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Please keep John aka Platypusman's mom in your prayers

Started by WreckWench , Apr 29 2008 06:38 AM

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#31 lynnlchan

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Posted 06 March 2009 - 10:22 AM

PPM,

What a wonderful expression of love to take care of your mom when the going got rough. She must have been one heck of a woman to raise such a thoughtful, caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Lynn

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Come on and wade way out into the water with me, jump in and take my hand. --Gaelic Storm, Scalliwag

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#32 dustbowl diver

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Posted 06 March 2009 - 11:22 AM

John,

I extend my most heartfelt sympathies to you not as a fellow SD'er, but as a friend! Though I may reside far South of the metroplex, if there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask!!

DBD
:pray:

"Yesterday's gone, tomorrow never knows, today will never be the same again!"-Jibe

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#33 Mermaid Lady

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Posted 06 March 2009 - 01:41 PM

For all those who asked about PlatyMom whenever they saw me, I thank you.

She met some SDers who came to the house prior to her decline, and was impressed with the caliber of people I am fortunate to associate with from the site.

It is my sad final duty as her son to tell you all that she died a few hours ago here at home as she wanted to.

I was there at the end, and can assure everyone that she did not suffer, but simply stopped from one moment to the next as the illness she battled for the past year finally won the war. She was 79 years old.

PPM

So sorry for your loss John! There a lot of us who wish we could have met her. :pray:

It was good that she was able to spend the end of her life at home like she wanted. And that she had such a wonderful son like you to look after her.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
MML

Cheers,
Teresa,
The original Mermaid Lady
Bass player for the band formerly known as Opulent.
"'I'm only wearing black until they come out with something darker..."