Wednesday, April 5, 2017

I'm Back and Saying Goodbye


How is everyone? Did you have a great weekend and have you had a productive week so far?
Unfortunately, my time away wasn't for fun.  My uncle in Southern Illinois is rapidly declining so all the sibs went in to see him while we still could. I'm so glad we got to spend time with him but saying goodbye is difficult.
Aging is a tough business.

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  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 5, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Sandra, I'm sorry! Prayers for you and your family.

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  2. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 8:54 AM

    Thanks, Alex. I appreciate the good thoughts.

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  3. JeanieApril 5, 2017 at 8:58 AM

    Oh Sandra,that's really hard. I had a favorite uncle too and was glad to be able to see him to say goodbye when the time came, but it is bittersweet at best. Sending love and hugs and hopes that his passing will be peaceful and without pain.

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  4. MarcieApril 5, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    Sending hugs and good energy.

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  5. Jamie GhioneApril 5, 2017 at 9:05 AM

    So sorry to hear this ;( Prayers coming your way.

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  6. Ann BennettApril 5, 2017 at 9:06 AM

    I am sorry about your uncle. Goodbye is bitter. You aren't kidding about being older. It is a struggle accepting endings. Take care.

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  7. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=April 5, 2017 at 9:38 AM

    So sorry to hear of your Uncle Sandra..
    Pleased you All got to visit and say your
    farewells!
    Family is very important...Not nice to loose
    any of them...though..we must all face it one
    day!
    God Bless!

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 12:14 PM

      Thanks, Willie. I appreciate your kind words.

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  8. SharonApril 5, 2017 at 9:40 AM

    Sorry for your weekend, you'll never regret it though. The sad times seem to increase with age. Have a better week ahead.

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  9. AndrewApril 5, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    I am sorry to hear. Getting older is not great fun. The father of a friend died two days ago and a close friend had a heart attack yesterday.

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 2:36 PM

      Condolences, Andrew. Very sorry to hear that.

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  10. BarbaraApril 5, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    I'm so sorry to read that Sandra. Getting older is no fun at all and losing loved ones is even worse. Terry and I are part of the ‘older generation’ now. We don’t feel it, but a quick look in the mirror is confirmation enough. Take care of yourself, sending hugs Barbara

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  11. Valerie-JaelApril 5, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    Take care of yourself Sandra. I know the feeling, nearly all of my family has gone, and many friends, and it doesn't make life easier.
    Hugs, Valerie

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  12. Crystal CollierApril 5, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    Love to you. I totally hear you. It's hard to see loved ones suffer.

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  13. BirgitApril 5, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear this and send you my prayers to you and your family. Aging is not for sissies as Bette Davis said and it's true but one needs to look at that he had a good life and did not die young which I think is worse actually,

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 4:02 PM

      Thank you, Birgit. He has indeed had a good life.

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  14. L. Diane WolfeApril 5, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    Sandra, I am so very sorry. Thoughts and prayers.

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  15. nashvillecats2April 5, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    So sorry Sandra, thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Take care.

    Yvonne.

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 7:08 PM

      Thank you so much, Yvonne. I appreciate your kind words.

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  16. Margaret DApril 5, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    So sorry to read that not good news.
    Thinking of you - take care...

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 7:09 PM

      Thank you, M-w. I appreciate the good thoughts.

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  17. Elizabeth Varadan, AuthorApril 5, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    So sorry for the situation. It's hard to see loved ones fading. How nice, though, for him, that you and your sibs went to see him while you could. I'm sure it was fulfilling for him. I'll be thinking of you in coming days.

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 7:20 PM

      Thank you so much, Elizabeth. I appreciate your good thoughts.

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  18. Pat HattApril 5, 2017 at 12:43 PM

    Sorry to hear. Aging sure does suck

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  19. cleemckenzieApril 5, 2017 at 1:21 PM

    Very sad and my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

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  20. CJ KennedyApril 5, 2017 at 1:46 PM

    So sorry, Sandra. My dad used to say, Aging isn't for the faint of heart. Good that you got to say a good-bye. Memories of happier times will help heal the heart.

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 4:11 PM

      Aging isn't for the faint of heart is certainly true. Thanks for the kind words, CJ.

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  21. NicolaApril 5, 2017 at 2:30 PM

    Oh, Sandra. Sorry to hear such sad news. Stay strong. Thoughts and prayers.

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 8:20 PM

      Thank you, Nicola. Your good thoughts are appreciated.

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  22. JFMApril 5, 2017 at 2:38 PM

    I understand Sandra and I am so sorry to hear about your uncle.
    Aging isn't what we want to do or see happen to our loved ones but we have no choice.

    Take care and know that you are in my prayers~

    Hugs~

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  23. Blue GrumpsterApril 5, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    That sucks a ton. I mean... a ton. :( I'm really sorry to hear that, Sandra. Where's that magic pill when you need one?

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 8:51 PM

      Thanks, Blue. If you find that pill send it my way, okay?:)

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  24. Annalisa CrawfordApril 5, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Sorry to hear your sad news. Take comfort in the fact you were all able to spend time with him. Yes, ageing is tough :-(

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  25. greekwitchApril 5, 2017 at 3:53 PM

    For a moment I thought you were leaving blogland. I am glad you are not but so sorry about your uncle. My heart goes out to you and the people he is leaving behind!

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 11:16 PM

      My header is confusing.
      Thank you so much for the kind words.

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  26. Cherie ReichApril 5, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    It's good you were able to spend some time with him. Thinking of you and your family! *hugs*

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  27. ChristineApril 5, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Welcome back, yes, we are all aging.

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  28. da tabbies o trout towneApril 5, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    I am sorry Sandra; I am glad you were able to spend some time with your uncle and I know he appreciates the visit as well. Prayers to your family at this difficult time ~~ ♥♥

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 7:25 PM

      Thank you for the kind words and thoughts. Very much appreciated.

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  29. Elephant's ChildApril 5, 2017 at 5:56 PM

    I am so sorry. Those goodbyes are never easy. Essential, but hard. Hugs.

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  30. Stephanie FarisApril 5, 2017 at 9:14 PM

    Oh no. I'm so sorry!!! Big hugs from Nashville. Lots of warm thoughts and prayers sent your way.

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 10:51 PM

      Thanks, Steph.
      The thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

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  31. Magic Love CrowApril 5, 2017 at 9:50 PM

    Sandra, I am so sorry!! So very sorry! Sending you healing hugs!! It's never easy!!! We are all here for you!!! Big Hugs and Much Love!!

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 5, 2017 at 10:51 PM

      Thank you, Stacy. Caught the hugs:)
      I appreciate the support.

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  32. Bleubeard and ElizabethApril 6, 2017 at 12:13 AM

    I'm so late visiting today, all the words of condolence have already been used. I find it difficult to express myself in times of sorrow such as this, but I see you found the bright side, where you had the chance to visit with family and say good-bye to your uncle.

    I agree, it's hard saying good-bye, and the closer you are to a person, the harder it is.

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    1. Sandra CoxApril 6, 2017 at 10:12 AM

      Thanks, Elizabeth.
      I appreciate your thoughts and concern.
      Hugs

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  33. ColetteApril 6, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    I'm so sorry. Hard times. I hope it helps to know many people care about you.

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  34. Sandra CoxApril 6, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    Knowing I've got great online buds makes all the difference. Thank you, Colette:)

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  35. J.Q. RoseApril 6, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Hugs.
    JQ Rose

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  36. Lowcarb team memberApril 6, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    So very sorry to read this Sandra, thinking of you.

    We all get older and we do all have to say goodbye to loved ones, but it is never easy. I always treasure the many memories, they stay with you and are most special.

    My thoughts are with you, and your family.

    All the best Jan

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