This morning my father-in-law died after valiently fighting lymphoma for over 13 months. We accompanied him as far as we could in his transition. The staff at the hospice were loving, and incredibly comforting.
We, his family, miss him. There is a vast emptiness in our hearts.
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April 3rd, 2005 at 6:39 am
Sending our condolences and much love.
April 3rd, 2005 at 8:19 am
{{{hugs}}}
He made a valiant effort. Thoughts and prayers with you and your husband.
April 3rd, 2005 at 9:33 am
Kathryn, A and family… my thoughts are with you all.
April 3rd, 2005 at 3:01 pm
We are thinking of you with love and compassion and praying that the courage, strength and understanding of each will help all the members of the family work through this grief…….
It is, when all is said and done, a great effort of the heart.
Love and peace to you all………
April 3rd, 2005 at 4:13 pm
{{{{{{{{{{{{ Kathryn and family }}}}}}}}}}}}}} my thoughts and prayer are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you all find peace knowing that the suffering is over.
April 3rd, 2005 at 9:32 pm
My thoughts are with you. Please let me know if I can do anything, or you just need to talk.