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Barbaro06
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Postby Barbaro06 » Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:11 pm

Sprucie...you and your family are in my heart and prayers!!!
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Postby Pan Zareta » Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:19 pm

Sprucie, my thoughts & prayers go with you. I lost my husband of 25+ yrs. in Jul. of last yr. It was similarly unexpected. Our sons were 21 & 17. PM me if ever you need a shoulder, or just want to vent.

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Postby Rokeby Forever » Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:36 pm

Sprucie...we're one big family here. We're here for you.

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Postby Bedouwia » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:05 am

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. How wise of you to reach out to this forum. I am sure that everyone will support you as much as they can. You will surely have a lot of up and downs in the days ahead, but take things as they come and let people help you. Don't rush into things. I hope that you know you have a lot of good wishes and prayers sent in your direction.

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Postby Marli » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:39 am

Sprucie,

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. If you get to feeling overwhelmed, please remember, you've got 'family' here too. My prayers for comfort......

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Postby WarHorse » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:55 pm

Sprucie:

I admire the strength it took to post these things for all to see.

Please accept my condolences and best wishes for you and those around you.
And thou fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse. - The Qur'an

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Postby Prairie » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:53 pm

It sounds like you and your husband have lived a life that many of us dream about---love, close friendship, raising children that you speak of with pride, enjoying the good times and facing challenges together.

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Postby RavenSuesMom1 » Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:54 pm

My thoughts and payers are with you at this time.
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Postby pfrsue » Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:58 am

You're in my prayers as well. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

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Postby sprucie » Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:09 am

Thanks everyone. The next couple of days will be the toughest. He always gave me strength at the funerals we went to, now he can't do that. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

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Postby sittinchilly » Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:16 am

sprucie, please accept my deepest condolences (((HUGS)))

remember, you keep the love and the strength that he gave to you - forvever

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Postby SpecialEffects » Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:34 pm

sprucie... I'm very sorry for your loss. You, your family and friends are in my thoughts. :(

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Condolences

Postby Joltman » Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:13 pm

Sprucie, my condolences to you on this terrible loss along with my prayers that the Author of Life will send the Comforter to you.

For what its worth, I can remember the consolation I experienced being with my mare shortly after the loss of my father. The horse seemed to be able to absorb my grief of the time. I hope you are able to continue this in some way so that what you shared together can still bring thoughts and memories of joy and togetherness.

peace be with you

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Postby Flight » Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:28 am

Sprucie

You are so brave to be able to convey the message of your husband's passing to so many people you may not know in person yet I believe you may know in spirit.

My sincere condolences.

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Postby hurleynyc » Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:20 pm

Jodi,

I'm so very sorry to read of your husband's untimely passing. You two were a very admirable couple - I wondered at how some people can marry at a young age and stick through all life's challenges together - as you did - and raise two sons as well as you did, while so many of us can't make it through a few years. Your husband was a likeable guy, wasn't he? He had a real sweetness to him for such a big ex-football playing kind of guy. Always seemed game to your horse activities and plans. I think you're doing an outstanding job of holding it together. Just remember that he had a very full life - as you said, he saw your kids grow up and move on. None of us know what the future holds. Will have you and sons in my thoughts and prayers... take care,

Sheila