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Graveyard => Save Paragon Retirees => Save Paragon City! => Topic started by: Moonfyire101 on September 25, 2012, 08:28:05 PM
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So update on my dad. He's checking into another hospital to try to get on some medication that can stop his cancer tumors from growing. He seems optomistic about this after his depression last week. I was thinking since he wants nothing more then to save the game and he's my hero that we could send him hero get well cards.
Now i don't want anyone sending him money or spending money on cards or gifts. I was thinking 1st grade hero cards. So get out those crayons and markers and make your favorite CoH character, scene, or anything you want hero inspired of course. His picture and his main character are below.
David Hall
3140 kenrick Keego Harbor, Mi 48320
(https://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy194/vmieu/dadontheboat.jpg)
(https://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy194/vmieu/Klack.png)
(https://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy194/vmieu/Klack2.png)
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I'll try to whip something up!
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I'll have to see what I can whip up. Positive energy and thoughts go with you and yours.
...and someone tell Front Lines, my doctor character, to stop gnawing on the inside of my skull. >.>
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Aw, bless him. Sending some good vibes from this side of the pond, and I'll see what I can do about a card :)
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Ty guys, he'll love them. I really hope we save this game becuase he loves it sooooo much and he doesn't get to see me except on it most of the time. I don't live down the street and havn't had a car in years. This is the world we connect in and where he's a hero not sick.
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Just bumping this so more people see it. Hope that's cool. :)
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Oh thanks yes that helps
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I feel ya. My grandpa died from cancer about a year and a half ago. :-\
Wish I had more to say...
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I really hoped for more support then this. I wan't asking anyone for any money just a card which costs no more then then a stamp and 10 minutes of time...Thank you to those of you who did respond though.
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I think it got bumped way down to the third screen. Bumping it back up again.
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Having serious cash flow issues. Even postage is proving hard, here, but I'm still committed to this idea. Give some time to finagle.
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I wonder if anyone who's done official or fan CoH art would be up for doing an epic comic-style frame of Klack? I would, but I'm terrible at it. :P
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Bump
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Posted my card off this morning. Hope it'll help :)
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And, bump...
I will grab a card when I'm at the store, today. Hope he's doing well.
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I really hoped for more support then this. I wan't asking anyone for any money just a card which costs no more then then a stamp and 10 minutes of time...Thank you to those of you who did respond though.
I just saw the post. I'll write something today and send it. I suspect that he'll be getting cards and notes for quite a long time to come and more people see it.
David Hall
3140 kenrick Keego Harbor, Mi 48320
Are you sure that's the right address, just "Kenrick"? Should it be Kenrick St.?
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I just saw the post. I'll write something today and send it. I suspect that he'll be getting cards and notes for quite a long time to come and more people see it.
Are you sure that's the right address, just "Kenrick"? Should it be Kenrick St.?
Yes, Kenric is enough. It's a very small city. and thank you Tony, i didn't mean to get on anyones case i was just a little dissapointed last night.
Again, stickfigures and or words are good, it doesn't have to look beautiful. It's the thought that counts so if your not an artist it makes no difference.
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I am planning to get my kids' help this weekend (8 and 4 and love superheroes).
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This is really a sweet idea for your dad. I'm no artist (lets just say I hope "abstract" art is okay) but I'll see what I can do :)
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Bump.
Postcards are good too, and you can use one of the postcard templates to NCSoft in one of the other threads.
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I think for a cause like this, bumping is good. I've only just seen it, and I've been trying to look for new posts each evening.
Might I suggest we print out our characters with text in a balloon? The chat balloon will generally last long enough to get a screenie with it.
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I think for a cause like this, bumping is good.
No need to do that, I'll sticky it through the weekend so people will see it.
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Gonna look for a funny and hopefully heroic card tomorrow while out running errands.
Best wishes to your dad!
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I am absolutely awful at drawing, but my heart felt prayers goes out for you, your father and family. May you all be blessed and be able to continue meeting in the community of City of Heroes for many years to come.
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http://theoatmeal.com/blog/cancer
I wish I'd printed this off to send with my card. Doh.
Maybe someone else can. (Sorta nsfw)
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I am the absolute worst artist on earth and my handwriting is awful...but one picture drawn. Not sent but drawn
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I am the absolute worst artist on earth and my handwriting is awful...but one picture drawn. Not sent but drawn
lol no worries, my dads animals all look the same, he'll love it whatever it is. I wish this had a sketch funtion i'd show you what i mean. Think preschool dog i guess.
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We live quite a distance from town, so it took till today before we had several things to take care of that I could post ours.
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We live quite a distance from town, so it took till today before we had several things to take care of that I could post ours.
No rush and thank you, i'm sure he'll love it.
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Have you had any cards show up yet, Moon?
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Have you had any cards show up yet, Moon?
Funny you should ask, he just called me all excited over air mail. It really made his day. He loved it and said thank you to who sent it. He wasn't expecting anything and it's great his community, the heroes community, cares.
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Ooh, I hope it was mine. And that he gets a whole bunch more :)
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I have been home sick (just the flu) - Am gonna go look for a card or two tomorrow after work :)
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Dad recieved another letter today. A post card actually which he described as "cool". I think he said 2 postcards. TY from both of us. He's really loving it and it makes his day better.
Update on his Drs. He went to the other cancer hospital and met with a really nice Dr.which explained that his condition is extremely rare and almost unheard of in adults. It usually is only seen in children. He then told him he is actually in pretty good shape for having it. He suggested that he take the cancer pills (they are supposed to stop the growth) and see if those work. Since there have been no studies done on this type of cancer for those pills he's curious if they will help. He said they should monitor him and if it's not helping give him different chemo. Once they've exhausted all options there are some studies he can join. Also, Mercedes, he (the Dr.) said that he believes you are right about Mayo. He believes this cancer is so rare that Mayo would ship him in for free.
I'll keep ypu all updated and keep the cards comming, thanks a bunch.
Oh, another update, dad said his visit with bob has been postponed to tomorrow. I hope he gets a chance to ask him and he sais yes. Cross your fingers.
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Sounds like he got ours. We sent him postcard size prints of two of Larry's covers in the same book series.
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Sounds like he got ours. We sent him postcard size prints of two of Larry's covers in the same book series.
I think it was yours, he thought they looked so "cool"! Thanks
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I just seen this post but my night thoughts and Superheroine are on the way!
After all. .
WE'RE HEROES THIS IS WHAT WE DO!!
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Cross-posting this (http://www.cohtitan.com/forum/index.php/topic,5527.msg60246.html#msg60246) from the "re-alignment of company focus" thread, as I use a quote from Moonyfire in here and mention his situation with his father (though I name no names, I do link the "Save Paragon City!" subforum). If I offend in any way, or if this is information anybody doesn't want released to the press, please let me know so I can edit it!
Thanks!
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Cross-posting this (http://www.cohtitan.com/forum/index.php/topic,5527.msg60246.html#msg60246) from the "re-alignment of company focus" thread, as I use a quote from Moonyfire in here and mention his situation with his father (though I name no names, I do link the "Save Paragon City!" subforum). If I offend in any way, or if this is information anybody doesn't want released to the press, please let me know so I can edit it!
Thanks!
It's no problem at all. Anything that will help. I'm a her though. That's the only change.
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It's no problem at all. Anything that will help. I'm a her though. That's the only change.
Oh come on. Everybody knows there aren't any girls on the internet! :P
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Oh come on. Everybody knows there aren't any girls on the internet! :P
lol
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Oh come on. Everybody knows there aren't any girls on the internet! :P
Nope. Just women.
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Nope. Just women.
Ahh, the internet. Where the men are men, the women are men, and the children are undercover police officers.
Anyway, I'm glad the gifts are helping boost spirits. :)
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By next week or so he should get something from Teege. I hope he enjoys it!
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My heart goes out to your dad and your family. I will draw something up and send it to you. It will suck cause I suck at drawing but the thought will be there.
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My heart goes out to your dad and your family. I will draw something up and send it to you. It will suck cause I suck at drawing but the thought will be there.
He'll love it, he can't draw either. thanks
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Actual woman here as proven by my song file and the few who have met me on ventrillo/team speak :)
Mooneyfire is your dad still at the same address...I had to go out and actually buy stamps...haven't mailed anything in awhile
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Actual woman here as proven by my song file and the few who have met me on ventrillo/team speak :)
Mooneyfire is your dad still at the same address...I had to go out and actually buy stamps...haven't mailed anything in awhile
Yes he is, thanks
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Ahh, the internet. Where the men are men, the women are men, and the children are undercover police officers.
Anyway, I'm glad the gifts are helping boost spirits. :)
FBI agents. 8)
And I hope your dad feels better, Moon!
It's nice to hear that he has hope, and that he can get into the trial if necessary.
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I'm trying to figure out if there's any way to import video of Klack into one of those Hallmark LCD cards. Yeah... I know you said don't spend much, but that would just be so frigging cool. I get kinda crazy sometimes when it comes to gifts. 8)
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Ahh, the internet. Where the men are men, the women are men, and the children are undercover police officers.
Or County Sheriffs.
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I'm trying to figure out if there's any way to import video of Klack into one of those Hallmark LCD cards. Yeah... I know you said don't spend much, but that would just be so frigging cool. I get kinda crazy sometimes when it comes to gifts. 8)
Wow that would be really awesome, he loved your video but don't spend too much.
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Teege, a letter from you came. He sais thank you. I love how excited he sounds when he gets them. I forgot what he said, i was in cllass when h called but he really appreciates letters he's gotton so far. I'll edit this later when i talk to him.
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Dad got another card today. He said it had a character bio and a picture and it was on cool paper. He has a toon on that server too. I think he said Triumph. So thanks! He loved it.
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This is a great idea! I'll break out my colored pencils this weekend.
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Ok, he got a card from Virginia now, it had a really cool marker drawn picture of Klack. Thanks. When he's feeling good he said he's gonna send you all ty notes in the mail.
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I'll keep him in my thoughts, Moon. Thinking of you all.
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I don't pray, but consider a huge dose of positive thoughts and energy his for the claiming. $Deity watch over all of you during these times, Moon.
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Dads in the hospital again. This time the news is worse. He's been battling cancer for 4 years so we all figured he'd beat it as he always did in the past. The doctors this time said they can't do anymore and he has 1-2 months to live. They said chemo may prolong life a little but it won't save him....
I won't be on much for the next few months. As much as i wanted to save the game and still do, it has been my home as well as my dads home and escape but i just won't have time for the next few months. I would like to see it live on as my dads legacy but....
I'll finish the capture videos i was working on for the art team but i really can't offer anything else for a while.
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I am so sorry to hear that, Moonyfire. My condolences and heart-felt prayers go out to you and your family. If there's anything we can do, please let us know.
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I am so very sorry, Moonfyire. Sympathies to you and your father. You go spend the time with him, that's important. We understand.
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Oh Moon, I'm so sorry. You absolutely should spend time with your dad.
I'll keep you all in my thoughts.
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Well, damn.
My condolences.
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<hug>
Spend all the time you can with him.
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I won't be on much for the next few months. As much as i wanted to save the game and still do, it has been my home as well as my dads home and escape but i just won't have time for the next few months. I would like to see it live on as my dads legacy but....
Even if the game is gone, we will still be here, I promise. You spend every waking moment you can with your dad, and tell him I have an immense amount of gratitude for his support of the game and, more importantly, for having an awesome daughter. And Moon, this game, it's fun but it is not your dad's legacy. You are, and the passion I've seen from you and the incredible willingness to step up and help, it says volumes about the quality of the most important job anyone could ever do, raising a child to be a wonderful person. I'm serious, show him that, I want him to know. And when the time comes, whether it's tomorrow, in a month, or a decade, he should rest well knowing that he's won the game we all play every day hoping that we can have as much success before its untimely sunset.
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Sad news :'(
Though it may not matter much at these moments, know that the whole family that is CoH is beside you...
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My condolensces, Moon - I wish you and your family much strength during this trying time.
Make the best of the time you can spend with him, we'll all be here when you get back - and hopefully with good news to cheer you up.
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Ty all, i can't stay with him...his wife won't let me an i don't have a car to go back and forth every day. He doesn't live nearby. I know his wife loves him and she's a good person but i can't help but feel she is keeping me from my dad. I hate that i can't do anything for him and i can't even stay wiith him for a few days in his last month of life.
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:( I'm so sorry to hear this has happened. *hug*
Is the same address still good for sending gifts, or is it going to be hit-or-miss now if you're correct that she's "blocking" people from seeing him?
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Moon, I am so sorry you have to go through this. I know there isn't a lot that can be said to bring you comfort in a time like this, but please know we are all thinking about you and your family.
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Nothing I say is going to help. Nothing I do is going to fix things.
But my thoughts are with you, and him.
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Pouring love and thoughts your way, Moon!
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So sorry to hear about your father, I went through something similar with my mother a few years ago. The next few days, weeks and months will be very difficult but I hope you and your friends & family are able to get each other through.
My condolences on the loss of your friend.
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/me sets aside a few hugs for Moon to claim
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Damnit. I hadn't been keeping track of this lately. I came back to catch up...
Moonfyire, we don't know each other, but I sincerely feel for you. My thoughts are with you and your dad. Don't worry about the game. If it can be saved, we'll save it. If it can't, know that we'll still be here for you. You have us. We are a big extended family and you and your dad are part of it and always will be.
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I just caught up on this...oh (((Moony))). This is just awful and now I feel even worse for misplacing the picture I was going to send. So I would like to describe it for him, which is probably better then my awful artwork anyway.
I drew klack standing on top of the atlas globe, a figure far larger then life with 33 stick figure heroes below all holding torches.
In light of the situation I would like to ask that your Klack become one of those remembered and honored in Plan Z or a reborn COH in whatever form with a hero who dies passing on his mantle to a beloved daughter and that such an event and a statue stand tall in his memory. We have the honor to be able to ask him in the living world...but in my faith those that are remembered never truely die....he will never be forgotten...IMO Klack is among the Atlas 33.
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My thoughts are with your family; since 2000 I saw my father and two aunts go down from cancer.
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Hugs and a virtual shoulder for you, sweetie.
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:'(
My deepest condolences, Moonfyire.
I hope that it gets sorted out.
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I'm sorry he went so quickly. My uncle went the same way. We're here when you're ready. Do whatcha gotta do.
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So sorry to hear about your dad's passing, Moonfyire. Hopefully everyone can work out the details without creating more pain for everyone. We all look forward to your return, but take as much time as you need.
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I'm so, so, so sorry, moon.
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I just over-nighted my gift this morning, then came on and saw this. :(
So sorry. :'(
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Moonfyire, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I hope your father has gone to a much better place, and I'm sorry your family is set to pull itself apart rather than come together in such a time.
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Words aren't enough at this time but I offer you my best wishes for things to go as smoothly as they can.
:(
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There's nothing we can do that could ease the pain, but we are all mourning with you... :'(
Be strong.
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My sincerest condolences, Moonfyire. I wish I could have done more.
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You have my condolences Moonfyire...he will never be forgotten. Its not much but I put together a few words
Klack was a hero
Who fell just before our darkest day
He will never be forgotten
In our hearts, his memory will stay
For the hero you were
We raise a statue to thee
If we can't save our world
It will be in plan z
The dead are still with us
Those remembered never die
Farewell dear Klack
Your new world is the sky
You will watch over your daughter
You will ever fly free
Your pain is now ended
You belong to eternity
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Ah Moonfyire... I'm so sorry to hear this. I wish I could've met your dad. He sounded like a wonderful guy. I wish I could be there if only just a moment to give you a hug. To take some of your pain and lessen it.
I've had the following squirreled away on my HD for a long time. It's something I've loved ever since I found it. I've had a couple of close friends pass in the last couple of decades. The idea expressed here gives me comfort. I hope it can help you as well.
Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only
slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened.
Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are
you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is
untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other,
that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak
of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no
difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity
or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes
that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray
for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it
always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without
the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever
meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and
unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible
accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out
of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, some-
where very near, just round the corner. All is well.
Part of a sermon given by Henry Scott Holland, Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral in 1910
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Moon, I can't think of anything to say that could make anything better, and I'm sorry for that, but know you have a family here ready and more than willing to give you a shoulder and ear when you need/are ready. Godspeed to your father, may the winds of the eternal keep him afloat and ever watchful to those he loves.
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All I can say is .... my thoughts are with you Moonfyire.
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There's nothing I can say to ease the tiniest bit of your anguish. Simply take heart that when you are able, you are part of a community that cares deeply about its members, and when you are ready, there are plenty of people here for you.
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I feel remiss in not seeing this until now. I would also like to add my condolences to those expressed here upon your recent loss. You are in my thoughts and my heart goes out to you and yours, Moonfyire. Be certain to take really good care and be patient with things for the next several months.
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I had not seen this post until now....so many posts here...it's easy to overlook.
I know what it's like to lose family members. All I can do is post my condolences about your Father..
I have saved a couple of favorite photos of my departed loved ones. I taped one on my washing machine, one in the kitchen, one near the telephone. Typically I save a photo about a good point in time of a loved one. I'm sure your Dad has good memories about you.
Take care.
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Hey all, I'm going to unsticky this thread. I really appreciate everyone who sent cards and I especially appreciate everyone expressing their heartfelt sympathy to one of our community members who has been so actively supporting our efforts. I have a feeling that Klack won't soon be forgotten.
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I have a feeling that Klack won't soon be forgotten.
Indeed not.
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I also not see this till now. . I'm very sorry for I know and feel you had a very special Dad. But please know he is still with you.