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Syl

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2009, 11:25:46 am »
Sara:

I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2009, 12:10:33 pm »
I'm so sorry.  I can't imagine.  Thank you for sharing this though, as it really does put into perspective what I'm in the midst of.

Huge (hugs) to all of you.  I really hope the light starts to shine again.

Adrienne
3.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm AN, left side.  Diagnosed Feb. 19th,2009
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2009, 01:46:35 pm »
Oh I am so sorry.  My prayers are with you and your family.
Anissa
2/11/09 Diagnosed AN 2.1cm
2/26/09 Consult with Dr. Clough Shelton, U of Utah
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--little teensy bit of tumor or cells on facial nerve, stuck! No facial weakness, Rt side SSD
4/8/10 1-yr MRI, "Looks great!"

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2009, 02:31:09 pm »
This reminds me, sadly, of a time when we lived on the Oregon Coast.  A tragic accident, just like this, happened.  Car crash, banged up family, except for their oldest son, who was killed instantly.  I worked with one of the kids that went to high school with the boy. Small community, terrible loss for everyone.  So, so sad.  I will continue to pray for you and your family also.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2009, 02:33:18 pm »
Sara, my very deepest condolences to your husbands family and to you during this very difficult time. God speed.

Phyl
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #20 on: March 23, 2009, 03:08:09 pm »
Thank you all so much for your sweet and supportive messages. Visitation has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 7 with the funeral Wednesday morning at 10.

This is all so senseless. The driver of the pickup that hit Tony's van was cited for speeding and for careless and imprudent driving. The policeman who worked the accident has issued subpoenas for the truck's black box and for the driver's cell phone record. Depending on the results, he may file vehicular manslaughter charges. It is so sad. The driver is only 26 years old and still in the hospital with a lacerated liver.

We are taking comfort in knowing that Tony is in heaven with his dad. The support from family and friends, including my cyberbuddies here, has been tremendous.

Thanks again,
Sara
MVD for hemifacial spasm 6/2/08
left side facial paresis
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #21 on: March 23, 2009, 05:17:10 pm »
Sara,

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are for you and your family!!

LisaP
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2009, 05:46:15 pm »
My thoughts are with you and your family.

Jen
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #23 on: March 23, 2009, 07:48:56 pm »
Oh Sara, I'm so so sorry.  You will all definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan
Translab 4/10/2008; 1.3 cm; total facial paralysis left side.

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #24 on: March 23, 2009, 07:51:03 pm »
Dear Sara,
I'm so sorry about the tragic loss in your family. I will be praying for you all too.
I commented on your daughter's game earlier without reading this post. I didn't realize what had happened in your family.
I'm praying God's comfort and help will be very evident to your family.

keri
1.5 left side; hearing loss; translab scheduled for 1/29/09 at Univ of MD at Baltimore
My head feels weird!!

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #25 on: March 24, 2009, 12:41:36 pm »
Thanks everyone. As soon as I've taken a shower and picked up the kids, we're on our way to the visitation. The funeral is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Keeping busy has been helpful.

Thanks again for all the love and support.

Sara
MVD for hemifacial spasm 6/2/08
left side facial paresis
 12/100 facial function - 7/29/08
 46 - 11/25/08
 53 - 05/12/09
left side SSD approx. 4 weeks
 low-frequency hearing loss; 85% speech recognition 7/28/08
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #26 on: March 24, 2009, 05:11:22 pm »
Sara,
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss.  Please accept my deepest sympathy.  I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Brenda
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2009, 06:42:42 pm »
Sara,
Thinking of you and your family.
Much Love,
Angie

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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #28 on: March 25, 2009, 10:23:15 am »
Sara,

So sorry, what a tragic senseless loss. It's moments like this that makes you realize how important every day is.

Bob
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Re: Sometimes life is so sad
« Reply #29 on: March 25, 2009, 10:28:27 am »
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you, Mickey