A bad start to 2008

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as most of you know my brother passed away on the 11th of february this year, well now his wife (my sister in law) is in
hospital not expecting to live out 24 hours. she has had terminal bone cancer for the last 3 years and with my brother dying
she seems to have given up the fight. she leaves behnd 3 daughters aged 16, 14 and 12 who are going to have deal with not only losing their father but now 3 weeks later their mother as well. this is not the start to 2008 that i envisioned but i guess
life throws us hardballs like this sometimes.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Unfortunately, when we are born no guarantee is given to us as to what our life will bring us. From what little I have read and have pick up you certainly have been presently with a lot of challenges. My thoughts go out to you and your family.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
man...you certainly have a tragic unfolding of events Nimbin....truly an unbelievable amount of loss....thx for sharing man...hope the future has more sunshine + ups than you + your family are currently absorbing...as you probably are aware, all one can do is adapt to 'what is' + try to be productive + 'soldier on' to the future, however, the loss being never far from memory + the void never filled really when these terrible things befall us - all one can do is adapt to 'what is' + try to be productive + 'soldier on', albeit with a new outlook that life isn't always as storybook perfect as Hollywood + the media portray it to be....heartfelt condolences man....I have been in your shoes...
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
 :SURPRISED:  :SNIFF!: i'm truly sorry to hear that. My prayers and thought for her, their childs and you...

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My deepest heartfelt condolences. The children....oh Lord, it will get worse before it gets better....but know prayers and good thoughts are being held for all of your dear ones. May her passing be easy.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You are in our prayers as are the children.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'll never understand why life is sometimes so cruel...
in french we say : "la vie ne vaut rien , mais rien ne vaut la vie"
its when you've lost the health that you see what you had before.

all my thougts go for you and your family.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My sincerest Nim. You and your's are in our thoughts.  If ya need to vent or bend an ear, were here for ya :)
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nim .... Life is just like that .... nobody knows when he has to go ..... my all prayers for your brother's family .. and for u as well ....
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am so sorry for the pain you and your family's are going thorough, My thoughts and prays go out to you and your family's
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh boy...the kids  (:( 

Thoughts and Prayers Nimbin (:(  And a ear too if you need one :) 

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm really bothered by this.. I'd like to think that there are reasons for everything.. In your case..your immediate family's case.. I just don't know.. :SNIFF!:  I hope your as strong as I think you are... you encourage me all the time.. without perhaps knowing it.. Perhaps that's one of your roles in life my friend.. I can, but feel extremely fortunate, as I read this and hope that soon.. something rewarding will come your way.

In my thoughts.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Are there plans to take care of teh kids?

Prayers for the whole family tonight with my kids.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Life seems to be the big mystery and is sometimes very hard to take.
I hope whatever does happen to the kids - that they stay together!
Our prayers here are for them and hopes that all will endure all these changes well.

SGT :NOTSURE: 
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nimbin ... My thoughts are with you,man .... be strong for yours and the kid's sakes ...It is now that
they will need you more then ever ... Take care ..

Mike
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
So sad............ I'll be thinking of you my friend. Take care, be strong.

Bryan (BoXXi)
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sorry to hear about that, Nimbin. Sometimes it just seems to pile on, doesn't it? I really hope everything turns out for the best.

Above all, help those kids keep their chins up ...
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nimbin, im sorry to hear about what has happened and is happening. i want you to remember that even though death is painful for the rest of us still alive, for those that have passed away, their pain has gone and they are at peace............
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sorry to hear of your losses, especially with all the children involed...and in their teen age years. Must be extremly hard on them. Prayers with everyone and to everyone.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
That's hard Nimbin = my thoughts and best wishes are with you fella...
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
A truly sad series of events...Prayers for you and your family Nimbin. (:( 
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm sorry for your family's loss.  :SNIFF!: 
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Geez, man, that's bad news....

I have a friend who had a 'bad year' like that....

I'll be thinking of you...:)

 

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Damn. I'm without words Nimbin. You and yours are in my thoughts.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Both my grandma and grandpa died within 2 weeks of each other between the week I had my 16th birthday. :(

That is much worse, however, and I hope kids will have a good life reardless.
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm so sorry, my friend (:(

You know how to get in touch with me if you want to talk.