Why my recent absence...
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Why my recent absence...
I want to apologize for being so removed from the forum since Friday evening. It seems that the spammers and others have tried to take advantage while I've been gone and I'm sorry that you had to put up with that.
I've been pretty busy. My mother passed away Saturday morning due to Alzheimer's. I'm sure many of you would have liked her. She camped, canoed, swam, sang, played piano and the organ, made furniture, spun/wove/dyed wool & other fibers, was an amateur archaeologist (past Secretary of the Archaeological Society of Virginia), was a camera buff from age 9 or so, had been a hiker and spelunker (caver), was a librarian, title researcher, cave guide, and had owned her own business. She made friends wherever she went from the coal mines of West Virginia to the halls of academia. Despite today's cold chill, stiff breezes and snow flurries her immediate family, many of those friends, past employers, employees, and caregivers came and stood out in the cold (many wearing items she'd knitted or woven and sewn) to see her off. The graveside service was conducted by Reverend Merle Dodson of Middlebrook Church, Middlebrook, VA.
To those local friends who knew and have already expressed their condolences, again, thank you.
I've been pretty busy. My mother passed away Saturday morning due to Alzheimer's. I'm sure many of you would have liked her. She camped, canoed, swam, sang, played piano and the organ, made furniture, spun/wove/dyed wool & other fibers, was an amateur archaeologist (past Secretary of the Archaeological Society of Virginia), was a camera buff from age 9 or so, had been a hiker and spelunker (caver), was a librarian, title researcher, cave guide, and had owned her own business. She made friends wherever she went from the coal mines of West Virginia to the halls of academia. Despite today's cold chill, stiff breezes and snow flurries her immediate family, many of those friends, past employers, employees, and caregivers came and stood out in the cold (many wearing items she'd knitted or woven and sewn) to see her off. The graveside service was conducted by Reverend Merle Dodson of Middlebrook Church, Middlebrook, VA.
To those local friends who knew and have already expressed their condolences, again, thank you.
Sincerely,
Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
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"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
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Sounds like an awesome woman. You're lucky to have known and been influenced by her!
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FWIW, There's no need to ever explain yourself here, Hobie.
You and your family have my deepest condolences.
I lost my mother in 2001 - it's NEVER easy.
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You and your family have my deepest condolences.
I lost my mother in 2001 - it's NEVER easy.
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condolences from here...my dad died from the same and my mother in law has been deep into for the last five years.
truly heart breaking.
truly heart breaking.
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I'm sorry to hear of your loss. What a full life she apparently led though.
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Sorry to hear that Hobie. You have our prayers and condolences.
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sorry for your loss. GOD bless her. GOD bless you and the family.
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Sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a wonderful person I wish I could have met her. I know it is easy to say and hard to do, but keep on moving, remember the good times and share them with your friends and family. My prayers for you and yours.
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My condolences and prayers for you and your family.
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Thanks for sharing. Your mom sounds like a wonderful woman. God Bless, 1886.
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Sounds like she was a most interesting woman who led a full life. I'm sure she was a big influence on you. Sorry for your loss. Don't apologize for your absence, but we appreciate your presence on the forum.
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I am very sorry for your great loss. I will pray for you and your family.
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GOD'S BLESSINGS UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, HOBIE, IN THIS TIME OF GREAT HEARTACHE...
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Prayers said for your Mom and your whole family Hobie! She sounds like one heck of a Lady. Unreal all the stuff she accomplished in life,and she sure raised you to be a good man.
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My sincerest condolences. your mom was quite a gal.
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Condolenses to you and your family. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of you Mom's life with us! Inspiring.
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My sincerest condolences. What a terrific lady she was. Our prayers are up for you and family.
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GOD bless her. GOD bless you and the family.
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Very sorry for your lost. She sounds like quite a lady.
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Sorry to hear of your loss! I hope it helps knowing she is in a better place!
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Hobie, you have my sincerest sympathies and condolences. I do know how you are feeling right now. No need to explain anything. Take care and hang on to the rest of the family.
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I'll bet she was a great Mom and you said as much in your blog "Shooting With Hobie". My condolences to you and your family and friends. My prayers are up for you and yours.
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Sorry to hear of your loss....may She rest in piece.
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Hobie,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom, and prayers offered up for her
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom, and prayers offered up for her
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Wow. She was an amazing lady. I am sure you are proud to be her son.
My sincere condolences on you and your family's loss. Godspeed to your mother.
My sincere condolences on you and your family's loss. Godspeed to your mother.
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Lost two of my grandparents to Alzheimer's.
So sorry Hobie,
May God Bless
Papa
So sorry Hobie,
May God Bless
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Sorry for your loss Hobie. She sounds like a great lady, wish I could of met her.
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Blessings to you and your family.
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Sorry for your loss Hobie, she sounds like she was one heck of a lady. She's in a better place I'm sure.!
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Sincerest condolences Hobie.
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I've enjoyed knowing her son. You have been kind to me and have shared your knowledge. She apparently passed on her love of the unkown and the outdoors to you. I'm truly sorry and I will pray for you and your family.
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Condolences from PA. I'll pray for your mother, you and your family during these sad days. With all those interests I would bet that Mom still had thoughts of other roads to travel before the Alzheimer's took control.
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My deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to you and yours. May she rest in eternal peace,
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Prayers for her, you and yours...
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Sounds like you were blessed with a great mother.
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My condolences and God's blessings to you, your mother and your family.
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So sorry to hear of your loss, She is in a better place,
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Yes, so sorry to hear that Hobie.
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Prayers sent.
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Prayers sent.
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I am deeply sorry for her passing and I rejoice she has gone to the Lord. I envy her for that. She sounds like a wonderful woman, and by the son she has raised, I'm sure I'm correct in that. Blessings to you and may the years of wonderful memories fill your heart of sorrow.
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Hobie, you have my sincere condolences at your time of deep sorrow. May your mother rest in peace and the Lord's perpetual light shine upon her.
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condolences and prayers for you and your family.
hang in there...
hang in there...
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I'm very sorry for your lost. I also lost my Mom to Alzheimers a few years ago.
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So sorry to hear that, Hobie. She knows no more pain or sorrow. Sounds like she was a wonderful and inspring woman. God bless.
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Sorry for your loss. Family ALWAYS comes first.
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Hobie,
Sorry to hear about your mom passing. Losing ones parents is a major mile marker in ones lifes. I wish for you calm and peace to fill that void.
Sorry to hear about your mom passing. Losing ones parents is a major mile marker in ones lifes. I wish for you calm and peace to fill that void.
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Sorry to hear about your loss . Prayers for you and all your family. She will live on in your mind and in your hearts
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Deepest condolences, Hobie.
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Hobie,
Celebrate a life well lived! Most of us on here have had a special parent pass and share your grief, your joy, your celebration.
Bless you and your family.
Celebrate a life well lived! Most of us on here have had a special parent pass and share your grief, your joy, your celebration.
Bless you and your family.
regards
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