Friday, April 23, 2021

Thank you all...

 from the depths of my heart for your kindness and prayers for my son and my family.

My son Duane fought the good fight but in the early hours of this morning his poor damaged heart gave out.  His passing was quick and painless.  We are thankful he suffers no more.

I will be away for a time while I deal with the loss of the good son and the good man that he was.  Knowing he is safe in the arms of our Lord brings me peace.

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  1. Vicki, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers. And yes, Duane was a wonderful man. God bless...CW

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  2. Oh Vicki, I'm so sorry that he passed, but so glad that he's with the Lord and you will see him again on the other side.

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    1. Thank you, chipmunk...That knowledge is what keeps us going.

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  3. Love to you Vicki Your son is ok now prayers for your peace of mind Love Patrick

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    1. Thank you, Patrick...This helps more than you know.

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  4. I am so sorry. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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    1. Thank you, Anita...Prayers are very much appreciated.

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  5. May his memory be a blessing. Sending prayers.

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    1. Thank you, Bobbie...Thankfully, we have so many good memories.

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  6. So sorry for your loss Vicki. I'll keep your family in my prayers.

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    1. Thank you, slugmama...Prayers keep us going.

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  7. I'm so sorry to hear of Duane's passing, Vicki. My prayers will be with you.

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  8. I am so sorry and heartbroken for you. You and your family are in my prayers.

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    1. Thank you, TBravo...We are grateful for your prayers.

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  9. We’re so sorry. You and your family remain in our prayers.

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    1. LTM...Thank you. Your prayers mean much to us.

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  10. It is comforting to know, as David said, "He shall not come to me, but I shall go to him."
    May our Father comfort you and your family through this time.

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    1. Knowing that my son is resting in the Lord gives us comfort. Thank you, Ed.

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  11. Sending a huge virtual hug. I am so sorry.

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    1. Hugs are a good thing and needed right now. Thank you.

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  12. I pray God will comfort you all. *hugs* and God bless. ♥

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    1. Thank you so very much, LindaG. Prayers and hugs are good.

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  13. I'm so very sorry to hear this! I'll be praying for you and your family...you're all going to really miss him, even though you know you'll see him again.

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    1. Thank you, Norene...We miss him already, but prayers do help so much.

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  14. I am so so sorry. May knowing he is at peace and with God bring you comfort at this time.

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    1. Thank you, One Family...This is what keeps us going.

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  15. This is a loss no mother should have to face and yet sometimes we do. Praying that the Lord's healing balm will comfort you. You have my deepest sympathy. Robin

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    1. Robin...Parents should never outlive their children, but yet sometimes we do. Thank you for your prayers and words.

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    1. Oh, Pete...That makes the burden a bit lighter.

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  17. Please accept my sympathies.

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  18. I'm so sorry! Condolences to you, and the whole family.

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  19. You and your family will remain in my prayers. So very sorry for your loss.

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    1. Thank you, Robin E...Prayers are needed and appreciated.

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  20. Dear Vicki, I have been following your blog for a while although I hardly ever comment so you don’t know me. But as a mother, Christian and fellow human being I extend my deepest sympathy to you and all those who loved your son. I am glad you have the comfort of your faith and your family to help you through. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Joan

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    1. Joan...Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. They do help.

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  21. I am so sorry for your terrible loss. It’s times like this we can’t understand. Remaining in my prayers.

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    1. JRE...Thank you. Faith and prayers carry us through.

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  22. Vicki, my heart cries for you. May the Lord bless and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and give you Peace, now and forever more.

    Blessings, Fern

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    1. God bless you, Fern...Knowing Duane is resting in the arms of our Lord gives us peace.

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  23. I am so very sorry to read this. Sending my prayers your way.

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  24. I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to bury a child, no matter the age or cause. May our Heavenly Father comfort you and bring you peace.

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    1. Thank you, Jennifer...I doubt there is anything more difficult, but knowing Duane is at peace gives us comfort.

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  25. Ms Vicki,

    I felt like I hit a big speed bump at high speed when I read the news about your son's passing.... but I can't imagine what you are going through nor what the rest of your family is going through.

    I always though very highly of Duane because he moved in next door and was there to check up on you and make sure you were being taken care of. There are many definitions that describe what a good man is. From what I read on your blog the last several years about Duane, I firmly believe he matched many of these definitions.

    The Bible said to honor one's father and mother in Ephesians 6:2-3

    Ephesians 6:2–3

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    2 Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”

    That was Duane and he set a wonderful and highly honorable example for all of us.

    Ms. Vicki, you and your family are in my prayers and much love to you all.

    Matt

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    1. Matt...You are right. Duane was one of the good guys. Your words of love and prayers mean so much to me. Thank you.

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  26. Vicki~ God just received a new Guardian Angel in Duane. Red

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    1. Red...Duane took it upon himself to watch out for his Mama and I expect he will continue to do so. Thank you.

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