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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby bunsontherun » Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:09 pm

I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family Deanna.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Geisha Girl » Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:39 pm

My prayers are with you and your family Deanna - my sincerest sympathies.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Beave » Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:40 pm

I am very sorry to hear about your loss - my heart goes out to you and your family
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Kimdawg » Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:57 pm

So sorry to read this and not quite sure what to say other than you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby JacSprat » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:04 pm

As so many others have said, words fail Deanna. I pray that you and your family will find strength and comfort in each other.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby DougG » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:10 pm

There are tears in my eyes as I write this. Words fail me.

I am so sorry for you and your family. God bless.
2014
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby dgrant » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:10 pm

An unimaginable cruelty. May you find a guiding light through this darkness.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby seuss » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:21 pm

Deanna and Ian - I am so very sorry for your terrible loss. Thank you for giving Porter a wonderful life where he was comforted, surprised and delighted. So very tragic.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Andy Aitch » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:33 pm

I'm so sorry.
Words don't work for this. You have my thoughts and tears.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby MINITEE » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:56 pm

Along with the rest of the RM Family, I have no words, there are no words...

Simply a huge hug, and know that there are many people who have you and your family in their hearts...
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby IronColl » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:13 pm

My deepest condolences to you and your family.
If all that you read is everything you believe then let go, then let go, then let go.

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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby jamix » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:15 pm

So sorry to hear Deanna. Like others, there are no words.
2013 GOALS:

- Compete in the "Early Bird Sprint Triathlon" in May
- Run a 5km pb during the "Bushtukah Canada Day Road Race"
- Complete an Olympic distance triathlon
- Cycle > 33 km / hr during the cycle portion of a Sprint Triathlon.
- Stay healthy and happy

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April 28th: Manotick 10km (40:16)
May 18th: Ottawa Early Bird Sprint Triathlon (DNF)
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby ilee » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:22 pm

My most sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby militarybrat » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:40 pm

Deanna, I'm so, so, so, sorry for your and your family's immense loss. You have my condoleances and prayers.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby ceileigh » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:51 pm

I am so sorry. I remember the moment I got the call that my 17 year old nephew had died suddenly without any warning at school. I know what I was doing, what I was thinking ... and how hard the next days and weeks were. And that was my nephew not my own child. I can not begin to imagine the depth of your loss.

Know that each tear you cry is a mark of the depth of love you shared with your son. There are no rules for grieving, no handbook for getting through a time like this. Follow your heart, share your sorrow, your fears, your memories and your love. And know that people here will be thinking of you and your family in the coming days. Sending you hugs by cyberspace and keeping you and your family in prayer.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby JSmitty » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:53 pm

Deanna,
I am thinking of you in prayer and sending you hugs. Keep those memories close.
So very sorry for you and your family.
Cheers,
Jill

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The Hardest Day

Postby anners » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:58 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby toobusy » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:08 pm

Hugs and peace to all of you.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby VeloCarrie » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:13 pm

Nothing I can say or do will make this better for you. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby orleansrunner1962 » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:37 pm

So very sorry for you and your husband -- I am sending you my deepest condolences, and will be thinking of you.....
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May - Sulphur Spring 100 miler - DNS
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Sept/Oct - 50 miler
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby starflower » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:13 pm

I'm so sorry for you loss. Thinking of you and your family.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby daddy_runner » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:51 pm

OMG, I cried reading this. I can only imagine the pain you are feeling. :cry: :cry:

((((((hugs))))))

Stay strong.
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The Hardest Day

Postby Bebette » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:07 pm

So sad and heartbreaking... My sincere condolences to you and Guppy.
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The Hardest Day

Postby turd ferguson » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:00 am

Our deepest condolences Deanna and Ian. We're all thinking about you.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Scrabblerunner » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:26 am

Deanne & Ian,

No words can bring back your loved one. Only prayers and time can make it bearable. I am so sorry for your loss.
I will keep you in my prayers.

Wilma
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