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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Burnell, my mother, 1918-2009
My mother passed away this evening, May 17th. This is her wedding picture 72 years ago. She was 18 years old and moved from the big city to become a farmer's wife.
I will be absent from my blog for a couple days. We haven't figured out whether Dad can live alone so we have some planning to do.
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105 comments:

  1. LynnMay 17, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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  2. pklawMay 17, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    My prayers go with you as you celebrate the life of your mother. So sorry for your loss.

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  3. SusanMay 17, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Wanda, I am so very sorry. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.

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  4. JudiMay 17, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I'm keeping you all in my prayers.

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  5. Carol E.May 17, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    I'm very sorry. Prayers for you and yours.

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  6. Mary PMay 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Wanda, you and your family are in my prayers tonight.

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  7. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 17, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Wanda, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  8. BeenaMay 17, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    So terribly sorry, Wanda, for your loss. I will also keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  9. YvetteMay 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I will do the same and keep your family in my prayers.

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  10. LizA.May 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Deepest condolences to you and your family. I went through this 2 years and 2 days ago.

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  11. LindseyMay 17, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Oh Wanda, please know I am thinking of you and sending my most sincere prayers for you. My mother died a year ago this month so I can relate to what you are going through. I hope it was peaceful. She was such a beautiful lady with a sweet and generous daughter. My deepest sympathies are with you at this time.
    Lindsey

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  12. DebbieMay 17, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    My condolences to you, Wanda, and to your father and the whole family.

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  13. Ruth BMay 17, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    What a lovely picture of your mom. Our mother is really our longest relationship and I know when my mother died I felt like an orphan at 50. I hope that knowing so many care is some comfort to you. We care!

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  14. BrookeMay 17, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    My condolences, Wanda. Peace to you in this difficult time.

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  15. Kim BrackettMay 17, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking about you and praying for your and your family.

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  16. Elsie MontgomeryMay 17, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    May the Lord be your comfort. My prayers for grace and wisdom and you make decisions about your dad and as the both of you miss her.

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  17. CathiMay 17, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Oh, Wanda, I am so sorry! You and your family are and will be in my thoughts.

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  18. Kristin LMay 18, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    My condolences to you Wanda, and to your family. I wish you the best in finding the best place for your father.

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  19. AverettLadyNanaMay 18, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    So very sorry to hear of you loss. My thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

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  20. Candy SchultzMay 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Oh Wanda I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you.

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  21. UnknownMay 18, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    I have no words that can make this easy for you Wanda but I hope that knowing others are holding you in their thoughts may keep you 'afloat'.

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  22. SharonMay 18, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Wanda. My thoughts are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

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  23. Featheronawire Sally BramaldMay 18, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    I am so very sorry. My condolences to you and yours.
    Sally

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  24. KarenMay 18, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    Wanda, I hope you will find comfort in the memories of your mother. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  25. EvaMay 18, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    My condolences to you and your family! My mother left us in 2001, which was a terrible loss; but I still dream of her presence. In this way, she lives on.

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  26. Edith Bieri-HanselmannMay 18, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Dear Wanda, my condolences to you and you family.
    Edith

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  27. szkorneliaMay 18, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you.

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  28. Celine in UKMay 18, 2009 at 5:05 AM

    Sorry about your loss. I am sure you will have lots of sweet memories of life with your parents as they seem to have been able a long spell together. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
    Celine in UK

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  29. PatMay 18, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    I am very behind on blogs with my little granddaughter visiting us, but I just saw this and am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  30. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  31. verobirdieMay 18, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    i'm so sorry to hear your mother is not longer with you.
    I hope you can find a solution for your father.
    All my conlolences to you and your family.

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  32. Gene BlackMay 18, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    May you find peace in your heart.
    I will be praying for you.

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  33. Vicky FMay 18, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    Dear Wanda,
    I'm so sorry for your loss. She's no longer in pain.
    Vicky F

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  34. CathyMay 18, 2009 at 6:23 AM

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  35. VickiMay 18, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Wanda, I so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  36. Chris DalyMay 18, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Dear Wanda,

    I am so sorry to hear that you lost your mother. I will be keeping your family in my prayers.

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  37. UnknownMay 18, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Wanda, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She sounded like a wonderful woman and you took such good care of her. You, your father and family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  38. Frieda AndersonMay 18, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss.
    Please feel this warm hug from me.

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  39. JanelleMay 18, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    What a beautiful woman. I'm sorry for you loss. I hope you get things sorted out with the family without too much trouble.

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  40. Julie BagamaryMay 18, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. He is Comforter, He is Wisdom and He is There. Know that I am praying for you.

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  41. stitchinpennyMay 18, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Will pray God is with you trough this particular life journey.

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  42. jovaliquiltsMay 18, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    My thoughts are with you and your dad right now. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

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  43. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Please accept my condolences and prayers for your mother and your family. Sally

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  44. Jackie RussellMay 18, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    My thoughts are with you and your Dad.

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  45. diane nMay 18, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Dear Wanda,
    I am so very sorry to read of your loss this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is never easy to lose a parent no matter their age. Please take care. We are all surrounding you with hugs and love during this time.

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  46. JanetMay 18, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Dear Wanda,
    My condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.
    Janet

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  47. Carmen RoseMay 18, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, I'd like to wrap you up in a big big hug! My heart and prayers are with you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss!

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  48. GerryARTMay 18, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    There is no love like that of a Mother's Love.
    In Sympathy,
    Gerry

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  49. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I forgot to add that your mother was a beautiful young woman.

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  50. BrittMay 18, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Wanda, Thinking of you, your father and the rest of your family today and in the weeks to come. I'm sure your mother will be tremendously missed. Take care.

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  51. JanetMay 18, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    My sympathies are with you. I know you have some hard decisions ahead of you. My God be with you and your family.

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  52. DebbieMay 18, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Wanda,
    I was so sad to read that you lost your mom today. My thoughts are with you and your family in the coming weeks.

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  53. deeMay 18, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I'm so sorry Wanda. Your Mother was a beautiful woman. Sending you warm thoughts and prayers.

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  54. IvaMay 18, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    My heartfelt condolences, Wanda. May the memories of your mother bring you comfort.

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  55. ilovebabyquiltsMay 18, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Thinking of you this week. My grandfather just passed away also, he was two years younger than your mom. I'm so sorry.

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  56. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Wanda, I am so sorry to read this. I know that this is a difficult time. I hope that the outpouring of sympathy and good wishes here on your blog lets you know how much we all care about you and want to comfort you as much as we can. Please accept my hugs along with all the others.

    Mary G.

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  57. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Dear Wanda,
    My heart goes out to you and your family. You look so much like your mother - take comfort in knowing that she left a big piece of herself with you!

    Pat G. Skokie

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  58. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    I am so saddened to hear of your loss. The picture of your mother is just beautiful! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care!

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  59. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Deepest sympathies to you and your dad and your family Wanda. You are in my thoughts and prayers also . Be sure and take good care of your own health, eat well and exercise even when you dont feel like it...this is hard on the body as well as the heart.
    Blessed Be.
    Linda M in BC

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  60. EllenMay 18, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Wanda, I'm so sorry for your loss... May all your memories sustain you and your family in this sad time.

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  61. Fabric FanaticMay 18, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Please accept my deepest sympathies ~ I am so sorry for your loss. It was a shocker, because I know you just took her for a chiropractic appointment this past week, so I assumed she was otherwise well. It is a sober reminder that tomorrow isn't promised.

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  62. WilkalMay 18, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I am so very sorry. Many heartfelt hugs.

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  63. VivianMay 18, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    My condolences to you, your father and your family. It is hard to lose your mother especially when you are close. May she live through your memories of her in the days to come.

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  64. Patty CramerMay 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Dear Wanda -
    Your Mother is a beautiful spirit -her pictures shows that. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories give you peace and comfort.
    Hugs to you and your family!!

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  65. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Dear Wanda,
    My thoughts are with you, your Dad and your family. Our Mum's stay with us always.
    Carolyn

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  66. Selvage QuilterMay 18, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Dear Wanda,
    What a sweet photo of your Mom. My deepest sympathies to you and your Dad and the rest of the family. I am praying that you will have peace and comfort during this time.
    Hugs to you.
    Karen

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  67. LeslieMay 18, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I hope your family can help your dad find some peace with family. And I wish you peace as well. We're all sending prayers your way, as you can tell. Take care.
    Leslie

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  68. ChrisMay 18, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    I am sorry for your loss. Take your time and do what you need to do. we'll be here for you when you get back.

    Chris

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  69. DianaMay 18, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I'm so sorry, Wanda. Take your time coming back because I know there will be many things you and your family need to do. I'll keep you all in my thoughts.

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  70. DebbyMcMay 18, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    What a lovely young girl she was. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  71. lauraMay 18, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    So sorry Wanda, but what a full life she must have lived, not mention having been the mother of a most wonderfully creative daughter. We will pray for you, your father, your family and for all the decisions that will have to be made.

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  72. QuiltdivajulieMay 18, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Wanda ~ my heart goes out to you ~ orayers for blessings on you and your family as you cope with the million details that will try to consume you as you grieve for your mother and the loss of how things have been.

    Please be gentle with yourself ~ grief is some of the hardest work any of us will ever have to do.

    Julie

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  73. DeannaMay 18, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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  74. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Wanda,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. What a beautiful woman. I can see a lot of her in you. I know that decisions for your dad will be difficult. Our prayers are especially for you for this time,
    Mary Ann Wagner

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  75. Doreen K.May 18, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family have my prayers.

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  76. meggieMay 18, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Condolences Wanda.
    You & your mother will be in my thoughts.

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  77. ReneeMay 18, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Wanda... My condolences, losing a Mother is never easy. You and your family are in my prayers. We lost my Dad, 6 years ago on May 17th. Take it slow, Dad will really need you right now.

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  78. LibbyMay 18, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    So sorry to hear this :(. I hope everything works out the way it needs to.

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  79. BrenMay 18, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Wanda, you and your family are on my prayer list.

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  80. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please take your time coming back to us. Remember our love and hugs from afar.
    Denise in Sacramento
    (the possum lady)

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  81. MillieMay 18, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Oh Wanda, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I know you took very good care of her and you loved her very much. You have my deepest sympathies, and please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

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  82. JeanneMay 18, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    You and your family will be in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.

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  83. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Wanda...thinking and praying for your family and the decisions that you will be making. May God be with you and your loved ones at this time.

    Karen Glassford, Tontogany OH

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  84. Jean May 18, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    I am sorry to hear about your mom...what a beautiful picture of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this heartbreaking time.

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  85. hettyMay 18, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a beautiful woman. My condolences to you, your father and the rest of your family at this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  86. MarilynMay 18, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    So sorry, Wanda. I know you and your family are going to miss her. My deepest sympathies and prayers at this time.

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  87. KateKwiltzMay 18, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Oh Wanda, I'm so sorry. Sending you hugs from across the lake today.

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  88. imquilternityMay 18, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    I'm so saddened by your loss. I hope your fond memories of your mother will help you in the grieving process and sustain you in the years to come.

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  89. PammyfayMay 18, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Please know that you, your dad and the rest of your family are all being embraced in the biggest virtual hug in the world.

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  90. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Dear Wanda,
    I'am so very sorry for the lose of your mother. I know how what it is like. Something so special about losing our mother's. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I can see you in your mother's wedding picture. Take time to take care of yourself.
    Roberta

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  91. quiltmom annaMay 18, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Dear Wanda,
    I want to pass on my sincere condolences in the loss of your dear mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

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  92. sophieMay 18, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Wanda, I am so very sorry for your loss.

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  93. SueMay 18, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    So sorry to hear about your mom. Keeping you and your father in my thoughts.

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  94. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Wanda,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Take care of yourself.

    Liz

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  95. AndreaMay 19, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  96. RebelMay 19, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Oh honey. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  97. CarmiñaMay 19, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother.

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  98. laurapatchMay 19, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Wanda, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a long time I read your blog and never have left a comment for my bad english but today I need to send you a hug.

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  99. Ellen GuerrantMay 19, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Wanda - Just learned of your Mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Ellen Guerrant

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  100. TBMay 19, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Wanda, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My best wishes for you and your Father and family. What a beautiful picture of your Mother.

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  101. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss, it is hard to lose ones mother. May you only have wonderful and peaceful memories to last a lifetime.
    Marsha in Va Beach

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  102. Cheryl ArkisonMay 20, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Such sad news for you and your family. My heart goes out to you.

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  103. Vicki WMay 23, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Wanda, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mother. I am sure her life was very blessed having you so close by.

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  104. WandaMay 24, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    I am sorry for your loss. I'm so happy that you had her in your life for so long...celebrate and rejoice for she touched many lives and made things brighter for her family. I love going on walks with you, through the beautiful flowers and plants. Thanks for sharing those. Your quilts are beautiful, as always. The colors perfect. You are in my prayers and so is your dad.

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  105. Betty J in OKCJune 6, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I'm deeply saddened by your sudden loss. It must've stunned your family when your Mom passed.

    My Mom's got dementia, so her mind's been failing for years. She's lived with me for the last 8 yrs.

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