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Date Posted: 23:13:05 06/08/06 Thu
Author: Betsy
Subject: Passing

As most of you know, I have been caring for both my parents for a number of years. It has been bittersweet to watch them as they age and prepare for the next leg of their journey. This last year has been particularly difficult for us all. Heartbreaking. I watched as my strong, brilliant, talented, active, fun-loving Dad slipped further and further into his own land of senility, and that once-huge-man-of-steal fell apart a piece at a time.
David and I found ourselves changing our lives and spending all of our time night and day caring for my parents. I am ashamed at how many times I grumbled and wondered if it was worth all the time and stress, all the missed plans, all the late nights and early morings. It is like having twin three year olds. Naughty, defiant twins at that!
Last Sunday night my dear Dad died with me by his side. In his own bed. In the home he loved with the family who loved him close by. Comfortable, calm and at peace. I lay by his side and hugged him and the Dali Lama was chanting, and there was an aura of serenity I will never forget.
Go in peace, Hank. You've a rest to take and then I know you'll be back to work. I love you and miss you.

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[> (((((((((Betsy)))))))))) Words seem inadequate at times like this...feel my arms around you, offering you comfort and admiration as well, for all that you are and all that you and your family have been able to do for each other. How many people yearn for such a peaceful passing, how few people have such a gift. Your father can journey onward in the peace of knowing that indeed, all will be well with those he leaves behind. Thinking of you Betsy, and hoping you can take a bit of time for yourself, find some rest in your days. ((((((xoxox)))))) -- sending you much love, Viive, 23:24:24 06/08/06 Thu


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[> -- V., 23:42:21 06/08/06 Thu


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[> Thinking of you, too, Betsy!!!! HUGS!!! -- Martina, 05:02:26 06/11/06 Sun


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[> ((((((Betsy, Dave and Family)))))), please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know the past few years have been a struggle and it's been difficult to watch the changes in both your Mum and your Dad. They had the very best daughter looking after them. Will talk very soon. -- Keira, 18:26:04 06/11/06 Sun


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[> [> ((((Betsy)))) thinking of you tonight, with love -- Viive, 23:47:54 06/18/06 Sun


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[> (((((Betsy))))) What a blessed and lucky man your Dad to have such a special daughter what a lovely picture of his parting you paint us. Much love to you and your family. (((Bless you Hank!))) -- Reenie, 15:06:04 06/22/06 Thu


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[> I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Betsy. It is so hard seeing out loved ones fail. ((((((Betsy)))))) -- Brenda, 00:59:16 07/04/06 Tue


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