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Post by jenjie on Apr 20, 2022 0:19:30 GMT
I’ve been thinking of our Donna (there is still a monthly Donna Challenge on the SB board, here is the one from this month 2peasrefugees.boards.net/thread/129897/april-donna-challenge)I read through some of our PMs and took some time to remember my friend. I was hoping her family was doing well and I looked them up on fb. Sadly, her DH Adam passed on Dec 31 of pancreatic cancer, the same cancer that took Donna. It doesn’t look like her son Austin is on FB. Mason wrote: “Yesterday Dad lost his fight with cancer. Dad decided he couldn’t miss another New Years kiss without the love of his life. He taught and provided me with more than I could ask for or even really deserved sometimes. He showed me how to love and care for one woman. He taught me about work ethic and to strive to be proud of what you had the ability to accomplish. Dad also left me with the most extensive pop culture and sci-fi knowledge and references known to man lol. One of my most cherished gifts he gave me was the value and weight of words. From one of our favorite book series… Life before Death Strength before Weakness Journey before Destination I love you Dad. You had one hell of a Journey to be proud of. Austin and I won’t let you down in the years to come.” I left this comment on his post “Mason Slagle I’m one of your mom’s friends from the scrapbooking website. We remember her fondly and the girls continue to do a scrapbook challenge in her honor every month. She’s been on my mind and I was reading some of our conversations, remembering my friend. I thought I’d see how her family was doing and saw the news about your dad. I am so sorry. Praying for you all that God will continue to comfort. Both your mom and dad were so proud of you and Austin.“ For some sweet news, Mason is married and the daddy of two adorable little ones, one of whom is the happiest looking baby.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 20, 2022 0:20:41 GMT
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Apr 20, 2022 0:23:16 GMT
So sad. But such happy news about the grown up Mason and his babies!! Thanks jenjie
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Post by Linda on Apr 20, 2022 0:34:11 GMT
I'm sorry to hear the news. Thanks for keeping us updated.
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Post by quinlove on Apr 20, 2022 0:43:17 GMT
Thank you for sharing that. What a lovely tribute to his father. 😘
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Post by mom on Apr 20, 2022 0:45:41 GMT
Thank you for the update. I hate that Donnas boys have lost both of their parents. It appears they are good young men.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 20, 2022 0:47:23 GMT
Thank you for the update. I hate that Donnas boys have lost both of their parents. It appears they are good young men. Yes my thoughts are the same on both counts.
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Post by lucyg on Apr 20, 2022 0:47:48 GMT
Sad news, but thank you for the update.
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Post by littlemama on Apr 20, 2022 0:48:56 GMT
Thank you for the update. I hate that Donnas boys have lost both of their parents. It appears they are good young men. I feel the same. How sad for them.
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 20, 2022 1:10:19 GMT
Oh that's really sad. Thank you jenjie for reaching out to the boys, and letting them know that we're still thinking of them. You have a very special way with words. ❤️
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 20, 2022 1:21:55 GMT
Thank you for the update. Sad to hear of her husband’s passing but glad her boys are well.
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Post by flanz on Apr 20, 2022 1:47:03 GMT
Thank you, Jenjie, and thank you for leaving such a beautiful message for the boys.
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 20, 2022 1:52:46 GMT
Thank you for the update. How sad for those boys.
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Post by destined2bmom on Apr 20, 2022 2:04:30 GMT
Thank you for the update jenjie.
It is so sad that both Donna and her DH have passed away. She really loved her boys and I am happy that Mason is now married and has 2 little ones.
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Post by peasquared on Apr 20, 2022 2:05:02 GMT
That made me cry. Such lovely words by both you and their son.
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Post by malibou on Apr 20, 2022 2:12:29 GMT
Thank you for reaching out to their boys, and with such lovely sentiments. How sad to have lost them both.
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Post by grammadee on Apr 20, 2022 2:48:06 GMT
Thank you so much, jenjie for the update on donna's family. So sad to hear the boys have lost their dad, too. But wonderful to hear there is another generation of kids they can share their stories with.
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Post by scrappintoee on Apr 20, 2022 3:02:31 GMT
OMG, I am completely shocked ! BOTH parents, SAME cancer? I know this is childish and unrealistic, but all I can think is: that is just NOT FAIR ! Praying for Mason and Austin, and all the people who loved Donna and Adam!
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Post by jenjie on Apr 20, 2022 3:09:51 GMT
OMG, I am completely shocked ! BOTH parents, SAME cancer? I know this is childish and unrealistic, but all I can think is: that is just NOT FAIR ! Praying for Mason and Austin, and all the people who loved Donna and Adam! Right 😔
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Post by tanya2 on Apr 20, 2022 5:11:00 GMT
oh my goodness that is so sad! my heart goes out to her boys. thanks for letting us know
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Post by elaine on Apr 20, 2022 10:50:31 GMT
I often think about Donna. What sad news about her husband. I hope that both her boys find comfort as they grieve. Thank you for the update, jenjie.
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Post by anaterra on Apr 20, 2022 10:53:10 GMT
That is a very sad update... i feel so bad for her sons.. than you jenjie for reaching out
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Post by peabay on Apr 20, 2022 11:01:46 GMT
That’s terribly sad.
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Post by J u l e e on Apr 20, 2022 11:02:09 GMT
I just thought of her the other day also. Thank you for sharing that wonderful tribute and update.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2022 11:55:19 GMT
That is so sad. Thank you jenjie for updating us. What a lovely tribute from their son and your beautiful words in reply jenjie
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Apr 20, 2022 12:53:29 GMT
Thank you for the update, even though it's sad. Donna was almost local to me, and I wanted to meet up with her, but I didn't realize it until she was really sick, and decided not to bother her.
So glad to know her boys are doing well!
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Post by scrappyesq on Apr 20, 2022 13:03:22 GMT
Thank you for the update. So sad, and his words about the love his parents shared broke my heart.
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Post by PenandInk on Apr 20, 2022 13:05:36 GMT
OMG, I am completely shocked ! BOTH parents, SAME cancer? I know this is childish and unrealistic, but all I can think is: that is just NOT FAIR ! Praying for Mason and Austin, and all the people who loved Donna and Adam! Exactly this! What are the odds? Thank you Jen for the update. Sending loads of prayers to the family.
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Post by auntkelly on Apr 20, 2022 13:11:36 GMT
I’m sorry about Donna’s husband.
Thank you for updating us and sharing with the family how much Donna met to us.
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Post by workingclassdog on Apr 20, 2022 14:52:20 GMT
Thanks for sharing.. just so sad... they did their jobs as it seems their boys are pretty good guys!
I'm not crying.
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