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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby VDoT » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:51 am

I weep for you and your loss. I cant begin to imagine how you feel, my thoughts are with you and your husband.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby marymac442 » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:57 am

My heart aches for you. I hope that the wishes and prayers of friends and family can be a comfort for you in this time of grief.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby drghfx » Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:55 am

I'm so so sorry to hear about your son.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby ChrisL » Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:09 am

I am speechless.

The title of your post does not reflect the sadness that you must feel.

My very sincerest condolences.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Size5 » Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:13 am

An incomprehensible loss for you and your family. May you be surrounded by love of family, friends, and the running community to help carry you during this difficult time :( .

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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby graciousgoat » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:46 pm

This is the worst news ever. Enormous hugs for you and your family. Lean on whomever you need to and, please, take it easy on yourself for as long as you need to.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Avis » Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:00 pm

Such a heavy shock for you. I, too was in tears as I read your post. I ache for you.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby MikeM » Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:44 pm

Ugh. There are no words. I'm sorry for your loss and I can't even imagine what you're going through right now.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Tikey » Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:54 pm

Deanna, my heart breaks for you....my family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby HCcD » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:33 pm

So :cry: :cry: when I read this, Deanna ...

My deepest thoughts to you and your family at this time ... God Bless ... :( :(
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby alexk » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:42 pm

Deanna and Ian and all those who loved your dear son, Porter: to echo everyone else, your loss is beyond words and beyond our comprehension. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and think of you all during my runs. I am so sorry and may God bless you and all those whom Porter touched in his short life.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Duffinrunnr » Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:55 pm

Oh Deanna, I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express.......................
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The Hardest Day

Postby Terrific Whatzit » Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:15 pm

I am so sorry. My deepest condolences.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby DLS » Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:14 pm

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I am trying hard to be grateful for the nearly 8 years I had with Porter, but it is difficult. Ian has been running each day as a way of trying to deal with this. I guess that's a better coping mechanisms than many others.

Thank you again.

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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Habs4ever » Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:13 pm

Glad you checked in.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Jo-Jo » Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:46 am

I'm glad you checked in too Deanna.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Mouse » Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:50 am

Deanna
Hope today is a bit better day for you. Glad that you checked in. Keep us posted. You are still in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and Ian.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Geisha Girl » Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:13 am

Also glad you checked in Deanna. You and your family are in my thoughts all the time. Please know that we are all here for you, praying, hoping that you are doing the best you can at this terrible time.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby Sir Crashalot » Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:29 am

Like all others, I am glad you checked & please do check in as often as you feel like.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby DougG » Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:40 am

I echo the others. Thank you Deanna, and God bless. :(
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby chunkymonkeymelonhed » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:40 pm

((((((Deanna, Ian and family))))))
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby seuss » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:56 pm

thinking of you, Ian, and the rest of the family Deanna.
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Re: The Hardest Day

Postby a-slow-5 » Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:19 pm

Deanna,
I'm late reading this. I am so very sorry to hear this news about your loss. Sincere condolences.
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