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A different perspective!!
I agree with the many frustrations expressed here, BUT I also agree with the more moderate voices, who call for restraint at this holy season.
Try and put yourself in my place. My beloved wife of almost 48 years (12-26-12) died two days ago after a long debilitating illness. I have been at her bedside for many months. My God was willing for me to fulfill my promise to her that I would keep her at home and let her die in her own bed. It was not easy, but with HIS help, I was able to do it.
Celebrate this Holy Season with your families and loved ones as I am trying to do with my children, grand children and great grand children. We will bury our beloved matriarch next week.
We have more to be thankful for than we have to hate.
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12-22-2012, 12:12 AM
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I'm sorry for your loss, Doc.
We are at a crossroads in our country but you are right that we should not let anything diminish the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas to all and may God bless the USA.
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I am truly saddened by your loss.
God bless you and he will.
I've done the same for my Mom.
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Please accept my sincere condolences...you and your family are in my prayers.
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So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. May God comfort you always.
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I, too, have experienced such a loss this year and in much the same manner. I concur with the OP. Let's keep focused on what we are celebrating... and why. My heartfelt prayers are with you.
Blessings,
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Yes, please also accept my sympathies in your loss. You were very brave to be standing by and keeping promises to the end and very wise to know that there is still a Reason to celebrate.
My prayers will be for you and your family through this difficult time, may God bless and keep.
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Terribly sorry for your loss Medxam. May God bless you and your family, my condolences.
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I wish I could do something to ease your pain. I'll try some prayers.
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Please accept my condolences as well. And thank you for your wisdom on the most important things in our lives.
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When I saw your other post I thought of myself, as my wife and I have also been married 48 years. The Lord always works in mysterious ways, but if you look you will see his hands on your life many times. My condolences on your loss.
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You are a brave soul. Please accept my heartfelt condolences as I tear up typing this.
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My sincere condolences to you and your family. May God bless all of you and give you strength and comfort.
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You are in my family's prayers and our only wish for you this season is that you find the peace you desire and deserve for keeping true to your word. God bless.
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Please accept my condolences, God Bless you and give you peace.
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I lost my father 10-20-12. I was by his side the 8 months prior. I can not imagine the depth of your grief. My deepest sympathy for the loss you have suffered. Stand strong with your shield and sword. I know God will give you the power to soldier on.
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My condolences to you!
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My sincere condolences. May God bless you and bring you peace.
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Letting her die where and how she wanted was the best thing that could be done for her. I'm glad you had the strength to do it that way.
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Sincerest sympathies and prayers for your family.
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Sorry for your loss. And thank you for adding some perspective to the situation.
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. . . I concur with the OP. Let's keep focused on what we are celebrating... and why.
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May God bless you and family. Your wife is in His hands.
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medxam: you have my sympathy regarding the passing of your wife. i also agree with you we need to remember the good things in life and appreciate them as much as we can.
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Doc, my sincerest condolences to you, may God provide some measure of comfort in the coming days.
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It's times like these that one must put aside the outside world, all the trials, tribulations, things that have us all concerned or angered and remember what's important. FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
This time of year should be spent with them or remembering them fondly, with the Spirit of Chritmas in your heart and a prayer on your lips, a smile and nod to your fellow man, and a hearty Happy Holidays to those you meet!
My sincerest condolences sir! Dale
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I know how hard that was for you as I have been through it myself. God
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May God grant you comfort and peace. Our prayers are with you.
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