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01-14-2010, 04:31 PM
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Condolences to you and Kat. I have been through the loss of both my wifes mother and father in the last few years.
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Cy 1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green) Vetter Windjammer IV Vetter hard bags & Trunk OEM Luggage Rack Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system Spade Fuse Box Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod 750 FD Mod TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed) XJ1100 Front Footpegs XJ1100 Shocks I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one. 
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01-14-2010, 05:04 PM
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John & Kat,
You have my deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss. You're in my prayers. Bob
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'82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.) '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby....  (Sold back to Maximan)2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke; "What we have here is a failure to communicate."
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01-14-2010, 07:44 PM
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Thanks all...
Mom was a MUCH better person than I could ever hope to be... but I do aspire to be one of these days... It was an extremely difficult few weeks but the last few days, thanks to the Hospice unit she was in... were incredibly tranquil and when she finally let go this afternoon... it was very peaceful... My brother was with me and my sister had just left for work so we were all together for the most part the last few days and Mom knew we were there for her... We all had a chance to say goodbye so there are no regrets... There is one heck of a family reunion going on right now and I know she was looking forward to the party... but no alcohol (unless my Dad snuck in) they are strict Southern Baptist...
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01-15-2010, 07:56 AM
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My deepest sympathies. It's always easier when you can take the time to say goodbye, and everything is calm, but it's really never easy. Try to enjoy the party, and think of it as a "sending-off" party. She went to a better place, and as hard as it may be, we should be glad for her.
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01-15-2010, 10:42 AM
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You have my deepest sympathies also. The Hospice unit was very helpful when my wifes mother passed a few years ago. So glad that you were able to spend those last days with her.
May peace be with you, Larry
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01-15-2010, 02:08 PM
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Condolences to you and your family Kat and John. She is in a better place for sure. Celebrate her leaving with a great party and an O'Doul's or two for me. Discussing her life with family brings back good memories and eases the pain.
Best always dell82
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01-15-2010, 06:07 PM
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I'm so sorry and hope you are ok, it's been a rough couple months.
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01-15-2010, 06:10 PM
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Unless it's me mis-reading this, I THINK she was meaning a family reunion in Heaven.. not down here. I'm glad there was a peace for all of you Kat, especially your mom. I hope your kids will take it as well to have Grandma gone, but my thoughts and prayers are with you guys. The Gang is here if you need anything. Tod
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Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are. You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100! Current bikes: '06 Suzuki DR650 *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim" '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts '82 XJ1100 Parts bike '81 XS1100 Special '81 YZ250 '80 XS850 Special '80 XR100 *Crashed/Totalled, still own
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01-15-2010, 06:10 PM
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Kat and John,
You have my deepest sympathies. Need anything, just hollar.
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01-15-2010, 08:46 PM
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My Condolences
Kat,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom a few years ago and can identify with the void you're experiencing now. I know John and your family are doing their best to comfort you and each other over this loss.
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01-15-2010, 08:54 PM
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John and Kat,
You have my most sincere and heart felt condolences. Even an expected loss is never easy. From experience I will say that I still miss my dad almost daily after more than a decade. Its the little day to day things that remind you. I am very glad you had the chance to say good bye. And Kat, I am sure that your mother was VERY proud of the lady and mother you have become.
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Life is what happens while your planning everything else! When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt. 81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty 80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection Previously owned 93 GSX600F 80 XS1100 Special - Ruby 81 XS1100 Special 81 CB750 C 80 CB750 C 78 XS750
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01-15-2010, 09:36 PM
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Thank you all so very much... My Mom was an absolutely incredible lady as well as one of my best friends and as much as I will miss her... I know that she is in a much better place... I can't relay just how bad the last few weeks had been for her... and to have watched her simply go to sleep peacefully yesterday was the most calming moment I've experienced in awhile...
I truly appreciate the support here... thank you and to the Gang... you guys are awesome... Glad you're my friends
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