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I have no words other than I'm sorry.
Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by:v'ron | May 09, 2008 at 09:07 PM
I am so sorry to learn of your father's death.
I will certainly keep you in my thoughts.
Please let me know if there is ANYTHING at all I can do to help.
Priscilla
priscillacucc@insightbb.com
Posted by: Priscilla | May 09, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Oh no. Oh honey. I am so sorry, please, let me know if I can do anything for you.
Posted by:mrs. chicken | May 09, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I'm so sorry, C.
xo
Posted by:Lisa B-K | May 09, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Oh, Cynthia, I am so so sorry. Please let us know what we can do.
Posted by:veganlinda | May 09, 2008 at 10:09 PM
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. May his memory be for a blessing.
Posted by:lbotp | May 09, 2008 at 10:10 PM
I'm so sorry, Cyn. Peace be with you.
Posted by:M&Co. | May 09, 2008 at 10:25 PM
I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by:Jason | May 09, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Like everyone else, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.
I hope you and your family find some comfort and peace in this time of sadness.
Posted by:Gamera | May 10, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Cynthia, I am very sorry for your loss. I hope the wonderful memories of your father stay in your heart forever and give you strength and warmth, always.
Posted by:Gisela | May 10, 2008 at 02:14 AM
I'm so sorry you lost your father. I hope his memory is a blessing to you and your boys. I really feel for your mother. How difficult it must be to lose her spouse so quickly.
Posted by:Rayne of Terror | May 10, 2008 at 06:40 AM
I'm very sorry, Cynthia. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Posted by:Angie | May 10, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Cynthia, I am so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by:Anna | May 10, 2008 at 10:52 AM
May a bushel and a peck of memories always keep your father close to you. My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours.
Posted by:Catch-Her-In-the-Wry | May 10, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Cynthia,
The stories you related about your father inspired me. He showed great courage throughout his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by:Kenny | May 10, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Cynthia, I'm so sorry for your loss. I ever met the man, but found him so endearing through the stories you told in your posts, even through the hard times. You and the entire family have my condolences, best wishes and prayers.
Posted by:Kurt | May 10, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Dear Cynthia, I am so sorry for your (and your family's) loss. Hopefully you will all remember the good times and the more challenging ones will blur. My thoughts go to you and your family.
Posted by:Kirstin | May 10, 2008 at 07:48 PM
When Great Trees Fall by Maya Angelou
When great trees fall,
rocks on distant hills shudder,
lions hunker down
in tall grasses,
and even elephants
lumber after safety.
When great trees fall
in forests,
small things recoil into silence,
their senses
eroded beyond fear.
When great souls die,
the air around us becomes
light, rare, sterile.
We breathe, briefly.
Our eyes, briefly,
see with
a hurtful clarity.
Our memory, suddenly sharpened,
examines,
gnaws on kind words
unsaid,
promised walks
never taken.
Great souls die and
our reality, bound to
them, takes leave of us.
Our souls,
dependent upon their
nurture,
now shrink, wizened.
Our minds, formed
and informed by their
radiance,
fall away.
We are not so much maddened
as reduced to the unutterable ignorance
of dark, cold
caves.
And when great souls die,
after a period peace blooms,
slowly and always
irregularly. Spaces fill
with a kind of
soothing electric vibration.
Our senses, restored, never
to be the same, whisper to us.
They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be
better. For they existed.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will give those precious boys an extra dose of care and comfort this week. God bless you all.
PM
Posted by:Pat | May 10, 2008 at 09:52 PM
He sounded like a great man that lived a fantastic loving life. Although, I am sure he wished he could have better told you just how much you meant to him. A bush and a peck for sure.
Ernie, I hope surgery went well... I can't imagine the week you are going through...
We are available for any kid drop offs you guys need.
Sad, and thinking of you,
Matt & Beth
Posted by:sagefool | May 10, 2008 at 10:25 PM
I'm very sorry about your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Posted by:Dawn | May 10, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Cynthia I just happened to come to check on you today - I am so so so sorry to read that your father has passed away. I have no words and know how you feel. Just want you to know that here in Australia I am thinking of you and shedding a tear.
Posted by:Anne Windsor | May 11, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Cynthia,
I am so sorry about your father. I will be thinking of you and your family and sending good wishes and prayers your way.
Here is to his life and spirit,
Paul
Posted by:Paul Budin | May 11, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Oh, dear sweet Cynthia and family... I send warmth your way.
Posted by:cathy | May 11, 2008 at 10:42 PM
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I loved seeing the memorial picture of him, and I know how much he meant to you. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Call me/email me when and if you want. I will say good prayers for you.
Posted by:Van | May 11, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Posted by:nyjlm | May 12, 2008 at 07:34 AM