I just got in and checked my messages and unfortunately Don had called to tell me his mother passed on yesterday 9-4-2003.
Please continue to keep the family in your prayers
[ September 05, 2003, 10:40 AM: Message edited by: Troy Haas ]
Posted by Tony B (Member # 935) on :
Sorry to hear that. You know, in every picture I see of Don, he's always smiling. That tells me he's just a gentle loving person. It takes a great mom to make people like that. I never knew her, but to meet Don is probably just like meeting her. I think she did a good job.
Our Sincere Simpathy from The Broussard Family
Posted by Dave Utter (Member # 634) on :
We are so sorry to here this. Don and Dora are some of the nicest people we have met. There's never anything that can be said to ease the pain, but we are thinking about you guys, and you are in our prayers. take care.
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
They are Great folks. They will definitely be in my prayers.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Thoughts are with you and yours Don, my condolences.
Posted by Bill&Jane Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Do any of you have their address so we can send a card? Jane
Posted by Dave Utter (Member # 634) on :
9239 Old Hartford Rd. Utica, KY 42376
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Sorry to hear that. Don and Dora are in our thoughts.
And yes, they are great folks to know!
Posted by Fred Floyd (Member # 2251) on :
Don, I always hate to things of this sort. Just don't rightly know what to say, but know in your heart of hearts that today your Mom is in a better place. My heart and prayers go out to and for you and yours. May the Great Creator give you His peace and love at this your time of need. fastfred
Posted by Troy Haas (Member # 472) on :
Dave, Thanks for posting it. I called and gave it to Jane and as I did that I was typing it in but when I hit submit it said "server not found".
Sometimes it does that.
[ September 05, 2003, 06:50 PM: Message edited by: Troy Haas ]
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. Much Love, Judy & Roger
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
With all of our sympathy-The campbells
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and prayers. We have been making arrangements and buying Mom a new outfit today. Mom always liked new clothes.
Last Friday was Mom's 72nd birthday. We had her birthday party at our house. She had a great time, as did the rest of us. Mom has been in a nursing home for 4 months, but that night she looked better than she has in a long time. She carried her walker to the car, and never used it all night. About 2:00 the next morning she fell in the restroom, causing severe damage to her head. The doctors said she would not make it through the weekend, but Mom held on just long enough for the funeral to be this Sunday, which would have been my Dad's 78th birthday if he were still here.
Be it good or bad, my Mom did have a great influence on the way I am today. Mom passed away last night knowing that she was loved very dearly, and we let her go knowing she loved all of us just as much as we did her.
My Dad passed away 3 years ago, and Mom has never let him go. I like to think that they are together again right now. (Probably looking down here and saying something like,"Well, we did a pretty good job with the first three, but it's a good thing we stopped at four.") I am the fourth, and Mom always taught us to try to find a little humor in everything. She liked to say,"No matter how bad your life seems right now, I can find someone in yelling distance that has more problems than you, so raise your head back up, put your smile back on, and get out there and make tomorrow better."
Mom will be missed, but we will raise our heads back up, put our smiles back on, and get out there and try to make tomorrow better with the help of our truly great friends.
Thank you all for being part of my circle of friends, and a major part of my support right now.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Don and Dora, I am so sorry about your loss. By the way you describe your Mom, it is apparent her spirit and encouragement shine in your lives. I will pray for you to get through this and have a peaceful feeling remain in your lives. My heart is with you and your family, please give my regards to the children and siblings, all the best, Deb
Posted by Chris Lovelady (Member # 2540) on :
don and dora,
debi and i are sorry for your loss and are prayers are with you and your family. you are wonderfull people and has been awsome to get to know you at the meets.
chris and debi Lovelady
Posted by Bill Dirkes (Member # 1000) on :
Don & Dora My sympathies and my prayers are with you, my friend. From your reply above I can see that your parents did a wonderful job of preparing you for life. Hold on to ALL the memories buddy! Shelema
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Don,
Your mom's words make me smile. She reminds me a lot of my mom, who never misses a chance to boot me back to my senses whenever she catches me in a self-pity party.
Thru my life, she's been my rock.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Nettie
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Don, I too am sorry to hear about your Mom.
I just got back from CA where I visited with my Mom (78) who is in Hospice.
I can't imagine the thought of her leaving, but I know that it will be too soon.
Lord bless you and your family.
Adrienne
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Don, I am so sorry you lost your Mom, but felt good at reading your post about her birthday party.
You are blessed in that you are surrounded by love in your home with Dora and the kids. You'll make it through this in good fashion.
![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Do any of you have their address so we can send a card? ![[Dunno]](graemlins/dunno.gif)