Sunday, September 8, 2013

To the Lord

I don't know how to write this.....   But today was awful for us....

At 4 PM this afternoon, the Lord called Loyce home to be with him....

We had gone to the Doctors for severe bronchitis which she had come down with after our Labor Day weekend...  She was having trouble with breathing...

They xrayed her lungs, but didn't see anything severe, but her white count was elevated....  They prescribed a breathing treatment and and Antibiotics...    I dropped her off at the house and she went inside while I went to Wal Mart to get the scripts...  I was only gone for about a half hour...

When I got home she was gone in her chair....   We couldn't revive her..

Of course I am in shock..  How can this be.....?

We just made 45 years on September 1st....

Our Father in Heaven..... Please accept her into your kingdom as she was a good person and a RN helping all of the folks that crossed her path.....

Rod

65 comments:

  1. Rod,
    Our deepest condolences. How awful for you and what a shock. We're so sorry.

    Please take all the time you need to take care of yourself. We care.

    All our love,
    Susan & Bob

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  2. Rod, so sorry for your loss. What a shock. Hugs to you.

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  3. Rod, please accept condolences from Paulette and I to you and your entire family. We were shocked beyond belief to read this news just a few minutes ago.

    Loyce was a "good person" just as you say, in fact, she was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who will be sorely missed by everyone.

    Take care and please know we'll be thinking of you.

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  4. Rod, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Loyce! What a shock! She was such a great lady who I am happy to have considered a friend. Please take care of yourself as the next several days will be very hard on you & the rest of the family. I am sending thoughts and prayers of comfort for all of you. Hugs.
    Lynette

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  5. Rod,
    Please know you and your children are in my prayers ..... This is a very difficult and shocking happening ..... It will be so hard for all of you to accept and try to make sense of right now and in the future .... May the Good Lord help you minute by minute to stay strong ..... Thank God you had 45 wonderful years together and the blessed family together .... And your wonderful GRANDKIDS you both enjoy so much ... The memories will be your treasures ....
    Rest in Peace Loyce .... With sincere prayers and thoughts to you, Rod and the family,
    Sally Browning

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  6. Oh my word, can't believe it. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family!!

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  7. Kelly & I were very saddened this morning to read of Loyce's passing. Words fail me at the moment but know we are thinking of you & your family Rod. Biscuit too. Sending you all our best thoughts & feelings. Be strong.

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  8. Rod you have my deepest sympathy--please know that I am thinking of you and my prayers are offered on your behalf. The Lord will be your comforter through this difficult time.

    Jenny J

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  9. I have no words...so sorry Rod. Harry and I offer our deepest condolences to you and all your family.

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  10. Mr. Iver,
    I've been reading your blog for quite sometime now.
    Please accept my condolences. I can't imagine the grief you and your family must be suffering right now. My wife and I will pray for strength in these coming days.

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  11. Sad to hear of your loss. It will be a tough time for you and all the family. Our deepest condolences. Life is not fair.

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  12. It is with deep pain and mourning hearts that Donna & I received the news of Loyce's passing.WE are sending prayers for you and your family. Sam & Donna..

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  13. We are shocked and deeply saddened. We send our deepest sympathies.

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  14. Oh Rod, I am so, so, sorry!!!

    Jim and Linda

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  15. Rod--words are deserting me at this time, we are so very sorry to hear about Loyce. May God give you and your family strength at this time of sorrow.

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  16. Rod,

    We are shocked and saddened by your sudden loss. I'm sure you know you have a large family on the road willing to help in any way we can. With hugs and deepest sympathies,

    Howard & Linda

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  17. A terrible shock for all. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

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  18. Rod, I am so sorry for your loss and for your family. Our condolences to all of you.

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  19. I have NO words Rod. My heart is just aching. Love and strength to you and yours

    Love Brenda

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  20. Rod my heart aches for you. I am so happy I got to meet your lovely wife. God will take good care of her. After losing my Kevin last year (40 Yrs together) I know exactly what you will go thru, but God gives us strength we didn't know we had. Love and prayers to you and the family~ Arlene (Leno)

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  21. Oh my dear dear friend. My heart is broken for you. And I have no words to tell you how sorry I am. My prayers are that the Lord puts His arms around you and sends you comfort. Know that Jim and I love you and Loyce so very much. I'm so so sorry.

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  22. Oh my. What a shock. Deepest condolences to you & your family. Take care of yourself & let the grief heal.

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  23. not sure what to say - praying for you and your family.

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  24. Cousin Rod: so sorry for the loss of sweet Maisie. We had reconnected, this past year, online, and it was a joy to hear all about your lives, after all these years. And she mentioned, to me, on FB that your Anniversary was the 1st. I remember her, when I was a child, always being kind and she and I were the only 2 fair haired of the Bauman & De Bonis cousins!! May your memories and family & friends comfort you at this time. Love across the miles! Laurie De Bonis in Northern Maine

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  25. I am only one of your many blog readers, but I have always felt a special connection to you and Loyce. May your memories of your life together help you through this difficult time.

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  26. We are so sorry for your loss! May the peace and love of God surround you and your family through this time and always.

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  27. No words to express the shock and sorrow, you and your family is in my prayers.

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  28. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family for this unexpected loss.

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  29. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Loyce. I have read your blog for quite awhile and always enjoyed your writing.
    Janet
    Ontario Canada

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  30. Shocking news. You are in our hearts and our prayers.

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  31. My heart is saddened for your loss. May you find inner strength and peace in days to come.

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  32. So very sorry for this shocking loss. Sending you all prayers.

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  33. Oh dear. I'm very sad to read this. Please accept my heart felt condolences.

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  34. Rod,
    Rick and I are so saddened by Loyce's passing. I know how close your family is and what a loss this will be to everyone. You have our deepest sympathy.

    Rick and Judy Landes (Melissa's aunt and uncle)

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  35. I'm saddened to learn of your loss, Rod. God help you through the pain. Sue

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  36. Rod I am so sorry, Brenda called me to give me this horrible news and I can't express how shocked I was. Loyce was a great lady and will be missed by everyone who ever crossed her path. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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  37. Rod,
    So sorry and shocked to hear this! Our prayers are with you and your family.

    Tom, Marci, Nicolas and Bryce

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  38. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

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  39. Oh my - so, so, sorry to read this - I read your blog all the time but haven't left a comment until now - sending our thoughts and prayers out to you and your family - just know that so many care!!!
    Connie & Barry in DE&PA

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  40. Rod, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Loyce. You and your family are in our prayers as you walk through this terrible time. Praying for the Lord's comfort for you.
    Betty and Joe Graffis

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  41. Rod, So shocked to hear about her tragic passing of your lovely Loyce. We never had a chance to met but it sounds like she was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for needed strength. Be sure to give Biscuit an extra hug. Becki & J.D. Kite

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  42. Our prayers and condolences Rod to you and your family. Our hearts are truly saddened hearing this news.

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  43. We were shocked when we read your blog today. We are so terribly sorry for your loss. There are no words that we can say that will ease your pain. Just know that you are in our thoughts.

    Ruth & Ken

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  44. Condolences and sincere sympathy.

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  45. Rod, we to are sorry to hear this. Cindy and I both wish you well at this hard time in your life.
    Ray

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  46. Rod, I am so shocked and sad for you. Please take care as you go through the coming days and weeks. Loyce will be with you in spirit every step of the way.

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  47. Although we've never met I feel I know your through your blog. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

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  48. May the good Lord bring you comfort in the coming days. To unexpectedly lose your lifelong best friend has to be beyond comprehension. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

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  49. We are so sorry and shocked to hear this! Our prayers are with you and your family. We ask that God give you strength to get through this. God's plan is not always easy to understand, but he is almighty and we are followers. Keep the faith.

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  50. Condolences from Ronda and I. Our prayers are with you and your family Rod, hugs from afar.

    Erik and Ronda

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  51. So truly sorry to learn of your loss. I hope you find some joy in knowing she did not suffer and the 45 years of memories you have shared will remain in your heart and be with you always. May she rest in peace. Sheila and Howard

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  52. So truly sorry to learn of your loss. I hope you find some joy in knowing she did not suffer and the 45 years of memories you have shared will remain in your heart and be with you always. May she rest in peace. Sheila and Howard

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  53. Oh, Rod, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. Hugs.

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  54. Rod -very very sorry about Loyce. Don't know what to say. We are shocked and saddened.

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  55. Rod, I am so very sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and the family.

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  56. Dear Rod, our hearts go out to you with our deepest condolences. We can't believe this happened.

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  57. SWMBO and I extend sincere condolences and deepest sympathies. Loyce seemed an extraordinary partner and your loss is keenly felt. Sadly, I can well imagine the loss and confusion you are feeling. I wish there was something we could do for you.

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  58. Oh, Rod... our deepest sympathy for the loss of Loyce. I can't imagine the shock you feel; this feels unbelievable. You and your family are in our thoughts. How I wish there was something we could do to help you.

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  59. My sincere condolences! May God grant you comfort and peace.

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  60. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you as well as my condolences to you and your family.

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  61. I am so sorry for your loss! It reminds us how short life is and how important family and friends are. I have never met you or Loyce, but through your blog I knew what a good and kind person she was. My prayers are with you and your family.

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  62. Oh Rod, ...we are so very very sorry to hear this news....our deepest condolences to you and your family...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..

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  63. Just found out about this - have been on the road with spotty internet. Just wanted to express my condolences. My prayers are with you and I pray our father in heaven brings you comfort.

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