Just a sad time......

[Renne]

I'm relatively new to the site and immediately felt a sense of "family" here. Although I tend to "josh" a lot and poke fun, there is a serious side and I'm dealing with that tonight. My lovely mother-in-law's funeral will be tomorrow. She passed last Friday from COPD, an insidious nasty consuming fate of which I hope never to have to be witness to again. Michelle, my wife, a firstborn and I were with Mae every day for the past 17 months. We did all we could to make her comfortable although we knew the inevitable. Please pray for us tomorrow as Michelle not only celebrates her own birthday but lifts her mom up.

Thank you all,,,
Renne

[Kregerdoodle]

Prayers sent, you and your family are in our prayers..

Godspeed my friend.

K

[Eagle77]

my prayers for you as well. I went thru that just over a year ago with my Mother in Law.

[abnormalwon]

Prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Norm

[Renne]

my prayers for you as well. I went thru that just over a year ago with my Mother in Law.


Thank you Gene! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours also. I just hope folks will read up on COPD and it's effects,,,maybe somehow we can encourage others to shy away from smoking. It's a terrible long helpless conclusion to one's life!

Thank you,
Renne

[Yammer Dan]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent for you and your family.

[Renne]

Thank you Dan! Blessings to you and yours also.

Renne

[kenw]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers! May the Lord comfort you.

[mini-muffin]

My condolences to you and your wife. Prayers that you can both get through this sad time.

Margaret

[Aimhigh]

Sorry there has to be such sadness in your life...particularly at this time of the year. God bless!

[cecdoo]

I am sorry for your loss and will keep you and your wife in my thoughts. I am sure your mother-in-law appreciated all the care you 2 gave her in her final year and now she is at peace. Craig

[LilBeaver]

Some of us are far too familiar with such situations. You, your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gdspeed.

- Rick

[midnite]

Prayers sent to you and yours. Remember, time will ease the pain of losing a loved one. But you'll never forget, the memories just get better, cause we just remember the good times and try to forget the bad.Never get over missing them . It's also allright to cry. My dad passed away 4 yrs.ago July 31. Every now and again I'll think of him and tear up automatically, but it's allright, it's my way of saying I will always Love him. As close as it sounds you were with her, you'll find your way to say bye, and show her the love.

[painterman67]

prayers sent for peace and understanding. And give the misses a big happy b-day from us if thats possible.


David

[Sweetnothing]

Renne,
We will keep your entire family in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this hard time! I hope all will go well for you tomorrow! If you need someone to talk to.....we are always here!:bighug:

[skydoc_17]

Both Jean and I were sad to here of your Mother-in-Laws passing. One's outlook on life changes with the passing of their parents, here's hoping you carry the "torch" well.
Prayers sent to you, your wife and family,
Earl and Jean

[rumboogy]

My family's thoughts are prayers are with you too. My Mom has COPD and like your MIL, she struggles everyday. A very tough disease to say the least.

My hope is that a successful TREATMENT (if not cure) could be found someday for this insidious disease.

Again, our prayers go out to you and your family.

Wally

[RandyR]

A prayer goes out for your family.

[Renne]

Thanks to all of you, Eric & Jean, Wally, Randy, Ken and especially Margaret (had so much fun W/ you on the site) Jim T. Craig, Rick, Midnite, David and Lonna,,, Bubber (my friend),,,,Don for everything, (you know!).....I've not had the priv. of meeting you folks but,,,,OH,, so special you are!

For some, a mother-in-law may not be your fav but mine was special, I loved her and she me. It's gonna be hard seeing Michelle crumble.....especially since it's her birthday tomorrow.......I'll hold her up with your support....Thanks!

Renne

[WHOOMP]

our prayers are on the way.. good luck my freind..

btw... it were great to meet you at the last mn meet..

[sarges46]

All the best to both of you Renne. Her ordeal is over and she is at peace again...small consilation (sp) I know.

[saddlebum]

Sorry about your family's loss. Hope everyone gets through this OK. Prayers sent

[oldgoat]

im fairly new here but my prayers to your family

[Crash]

Our PRAYERS and Thoughts are with you and your family.
:337:

[Godlover]

Our prayers are with you and your family. I remember when my mom died someone said to my brother, "I'm sorry you lost your mother." His reply was, "I didn't lose her - I know where she is!" In Ps. 23 David reminds us that as we walk through the Valley Of The Shadow Of Death we will fear no evil - God's rod and staff will comfort us." It doesn't mean we don't have to walk through the vallley. It does mean we will get through this valley. Hang in there my friend!

[Ken8143]

Renne -

so sorry to hear of your MIL's death. You and Michelle gave her tender care for a long time and suffered along with her. Now she is at peace, and I hope you all can find some peace knowing you did the best you could for her.

What a blessing to have a lovely MIL. Not everyone has that. If everyone had a MIL like you and I have there would be no bad MIL stories or jokes.

Blessings to you during this difficult time.

[royalstarjac]

Prayers sent for you and yours during this difficult time.

[Freebird]

Really am sorry to hear the news. It is never a good time but this is especially a bad time. Please let her know that she is in our thoughts and prayers.

[Lone Eagle]

PLease know that prayers, and thoughts, are with your wife and yourself.

[kbran]

Thought and prayers sent to you this day. May God bless and uphold your family.

[YamaDuck]

I tried to send this yesterday and could not get it to work. I wanted to send it before today but the computer would not cooperate. Although we have never met and probably will never meet I just wanted you to know my heart goes out to you hand your family. You are part of this family and this is a great family full of caring and comforting people. We all hope you and your family get through this knowing we all are praying for you. God bless.
Harry

[Renne]

The day came and now gone, we had a most wonderful service. Almost 200 folks attended, the weather was balmy (28 degrees) lotsa sunshine. I just want to take a moment and thank all who offered support in thought and prayer on this site. I've watched over and over the caring outreach on every thread that has ask for same like moments. I myself having replied, never thought I would post likewise but doing so sure made our day. Michelle managed to celebrate her birthday with the largest gathering of family and friends EVER! She's just fine!

Of course it goes almost without saying, should you be passing our way, (central Minnesota), we're easy to find, please make a stop, we appreciate you all!

Thanks to all for your support,

Ron & Michelle Gensler

(Renne & Cookie):draming:

[Zfrebird4]

Though I am posting behind your loss, I do so prayerfully.

I have had thousands of funerals in one of my professions, that of being a clergy in the United Methodist Church. In all of them, I have always said one thing:

What we remember of those we have given up to their Resurrection ... is ALWAYS a part of their immortality.

Secondly, there IS a Communion of the Saints. And by that I pray you know often her presence, ... most likely when you least expect it.

Respectfully,

Jack Tharp
Ft Collins, CO