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saralynn143

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Sometimes life is so sad
« on: March 22, 2009, 06:27:14 am »
Some of you may remember that my father-in-law passed away unexpectedly last October. It has been very hard on my mother-in-law who does not drive and was very dependent on him. She has since had a nasty case of shingles and just had surgery for spinal stenosis at the L3/4 and L4/5 levels.

Yesterday around noon, my brother-in-law and his family were involved in an automobile accident. I'm not sure of the details, but my niece thinks that a pickup hit another pickup, knocking it into their van. My sister-in-law and nieces have been released from the hospital, but my brother-in-law was killed upon impact.

My husband and I told his mother last evening. I think it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. Tony was a wonderful, gentle man and we will miss him terribly.

Please keep my mother-in-law, Ethel, Tony's wife Marilyn and daughters Julia and Sara, my husband Phil and his other brother John in your prayers.

Sara

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2009, 06:57:24 am »
Hello Sara,
 
What a terrible tragedy.  I was so saddened by your news.  We will absolutely keep Ethel, Marilyn, Julia, Sara, your husband Phil and his brother John, AND YOU, Sara, in our prayers.
 
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2009, 11:28:57 am »
Very sad news, Sara. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2009, 02:28:58 pm »
Sara,

I am so very sorry for your loss.  You and your family are in my prayers.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2009, 02:35:37 pm »
Sara~
That is such a horrible thing - it seems like we are having more than our share of things to pray about here lately, BUT as we can see with Jim & Donnalynn, we must have some pretty powerful ones!  I will pray that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around you ALL during this horrible time.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2009, 03:00:51 pm »
Oh, Sara.  I know there's just no right thing to say in a situation like this, but please know that I am so sorry.  What an awful thing for any family to have to go through.

I will definitely keep your family in my prayers.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2009, 03:19:47 pm »
Sara ~

My condolences on the loss of your brother-in-law.  An untimely death is always heartbreaking.  I'll be praying for solace for you and your family that are all affected by this terrible tragedy.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2009, 04:52:45 pm »
Saralynn,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2009, 05:27:05 pm »
Sara:  My heart goes out to you & your family.

Keep a peaceful heart,    Nancy
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2009, 05:40:47 pm »
My prayers go out to you and your family, Sara.
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2009, 05:43:44 pm »
I'm so sorry for your loss.  I'm praying that God will comfort you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2009, 06:44:01 pm »
My thoughts and prayers are also with you and yours......so sorry.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2009, 07:34:19 pm »
Sara,   I am sorry for such sad news about your family and the tragic loss of your brother-in-law.
My thoughts and prayers are also with you and your family.
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2009, 06:05:48 am »
Oh Sara, That is sooooo sad. Words can not express how badly I feel for your family. May strength be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Big Hug Michelle  :'(
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2009, 11:16:49 am »
Oh, Sara, that's such a tragedy.  My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.  Words can never express the anguish one feels at news like this, even if we don't know these people personally.  I am so terribly sorry.

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