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Mary Helen Pfefferkorn, 03/31/08 - 03/13/07 [Mar. 14th, 2007|07:10 pm]
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I had a feeling, as I was pulling into the garage on my way home from work. And when [info]gridlore immediately stood up as I opened the door, I knew. [info]murphymom had called earlier, but told him to wait till I was home to tell me. As I noted to her on the phone when I called back, it wasn't though she was going to be any less dead.

As you might guess from the last statement, I'm in a really bizarre headspace right now. She asked me not to cry for her; I'm actually doing pretty well so far on that score. We'll see how long that lasts.

We are now at the mercy of the booking department at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills; the service could be this weekend, or it could be Tuesday. [info]charlottesmtms, email me your number so I can give you a holler once I'm in the area.
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[User Picture]From: [info]dizzdvl
2007-03-15 02:16 am (UTC)

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*hugs*
[User Picture]From: [info]tattycat
2007-03-15 02:21 am (UTC)

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*hugs* and condolences. I have a great aunt who is currently lingering, so IO understand the headspace you're in. Give a holler if you need it.
[User Picture]From: [info]jls123
2007-03-15 02:22 am (UTC)

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It seems so inadequate to say, but I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
[User Picture]From: [info]mdlbear
2007-03-15 02:28 am (UTC)

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My sympathy. Take care.
[User Picture]From: [info]sossity
2007-03-15 02:36 am (UTC)

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*hugs*
[User Picture]From: [info]j3nny3lf
2007-03-15 02:49 am (UTC)

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I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

Please let Sam and me know if there is anything we can do. We're always here if you need somebody to listen, or whatever.
[User Picture]From: [info]fimbrethil
2007-03-15 02:56 am (UTC)

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I am sorry for your loss.
[User Picture]From: [info]claire
2007-03-15 03:12 am (UTC)

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{{hugs}}
[User Picture]From: [info]lysana
2007-03-15 03:17 am (UTC)

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My condolences, sweetie. *hugs*
[User Picture]From: [info]wcg
2007-03-15 03:22 am (UTC)

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Oh Kiri, I'm sorry. I know it wasn't unexpected, but it's still a sad loss.
[User Picture]From: [info]medancer
2007-03-15 03:24 am (UTC)

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::quiet hugs::
[User Picture]From: [info]lisa_marli
2007-03-15 03:27 am (UTC)

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*hugs*
Find peace is knowing she led a full good life (almost 100 is a Good Long Span!) and will always be in the hearts of the many people who love her.
[User Picture]From: [info]glinda_w
2007-03-15 03:40 am (UTC)

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*hugs* and sympathy.

I don't have words; I've been there, I *do* know what you're going through, and all I can say is "I'm sorry. I care."

(reminds me - I owe letters to two aunts, one 86, the other 90-something I think. Will stay up tonight and do them.)
[User Picture]From: [info]camille
2007-03-15 03:59 am (UTC)

Peace

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Sending you thoughts of love and peace right now.
And a good cry if you think you need one.
{hug}
[User Picture]From: [info]kshandra
2007-03-15 06:05 am (UTC)

Re: Peace

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I told Mom tonight that I suspect I'll be fine until we get to the cemetary, at which point I will be utterly trashed.
[User Picture]From: [info]kyburg
2007-03-15 04:08 am (UTC)

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May her memory bring peace. I am so sorry. (I am also reasonably local, in Torrance if you need anything.)
[User Picture]From: [info]kshandra
2007-03-15 06:06 am (UTC)

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If there's time, I'm sure Mom would love to get together for $BEVERAGE while we're there.
[User Picture]From: [info]kyburg
2007-03-15 02:10 pm (UTC)

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I have Bigfoot (I was going to save it, but - yeah) - my place will work. Saving that, I have a few places near the beach that'll do nicely.
[User Picture]From: [info]charlottesmtms
2007-03-15 04:16 am (UTC)

You got it, sweetie!

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It's on it's way, dear!

****BIG HUGS**** to you and yours ...
[User Picture]From: [info]capplor
2007-03-15 04:18 am (UTC)

Don't stress it

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Cry or don't. She'd understand, as do we all.

Eventually, don't forget to remember the great times.

-Robin
[User Picture]From: [info]hopeforyou
2007-03-15 05:11 am (UTC)

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I am sorry for your loss. *gentle hugs*
[User Picture]From: [info]tracytreefrog
2007-03-15 05:40 am (UTC)

*HUGS*

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Sorry for your loss Please remember the good times you shared and that she lived a long life and was blessed with good health and a clear mind till the end.
[User Picture]From: [info]hellloooonurse
2007-03-15 05:48 am (UTC)

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*gentle hugs* *offers an ear for listening*
[User Picture]From: [info]griffen
2007-03-15 06:09 am (UTC)

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Oh, sweetheart. I'm so very sorry. :(

*hugs*
[User Picture]From: [info]spiderdust
2007-03-15 06:18 am (UTC)

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I'm so sorry. You're in my thoughts.
[User Picture]From: [info]zyxwvut
2007-03-15 06:30 am (UTC)

Sorry for your loss

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(((((((Kiri)))))))

Z

P.S.: I hope we all live to be 99.
[User Picture]From: [info]kshandra
2007-03-15 06:37 am (UTC)

Re: Sorry for your loss

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With health as good as hers was until these last couple of months.
[User Picture]From: [info]gloraelin
2007-03-15 07:22 am (UTC)

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*hugs*

I'm sorry. And don't be afraid to cry if you need to.
[User Picture]From: [info]faxpaladin
2007-03-15 07:39 am (UTC)

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GoodThoughts and condolences...
[User Picture]From: [info]redtheda
2007-03-15 07:52 am (UTC)

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I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

*hugs*
[User Picture]From: [info]sajazz
2007-03-15 10:32 am (UTC)

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My condolences on the lost. :( *HUGS*
[User Picture]From: [info]iamjw
2007-03-15 11:43 am (UTC)

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I'm so sorry for your loss.
[User Picture]From: [info]jenny_junipurr
2007-03-15 12:02 pm (UTC)

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*hug*
[User Picture]From: [info]hitchhiker
2007-03-15 12:50 pm (UTC)

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i'm so sorry :( *gentle hug*
[User Picture]From: [info]janetmiles
2007-03-15 01:07 pm (UTC)

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I'm so sorry for your loss. May your Aunt Mary rest in peace, and may you and all who loved her find comfort in memory.
[User Picture]From: [info]quadprincess
2007-03-15 01:25 pm (UTC)

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my condolences.
[User Picture]From: [info]fuzzface00
2007-03-15 02:57 pm (UTC)

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Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. *hugs*

I've learned over the years that there is little that truly helps at a moment like this. Just keep plugging along, grab the bits of positive energy that comes by, and remember the good stuff. The hollowness will pass, for the most part, in time. Peace!
[User Picture]From: [info]blueashke
2007-03-15 04:10 pm (UTC)

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I'm sorry hon. :hugs: It'll be 10 years this May for my dad, so trust me, I've been there.
[User Picture]From: [info]darthgeek
2007-03-15 05:46 pm (UTC)

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*hugs* It sucks to lose relatives.
[User Picture]From: [info]micheinnz
2007-03-15 08:21 pm (UTC)

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Oh, honey. (big big hugs) I'm so very sorry for your loss.
[User Picture]From: [info]johnpalmer
2007-03-15 09:34 pm (UTC)

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Hugs offered, and my sympathy and condolences.
[User Picture]From: [info]ladycrim
2007-03-15 10:28 pm (UTC)

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*hugs*
[User Picture]From: [info]dandelion_diva
2007-03-16 12:36 am (UTC)

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Love you hon. I have no good words. Death always seems to steal them. But I'm thinking of you and your mom.
[User Picture]From: [info]meezergal
2007-03-16 02:04 am (UTC)

Dear Kiri...

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...if there's anything I can do, please let me know. I sent you my email, here it is again. catlover nine underscore nine at yahoo dot com, you can email me and I'll send you my phone # if you'd like to talk.

*HUGS* *LOVE*

Please do call, if you'd like. I wish I could do more.

Love, Kim
[User Picture]From: [info]teddywolf
2007-03-16 03:16 am (UTC)

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*gentle hug*
All my best to you and yours.
[User Picture]From: [info]dirtwitch
2007-03-16 03:20 am (UTC)

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so sorry,,,please take care, and enjoy your memories of her.
[User Picture]From: [info]figmo
2007-03-16 08:35 am (UTC)

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My sympathy to you, [info]murphymom, [info]gridlore, and the rest of your family.

If you need to cry, cry for the relatives she left behind. You'll likely need to.
[User Picture]From: [info]lizardling
2007-03-16 11:58 pm (UTC)

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*hug offered*
[User Picture]From: [info]baratron
2007-03-18 12:11 am (UTC)

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As I noted to her on the phone when I called back, it wasn't though she was going to be any less dead.

Yeah, I understand how that one goes. I'm so sorry that you didn't manage to send your letter to her while she was still able to read it. But I'm sure she knew that your lack of reply wasn't due to lack of love.

I am sorry for your loss. May you be comforted.