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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9210 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9210 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 11 2017 : 5:31:25 PM
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Some of you are aware that my dad passed away on the 5th of August. We are out of town right now for his funeral services tomorrow.
I know the most difficult part is still to come. Finding at new normal when we get back home. I have his little daschund and his is trying to adjust. He whines for him which just about kills me but I know he is mourning too. I have the big job of going through his things. It will take some time I know.
I will try to come back more often. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 11 2017 7:14:39 PM |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2017 : 6:21:26 PM
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Denise,
(hugs) Thank you for the up date. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Aug 11 2017 6:24:30 PM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2017 : 7:06:46 PM
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| Denise, we love you. Perhaps you can give the dog some of your dad's clothes and shoes, slippers to help with his loss. I'm sure he will become attached to the rest of the family in time. I don't have a pet because my husband takes every pet and they are very attached to him. When he is gone they all hang out in the kitchen waiting for his return. They would be like your dad'S dog if something happened to him. Hugs. God bless you. |
Texasgran |
Edited by - TexasGran on Aug 11 2017 7:08:21 PM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9210 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9210 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2017 : 7:21:38 PM
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Thank you for your thoughts and prayers Carol.
Marilyn, I gave him my dad's blanket the first day and he laid on it all day but then he would not have anything to do with it after that. So he is becoming very attached to me. He follows me all around. He still sleeps in the front living room that dad used and that's fine because it is right at the bottom of the stairs so if he wanders at night I can hear him.
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Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 11 2017 7:23:04 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2017 : 8:54:33 PM
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| Hugs and prayers, Denise. We all love you here. Take whatever time you need and know we are here for you. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2017 : 05:08:02 AM
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| Prayers for comfort and peace. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3457 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3457 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2017 : 09:53:48 AM
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| Sending you lots of Farmgirl Hugs and prayers for peace, Denise. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2017 : 3:36:21 PM
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Good to hear from you Denise. It takes time, so allow yourself that. Just take it one day at a time, or maybe one minute at a time. The pup will adjust as time goes by. You will continue to be in my heart and prayers.
Hugs, Ruth |
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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sweettea59
True Blue Farmgirl
1247 Posts
Sherry
Longview
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2017 : 5:44:16 PM
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| Denise you have been on my mind a lot the last week. You and your family are in my prayers daily. Take care |
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215 |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1190 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1190 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2017 : 6:48:53 PM
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| Praying you will find the peace and strength to get through your days Denise. |
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6000 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2017 : 6:58:31 PM
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Denise, it is good to hear from you. Take care of yourself too, You are in my prayers.
Blessings and love for you all and your little dog.
hugs
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9210 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9210 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2017 : 7:15:30 PM
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| Thank you all. We had the funeral today and it was a beautiful celebration of his life. So many of our,extended family came to support and encourage us. I just can't tell you what it meant. I am tired as we all are here. We've had a wonderful time together with my brothers my children my brother in law and nephew. We've spent since Thursday together and it's just been so good to spend time together. Hearing the stories and reminiscing. We will head home tomorrow and go our separate ways. I hope to start getting things done that I have been putting off for a very long time. I appreciate each one of you and thank you for your love and support during this hard, sad time. I look forward to being more involved again |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 12 2017 7:20:56 PM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6000 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2017 : 8:15:23 PM
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Take care Denise, safe travels and prayers go with you.
God Bless
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3457 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3457 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2017 : 07:41:44 AM
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| Safe travels home, Denise, and gentle with yourself as you resettle back at home. Prayers for you for healing and peace continue. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9210 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9210 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2017 : 5:03:14 PM
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Well just when you think things are going to calm down and be alright in your world..BOOM. We arrived home late afternoon yesterday and after a couple hours we got a call my daughter had taken their youngest to the ER and his diagnosis is type 1 diabetes. So not just a new normal for us here but for them as well. He has been doing quite well today with only 1 set back. He is out of PICU and in a regular room but his numbers are still high so they need them to come down about halfway. He seems to be doing well but hates the shots of course.
She really needs rest and I am hoping she gets some tonight. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 14 2017 5:06:02 PM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6000 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2017 : 6:46:01 PM
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I will continue prayers for them Denise,
I saw some pictures on Facebook, I have them in my prayers. They have to learn new things for him.
hugs and blessings.
You take care too.
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9210 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9210 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2017 : 1:17:19 PM
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| Prayers for your daughter's family and her son. My cousin's daughter has two children with Type 1 Diabetes and they both have handled it very well - one diagnosed at age 2 and the other at age 1. They are both troupers and I'm sure your grandson will do well, too. Hugs and prayers continue for you and your family. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3457 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3457 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2017 : 1:35:13 PM
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| Prayers to your daughter's family and son. I hope everything continues to improve quickly for them. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
420 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
420 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2017 : 5:01:38 PM
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| My heart and prayers go out for you and your family Denise. |
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
#6218
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9210 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9210 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2017 : 7:11:23 PM
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Thank you Linda, Winnie and Brenda.
Looks like he may be coming home tomorrow.
My daughter has been doing better on the injections. I pray for a smooth transition and routine when they get home. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2017 : 8:19:16 PM
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| Denise, I know this is very difficult for your family. How old is your grandson? Do they live near you or far away? Prayers for him and his mom as they travel this new path. |
Texasgran |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9210 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9210 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2017 : 07:52:17 AM
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| Marilyn, my grandson is 7 and they live close by. I still have the older 2 and honestly they have kept my mind occupied and have really been helping out here. Though today I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. I've been calling places to let them know about dad. Grandson should be coming home today. Don't know for sure. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9210 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9210 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2017 : 07:54:28 AM
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| I wanted to thank all of you for your cards, messages, prayers and words of encouragement. It has really been a blessing to me. Farmgirls are always there when a bit of love and bolstering up is needed. I am so grateful for each one of you. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2114 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2017 : 09:10:22 AM
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Denise, Continued prayers for that Peace only God can give.
farmgirl Hugs! Connie |
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