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I Have Some Very Sad News To Share

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Everyone,

Shirley just sent me a PM, advising me that her husband Bill passed away in his sleep last night. The news caught me totally off guard, and I'm at a loss for words.

She said to tell everyone not to worry about her. It will probably be a while before she logs on again, but eventually, she'll be back.

I've seen Shirley talk about him in her posts so many times, over the years, that I almost feel as though I knew him personally. I definitely feel her pain. I'm sure she knows that she and Bill are in our thoughts, and in our prayers.

Here's a picture of Bill and Shirley, from a few years ago:

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Our thoughts will be with her, thanks for letting us know.......

Hugs,
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I am very saddened to have heard this news--and my heart aches for Shirley and her family--

Prayers are with U Shirley and all your family--

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Post by MaggieRedwings »

My heart is breaking for her and her family. After all these years they have been together it will leave a giant hole in her heart. My prayers go out to her and I am so very saddened by her loss.

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I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to Shirley and her family.

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Post by hazel »

So sorry to hear this news. Shirley, please know that all my caring and healing and coping wishes are with you.
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Post by harvest_table »

Oh no, I'm at a loss for words too...this is heartbreaking.

Lannie and I had the pleasure of spending an Easter Sunday with Bill and Shirley a couple years ago at their home in Florida.

Shortly after we arrived Bill told me he initially had "strong concerns and reservations" about the arrangements Shirley had made with "total strangers" from the Potty People Support Group to come to their home. Of coarse, we laughed about it later.

They both were so warm and engaging during our visit and I'm grateful for the fond memory of the time we spent together that day.


With heavy heart,

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Post by Mars »

I'm so heartbroken for Shirley and her family!

Wayne, thanks for sharing the news so that Shirley and her family is kept in our prayers in the days to come.

Love,
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Post by kate_ce1995 »

What a sudden surprise! My thoughts are with Shirley.

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Shirley, I'm so sorry to hear your very sad news.

HUGS

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Post by JJ »

I am finally here to express my sadness about Bill's passing. Prayers and hugs on the way! How very, very sad...... :bouqueofpinkroses: Hugs, JJ
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Post by Polly »

I am shocked and saddened beyond words. I will be thinking of Shirley and praying for her at this most difficult time.

Love,

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Post by Becky »

Tex,
thanks for letting us know one of our family members is hurting.

Shirley,
Oh my - I'm so sorry
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. The picture Tex posted is beautiful of the two of you. It's obvious you had something special.
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Post by Tessa »

What a sad news...But thanks for sharing this with us, Tex

Shirley, I am very sorry. You are in my prayers and thoughts. :pulsinghearts:

As Tex has mentioned, we have been reading about your husband for so long, that we felt him as part of our big family... And I am really very sad about his loss.:bouqueofpinkroses:

A big hug for you.
I wish I could give it in person. :bigbighug:

Take care, :pulsinghearts:
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Post by Dee »

I am so saddened to hear about our special Shirley's husband!
Shirley, my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

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