UPDATE FROM ANGIE (ksplat)

brainman · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: UPDATE FROM ANGIE (ksplat)

My friends, again, this is one of the hardest post for me to write. I just received an email from Steve, Angie's husband, telling me that the day we so much dreaded finally arrived. Mark, after weeks of declining health died on the evening of Sep 23 local time.

I don't know how much more I can write... it is hard for me to see what I am typing.
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pbj11 · Site Admin Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 1386

Oh Angie -- my heart is breaking for you now. I'm so very sorry.

May God be with you and yours at this time of such great sorrow.

Many hugs,
PBJ
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CAT130G · Regular Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Texas

Angie,

I am so sorry about your loss. From some one on the having side of this horable desease you have done what all of us need you laughed with, supported and loved your brother in his time of need. You and your family are in my prayers.

Cat130G
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petrit · Regular Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 33

Dear Angie

I am very sorry to hear of Mark's death.

While I know that words are only a small gesture of support, I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathy to you ,

Lots of hugs,

petrit

Mama 2 2 · Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:05 am Post subject: Re: UPDATE FROM ANGIE (ksplat)

I've been thinking for days of what I could possibly say - but can't think of anything aside from that I am SO sorry to hear of Mark's passing.

My heart goes out to you and your family.

May you have the strength you need for the day, every day.

~C~
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jenugl · Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: UPDATE FROM ANGIE (ksplat)

Hi Angie, I've sat here and stared at this computer with numbness. I can't believe how bad I feel for you so I can't even imagine how terrible this is for you and your family. My love, thoughts, prayers and support are with you all. I think and remember Mark through your words of a fun loving, thoughtfull, cheeky Wink

a great sense of humour, but most of all great courage and tremendous love he had for his family. This disease is so unfair. May you have the strength and love and support to get you all through this terrible time. Love and hugs heading your way from up north.
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Bhoycer · New User Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 6 Location: Scotland

Angie,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother.
I hope you are holding up as best that you can.
Love and lots of hugs from me and my family.
Love Becca
xxxx

ksplat · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:18 am Post subject: Thankyou all

Hello all
Mark passed away on the evening of Tuesday 23rd Sept, 2008. He tried to hang on but eventually succumbed under the cloud of morphine! He was still recognising voices on the afternoon of his death although what he was saying was making little sense. He was able to say "gidday mate" when his best mate came to visit that afternoon.
We felt a sense of relief after Mark's passing as he was finally at peace & he looked so beautiful when we saw him that night. My Mum & his Wife were with him when he died. How appropriate was that!
Mark's funeral service was on Mon 29 Sept. It was a huge crowd & a wonderful tribute to his beautiful life. His fave songs were played - Counting Crows-"Round Here", Coldplay-"Till Kingdom Come" & the final song was performed by a workmate on his acoustic guitar, "Better Man" by Pearl Jam.
I'm back in Bris now getting back into a familiar routine with family, work, etc.
I hope I am able to continue to contribute on this forum in a positive way, in time. Feeling a little fragile at the mo!
Thanks for all your prayers & support, it's been a great comfort to me & my family.
Cheers, Angie.
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brainman · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: UPDATE FROM ANGIE (ksplat)

Angie, the world is a little emptier, a little lonelier, and a lot sadder now that Mark has died. I am so sorry for you and his family.

I HATE CANCER Evil or Very Mad

You and Mark's family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Site Administrator and long-term cancer survivor
1992 Astrocytoma grade 2, left motor strip
2005 Recurrence this time said to be an Oligodendroglioma grade 3, same location.
My Story Part 1: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?p=7350
My Story Part 2: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=8029
Blog http://jimhawkinsport.blogspot.com/

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