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Holly, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Aunt. My Aunt, who was with us the day my Mom passed away, passed away herself just 3 days later. It was such a shock and unexpected. So I really know how you feel. To lose so many so close to us in such a close time is more than one should have to deal with. I pray for you and your family and hope Betty will be ok. Patty

Hey Everyone, I know I haven't been around much lately, but please know that I am reading the boards and praying for all of you daily. The last couple of months have been a bit difficult. Between going through my own grief for my Mom and seeing all of the losses here, it just leaves me speechless. At times I feel as though I don't belong here, like I got here too late, (for my Mom) and at the same time, I feel like I know so many of you. Right now, I just could use all of the support I can get. I started feeling some pelvic pressure a few months ago. I really thought it was hemrrhoids and tried to treat it but that wasn't working. It really felt like my insides were coming out. So I called to get an appt with a Gyn and they told me I would be placed on a waiting list for when the next schedules came out. ok.... After waiting and waiting and experiencing more pressure and pain I called and told them to get me in with anybody. They did, a PA, and after examining me he wanted me to have an ultra sound and blood work. He thought I had an enlarged uterus or fibroid tumors. From seeing him, they managed to "get me in" with a gyn. My appt with her was yesterday. She told me that my ultra sound was normal then examined me very throughly. After the exam she told me that my problem was not gyn related and there is a mass on the lower left side of my abdomen. I went for a Ct this morning. When she said a "mass" my heart dropped. The last time I heard about a mass, was when my Mom was dx. I so wish she was here with me! I miss her so much! So, if you have an extra minute, please say a prayer for me, I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Patty

This is so sad to hear. I'm so glad she got to go home and be with her family as she wanted. Ongoing prayers to her family. She will be missed. Hugs, Patty

Fay, I'm praying for your comfort in the days ahead. Thank you for all that you've done. Patty

Joanie, I'm so happy to hear the good news. Praying for continued healing. Patty

Michele, I'm so sorry for the lose of your Dad. I pray that you and your Mom find some comfort knowing he's in a better place. I lost my Mom in September and I'm still hurting and feeling kinda lost. I really thought by this point I would be doing better. At times I think I'm doing better then something will set it off and I cry like a baby. Give yourself and your Mom some time. Be there for each other and just take 1 day at a time. Patty

Fay, I'm so happy your going home. I prayed and prayed that somehow you could work it out. I am also praying for your peace and comfort during this time. Love, Patty

Connie, Thanks for the update and please let Fay know that we are all praying for her. She is missed. Patty

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Eppie, I'm so glad to hear your Dad is doing good. Keep it coming. Patty

Christopher, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers at this difficult time. Patty

Fay, I hope your feeling better soon. You are very missed here! Continued prayers being sent your way. Patty

Hi Kel, Happy Birthday and I'm glad your day got better. My birthday was just a couple of weeks ago and it was so hard not having Mom here. When I was born my Mom got 1 pain that knocked her off the couch and my Dad rushed her to the hospital. He ran 1 light and a cop sitting near by didn't even come after him. They were hoping he would. My Dad hadn't finished signing in Mom before the nurse came out and told him that I'd been born. I too missed hearing that story and so many other. Hugs, Patty

Sparrow, I know how you feel. I've had thoughts that I could of done somethings different or better, but all in all, I know I did my best. I'm sure your Mom knows you did your best too. Try not to beat yourself up, she wouldn't want that. Patty

A NEW HUSBANDS STORE A store that sells new husbands has just opened where a woman may go to choose a husband. At the entrance are instructions as to how the store operates: "You may visit the store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights. You may choose any man from a particular floor or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building! " So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 - These men have jobs. The second floor sign reads: Floor 2 - These men have jobs and love kids. The third floor sign reads: Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love kids, and are extremely good looking. "Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads: Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love kids, are drop-dead good looking and help with the housework. "Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it" Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads: . Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak. She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads: Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. A NEW WIVES STORE opened across the street. The first floor has wives that love sex. The second floor has wives that love sex and have money. The third through sixth floors have never been visited.

Larry, I am sorry to hear the news. I'm glad your son made it back from Iraq and the others are coming. I pray for peace and comfort for your entire family. Patty

Oh Lori, I am so sorry you are going through all of this. Yes, you should try to settle down. I can only imagine how hard it is for you to be at work while this is going on. Know I pray for you and your Mom daily, and I hope the headache isn't anything serious. Hugs, Patty

Fay, You are in my Prayers, as always! Patty

Tomorrow is my birthday and I miss my Mom so much I can hardly stand it. Every year she would make me a Banana Nut Cake from scratch (my Grandmothers recipe) with Dream Whip frosting. She always used pink camellias, grown in her garden, to decorate my cake. One year, she brought my cake up to my house since we were all going skiing the next day. She put the cake on my kitchen counter and we wondered off talking about something. Before we new it, one of my boys came running out of the kitchen laughing his head off and to our surprise my big ole puppy named Bear, a Great Pyrenees had licked off half the frosting from my birthday cake. We laughed so hard, then proceeded to cut away the dog licked side and ate the cake anyway. I will always cherish those memories. I’ve have had a few thoughts of regret since my Mom passed away. We were always very close, and very much alike. We enjoyed each others company, and could talk for hours about anything. At the time, I had no idea we were so close to the end. When I lost my MIL to LC in 1993, the home nurse kept telling my husband and I that his Mom could go today. This went on for over 30 days and it was excruciating. I am truely thankful that my Mom went fast and didn't suffer. The night before she died she was very restless. She kept trying to take off her oxygen and her shirt and she wanted to get up and walk around. We helped her walk not knowing what was going on or what she was thinking since she wasn’t able to speak. It was so scary and one of the hardest things I’ve ever been though. When I was getting ready to go home that night I went over to tell her I loved her, I was leaving and I’d be back tomorrow. She got very upset. After we got her settled down for awhile, I told her again that I was going to go home. Again, she got upset and stated thrusting about. A neighbor, that’s like a 2nd Mom to me was there and finally told my sister and I to go and she would stay there with her until she was asleep. I left her house in tears. For months my Mom had wanted to see one last summer shower. On this night in September, she got it. We told her it was raining, hoping she would know. The following morning it was still raining. As I drove to her house, I desperately wanted this not to be the last day I’d have with my Mom, but it was. Patty

Val, I know exactly how you feel. It's been 4 months since my Mom passed away and it's still soooo fresh. For 44 years, Mom was always there. The fact that she no longer is, is really taking some time to sink in. I don't think anyone could expect to get over a loss such as this, in 6 short months. I hope as time passes, it will get easier. I know I'll never stop missing her! Patty

Lori, I am so happy to hear that your Mom is doing good after surgery. Even better that you, your Brother and SF agreed on something. Hope it continues! Patty

Carol, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Patty

I'm so sorry for your loss. I glad you were there with him. Patty

I am so sorry for your loss. He was so young. Prayers go out to your family. Patty

Denise, I'm so sorry you are at this point. I'm glad you are there with your Dad and I hope your sister makes it in time. Your family is in my prayers at this difficult time. Patty