He's somewhere in his 80's. And he'll know my thoughts are with him.

But I'll miss the man I knew as Uncle Ray.



Exactly! Don't remember the whole thing but a bit that comes to mind is something like , 'when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance'. I believe the same thing Dru, but it is still tough being the one left behind.

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druidess6308 Aliquippa, Pennsylvania USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 10:10 PM CST : Bad News
prairiewoman: Exactly! Don't remember the whole thing but a bit that comes to mind is something like , 'when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance'. I believe the same thing Dru, but it is still tough being the one left behind.


Yes, it sure is...and it's tough losing a person that you love, regardless of your beliefs. We're still human, after all. Thank you, PW. I'll have to look that saying up, I like what you do remember of it.

teddybear
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Polarbutterfly Somewhere, Northwest Territories Canada
Sun Jun 7, 2009 10:12 PM CST : Bad News
In response to: Yesterday my mom informed me that a good friend of the family, one who was more like an uncle to me than many of my blood uncles, barely survived a heart attack a few days ago. He only has 2% of one artery left, so they really don't know how he survived. He has Alzheimer's and Dementia, so he was already on a bad decline. He's not expected to survive the week.

I haven't seen him in the 25 years since I moved to PA, and I'm not going to get to see him before he dies. My dad said in a way, it's a good thing because I'll remember him when he was strong and healthy.

I do wish I'd gotten to see him again, though. Or would get to now. I loved him dearly. A good, sweet man is about to leave this world.


My thoughts and prayers are with
you and yours Dru. hug
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prairiewoman Brandon, Manitoba Canada
Sun Jun 7, 2009 10:12 PM CST : Bad News
druidess6308: Yes, it sure is...and it's tough losing a person that you love, regardless of your beliefs. We're still human, after all. Thank you, PW. I'll have to look that saying up, I like what you do remember of it.



I believe it is from 'The Prophet' - Khalil Gibran. sad flower
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Shirley49WV Mason, West Virginia USA
Sun Jun 7, 2009 10:12 PM CST : Bad News
Sorry Dru and your friend will be in my prayers.
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