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melissaincali · January 2010

So Terribly Sorry
Phoebe,
Just read your news. My deepest sympathy to your family. My heart goes out to you and your boys. I will be thinking of you in the coming days and praying for strength, courage, and much needed rest for you. I have been without my wonderful husband Brant for a month now and have an almost 4 year old boy. Please let me know if I can help in anyway or if you ever want to talk.
Love,
Melissa

geotina · January 2010

Phoebe and Family
I hate this disease and what it does to families. I am so sorry. I had hoped and hoped and hoped but it was not to be. You are so courageous and must have loved Michael so much, you did everything in your power to help him. He was a very lucky man to have you. With much love and sorrow - Tina

Kathryn_in_MN · January 2010

I am so sorry for your
I am so sorry for your loss.

What can anyone say? It is so hard to see good people dieing too young from this awful disease. I hope you find some comfort knowing he is out of his pain now. My wish for you is that each day the hurt is less, and time brings you more and more smiles at good memories, to replace the pain and tears of saying goodbye. You and your family are in my prayers.

JDuke · January 2010

Phoebe
I am so sorry that this disease took your husband and your boys father. It is infuriating. Both you and Michael were so courageous through his fight. If your love for each other had been enough to keep him here, I would not be typing this post. I hope that in the coming days you will find comfort in knowing that you did all that was possible to help him. You and your family will remain in my prayers.
Joanne

Shayenne · January 2010

Phoebe....
How saddened I am by this news, thank you so much for letting us know, I hate this disease with a passion!! but know, he didn't give up, and the disease didn't win, he was now freed from it, and the good lord will guide him to where you will all be together again one day. Like Brooks said, I hope he holds the door open for me as well, I am in tears now, and feel saddened for you and your family. It's great you were by his side through all of it, and he didn't go alone, let me know if you ever need to talk, we're still here for you, and please stay with us and let us know how you and the boys are doing, we'll still be thinking of you all, and praying for you all.

Hugsss!!
~Donna

HollyID · January 2010

Phoebe
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Michael. You and your boys are in my prayers. I think we all hate this disease that has taken someone away from us. May God grant you peace as you and your boys face the days ahead.

heatherstar70 · January 2010

heart broken for you
i am so sad to hear of your loss.. i hate this disease so much.. i am at a loss for words.. i will pray for you and your family.. i hope god gives you peace. and i know he will.. my thoughts are with you through this difficult time..

Heather

banma · January 2010

Condolences
May you & the boys draw strength from your memories of Michael.

Death comes for all of us, but only the lucky are surrounded by loved ones.

lcarper2 · January 2010

so sorry
I am sorry for your loss but I am rejoicing in the fact that he is with cancer no more he is free of what burdened him and he is in the arms of the Lord , we are left to cry and wonder why some one so young had to leave this earth so early , the Bible tells us that when it is time for us to go it is because there is something in the future that we are being spared of. I didn't know you that long but it was long enough to know you loved your husband and will miss him forever. Please know I am praying for you and your family.

lcarper2 · January 2010

so sorry
I am sorry for your loss but I am rejoicing in the fact that he is with cancer no more he is free of what burdened him and he is in the arms of the Lord , we are left to cry and wonder why some one so young had to leave this earth so early , the Bible tells us that when it is time for us to go it is because there is something in the future that we are being spared of. I didn't know you that long but it was long enough to know you loved your husband and will miss him forever. Please know I am praying for you and your family.

lcarper2 · January 2010

so sorry
I am sorry for your loss but I am rejoicing in the fact that he is with cancer no more he is free of what burdened him and he is in the arms of the Lord , we are left to cry and wonder why some one so young had to leave this earth so early , the Bible tells us that when it is time for us to go it is because there is something in the future that we are being spared of. I didn't know you that long but it was long enough to know you loved your husband and will miss him forever. Please know I am praying for you and your family.

Nana b · January 2010

I am so sorry.....
So sorry for your loss. When my sister's husband passed away, all I could tell her was to be strong, one foot in front of the other, and one day, you will be alright! She told me she remembered those words and that kept her going.....hope it helps you some.

XXXXXXX

tootsie1 · January 2010

Oh, dear.
Oh, Phoebe.

I'm so very sorry. I just hate that you and your family have to go through this. If it is some small comfort to you in this horrible moment, I want to tell you that you sound like a very loving and wonderful caregiver. I'm sure you made Michael feel very loved.

Please continue to be part of our group and let us know how y'all are doing.

*hugs*
Gail

Kathleen808 · January 2010

Phoebe
Phoebe,
My heart just breaks for you. You have been a wonderful caregiver to your beloved husband. I will continue to hold you and your boys in prayer. We will continue to be with you as you morn the loss of Michael. So very, very sorry.

Aloha,
Kathleen

pf78248 · January 2010

So sad for you
Phoebe,
I am so sorry for your loss. You, Mike and your family have been in my prayers. Please know that there are so many on this board that care so much. Let us know what we can do to help you get through these difficult days.

Hugs to you,

Priscilla in San Antonio

KathiM · January 2010

I was once told...
that "the only thing they can take with them is a piece of your heart".

Michael has but moved...from in front of your eyes, into your heart, where he will live on forever.

Hugs, Kathi

lisa42 · January 2010

Phoebe,
I feel crushed to
Phoebe,

I feel crushed to hear this news. I am glad that you and the boys were at his side when it happened. I'm wrapping my arms around you in thought and in prayer.

May God carry you through this difficult time-
Lisa

pokismom · January 2010

May god bless you and your family
Dear Phoebe,
May god bless you and your family and give you the time to mourn, the time to heal and the time to remember all the good times that you all had together. Be kind to yourselves.
Much love,
Donna

Sundanceh · January 2010

Sincerest Condolences to Phoebe and Michael
Phoebe

My heart like so many others on the board are saddened today. This is a post that we feared we might see, but hoping we would not. You kept us updated so well and I think we all knew from your updates that things were not going well, but we all kept up hope.

The Semi;Colon life is a hard one. When one of us Wins, we all win and when one of us Loses, then we all lose. And we have lost a great person in Michael today.

My words cannot adequately express what I'm feeling for you right now. I cannot think of anything worse than being a CareGiver and watching your loved one slip away while you care for them. You have a strength that is undeniable. In the short time you have been here, we have gotten to know you and have been glad to have you here with us.

Things are obviously much worse for you right now and I can't imagine what you are feeling and dealing with at this moment. I do pray that time will help to ease some of your pain. Your husband was a good man and he fought with all of his being to beat this thing. And you did all that you could do as his wife and CareGiver to help him with your battle.

I pray that he is at peace - and that you can find some solace to help you through these trying days ahead.

I want to thank you and Mike for your courage and bravery. You both have inspired many of us to new heights and you have showed all of us how to live our lives to the end with Grace and Dignity.

I can understand you wanting to forget about Cancer now - but perhaps in time you will come back and check in with us to tell us how you are doing. I feel that as a Caregiver that you would have much to offer the board on what it takes to be one. I hope to hear from you again one day.

My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time of your lives. My heart is heavy for you and it was a shock to read this first thing on Sunday morning. But there is never a good time for that.

The Semi;Colon family holds you in our hearts forever and we still walk with you on your continuing journey.

-Craig

Annabelle41415 · January 2010

Sorry
So sorry for your loss. It just seems such a short amount of time since he found out. Wishing you God's healing hands now and in the future.

Kim

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