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After suffering with MS for about 30 years my Mother passed on unexpectedly yesterday two weeks shy of her 78th birthday. She had been unable to take care of herself for many years and was tended to single handedly by my 83 year old Father as he only accepted minor help from family and neighbors as needed. She was very active in her younger days, she was an excellent swimmer and an incredible pianist (had received a scholarship to a renowned music school) until her debilitating disease took that away from her. Over the last several years she had become blind, was unable to eat so was on a feeding tube, was unable to move around on her own, or do any personal care for herself.......yet she always maintained an incredible outlook on life. While she was limited in activity she enjoyed listening to cassette books and hearing her Grandchildren and the neighbors kids as they visited...they always brought a smile to her face. She had commented recently to my wife that she had so much to live for and enjoy. It's hard to believe that she is no longer with us but we have comfort in knowing that she is no longer having to endure the daily pain she suffered with for so many years and is in a better place now enjoying the things she once was able to in her younger days.

I'm sure my Father will have a tough time adjusting to being without his wife and caring for her, but he has always been very active restoring tractors and believe it or not building spec homes (he is talking about starting another one). Our hope is that he will be able to find some sort of activity that will help fill the void in his life and will be able to regain some sort of quality of life for himself.

Throughout both of their lives they have been a shining testimony of what parents and spouses should be. Through better or worse, sickness and health they were there for each other..without complaint, each and every day for 59 years of marriage.

Take care Mom, enjoy your newfound life. We love you and miss you. :(

Keith, Sandi, Jenna, Kelli, and Cailyn

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Sorry for your loss.... Stick by your dad, the transition will be tough.

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I too am sorry for your loss. As brett says, stay close to your father to help him through this

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Sorry to read about your mother's passing. 59 years of marriage is something very special.

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Keith, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It's great to hear of a couple that had a marriage of their duration. I know your mom is enjoying all the activities that were taken from her for so long. Take care.

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Sorry for your loss. Its never easy at any age or any circumstance. :(

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May your Mother R.I.P.

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:( Sorry for your loss....

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I'm very sorry for your loss . like the people above stated, stay close to your dad , he is going to need the support . Tom

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Very sad. :( I just had a patient the other night with MS. It's a terrible thing. My condolences, and hopes she finds new comfort, freed from her disease.

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:( :( :(

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I am sorry for your loss.

Take care,

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There are no words, take care.

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Very sorry for your loss, she sounded like a terrific lady :(

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I am very sorry for your loss. :( :( :(

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Sorry for your loss. May God Let Her rest in Peace :(

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Sorry to hear this Keith.

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Sorry for your loss.

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Sorry man ..been there ..take care of your dad , he sounds like a hell of a guy

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Sorry for your loss :(

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Keith, your Mom sounded like she must have been a remarkable women, I am sad for your family's loss, your in our thoughts.

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Playn, I lost my Dad when I was young. Use this time of sorrow to get closer to your family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim and Tammy

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As Alot Of People Are Saying There Are No Words That Can Make It Right But Having Just Recently Gone Through This . My Heartfelt Condolences Are With You Stay Strong

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My sympathies...this is a difficult time for you all. Focus on the good memories which it seems like you have plenty of.

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Her suffering is over and now it starts for her loved ones.

The transition will be slow at first, but your pop will find his new "niche".

Be there for him.

Sorry for your loss.

Ed Cozzi

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My Condolences.... I just went through the same thing 3 months ago. I lost my Mother to a heart attack. She was almost 86. :(

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I am very sorry to hear of the loss. May God be with you and your family through this difficult point in your life. Rest assured she is in a better place.

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God bless you and your family

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Sorry for your loss :(

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Sorry about your loss.

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Sorry for your loss. :(
Dan & Vicki

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Playn, Congrats to your mom and dad for their love and devotion to each other over 59 years. May god bless your mom and your family.

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Very sorry for your loss

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She sounds like an amazing person. Sorry for your loss.

Jon

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Very sorry to hear of your loss. She sounds like she was a very special woman. Russ

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Sorry for your loss. It happens to all of us sooner or later. You're lucky to have had your parents around this long.

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Very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a special person. My mother just had her 81st birthday last Thursday. See also has MS and 99% of the time always has a very positive attitude about everything. We both have been blessed to have had a such a strong & great Mom. I'm sure we are both better people because we were loved by such a special person. May see RIP and is in a better place now. I know it's very frustrating to watch a loved one with MS and not being able to do anything about it. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. :(

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Please accept our condolences.

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Keith
So sorry to hear of your loss.
L.S.