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Prayers and thoughts for Toni Hackler

Nov 17, 2003 10:48PM PST

Toni's Mom died in her sleep Friday morning.at the age of 81.

Thus Toni is in Ohio, and will be returning home later this week.

Let's send our prayers and thoughts to her and her family to help them through this difficult time.

Angeline
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Re:Prayers and thoughts for Toni Hackler
Nov 17, 2003 11:10PM PST

So sorry to hear of Toni's loss. I hope she can take some comfort in knowing that her friends in SE are thinking of her. My condolences to Toni and her family.

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Thank you for the info. Prayers forthcoming (NT)
Nov 17, 2003 11:10PM PST

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Re:Prayers and thoughts for Toni Hackler
Nov 18, 2003 1:20AM PST

My mom is 80 and still with us, and I can't imagine losing her. There's something about mothers: except for losing a child, I can't imagine a harder loss.

My prayers and condolences to Toni.

Paula

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(NT) Done ... So sorry for your loss Toni.
Nov 18, 2003 1:22AM PST

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Re:Prayers and thoughts for Toni Hackler
Nov 18, 2003 1:23AM PST

Thanks for the post, Angeline.

My thoughts and prayers are of course with Toni and her family.
-- Dave K.
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Prayers on the way
Nov 18, 2003 1:40AM PST

My sympathy on your loss, Toni. We will be praying for all of your loved ones and you at this sad time.

Glenda

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toni your in my thoughts you and your famially :(
Nov 19, 2003 12:38PM PST

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Prayers and thoughts being sent out for Toni Hackler and family
Nov 18, 2003 2:14AM PST

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NT Prayers for Toni Hackler and those who mourn
Nov 18, 2003 4:24AM PST

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Re:Prayers and thoughts for Toni Hackler
Nov 18, 2003 4:36AM PST

please add my condolences to those being expressed by other members here.

the passing of a parent is always very difficult to deal with.

david williams

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Prayers on the way Toni. It is always
Nov 18, 2003 4:48AM PST

difficult to loose a parent. Lost both of mine when they were in their middle 70's.

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thanks for letting us know.... Toni, condolences and wishing you well....
Nov 18, 2003 4:51AM PST

For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?

And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?

Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.

And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.

And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.

"The Phrophet" Khalil Jibran

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Prayers and Condolences to Toni and her family.
Nov 18, 2003 5:16AM PST

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My condolences Toni*
Nov 18, 2003 5:41AM PST

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(NT) Sympathies and best wishes to Toni and her family
Nov 18, 2003 5:45AM PST

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Toni, my deepest symphathy goes out to you and your family during your time of grief....
Nov 18, 2003 5:54AM PST

Come to Me
God saw her getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around her and whispered, "Come to Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

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I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
Nov 18, 2003 6:13AM PST

May the peace that passes understanding comfort your hearts.

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Re:Prayers and thoughts for Toni Hackler
Nov 18, 2003 7:07AM PST

Toni,
So sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sasha

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(NT) All my prayers go to Toni and her family at this sad time.
Nov 18, 2003 8:14AM PST

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NT) Our hearts are with you and your family, Toni.
Nov 18, 2003 10:14AM PST

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my condolences, Toni.
Nov 18, 2003 12:59PM PST

Losing your mom is tough.

dw

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Prayers and Condolences to Toni and family.........0
Nov 19, 2003 10:17AM PST

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I want to thank everyone for their warm comments
Nov 22, 2003 6:59AM PST

I had tried to log in from a computer in Cleveland before today and couldn't remember my registration info. I just got home this afternoon.

My mother's funeral was almost like a family reunion since she had 11 brothers and sisters so you can imagine the numbers of cousins and their kids who also came not to mention the friends.

Now that I have the opportunity to reconnect, I didn't want to lose that chance. I was getting email addresses from anyone who had them in additon to phone numbers.

Marty picked up my mother's ashes Wednesday and when he is ready, they will be put into a vault at the Veteran's cemetary nearby awaiting Marty's. I never knew until he told me that because he is a Vet, my mother can be 'buried' with full military honors as well, so he has made arrangements for the military ceremony for her. What a way to go, Mom.

My mother had had by-pass surgery three years ago and two years ago they discovered her aorta from the groin to her heart was nearly blocked all the way as well as an aneurysm in it. Because of her weakened state, they refused to try to operate as they were pretty sure she wouldn't survive the surgery. Her heart got too tired to go on, and that was a blessing in itself rather than have the aneurysm let go. For my mother, it was a case of 'when' rather than 'if' so it wasn't a huge surprise when she was finally called away. She's in a far better place and no longer in pain.

Thank you all for your support and kind words. It was nice to at least be able to read them all from the loaner computer up there, even if I couldn't post any replies. Your words and support brought great comfort to me to know I have friends who care.

TONI

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Prayers for you and your family, Tony H.
Nov 22, 2003 10:31AM PST

I lost both my parents several years ago and though we expected it-- it wasn't easy. However, it does get better with a little time.

Take care,

mojo