Nurse and a morphine drip. Pat Craven from Newnan,Ga. owned and operated a florist. I had only met her once at my son's and Gails wedding but I catered the reception so I was around her a good bit of time. Pat did her sister's flowers and helped Gail through her nervousness before the ceremony. She was a very sweet person and I regret that I did not get to know her better. She has 1 grown son and a husband. Gail, my new daughter, is just heartbroken. I really think she is in shock right now. They gave her 2 to 3 months and it has just been a few weeks. In that few weeks, my son had a Heart Attack. Gail's faith in the Lord is all that is keeping her going right now. My son is her rock but like I said, she acts like she is in shock! Gail and the rest of Pat's family could use your prayers to help them through this. She was the type person that everyone liked. She was very good-hearted to everyone. I talked to my grand-daughter and she said her Mom was keeping everything inside. She was getting ready to go to her Mom's. Gail has been through so much the last 2 months, 1st her 80 yr old Mom's Heart Attacks, then my son's, and now her sister passing away. When all the prayers went out for my son, I copied them and made sure Gail and Brian got a copy of all of them. All of your wonderful comments did encourage the 3 of us. This group is such a wonderful group of good and caring people that take time to encourage each and everyone that needs a prayer and/or a good thought. You do not know how nice it is to be a part of all of this. I also belong to Yahoo groups but only a few take the time to get involved. Sunni being one of the nicest. She sent me a FSL Angel when I was having some problems awhile back and I in turn sent it to Pat when we found out she was terminal. I wrote Sunni and told how much it had ment to me and that I had shared it with Pat. She wrote me back a very nice letter and sent me some small Angels to share. She is just 1 of the wonderful few in Yahoo group. Everyone here seems to be guardian Angels in human form. Thanks for being such a wonderful group! I am just so proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of guys and gals that have such big hearts! Linda in Ga

Oh Linda I am so sorry to hear your sad news.

All the cliches in the world don't help at a time like this, but it is all the words of comfort we have to give. I hope in time Gail will come to understand that her Sister's passing, sooner rather than later, is truly a blessing as the pain of cancer is unbearable and all we can pray for is blessed relief of our loved one's suffering.

When my sister first had breast cancer I was so afraid of losing her, the second time I offered to take her place in surgery and truly meant it. Having a Sister is the greatest gift of God and I am thankful every day, but also fearful of her cancer returning. These thoughts hurt my heart and make my throat constrict so much I can't breathe, so I do truly understand how Gail must be feeling.<

Please when you can, cradle her in your arms and tell her to feel the love and empathy we are all sending to her. She will be reunited with Pat, when it is her time, until then she needs to be strong for God's need of her being here is not yet done.

My deepest, most heartfelt, sympathy to Gail and her family. hugs n blessings, Meg

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Linda, please feel our sorrow in your family's loss. My prayers be added to those of our community and lift you all up. love, Jerrilyn

sorry to hear this, my condoleances and a hug for you! take care.

Linda, what a very sad time for you, your DiL and son. You're in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.

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by lflanders 01 Apr 2009

I'm sad because Gail is hurting so bad. I did not know Pat that well but she was a very giving and caring sister for Gail. The only time I was around her was at the wedding and reception. She left this earth at a young age and I am sure that there were alot of unfinished things in the family circle that got left undone and not said. Gail has had just about more than most people could endure in these last 3 months and yet she keeps going and doing for others. I hurt for Gail and Pat's husband and son and for their brother who has also been there through all of this. It will take some time for them to greive and recover to some state of normal day to day living. It just happened so fast when the cancer came back. I will make sure that Gail sees all of your letters and beautiful thoughts that have gone out to her. I know it will mean alot to her. Thanks to all of you for your support! Linda in Ga

What a sad time for you and your family.May God bless and help you get through this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My prayers are with you and your family. Blessings.

My thoughts are with you and your family take care xxx

My prayers r with u *

Dear Linda, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Love&blessings, Yoriko

Linda, I will keep you all in my prayers.

So sorry for you loss - I will keep your family in my prayers.

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I'm so sorry for you and your family Linda...

You and your family have my prayers, and God has you all in his hands.

I know it is tuff sometime to face the trial set before us. I want you to remember that our trials don't come from God they come from his advisary and he always strikes when we are already down. So keep your chin up and your faith strong and we will all be praying that your trials will start to lessen as satin see how many of us are on your side.

Dear Linda,

I have just come on line - it is nearly midday here in Newcastle Australia on April 1st.

I am so sorry to read that Gails's sister has died. That poor girl has gone through so much. I hope too that she can be strong in herself. I know it is rather cliche that God only gives us as much as we can bear, but sometimes it is too much.

I am thankful that you are there for her and your son. Time heals - but memories linger forever.

I'll keep you in my prayers - and yes you are right this website is full of Angels. You never know when you might be entertaining one. They are as close as a whisper.

Love and blessings Chris
(I have been a long time user of the River Songs and Angelrays site - I have included a couple of pages for you to have a look at - hope it will lift your spirits)
http://www.angelrays.com/mb/grace... and
http://www.angelrays.com/swe/yr/d...

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by lflanders 31 Mar 2009

I thank you so much for your kind thoughts and words. Your prayers mean alot to all of us. I went to both of the sites you sent for me and forwarded on to Gail and Brian.I told them who they came from. I always copy and save the heartfelt comments for them to read. it has really been a rough couple of months for all of us. I am praying that all will take a turn for the better for everyone. I got very bad news at the specialist I saw this past week but am not ready to talk about it, other than to say that I am going to have to have surgery on my legs again. Got an appt. with the wound care Dr. on the 6th & I will know what is going on then.I actually get sick when I think about it. Hoping this new Dr. will have better news. Thats another story for another day. It's not my turn right now. I have too many other people to worry about right now. There are certainly alot of Angels in this group! Kindness in abundant. I just hope that I can be there when & if I am ever needed. There has not been alot of sleep in this house lately. I do carry the weight of the world on my shoulders even when I know there is nothing I can do. If I could not turn to the Lord in prayer, I would not make it! All of you have helped me through the last month. I can not imagine what kind of life I would have if I had lost my Son! The Lord has given me life twice and He has given my son life twice.He has a purpose for us to still be here. We have had our wake-up call to get out there and do something good for others! Chris, you have been especially encouraging to all of us and we appreciate you for that! Linda in Ga.

Oh, Linda, My heart goes out to you and especially to her. Please let her know that she and her family are in my thoughts and prayers as are you and yours. Prayers and Blessings Libbie

Oh course you have our prayers. I can't imagine how your DIL feels. I pray your DIL will find peace.

Sorry to hear about your loss, you will be in my prayers. Just remember that although she is not in your arms now she is in good hands and in peace.

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by lflanders 31 Mar 2009

This means so much to me and I will make sure that Gail and Brian see all of your thoughtful notes of love and concern. Pat is gone but will never be forgotten. She was in a terrible amount of pain in this world but she is no longer hurting. I really think Gail knows that she is in a better place now. She is just very sad and already misses her. When they called Gail in the middle of the night, they got up and went to her house. Gail is so tired from all that has gone on in the last 2 months that she can barely function. I am just so proud of her and all that she has been through and she keeps on taking charge. She is going to have to soon give it up and get some rest or she will be the next one in the hospital. Your prayers along with mine have helped me get through my Son's heart Attack and all of the other things going on. Thank you for taking the time to give a kind word of concern and a prayer. It does mean alot. Linda in Ga

Sorry to hear of your loss . God bless you all

Linda, my sincere sympathies to your family. May our loving Heavenly Father hold you all in the palm of His hand, right next to His heart. Hugs to all.

Linda, All of you are in my Prayers, I Pray for peace, and understanding that only God can give. I know this is a very diffacult time, but keep looking UP, and things will get better. God Bless and keep all of you!

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MY deepest sympathy to your loved ones at this sad time. My promise to all going through the cancer journey is that I will continue to work towards finding a cure through my volunteer work with the Cancer Council. I struggle with the fact that my Grandfather was 93 when he died from cancer - he had a full life but there are so many that die too young from this disease. God Bless you all from minicow

Linda through all your heartaches and pain may the Lord hold you up on every leaning side. It's never easy losing a loved one but the Lord promised to be with us through it all. My His GRACE keep you and His arms embrace you. Your tears He bottles and when it's all over may be recognized that you have been keep in that secret place of the Lord - Psalm 91. Be BLESSED & Highly FAVORED in the Lord. You all are in my prayers.

I know it is hard to try to reason WHY, but as I have been told over and over again "there is a reason".I still don't know that reason, but do know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You and help ALL of you during this trying time. Barb

So sorry to hear about your loss, I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and may she rest in peace without pain and illnes.

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I am so sorry about your lost.Will be praying for you and your family, God will give you strength during this difficul times...Love

I'm really sorry to hear this Linda, I'll keep you all in my prayers. May God keep you all in His hands and may she rest in peace. hugs and prayers your way from Germany ***

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by lflanders 31 Mar 2009

I appreciate each and every one of you for your kind and wonderful thoughts and your many prayers. My new daughter, Gail is taking it very hard. She had to carry her Mom to the Dr. today so that kept her busy for awhile but she is not letting it out. When I tried to talk to her on the phone she was too quiet. She is so hurt and so sad. She was Gail's half sister. They had the same Dad but when they were younger Gail's Mom actually took care Of Pat so they live together like regular sisters. Now, this is a pieced together story that I am telling now so I do not know the whole story but Pat and Gail were very close and had been most of their lives. Gail is 45 and Pat was 56 and they have 1 brother. I do not know him but he has been there for Pat & Gail through all of this. I have heard all my life that the Lord would not put more on you than you could handle but I am so afraid that Gail is going to collapse. I do not know how she has gone for so long under so much stress! My Son sure got him a wonderful partner for life and I hope he knows it! I think he is in good hands and I know he loves her. Her youngest daughter told me today that Brian was so much better to her than her dad had ever been. Her youngest daughter is grown with 2 children. That made me feel good that she thinks that much of her step-dad. I guess I did do a pretty good job of raising him. I am proud of him even if he did get some of his dad in him.
I will see that He and Gail see all of your thoughtful notes! Linda in Ga