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Thursday, March 6, 2014

A Sad Day


A sad day today as we attend the funeral of Lily's master, Steve, who passed on after a long two year struggle against pancreatic cancer. It was a fight against some long odds with less than a 6 percent survival rate after 5 years.  Steve and his wife Jewel have been friends with us for a long time.  Dairy farmer Steve and I shared a common interest in basketball, history, good books and a curiosity about the world at large.  Memories of some happier times shown below…..
On the beach in Normandy, France. Steve made this trip easy as he spoke fluent French....
Dinner at a sidewalk café in Tours, France.
 
 
In St. Denis, a suburb of Paris and visiting the famous Cathedral where most of the Kings and Queens of France are buried.
Checking out a cave and trout stream in Bluff Country
High above the Mississippi River at Pikes Peak, Iowa.
Yes we liked to eat out....

 At the Purple Stride walk to fight pancreatic cancer with daughter Megan and son in law Chris.   The motto is,  Know it. Fight it. End it.
Fond memories forever,  as I snap a shot of Steve and Jewel waiting for the bus after our evening at the Moulin Rouge on the Montmartre, Paris,  France.  
 
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32 comments:

  1. SueThu Mar 06, 04:58:00 AM

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. Wow-you guys really packed in a lot of fun. You have some great memories of a wonderful man. My deepest condolences!

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  2. joehThu Mar 06, 07:07:00 AM

    So sorry.
    Mrs. C lost both her parents to this horrible disease. Pray for a cure.

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  3. Linda at To Behold The BeautyThu Mar 06, 07:25:00 AM

    You have my sincere sympathy in the death of such a dear friend. You've obviously had a very long history with him, and his absence will be keenly felt. May you sense God's presence and comfort.

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  4. DJanThu Mar 06, 07:31:00 AM

    A sad day indeed. Thank you for sharing some of your memories of Steve with me. I send all of his family and friends my sincere condolences.

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  5. AnvilcloudThu Mar 06, 07:35:00 AM

    At least it was a sad day with happy memories attached. It seems like a life lived well with good friends and happy times.

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  6. Out on the prairieThu Mar 06, 08:02:00 AM

    Tough to let a good friend leave but the memories will always keep him alive

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  7. VickiThu Mar 06, 08:20:00 AM

    It is so hard to say farewell to good friends. I share your grief. The memories keep him alive in your mind although I know you miss terribly his good company.

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  8. Arkansas PattiThu Mar 06, 08:43:00 AM

    Good friends we choose and you chose well. Luckily you have documented evidence of your happy times. He is no longer suffering and will live through those who loved him, like you.
    In time the pain of loss will be replaced with the warm smile of remembrance.

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  9. MontanagirlThu Mar 06, 08:48:00 AM

    That is so sad...At least you have some wonderful memories of times spent with him.

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  10. TexWisGirlThu Mar 06, 09:18:00 AM

    farewell to your friend. bless you and his wife, too.

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  11. Midlife RoadtripperThu Mar 06, 09:22:00 AM

    Difficult time, I'm certain. Thank you for sharing your memorable moments. Peace to you.

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  12. NCmountainwomanThu Mar 06, 09:39:00 AM

    What a wicked cancer this one is. So sorry you lost your friend far too soon. Condolences to Jewel, and to you and Ms. T.

    I'm glad you have photographs and memories of happy times together.

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  13. Jo's WorldThu Mar 06, 10:17:00 AM

    Condolences to you and Mrs. T on the loss of this friend. But wow, what excellent memories you have of your long friendship.

    Cheers,

    Jo

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  14. L. D. Thu Mar 06, 10:52:00 AM

    It is so hard to see someone become so ill and then lose them. Memories of the good times and the great friendship help a lot but the empty feelings are hard to fix. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  15. Ms. AThu Mar 06, 11:20:00 AM

    Thoughts and prayers to those who mourn his passing. May happy memories soften the loss.

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  16. Far Side of FiftyThu Mar 06, 12:19:00 PM

    My sympathy to you and Mrs. T and Lily.
    It must have been a great comfort for Steve to know that Lily would be taken care of.
    Sad day for sure...we can never have too many friends. :(

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  17. Folkways Note BookThu Mar 06, 02:00:00 PM


    Your good friend has passed on but you still have a special reminder of him -- Lily. Lily will keep your memories of him alive. -- barbara


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  18. WillowThu Mar 06, 02:38:00 PM

    I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
    It looks like you had some very wonderful times together.

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  19. Betsy Banks AdamsThu Mar 06, 04:50:00 PM

    So very sorry about the death of your good friend. You all obviously had some great times together. Prayers for the family.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  20. RedThu Mar 06, 06:13:00 PM

    Sympathy for your loss. Pancreatic cancer is a bad one. You have great memories of your friend.

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  21. LindaThu Mar 06, 07:18:00 PM

    I am very sorry about the loss of your friend. Your photos are wonderful.

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  22. LoieJThu Mar 06, 11:26:00 PM

    What an obviously great friendship you had. Blessings on your memories.

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  23. Should Fish MoreFri Mar 07, 10:50:00 AM

    Sympathies to his family and yours, TB. My sister died of the same CA, perhaps someday we'll figure it out.

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  24. warriormomFri Mar 07, 01:44:00 PM

    So very sorry to hear about Steve's passing. Looks like some great memories and Lily...I missed her introduction the other day. I'm glad you and Mrs. TB have given her a home.

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  25. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmFri Mar 07, 03:12:00 PM

    Looks like you have some great memories. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  26. tinaFri Mar 07, 07:06:00 PM

    So very sorry for your loss.

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  27. CatherineFri Mar 07, 08:52:00 PM

    Sending you much love and warm thoughts in the loss of your dear friend.
    xo Catherine

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  28. Linda StarrSat Mar 08, 02:27:00 AM

    so sorry for the loss of your good friend

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  29. ValerieMon Mar 10, 03:44:00 AM

    I am sorry to read of your friend's passing. The big C seems to be so active now... my Joe is suffering from bladder cancer, like many others.

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  30. NancyMon Mar 10, 07:24:00 AM

    So sorry for your loss Ray -- I do hope Lily is able to bring you some healing in this process.

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  31. Buttons ThoughtsSat Mar 15, 01:18:00 AM

    Oh I am so sorry about your friend Steve. Hug B

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  32. EcoRoverSat Mar 15, 05:13:00 PM

    My condolences on the death of your friend Steve. Though your friend is gone, may you have good memories to sustain you.

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