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[Guest guest]

Dear Janet,

I'm so sorry. How difficult for you. You're in my prayers.

Diane VDW

Michigan

Dear friends, Just wanted you to know that my Mom passed away Sunday night. Please keep our family in your prayers.Thanks--Janet in SC

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I'm very sorry, Janet. I'll also keep you in my prayers.

Sharon

Janet McCabe wrote:

Dear friends, Just wanted you to know that my Mom passed away

Sunday

night. Please keep our family in your prayers.

Thanks--Janet in SC

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Dear Janet~

So sorry for the loss of your mom! Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers!!

SuzieQ

Dear friends, Just wanted you to know that my Mom passed away Sunday night. Please keep our family in your prayers.Thanks--Janet in SC

[Guest guest]

Janet, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. You and your family are

in my prayers.

D. (RI)

>

> Dear friends, Just wanted you to know that my Mom passed away Sunday

> night. Please keep our family in your prayers.

> Thanks--Janet in SC

>

[Guest guest]

>I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. I'm sure this week has been

terribly difficult for you. You and your family are in my prayers.

> Dear friends, Just wanted you to know that my Mom passed away Sunday

> night. Please keep our family in your prayers.

> Thanks--Janet in SC

>

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

My Mom and your dad had cancer at the same time, mine went first, and I'm sooooo sorry for your loss, losing a parent is so tough no matter the age we are. I'm glad he wasn't in much pain, Mom sure suffered with hers. I guess most of us would love to go peacefully in our sleep, but it's hardest for those they leave behind, no matter how the death comes. Know I'm holding you close in thought, and I'll be thinking of you during this tough time. I know he lived some distance from you, are you leaving right away to be with family? Take care of you, glad you got those 82 years, they are precious.

Colorado Springs

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Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all day.Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I take it back!"I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was 82.Sharon

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Did you have the CT, xrays?Love SharOn May 30, 2009, at 11:08 PM, Kirkaldie wrote:Sharon, My Mom and your dad had cancer at the same time, mine went first, and I'm sooooo sorry for your loss, losing a parent is so tough no matter the age we are. I'm glad he wasn't in much pain, Mom sure suffered with hers. I guess most of us would love to go peacefully in our sleep, but it's hardest for those they leave behind, no matter how the death comes. Know I'm holding you close in thought, and I'll be thinking of you during this tough time. I know he lived some distance from you, are you leaving right away to be with family? Take care of you, glad you got those 82 years, they are precious. Colorado Springs [ ] sad newsWow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all day.Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I take it back!"I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was 82.Sharon

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Thank you, .

I'm about a 2 1/4 hour drive from my mom, so I'll probably be up there

more than once. I just spoke with my sister in MD, and I hope her

family will stay with me in NH on their way to ME. My sister starts a

new college teaching job on Tues. so that stinks. So many logistics to

work through.

Thanks for your kind words. I know you get it.

Sharon

Kirkaldie wrote:

Sharon,

My Mom and your dad had cancer at the same time, mine went

first, and I'm sooooo sorry for your loss, losing a parent is so tough

no matter the age we are. I'm glad he wasn't in much pain, Mom sure

suffered with hers. I guess most of us would love to go peacefully in

our sleep, but it's hardest for those they leave behind, no matter how

the death comes. Know I'm holding you close in thought, and I'll be

thinking of you during this tough time. I know he lived some distance

from you, are you leaving right away to be with family? Take care of

you, glad you got those 82 years, they are precious.

Colorado Springs

[ ] sad news

Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all

day.

Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.

I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he

wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same

thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington

rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I take

it back!"

I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very

kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he

was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want

to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and

not

well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.

Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't

write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his

sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was

82.

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Whose CT and xrays?

Sharon

Shari Greenspan wrote:

Did you have the CT, xrays?

Love Shar

On May 30, 2009, at 11:08 PM, Kirkaldie wrote:

Sharon,

My Mom and your dad had cancer at the same time, mine went

first, and I'm sooooo sorry for your loss, losing a parent is so tough

no matter the age we are. I'm glad he wasn't in much pain, Mom sure

suffered with hers. I guess most of us would love to go peacefully in

our sleep, but it's hardest for those they leave behind, no matter how

the death comes. Know I'm holding you close in thought, and I'll be

thinking of you during this tough time. I know he lived some distance

from you, are you leaving right away to be with family? Take care of

you, glad you got those 82 years, they are precious.

Colorado Springs

[ ] sad news

Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts

all day.

Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.

I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he

wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same

thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington

rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I take

it back!"

I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very

kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he

was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want

to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not

well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.

Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't

write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his

sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was

82.

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Sharon,So sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers go out to you and your family. -DyannFrom: Sharon Green <sharon.green18@...>Subject: [ ] sad news Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009, 3:58 PMWow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat.  No posts all day.Well, it's a good thing I didn't go.  My dad didn't wake up today.I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he wished he could take her place.  Then when I had mine, he said the same thing.  A couple years later, when he

was 47, he got his own Harrington rods.  Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I take it back!"I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start.  He was very kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he was in his 70s with a number of health problems.  I knew I didn't want to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name.  I can't write much more.  I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him.  He was 82.Sharon------------------------------------scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

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Thanks, Dyann. I do appreciate any and all prayers.

Sharon

Dyann Diamond wrote:

Sharon,

So sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers go out to you

and your family.

-Dyann

From: Sharon Green <sharon.green18@ myfairpoint. net>

Subject: [ ] sad news

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009, 3:58 PM

Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No

posts all day.

Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.

I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he

wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same

thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington

rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I

take

it back!"

I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very

kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he

was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want

to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and

not

well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.

Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't

write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his

sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was

82.

Sharon

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Hi Sharon,

I am sorry for your loss. Sounds like you and your dad shared a close bond, as well as your sister. To have shared scoliosis and the Harrington rod experience, though not one of the best experiences to have shared, but something that the both of you (and your sister) could relate to is extremely unique, to say the least.

As unfortunate as the circumstances are that originated the founding of this group of flatbackers, we have shared our past, present and future, as it comes to be the present, the good and the not. Having been down this crooked scoliosis road has enabled all of us to learn of each other and form a bond that otherwise wouldn't exist. And that bond extends beyond the commonality of our backs, as friendships develop, discussions of many topics help us keep learning and helping others, and sharing personal experiences in life, including loss, where we support each other.

By the grace of God, your father did pass at home and in his sleep, with very little pain from his cancer. If it has to happen, I can't think of a more blessed and merciful means of passing on. I hope that knowing he went peacefully will forever help you through your grievance of your loss, and acceptance that your dad has moved on to a place where there is no more pain and suffering.

I detected a sense of humor when I read that when your sister and then you had your surgery and he wished he could take your places, and "took it back" when he was getting his very own Harrington rod. How many (few) people will ever have memories like that to cherish?

You will be in my thoughts and prayers and may the Lord continue with his mercy and comfort you and your family during your loss.

Sincerely, G

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Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all day.Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I take it back!"I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was 82.Sharon

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Hi Sharon,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Fathers are very special. I lost mine many years ago and I still miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

D

[ ] sad news

Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all day.Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I take it back!"I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was 82.Sharon

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[Guest guest]

Sharon,

You have talked about your Dad often. May he finally walk straight and tall and

rest in peace.

Kathy

In , Sharon Green <sharon.green18@...> wrote:

>

> Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all day.

>

> Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.

>

> I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he

> wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same

> thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington

> rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me " I take

> it back! "

>

> I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very

> kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he

> was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want

> to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not

> well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.

>

> Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't

> write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his

> sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was 82.

>

> Sharon

>

[Guest guest]

I'm so sorry, Sharon.

You have my prayers.

Diane VDW

Michigan

Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all day.Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I take it back!"I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was 82.Sharon

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[Guest guest]

Sharon,

I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember you speaking of him

often & your half sister to me when I had my revisions. It's comforting to hear

that he went peacefully. You'll be in my thoughts during this rough time.

>

> Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all day.

>

> Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.

>

> I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he

> wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same

> thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington

> rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me " I take

> it back! "

>

> I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very

> kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he

> was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want

> to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not

> well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.

>

> Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't

> write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his

> sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was 82.

>

> Sharon

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

I am so sorry for the huge loss you and your family have suffered. I know that

it hurts so much right now, but it is a blessing that he was not in pain and he

simply went to sleep.

Hold on to those happy memories you have of him in the next few weeks and

months, they will be a source of strength and comfort.

J.

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like an awesome man. I will

keep you and your family in my prayers.

>

> Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all day.

>

> Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.

>

> I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he

> wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same

> thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington

> rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me " I take

> it back! "

>

> I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very

> kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he

> was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want

> to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not

> well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.

>

> Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't

> write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his

> sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was 82.

>

> Sharon

>

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. I know he is at peace now, but

for you it must be a sad time. I will be thnking about you.

Peace, Cam

[Guest guest]

HI Sharon,

I've been out of the loop because of the Retrerat, so am just learning of your father's death. I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it's like being a parent with scoliosis seeing your child go through life with this disease, so even though I never met your father, I felt sort of an affinity with him. And I got a sense of how close you and he were. My father and I were close, too, and even though he's been gone for many years, I still have not lost that sense of closeness. I am sure you will have that, too.

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You have spoke of him so many

times, it's as if we all knew him. Please accept my sympathy and I hope you find

comfort in your many memories.

D. (RI)

>

> Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all day.

>

> Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.

>

> I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he

> wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same

> thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington

> rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me " I take

> it back! "

>

> I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very

> kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he

> was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want

> to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and not

> well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.

>

> Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't

> write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his

> sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was 82.

>

> Sharon

>

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Dear K, Dyann, G., Llweyn, D., Kathy, Dianne,

, Peggy, Avis, , Eve, C., J., ,

, Cam, Bonnie, D., and anyone I've omitted,

Thank you so much for the kind words, thoughts, and prayers. We had

perfect weather Saturday for a modest graveside service which was

beautiful and well-attended. It was 100% family participation; I did a

scripture reading and gave a little eulogy. In spite of the sadness it

was wonderful to see so many friends and family members, especially my

sister from MD and her family, who stayed at our house. My sister's

best friend is a florist, who did most of the arrangements and stayed

for the funeral. I also made a slide show of pics of my dad, and

played it at the pot luck after.

It was exhausting but I'm glad we did it. My dad would have liked it a

lot.

Thanks again for all the support.

Sharon

Sharon Green wrote:

Wow, it looks like everyone must be at the retreat. No posts all

day.

Well, it's a good thing I didn't go. My dad didn't wake up today.

I remember when my half-sister had her scoliosis fusion, he told her he

wished he could take her place. Then when I had mine, he said the same

thing. A couple years later, when he was 47, he got his own Harrington

rods. Before he went into surgery he told both my sister and me "I take

it back!"

I'm pretty sure he had flatback right from the start. He was very

kyphotic, but by the time I knew about flatback and revision surgery he

was in his 70s with a number of health problems. I knew I didn't want

to spend my old age bent over like that, suffering from stenosis and

not

well enough to undergo surgery, so I had my revision at age 48.

Of course we shared much more than scoliosis and a last name. I can't

write much more. I'm thankful he went peacefully at home and in his

sleep, and had very little pain from the cancer that took him. He was

82.

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

I am glad your sister made it up and you were able to spend some

quality time with her. The service and gathering sounded fulfilling and

reflective. I hope your heart heals well with fond memories.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, .

redmarmie wrote:

Hi Sharon,

I am glad your sister made it up and you were able to spend some

quality time with her. The service and gathering sounded fulfilling and

reflective. I hope your heart heals well with fond memories.

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LOTTIE,

     I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BROTHER PASSING AWAY. PLEASE TAKE MY LOVE

AND PRAYERS WITH YOU.

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