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« Reply #200 on: January 12, 2009, 12:57:58 PM »
 :grouphug; Roxanne, I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #201 on: January 12, 2009, 01:20:05 PM »
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Roxanne.

Sending love.

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« Reply #202 on: January 12, 2009, 01:26:04 PM »
Dear Roxanne,
I am very sorry.  Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Lots of love and prayers for all
You are a wonderful daughter and did all you could

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« Reply #203 on: January 12, 2009, 01:47:03 PM »
Roxanne I am so very sorry, you all did everything you could, your Dad is free from pain now, may he rest in peace.  Sending caring thoughts to you, your Mum and brother at this awful time.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #204 on: January 12, 2009, 01:48:19 PM »
Dear Roxanne,

My dad passed away five weeks ago from kidney failure. I know what you are going through. I take comfort in the fact that he is free from needles and pain. We have to believe they are in a better place.
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« Reply #205 on: January 12, 2009, 02:05:41 PM »
Roxanne..
  Dad is at peace now, pain free and watching over you the rest of your days.
Take comfort in the fact that you were there for him.
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« Reply #206 on: January 12, 2009, 02:12:05 PM »
Rox, I agree, you did all you could and more.  So sorry for your loss.  He is out ofpain now.  Praying for you and your family.
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« Reply #207 on: January 12, 2009, 02:17:32 PM »
Hi Roxanne

Sorry I haven't been around while you have been going through all this the last week.  I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.  I have read every post very carefully and you and your family did everything you could possibly do for him.  Our family also had to make decisions about our Dad and it is such a hard thing to do especially when they keep trying to fight.  Even though you maybe a little exhausted right now, you will always be grateful that you had the opportunity to be with him 24/7 right up until he passed.  When my Mum passed away my sister and I both stayed with her for four weeks and we did not move from the hospital in all that time.  We now look back on that time as the most valuable we spent with her.  You did everything you possibly could and while you might not realise that now, it will be a comfort to you down the track that you did your very best for him.  I guarantee he knew just how much you loved him and he knew just by the time you were spending at the hospital with him that you were showing him how much you loved him.  Right now I know you feel like your heart has been ripped out and I use to get annoyed with people when my parents passed away because I didn't think they could possibly know how bad I was actually feeling.  I didn't think anyone could possibly love their parents as much as I loved mine but I can quite honestly say to you I know exactly how your feel.  My Dad died just over 12 months ago and my Mum nearly seven years ago.  A much as you won't believe this now, a time does come when you smile at all the fond memories and the sadness does ease. I send all my love and best wishes to you and your family.  Lots of love, Cindy. xx  
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« Reply #208 on: January 12, 2009, 02:24:22 PM »
Roxanne, your love for your Dad was so evident. You took such good care for him and made the last days better.  Thank you for sharing this sad journey with us.  I'll say extra prayers for your family.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #209 on: January 12, 2009, 03:19:07 PM »
Roxanne, all my best thoughts are with you and your family right now.  Your Dad knew how much you loved him and that itself is a wonderful gift.  You really did all you could to fight for him getting the best possible care and unfortunately that's all any of us can do.  Today is probably one of the most difficult days you've lived through and I know the pain and grief will be there for some time to come.  I'm so very sorry for this huge loss in your life.   :grouphug; :cuddle; :grouphug;
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« Reply #210 on: January 12, 2009, 03:27:21 PM »
You did your best for your Dad. May he rest in piece.  I know he knew you loved him.  Be sure to take care of you during this time of grieving.  :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #211 on: January 12, 2009, 03:38:39 PM »
Roxanne,

I am very sorry for your loss.  Your love and concern for your father are a testament to the kind of father he was and the loving devotion of a daughter.  May he rest in peace.  Please give my condolences to your family.

I am sending you many  :grouphug;.

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« Reply #212 on: January 12, 2009, 04:10:09 PM »
Roxanne, we are so sorry
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« Reply #213 on: January 12, 2009, 04:25:17 PM »
Everyone has already expressed what I would say. Roxanne we share your grief and loss and send you all our support and love at this very difficult time. You did everything you could for him and at least he's no longer suffering and fighting.. and he knew all you did for him and all the love you showed. There was nothing more you could do or be expected to do. It is painful I know and will be for some time but realise you did far more than most would and have gone through much suffering in this process. My thoughts are with you...

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« Reply #214 on: January 12, 2009, 06:01:16 PM »
Roxanne,  I'm so sorry.  You did a great job.  Take care of yourself a bit. :cuddle;
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« Reply #215 on: January 12, 2009, 06:05:26 PM »
Sorry to hear Roxanne,
He is now pain free and at ease. Please get some rest in this difficult time. You need to take care of yourself to be with your mother to help support her.
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« Reply #216 on: January 12, 2009, 07:27:41 PM »
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. :grouphug;
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« Reply #217 on: January 12, 2009, 07:59:07 PM »
Rox,  :banghead; :banghead; :banghead; You did everything you can, moving heaven and earth. don't know what to say.........hugs for Mom, we are still here loving you.
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« Reply #218 on: January 12, 2009, 09:08:31 PM »
I hope you got some rest, physically.
Roxanne, please let your Mom know that we are here for her too.

Mary, Mother of Consolation, please be with Roxanne in her time of need.
Please Bless her Family at this difficult time.  May you provide her family
with comforting thoughts in that they did everything within their powers
to aleve the pain and suffering of a truly beloved Father.  Thank you



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« Reply #219 on: January 13, 2009, 09:53:32 PM »
My condolences to you and your family  :grouphug;
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« Reply #220 on: January 14, 2009, 05:58:39 AM »
Roxanne your Father is in the best place he could be now, he is surrounded by Angels and family that has passed on before him. He can now more than ever, see how much you love him.  He can't feel sorrow, sadness or pain anymore. Please heal and live your life as your Dad would want you to.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #221 on: January 14, 2009, 07:57:54 AM »
Roxanne, I'm so sorry that he has passed on. Just please know that you guys did everything tha you could do. You did more than most people. I'm sure he was in peace just knowing you were there with him.   :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #222 on: January 14, 2009, 11:56:57 AM »
Dear Roxanne,

I am so very sorry.  Please know
your Dad, you and all your family
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« Reply #223 on: January 14, 2009, 01:33:00 PM »
My deepest sympathy to you and prayers for you and your family.
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« Reply #224 on: January 17, 2009, 09:12:18 AM »
Yesterday we buried my dad and it doesnt feel real,,,its so weird I cant even explain it,,,its actually scary because I dont know what I am going to do when it does hit me.....But I just wanna thank everyone for all the help and support you have shown my family and myself...I am going to miss all of you soooooooooooooooooo very much I enjoyed so much posting everyday and waiting to hear back from all of you...i actually feel lost not having to go crazy finding answers to help him...We have been pretty occupied with family and friends around us all this week and I am sure it is all going to start setting in...

If you google Stephen Corba you can read his obituarie...

I wanted to share what was on his holy card at the funeral parlor....

God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered , "Come to Me" with tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away, Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay.  A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.  God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best!!!

That couldnt of been more perfect to have on his card....

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Cirrohsis at 32 from Hepatitis C,,,,50 Liver Failure from Hep C, 52 Liver Transplant, 2000 Lymphoma from Anti Rejection Meds treated and has been fine. 
Present:  Kidney failure from Meds for the liver transplant
Hepatitis C is very very active which is damaging the liver they are worried that he may need a liver transplant to, but until he is strong enough to get the liver biopsy.  And now he is hit with blood infection that he caught in the hospital ( i feel from nurses being not gentle enough with him)....
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