[juliemboyle]

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:calibri;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;">I know I haven’t posted in ages.  Like others have said I’m so busy and it’s just easier to post on FB. <br>
But as I am trying (to no avail) to focus on work, I stumbled back over  to kick and see many who I don’t see on FB anymore.</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:calibri;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;">My Dad died 9 days ago.  Two days after I did the PanMass I found out he was diagnosed with Lung Cancer (weird timing!).   We were all scared but it turned out it was Stage 1 and the surgeon thought he could cure him.  The surgery was 6+ hours long but all went well.  He was recovering and doing well, saw the surgeon for a check up on Friday the 30^th.  Then Saturday things took a turn for the worse and he was rushed by ambulance to the hospital.  I drove the hour to my hometown with DH and met my Mom, Sister and Brother there.  They were able to stabilize him and both the surgeon and his pulmonologist referred to it as a “bump in the road”.  We were obviously ecstatic and drove the hour back home.  30 minutes after walking in the door we got the call that he was “coding”. </span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:calibri;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;">It was such a rollercoaster and I can’t believe he’s gone.  He was amazing and I am devastated without him.  I guess I need a virtual hug from all my kick buddies</span></span> <span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:wingdings;">L</span></span></span></span></p>

 

[theia]

<p>(((Julie)))</p>
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<p>I'm so sorry for your loss. </p>

 

[hobey]

<p>{{{{{Julie}}}}}</p>

 

[cak73]

<p>{{{{Julie}}}}</p>

 

[Timr1]

<p>So sorry.  (((Julie)))</p>

 

[MountainGirl]

<p>I'm so sorry.  There's no easy way to lose someone that you love so much.....</p>

 

[SpartyGirl]

<p>Julie, I am so sorry for your loss {{{{{Julie}}}}}</p>

 

[mmoonptdeux]

<p>Hugs and condolences to you and your family (((((Julie)))) </p>

 

[MBannon]

<p>Ah geez.  Real sorry Julie.  {{{Hugs}}}</p>

 

[maggie d]

<p>I'm sorry.  I dread the day I have to deal with this, I don't know how you have managed.  I pray you continue to find strength in yourself and for your Mom.  </p>
<p>HUGS!!</p>

 

[Flip]

<p>I'm so sorry for your loss, Julie </p>

 

[Tri-Tammy]

<p>I'm thinking of you Julie!  {{{{Julies}}}}</p>

 

[jenotter]

<p>I'm so sorry Julie...sending you big hugs!!!!!!!</p>

 

[1Topodope]

<p>Here's a virtual bear hug coming your way.   {{{{{{{Julie}}}}}}}</p>

 

[Thor]

<p>Julie, I am so sorry. Sometimes I don't know what to say. This is one of those times. I know how much your dad meant to you, so really, I am truly sorry for your loss. Please be strong. For yourself and your family.</p>

 

[gretriever]

<p>I'm so sorry for you and your family. My sympathies and prayers to you all.</p>

 

[juliemboyle]

<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Thor</strong> <a href="/t/75406/my-dad-died#post_2016138"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Julie, I am so sorry. Sometimes I don't know what to say. This is one of those times. I know how much your dad meant to you, so really, I am truly sorry for your loss. Please be strong. For yourself and your family.</p>
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There really is nothing right or wrong...........I've learned that through this, just knowing that people care and are feeling for you is a comfort.</p>
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<p>What I have learned through this is to continue to keep thinking of all the happy memories, I'm so lucky to have them.  They don't erase the pain but make it easier to bear.</p>
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[pcsronbo]

<p>well that just SUCKS!</p>
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<p>Well, it does!!!</p>
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<p>{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}</p>

 

[regiolanthe]

<p>So sorry, Julie - but glad that you have many happy memories to share. My dad died 21 years ago today - so there weren't enough of them. All I can say is that it gets easier in time, and your children were lucky to have known him (and vice versa). Judging how by full of life you are, he must have been fun to be around.</p>
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<p>George</p>

 

[LeftRightRepeat]

<p>Aw Jules... I lost my mom when I was 17. Cherish the fact that you had your dad well into adulthood. Very sorry for you...</p>