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By: Stan

Stan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:19:09 +0000

I’m very sorry for your loss, Anne, and I wish you strength and consolation in the times ahead. It’s hard to avoid utopian fantasies — about families and otherwise — I think we’re wired that way from an early age. But as you say, reality is very different. We do what we can, and it’s enough.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:51:55 +0000

Thank you very, very much, Joan, Shelly, Chris, Hassan. I was a little worried about publishing such personal news on my blog, don’t want to fish for sympathy. But I do think about extended families quite a lot, wanting to keep family up is something so universal, and the choices are not always easy. Anyway: I do think we’ll all manage to get our things sorted out. Thanks again for your messages.

By: Hassan Elsisi

Hassan Elsisi — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:24:35 +0000

Hi Anne,

Dear lovely Sister,

I would like to convey my profound condolences to you, and to your whole family. Moms usually are the most important gifts which
we have recieved from our God. Death itself is a bell which is
made to make us think again and again in our life and the
meaning of our life. You were a very good daughter
as I have seen from your writings.

Big hug for my lovely sister and calm down.
I wish you all the best.

Hassan Elsisi

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:55:34 +0000

Speechless……….deep hugs.

By: Joan

Joan — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:54:00 +0000

Dear Anne,
In Ireland people say “sorry for your trouble”, I know in the US they offer their condolences. One way or another, I ‘d like to offer you my sympathy on the passing of your mother. I hope it’s not too hard for you now.
I grew up with older parents which also had its advantages. They’d seen and heard it all before and somehow you believed them.
And as for my old age … my basic wish is that I can look after myself physically and mentally as long as I’m on this planet.
Best wishes,
Joan

By: ShellTerrell

ShellTerrell — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:38:07 +0000

Anne,

I’m sorry for your loss. I am sending a virtual hug and am glad I was able to give you a physical hug as well. This is a tough question you pose but does require thought. I am preparing for my parents who are both suffering health issues. I think of this often and think I have made a decision but will know when the time comes.