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Rest in Peace Jo. . . .

#1 Post by jayhawker536 » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:44 pm

Sister Sue and I are heading to Longmont, Co tomorrow morning, early.

Our sister Jo lost her 17 year battle with cancer Sunday evening.

I have had a lot on my mind these last two months. I've come to the board and surfed and read but just did not feel up to responding to post. I want everyone to know that some of the posts helped to lighten my heart, other stirred memories that brought on tears.

Her lifelong friend, Millie grew up in the same little Kansas town as the Calico girls, sent out such a loving tribute - said God must have needed someone to tend his flower garden. Jo was an artist and a gardener, her home looked like something out of Better Homes and Garden. The last few years were not easy for her, FINALLY leaving an abusive marriage, giving up her beautiful home and moving to an apartment.

She fought till the very end, through seventeen years she lost both breasts, had hip joints replaced, tumors removed from spine, but when the cancer entered her brain, she could fight no longer. I know she is finally out of the horrible pain she has endured so I take comfort in that, but I will miss her.
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#2 Post by silvercamaro » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:50 pm

I send love to all of you, jayhawker. I am so sorry.
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#3 Post by tlynn78 » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:09 pm

How very sad for you. Try to take comfort from knowing she is no longer in pain. You're in my prayers

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#4 Post by T_Bone0806 » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:09 pm

Prayers and condolences. What a brave, tough battle. From the sound of it, Heaven will be even more beautiful with her gardening skills to help out.
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#5 Post by christie1111 » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:51 pm

Okay, first I need to wipe the tears from my eyes....

I am so very sorry for your loss. The words seem terribly inadequate.

Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Think of your sister everytime you see a beautiful garden.
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#6 Post by ne1410s » Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:40 pm

Anita,

This is so sad. Hugs to you and all.

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#7 Post by Snaxx » Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:47 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and condolences to your family.



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#8 Post by elwoodblues » Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:52 pm

I am very sorry for your loss.
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#9 Post by JBillyGirl » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:48 pm

I am so sorry you lost your sister. It sounds like you loved her very much, and you must really be hurting now. I hope it's some comfort to you that she's no longer in pain and that she died knowing she was so loved by her family. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
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#10 Post by gsabc » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:53 pm

My condolences and prayers are with you.
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#11 Post by Ritterskoop » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:03 pm

You will miss her, but you have wonderful memories to keep.
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#12 Post by kayrharris » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:37 pm

I'm so sorry, Anita. Your memories of the love you shared will always be with you. My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
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#13 Post by mrkelley23 » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:52 pm

I'm sorry to hear this, Anita. Our thoughts are with you and yours.
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#14 Post by KillerTomato » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:56 pm

Adding my condolences. If Jo was anything like you, it's a great loss.
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#15 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:44 pm

I am a very sorry for your family's loss.
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#16 Post by SportsFan68 » Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:28 pm

I'm so sorry for your loss. Condolences and best wishes to you and your family in the difficult days ahead . . .
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#17 Post by Bob78164 » Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:38 am

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope the pain eases soon, leaving you with the wonderful memories of a lifetime. --Bob
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#18 Post by melleon » Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:55 am

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Mel
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#19 Post by BackInTex » Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:53 am

I'm sorry for your loss Anita. Your sister sounds like a wonderful person.
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#20 Post by peacock2121 » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:28 am

I am so sorry. May you find comfort in your memories of her and in knowing that she is now without pain.
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#21 Post by MarleysGh0st » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:58 am

Condolences to you and your family.
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#22 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:43 am

I am so sorry for your loss.
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#23 Post by AlphaDummy » Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:24 am

Anita -

I am so sorry to hear the news. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and to your family.

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#24 Post by Bixby17 » Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:34 am

I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family. God bless.
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#25 Post by ladysoleil » Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:10 am

I'm so sorry for your loss. May there be many flowers for her to enjoy in heaven.
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