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More bad news this AM:(:(:(

Could someone have told me to not have put on my eye makeup before reading? Beautiful. Poignant. Reminds me of the Mitch Albom book "For One More Day". Only he didn't take his day and savor it like Fatty has until after his loved one passed.

ETA- Wrote before todays posting.

Oh. my. gosh. That's about the most horrendous thing I could imagine dealing with.

Like it says on Fatty's blog: Cancer is E V I L.

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My heart and prayers go out to this entire family. I cannot imagine dealing with anything like this.

Cancer sucks :( I hate cancer.

Speaking only for myself should someone post that the TE Discussion group has the family in our thoughts and prayers?

Not to sound crass, but there's a point where death is merciful. I've been there with family when you feel relief that it's finally over, but sad that your loved one has died. It's very awkward.

At least FC has the hospice folks to help him care for Susan, and to support him. Meanwhile those of us on TE can seen all the good juju we can his way.

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Originally Posted by bmccasland

Not to sound crass, but there's a point where death is merciful. I've been there with family when you feel relief that it's finally over, but sad that your loved one has died. It's very awkward.

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Oh, I can understand this feeling, very much. In a sense one's been saying goodbye and dealing with the loss for a long time before it actually happens.

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Originally Posted by bmccasland

Not to sound crass, but there's a point where death is merciful. I've been there with family when you feel relief that it's finally over, but sad that your loved one has died. It's very awkward.

At least FC has the hospice folks to help him care for Susan, and to support him. Meanwhile those of us on TE can seen all the good juju we can his way.

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I don't think it's crass at all. Been there.

Oh this is really awful and so sad... This brought up a song in my head by Diamond Rio "One More Day" It is so fitting.

Now I have to go and wash my face.

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Originally Posted by SouthernBelle

I don't think it's crass at all. Been there.

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+1

If you have been there you won't think Beth's comment is crass, unfortunately.

Elden posted a bit of Halloween levity this morning. I'm glad that they can still hold onto some normalcy and fun.

Anyone see Fatty's blog today? He's trying to make the biggest team and raise the most money ever for the Livestrong Challenge. He's aiming for 500 people and at least $1000 each (but double that would make the team hit the million mark and that would be amazing). I think it sounds incredible. I'd really really really really love to do it, but I'd have to do the run because I can't train here and I'm not sure how I'd get down the Philly. Hmm. Maybe I should start saving pennies.

Yeah! If I have $50 to spare, I am going to join in on that and promote it through my blog. I hope people donate. I think it'd be an awesome team effort. :-)