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#1 Post by TheCalvinator24 » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:20 pm

in the Calvinator household.

Aside from Christmas, that is.

Mrs. Cal's Grandmother passed away Monday. A Great Uncle passed away yesterday. Today, my dad called to tell me that my Uncle (his older brother) died this morning.

Mrs. Cal's family members were older, but the deaths were not necessarily anticipated.

My Uncle had been fighting cancer for the past year and a half. When he was first diagnosed with cancer of the lungs, liver, and lymph nodes, the Dr. said he had about 6 months. He made it closer to 18. The 3L cancer had gone into remission, and then it sprung up in his brain. That went into remission for a short time, but it came back everywhere about a month ago. I got up to see him in early November.

Mrs. Cal is flying to Michigan tomorrow.

My Uncle's funeral is January 2nd.
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#2 Post by kayrharris » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:22 pm

Wow, a lot going on there.

My condolences to you and Mrs. Cal. Safe travel wishes for Mrs. Cal as well.

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#3 Post by T_Bone0806 » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:32 pm

Manoman, that is a lot to handle at ANY time of year, let alone this one.

My condolences to your family.
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#4 Post by MarleysGh0st » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:05 pm

Triple condolences to you and your family, Cal.
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#5 Post by silvercamaro » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:21 pm

I'm very sorry to hear about this string of bad news, Cal. My best wishes go out to your extended family.

A family reunion must have been scheduled in heaven.
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#6 Post by a1mamacat » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:42 pm

Hugs, Cal.

Seems like a tough week for family losses.
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#7 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:06 pm

I am very sorry for all of your losses.
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#8 Post by ghostjmf » Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:26 pm

I'm sorry to hear. My prayers are with the families.
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#9 Post by JBillyGirl » Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:29 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this. So much death and such lousy timing. :-( My prayers are with you and your family.
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#10 Post by gsabc » Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:49 pm

Way too much at once. My condolences to you and yours.
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#11 Post by hermillion » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:05 pm

Many condolences to you and yours, Cal. Your family is in my prayers.
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#12 Post by Timsterino » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:06 pm

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Marty.
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#13 Post by peacock2121 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:32 am

I am so sorry, Cal.

May you all be strong in the face of such loss.
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#14 Post by silverscreenselect » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:38 am

Not good news at any time of year but especially now.

Our best wishes go out to you and yours at this time of loss.
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#15 Post by geoffil » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:00 am

I am so sorry to hear about your losses. Take care and be strong.
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#16 Post by nitrah55 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:34 am

Prayers to all. Peace.
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Re: Tough Week

#17 Post by fuzzywuzzy » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:59 am

TheCalvinator24 wrote:in the Calvinator household.
My Uncle's funeral is January 2nd.
Cal, I am so sorry for the loss of family members. Please know that I am sending ++++ thoughts and pryaers your way.

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#18 Post by mrkelley23 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:12 am

Something about the Christmas season that makes death that much more poignant.

Take care.
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Re: Tough Week

#19 Post by ladysoleil » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:40 am

My condolences to you and yours.
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#20 Post by mellytu74 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:40 am

Many condolences and safe travels.
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#21 Post by SportsFan68 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:44 am

Cal, I'm so sorry for all these losses in your family. Sending the best thoughts I have for you and MrsCal and the whole family as you deal with a nearly impossible situation...
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#22 Post by tlynn78 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:06 pm

Wow, Cal, that's a lot to deal with. Good thoughts headed your way.

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#23 Post by otherindigo » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:16 pm

I'm sending some extra strength your way. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and you.
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#24 Post by Snaxx » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:13 pm

My prayers and condolences to you and your family.
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