So...whats for dinner?
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I forgot to mention that every time I hear the promotion for The Christmas Story to be playing in Boston, I am reminded of Michelle's amusement of Ralphie, the boy in the play. I smile through the tears....0 -
Laurie,
My best friend, who I met in 7th grade, lost her Mom to ovarian cancer shortly after I finished treatment.
Her Mom was an Italian momma and such a force of nature, that to see her fade away, was just unimagineable for us but, i'm sure even worse for her in that she had ALWAYS been so strong! Much of our grief was expressed during diagnosis and treatment.
And, yes, you described it perfectly! It is what it is like to love someone more than you love yourself. Where their peace means more to you than your pain. THAT is true love!0 -
Laurie, thanks for sharing the experience with your mother's passing. I was with my father when he drew his last breath in his bedroom at home. So was my younger sister and my mother. The hospice nurse had told us that a patient who is unresponsive can possibly hear what is being said. I will always hear my sister's voice saying over and over, "I love you, Daddy," as she realized he was struggling for that last breath. Then he was no longer struggling. It would have been cruel and selfish to want him to stay with us in that state of illness.
Life goes on. It's natural and right to grieve, but Michelle would want us all to have a wonderful day today.
The sun is shining here and the temperature is in the 50's. I'm enjoying morning coffee. Dh and I will drive to Ocean Springs, MS, for the huge Walter Anderson Arts and Crafts fair. It is an amazing fair with high end crafts that are truly art as well as crafts that don't make it to art. My dh's former co-worker Larry and his wife always have an open house for family and friends and we'll be going to their house. They prepare lots of food.
Often we stop at the Beau Rivage casino in Biloxi (pronounced buh-LUX-ee) and play the poker machines long enough to drop $20. On the rare occasion we leave with a little extra $$.
Happy Sunday.0 -
Rest in peace dear Michelle, it was a great pleasure to know you. Please say hi to our Apple.
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My heart is so saddened. Joyce, I know that you are just crushed. The one time I went to Michelle's house, she spoke with such love about the instant relationship that the two of you had.
This just never gets easier.
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To Joyce, Christine, Rick and all of Michelle's family, may your happy memories, and I know there are many, help ease the pain of her leaving. She will be missed.
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I'm so sorry to hear about Michelle. Her spirit and love of family came through in all her posts. If I didn't live so far away, I would have loved to have met her (and many of you) at your Pickety Place outings. I hope her family and friends find comfort in their loving memories.
Joyce - I'm sorry you lost your best friend and thank you for keeping us informed, as hard as it must have been for you to deliver the sad news.
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RIP Michelle. Your spirit will live on.
Hugs everyone. Dont forget to tell someone you love them today xxxxx0 -
So very sorry to hear about Michelle. She was a truly inspiring woman. Prayers and hugs go out to her family and friends - she is at peace now. R.I.P. Michelle
Doreen
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...sigh.....
You are right Susan.....this does not get easier...
Rest easy Michelle.0 -
Rest in Peace Michelle. May her family and loved ones have peace.
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Thank you Joyce for sharing that final sad news. My heart breaks for you and all who were close to this very special woman.
For Michelle, I am glad you went peacefully...with your typical grace. I hold dear the memories and lessons you've left with me....0 -
Michelle now rests with the angels in a wonderful place that we can only dream about. Prayers for her family that they may find comfort in the wonderful memories they have of her. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.0 -
Laurie that made a wonderful sense to me.
And Eric, that was beautifully done and thanks for picking one with the translation included.0 -
A few months ago my curiosity lead me to look for that song on the Internet. The link I posted was the one I liked the most.0 -
Kaara, thanks for passing on the news about Michelle. She will be missed. Sympsthies to her family and friends.
There is a separate thread for Michelle so family and friends can go to one topic to see the condolences. Its title is Michelle Hall.0 -
Rest in Peace, our much loved Michelle.
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Rest in Peace Michelle. I pray for comfort, Peace and strength to get through the hardest of days to all her family and friends. xoxo
Joyce, I know how much you loved Michelle and how close you were, you also are in my thoughts and prayers.
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I just learned of Michelle's death through Facebook. My heart breaks for Rick, her kids and grand kids. And for Joyce. They were more than friends. They were sisters. And they found each other on this site. I feel so blessed that I got to know Michelle, not only through her posts, but in person. She was an amazing, funny, smart and courageous woman. Rest in peace, my friend.0 -
Knowing that Michelle is no longer ill, but free of this disease, is a comfort, but my heart aches for those who loved her and will miss her - including all of us. She had such an indomitable spirit, it was easy to be her friend - here and in person. Time for us on this thread to gather in the proverbial kitchen again and support each other as we mourn her loss. Sending strength to all for the difficult days ahead.0 -
I intend to go back to this thread and start at the beginning. When I was looking up Seaside's black bean recipe I found so many of Michelle's postings. I will miss her and her antics. I too remember the bunny suit and will no doubt tear up when A Christmas Story comes on.
Knowing that she is no longer in pain but still my heart breaks for her family and for you Joyce and all of you that knew her personally.0 -
Michelle at Pickety Place0 -
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trying to post a pic and it's not working
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Laurie, on Michelle's Facebook photo section, there are some Pickety photos of all of us. Could you try that source to copy and paste from? Michelle was such a dear to post my family pix for me. I bet Deb also has the the Pickety Place photos on her Facebook page. I can just picture Michelle there walking the farm grounds with her beloved camera, taking animal photos.0 -
Fly with the angels Michelle, give my DH a big hug for me. L to R, sitting, ME, standing Hauntie aka Lynda, Laurie, Michelle and Joyce. 2nd--bedo, hauntie, deborye, LuvRVing, Lacey. 4th pic next to Lynda aka Hauntie is Morgan aka Lorri, the girl with the hat on I only met once, I think her avatar is DeeDee.
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Whoops... I was searching for the pictures while you were actually uploading them. Taken mine down.
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Thanks Deb! And how about the fascinator pix from last Fall? Was it you who took those?0 -
Lacey- those were the ones I was trying to post- I will try again.0 -
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