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Elizabeth Founder
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 7:58am | IP Logged
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Dear Friends,
My husband is on his way shortly to tell his parents that his brother Giles has died. This news will be both shocking and sorrowful. Please pray for Mike, his parents, His other siblings and the repose of Giles' soul.
On another front, Nicholas has a significant respiratory infection and we were up all night with asthma (we would have been up all night following the phone call from the hospital chaplain anyway). His illness, though, will complicate the next few days. Mike's parents are very old and cannot be exposed to these kid germs. The cousins will have to be spared as well. Prayers needed all around and always appreciated.
__________________ Elizabeth Foss is no longer a member of this forum. Discussions now reflect the current management & are not necessarily expressions of her book, *Real Learning*, her current work, or her philosophy. (posted by E. Foss, Jan 2011)
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Courtney Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 7:59am | IP Logged
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Praying for you all Elizabeth at this difficult time. Praying also that Nicholas feels better soon.
__________________ Courtney in Texas
Wife to Mike since 3/94
Mom to Candace 10/97,Christopher 4/00 and Connor 11/11
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Natalia Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 8:19am | IP Logged
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Oh Elizabeth! So sorry that you and your family are going through a difficult time. I'll keep you all in prayers.
Natalia
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Genevieve Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 8:25am | IP Logged
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I am very sorry to hear this. We will be praying.
__________________ Genevieve
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Bridget Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 8:25am | IP Logged
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Praying here.
__________________ God Bless,
Bridget, happily married to Kevin, mom to 8 on earth and a small army in heaven
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momwise Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 8:46am | IP Logged
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We'll keep the whole family in prayer today Elizabeth.
__________________ Gwen...wife for 30 years, mom of 7, grandma of 3.....
"If you want equal justice for all and true freedom and lasting peace, then America, defend life." JPII
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JennGM Forum Moderator
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 9:44am | IP Logged
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Elizabeth,
My heart goes out to your family! My poor father had to deal with a similar thing with his younger brother. Having a sudden death is SOO hard...and then having other family issues (like sickness) keeping you from participating is even harder to deal with. There's a feeling of lack of closure. I'll offer up my prayers and sufferings for your family today.
__________________ Jennifer G. Miller
Wife to & ds1 '03 & ds2 '07
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JennGM Forum Moderator
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 10:07am | IP Logged
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Closure isn't quite all I meant to say...you feel a bit helpless, because you can't completely help out in the grieving process and funeral arrangements and physically being there for the family members because of your Nicholas.
__________________ Jennifer G. Miller
Wife to & ds1 '03 & ds2 '07
Family in Feast and Feria
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Donna Forum All-Star
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Dear Elizabeth,
I am so sorry for your loss and all the difficulties you are going through. You are in our prayers.
__________________ Donna
DH, Keven
Jason, Stevie, Marie, Jackson, Clara, and Aaron
Jacob, Sam, and Regina with God
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ladybugs Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 10:51am | IP Logged
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Prayers for you all and for the repose of Giles' soul.
God Bless,
__________________ Love and God Bless,
Maria P
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amyable Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 12:44pm | IP Logged
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Praying for your whole family...
__________________ Amy
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guitarnan Forum Moderator
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Elizabeth,
Many prayers are headed your way from Almost Heaven. Please know we're thinking of you at this sad time.
__________________ Nancy in MD. Mom of ds (24) & dd (18); 31-year Navy wife, move coordinator and keeper of home fires. Writer and dance mom.
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Victoria in AZ Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 6:31pm | IP Logged
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May Giles' memory be eternal.
Praying for the entire Foss family.
__________________ Your sister in Christ,
Victoria in AZ
dh Mike 24 yrs; ds Kyle 18; dd Katie 12; and one funny pug
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Laura Forum Pro
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 9:10pm | IP Logged
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We are praying for your family. I am sorry for your loss.
Hope that Nicholas feels better soon.
__________________ JMJ,
Laura
wife to Ken and mom to 8 blessings with #9 due July 26,2009
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kristina Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 10:14pm | IP Logged
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Dear Elizabeth,
Our prayers for the repose of the soul of Giles and for the consolation of his parents and all those who love him. Also praying for the swift restoration of your dear Nicholas' health.
Do try to get as much rest as you can. Both grieving and caring for a sick child are each emotionally and physically draining. These events occuring simultaneously is doubly taxing on a family. May our Lord shower your entire family with graces for this difficult time.
God Bless You,
kristina
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mary Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 13 2005 at 10:47pm | IP Logged
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I'm so sorry. Praying for your family.
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I'm so sorry ... we'll be praying for you all!
Sincerely,
JoAnna
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Leonie Forum All-Star
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I am saying prayers, Elizabeth. So sorry to hear about your dh's brother.
Hope your ds gets better!
__________________ Leonie in Sydney
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cathhomeschool Board Moderator
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Posted: Oct 14 2005 at 8:14am | IP Logged
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Oh Elizabeth, I am so sorry that I didnt' get online yesterday! We are praying for all.
__________________ Janette (4 boys - 22, 21, 15, 14)
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jdostalik Forum All-Star
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Elizabeth,
We will pray our Rosary tonight for your family and for the repose of Giles' soul. May God give your in-laws peace and comfort them and your entire family...
__________________ God Bless,
Jennifer in TX
wife to Bill, mom to six here on earth and eight in heaven.
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