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Old 20 May 2017, 08:35 AM   #1
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Thanks to our TRF community

First off, a special thanks to BBL for gifting me a spot in the Batman Giveaway. He and a few others knew I was away for a spell. Also to Fr. John, Dr. Tom and others for their support...

The rest of this is not the thread I'd ever have guessed I might be writing. I've been away from TRF since early May. It was due to my wife unexpectedly slipping the surly bonds of this earthly existence after 2 weeks in ICU. So this is my first post since then - other than a couple of PMs.

I know this is a better thing for her but it naturally leaves me wishing it had not been visited upon us. I'm not going down the rocky road of despair - just wishing this had come some 10 years hence. I'm back - at least in between the details of reshaping our family's lives.

So - looking forward - my spirit is inclined to share one thought that is oft repeated - “Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday.”

It just has a fresh meaning now...





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Old 20 May 2017, 08:40 AM   #2
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Sorry for your loss Paul. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.
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Old 20 May 2017, 08:45 AM   #3
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My sincere condolences Paul. Be strong, friend.
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Old 20 May 2017, 08:46 AM   #4
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Sorry to hear. Best wishes to you and your family moving forward.
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Old 20 May 2017, 08:52 AM   #5
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Sorry to hear Paul...
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Old 20 May 2017, 08:59 AM   #6
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I'm so sorry to hear this news...

My condolences to you and your family Paul.

Be strong my friend.
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:01 AM   #7
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I'm very sorry to hear of your loss Paul. Sincere condolences.

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Old 20 May 2017, 09:04 AM   #8
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:06 AM   #9
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Sorry for your loss Paul. Best wishes..
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:06 AM   #10
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Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. I am new to this forum, but a veteran on another forum devoted to another interest. I know from there how a forum can be much more than a simple website, but a community.

Please feel free to reach out if you need anything.
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:10 AM   #11
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:13 AM   #12
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Sorry for your loss Paul.

I am moved by your resolve and your spirit.

Godspeed on her journey.
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:14 AM   #13
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My sincere condolences to you and your family, Paul.
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:20 AM   #14
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So sorry Paul, Can't even imagine

As it says below.... the way I still think about the loved ones lost in my family.

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Someone so special can never be that forgotten treasure, the happy times always pop up at a great time.
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:23 AM   #15
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Paul, I offer my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Be strong, stay well, and know that your TRF family is always here for you.
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:25 AM   #16
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My sincerest condolences Paul. Just from your post I can tell you're a very strong soul. May she Rest In Peace and may you and your family find strength in each other at this most difficult time.
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:29 AM   #17
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:32 AM   #18
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:34 AM   #19
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Old 20 May 2017, 10:25 AM   #20
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Old 20 May 2017, 11:09 AM   #21
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Old 20 May 2017, 11:12 AM   #22
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Old 20 May 2017, 11:18 AM   #23
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Man oh Man, there are no words, sir.. Godspeed to you and your family, Paul

Small consolation, but I REALLY hope you win the Batman
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Old 20 May 2017, 11:18 AM   #24
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Bad things sometimes happen to good people, sorry for your loss
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Old 20 May 2017, 11:32 AM   #26
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Very sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Rest In Peace to your wife.
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Old 20 May 2017, 11:34 AM   #27
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Old 20 May 2017, 12:09 PM   #28
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Thanks to our TRF community

So very sorry to hear this sad news. Our prayers are with you and your family.

I really can not even imagine how difficult this is. Stay strong.

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Old 20 May 2017, 12:14 PM   #29
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So very sorry to hear of your loss Paul, my deepest sympathies.
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Old 20 May 2017, 12:31 PM   #30
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So sorry Paul. I cannot imagine how you are feeling right now. It really shows us how inconsequential everything else is next to life and our loved ones.

I pray that you and the family can find peace.


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