If you can spare a thought or prayer...
- KillerTomato
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If you can spare a thought or prayer...
If you can, please take a second to send some thoughts and/or prayers towards the 'Burgh.
My dad's only sister (only sibling, in fact) passed away on Saturday morning. She was 85, and had been in poor health for about 10 years (since a fall, in which she broke a hip), so it is, in its own way, a blessing.
Then, to make things worse, dad himself fell on Saturday night. Turns out he was (again) dehydrated, and that exacerbated his own mobility problems (which he's had since his back surgery about 3 years ago). No major damage, thank goodness...he didn't break anything, or hit anything important. Only his pride was really hurt, but he's in the hospital for the dehydration (and should be back home tomorrow or Tuesday...in time for his sister's funeral on Wednesday).
So, this hasn't been a great weekend, so I (and my family) could use some good thoughts. Thanks in advance.
My dad's only sister (only sibling, in fact) passed away on Saturday morning. She was 85, and had been in poor health for about 10 years (since a fall, in which she broke a hip), so it is, in its own way, a blessing.
Then, to make things worse, dad himself fell on Saturday night. Turns out he was (again) dehydrated, and that exacerbated his own mobility problems (which he's had since his back surgery about 3 years ago). No major damage, thank goodness...he didn't break anything, or hit anything important. Only his pride was really hurt, but he's in the hospital for the dehydration (and should be back home tomorrow or Tuesday...in time for his sister's funeral on Wednesday).
So, this hasn't been a great weekend, so I (and my family) could use some good thoughts. Thanks in advance.
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Re: If you can spare a thought or prayer...
You got 'em. I hope things improve soon for your dad, and I'm sorry for the loss of your aunt. --BobKillerTomato wrote:So, this hasn't been a great weekend, so I (and my family) could use some good thoughts. Thanks in advance.
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Oh, Mike, I am so sorry. My heart goes to your dad, along with my best wishes for a fast recovery. I send hugs and condolences to you and your entire family.
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Lots of thoughts and prayers heading east for you and your family, and especially for your Dad - here is hoping for strength for him in every sense of the word.
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I'm very sorry, Mike. Get well wishes to your dad and condolences to you and
your family. Take care.
your family. Take care.
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I'm so sorry... My mom used to say that when it rains it pours but the sun comes out after. I know its corny but thoughts and prayers that you and your family get that sun soon....
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Honey, lots of thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
And hugs for you. I wish I was there to give one in person.
So close your eyes KT, and feel me giving you a hug.
And hugs for you. I wish I was there to give one in person.
So close your eyes KT, and feel me giving you a hug.
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Somehow I double posted that.
Somehow, that is okay.
Somehow, that is okay.
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Mike, all good wishes to you and your dad. May he get well soon.
Condolences to both of you at the loss of your aunt.
Condolences to both of you at the loss of your aunt.
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we'll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Mike, I'm so sorry. You've got my prayers and best wishes for you and your father.
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Here is to a speedy recovery and many good years ahead and a quick healing for all involved, both physically and emotionally.
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Mr. Tomato- Sending condolences on the loss of your aunt, and thoughts and prayers on the way for you and dad. Hope you'll both be feeling better very soon.
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Having my own parents of similar vintage and with similar issues, I'll include your dad in my ongoing thoughts. Hope he rebounds and enjoys a good quality of life for his remaining years. Best wishes.
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All my prayers and best wishes for your family, Mike.
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I am truly sorry that this happened, KT. This Bored provides a lot of comfort, so I'm glad you shared it here. I can now keep you and your family in my prayers.
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KT, you and your family will be in my prayers...
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I'm sorry, KT. Best wishes, thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Condolences to your family.
Get well soon, KT's dad!
Get well soon, KT's dad!
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I am sorry to hear of your loss, KT. I am sending some good vibes to help with your dad's recovery.
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Prayer from here, no problem.
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More thoughts and prayers from down south.
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The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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KT, good vibes and wishes headed northeast.
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Here's hoping he holds up. That they were able to diagnose & treat the dehydration is in its own way a good thing coming out of a bad thing.
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Thoughts and best wishes to you and your whole family, my friend.
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