Rest in Peace, Mom...
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Rest in Peace, Mom...
My mom died last night after lengthy battles with recovery from stroke, coccidioidomycosis, type 2 diabetes, amputation, and the staph infection which led to pneumonia and septic shock that killed her.
I intended to lay out the very long sequence of events that led up to this point, but I'm having trouble stringing my thoughts together right now. Maybe later, as I've got an appointment with the funeral director in an hour and forty five minutes.
I intended to lay out the very long sequence of events that led up to this point, but I'm having trouble stringing my thoughts together right now. Maybe later, as I've got an appointment with the funeral director in an hour and forty five minutes.

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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
My condolences.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
My deep condolences.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
Very sorry to hear about this, Frank. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
My condolences and my best wishes to you and your family in dealing with this tragedy.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
So sorry to hear the news.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
Take care of yourself man. Its a hard thing to deal with right now.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
My condolences, Frank.

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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
My condolences.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
My condolences as well, Frank. We're ready to listen when you want to talk.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
A little over nine years ago, I was where you are now. There came a time when I was concerned less about the fact that it sucked that Mom had to die -- for her own sake, that is -- and more that I and everyone else wouldn't ever see her again. Things will get a little worse before they get better, but they will get better.
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I am so sorry to hear of this Frank.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
It sounds like she was trending downwards for a long time but I can understand how even an expected loss can be a shock. If she was starting to mend before the infection...
Well. I'd offer to help, if there was any way for me to give you support in these times.
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I'm so sorry, Frank. If you need to rant/talk, please let me know.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
Without trying to sound callous, it sounds to me like she put up one hell of a fight going through all that.Frank Hipper wrote:My mom died last night after lengthy battles with recovery from stroke, coccidioidomycosis, type 2 diabetes, amputation, and the staph infection which led to pneumonia and septic shock that killed her.
I intended to lay out the very long sequence of events that led up to this point, but I'm having trouble stringing my thoughts together right now. Maybe later, as I've got an appointment with the funeral director in an hour and forty five minutes.
My condolences to you, my friend, and I wish you strength in the coming days.

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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
Even when it's expected, there really isn't a way to be prepared for losing your mum.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
I'm sorry for your loss. 

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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
I'm really sorry to hear that Frank.

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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
You have my condolences and sympathy, i have also lost a loved one after she had a stroke. Cherish the good memories that you have of her.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
I'm sorry for your loss Frank. I can't even imagine.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
I'm sorry, Frank. It's a terrible feeling and I can only hope it dulls with time.
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom...
My sympathies, things like this are never easy.
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I agree. Losing a parent isn't a easy thing to get over.Knife wrote:My sympathies, things like this are never easy.
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