Sometimes life is strange:

I have spent much time praying and thinking of Donna, she is a wonderful person. I just received a phone call yesterday that one of my older sisters is in the hospital in Arkansas. They said she had forty eight hours. Cancer. Such devasting news. I was raised with six sisters, and five brothers. It's well known stastically that women out live men. I have one sister left, (my younger by three years) My very best friend I might add. There are still five of us boys left. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me, stastically speaking. Cancer is the Evil of this generation, I don't and can't think of a word I have come to hate like I do that word. All the ill's are horrible and I know research on cancer has come a long way, but not far enough. I think it bears repeating that those that frequent this forum are loved, cherished, respected, and prayed for on a regular basis...I can't say enough how precious each one of you are...I'm doing fine, my sister is a Christian and I don't worry about her future...God bless each one of you...Hay

I am so sorry to hear about your sister! How sad it must be to see your family shrinking. I hope her final trip is not a difficult one.

I hate that word to Hay,so sorry to hear about your sister.

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(((((Hugs))))) Prayers and love, brother Haystack.

So sorry to hear about your sister. Sending cyber hugs.

Oh Haystack, that is awful.. I'm sorry to hear this. I too worry about Donna and all of us really, sometimes we seem to stray a little. I wish you the best my dear friend. Eufaula said it perfect..
Love and prayers from our family to yours.. which really IS our family! :)

Thanks to all of you for your kindness, but my true concern is for those who are afflicted. Sometimes I just feel like prayer is not enough, but don't really know where to go from their. I agree ZZ's there is a sense in which I fear for the future. The ugliness of some of these afflictions seem to go beyond my endurance. I feel terrible that I can't do more...God knows how I struggle with this for the sake of others...Hay

{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} for you and your family

oh Hay I am so sorry to hear this news about your sister. I Pray her passing is a gentle one and that you and family are able to be with her. My heart aches for you. There is just to much sadness in the world right now.

o Hay I am so very very sorry. hugs to you & your family. Cancer is evil. I know all too well just how evil it is. Trust me my heart aches for you & your remaining siblings.

My sister Millie, went home to be with the Lord, She passed very early this afternoon. She just went to sleep and never woke up...I would like to thank all of you for your kindness...My wife and I are fine...Hay

I only hope that's how I go. So peaceful. My condolences.

My condolences also

Hay- May you have peace knowing she is in a better place...

Thanks Titanium, Not just a better place. A place with the Lord and looking forward to a happy reunion day...My faith ensures me of much more than most understand...however I do appreciate the kind words...Hay

I am very sorry Mr. Haystack.

Im sorry Hay for not responding yesterday. When I read your post I had just returned from the bank , where a dear friend of mine works, she wasnt there and her Fellow tellers told me her Mother had just passed away suddenly. I thought the world of her and it was a shock. So when I came back and read your post , I was so sad for you both. Two of my Sweet friends losing a loved one on the same day.
My heartfelt condolences to both of you and your Families.

Hay, i am so sorry for the loss of your sister..you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..i too have lost 3 very dear friends in the last 3 weeks..it is really hard to say good bye..but it isnt, because we will see them again in a better place..
(((HUGS)))
cindy

Oh Hay, I'm so sorry to hear that. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I very recently lost my father, I loved him so much and we were very close. I know they are in a better place, but I'm selfish, it's so very hard not to have them. I love you Hay, thanks for being you and sharing your life with us here.

So good to hear from you Annie, I was just getting ready to ask if anybody had heard from you. I love you also Annie. The ladies of this forum are just awesome. I feel so close to all of you, and I don't want anything happening to any of you. My youngest sister spent the whole week end with me and we celebrated the life of my older sister. We agreed to spend more time together and get the most out of our time left...

Annie I feel just like you do, I'm a little, maybe a lot (selfish) and want more time with family and friends.

I feel like I'm a citizen of to worlds and it's hard to choose between them. I desire to be home with the Lord but I can't stand letting go of those of you that I have become so fond of. Talk about a mixed bag of emotions. My sister Millie and I had not seen one another for twenty five years, and I still found it hard to let go of her. Many of you I have never met, and maybe never will but, you have become family and I can't let go of you either...I have no words to say how grateful I am for your kind expressions...Hay

It's weird, but, I'm really attached to and love the people on this forum - I've never met any in person, but all are in my daily thoughts and prayers. It's been a horrible month and I still came here to read and check on everyone here. Trying to keep as busy as possible, not sleeping and feeling down right depressed. Today one of my 9 week old chickies had a very bad accident so add that to the list.

If nothing else I have learned not to wish into next week, month or year, since you never know what that might bring, it could be worse. One day at a time. I sure miss my dad, he was such a great father and friend. Thanks Hay, just... thanks. I too am grateful for you and everyone here.

I'm very sorry Hay. I lost my mother to cancer, on Mother's Day, 1999. I say though that she got the best Mother's Day gift ever, as she got to go see Jesus! But I still miss her. But I also know that "we do not grieve as others do".

Blessings,
Karen

Yesterday was 43 years since I lost my dad. I still miss him just as much as I ever have. It is something that you just learn to live with.. I never dreamed I'd make it without him... I will never forget and never stop living so he would be proud of me. I know your pain Annie.. And Hay.. although I don't have a sister.. I love my brother dearly.

I'm so very sorry Hay. You have suffered a lot of loss. It's bound to get you down and thinking of your own mortality when your siblings start passing on. You are right to believe she's is going to a better place. It still hurts those left behind though.

Brenda

Hay, Please accept my kind thoughts on the loss of your precious sister. It lifts my spirit to know she was a Christian. Death for a child of God is the ultimate healing and though we miss them, if we truley love them we would never wish them back here to this hurtful place. I know you are happy for your sister but grieve for those who suffer and do not have her assurance of Heaven. I feel the same way. And as things in the world get worse, I worry more for the lost. Time is winding down and there is still little urgency in the world.

Once again, thanks to all of you for your very kind words. We are doing very well, my younger sister agreed after this that we would spend more time together. Good things are always on the horizon. These things help all of us to take better care of business, say the things we ought to and make sure those loved ones know they are loved, Saying it really solidifies it...Hay

Amen!!! Love Ya Big Guy!