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She's not in pain anymore...DFN

17 years ago

I'm so saddened to tell her KT family that my special Daughter-in-law, Dir_ty Fingernails, lost her battle with cancer this afternoon. We loved her so very much and what a wonderful gift she was to our family. Dottie

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gneegirl
17 years ago
Dottie - so sorry that the fight had to end this way. But, as you said, she is no longer in pain, and that's a good thing.

My thoughts and prayers include you and your family for sure.

gneegirl
maryanntx
17 years ago
I'm so sorry. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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ritamay91710
17 years ago
I have been thinking of your family so much lately, I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to your whole family.
Rita
perdita
17 years ago
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss or your beloved family member. May your family find peace at this time.
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you, Dok and the rest of the family. Rest in peace DFN.
littlebit_gw
17 years ago
My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family and friends.

Hugs
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lynn_d
17 years ago
Dottie, I am so sorry for your loss but am glad that you were blessed to have known her.
evatx
17 years ago
I'm so sorry! Please know that my family and I are thinking of you. My deepest sympathies to all.
donna37
17 years ago
So saddened to hear this. Keeping you and family in my special thoughts and prayers.
chubby_rat
17 years ago
My sincerest condolences to you, DOK and the rest of your family. She will be truly missed.
williamsburgjane
17 years ago
So sorry to hear this. Sending special thoughts and warm hugs to the whole family.
luckygardnr
17 years ago
Special thoughts and prayers for you and your family. What heartache you must all be suffering. Hugs to you all.
katclaws_mo
17 years ago
My deepest sympathies to you & all of your family. I will keep you all in Special Thoughts & Prayers. I am so sorry.
oldrustybucket
17 years ago
Praying the Lord will comfort you with His peace...
Surround you with His love...and
Encourage you with his presence...
donna_oh
17 years ago
Oh Dottie, don't know what to say.

May God give all of you the strength to get through this time in your life.

Prayers, Sympathy & hugs, to you, your son & family.

DFN will sure be missed.

Donna (^_^)
veta
17 years ago
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and all who loved her.
Veta
socks
17 years ago
How you'll miss your dear DIL. She fought as hard as she could. May good memories comfort you.

Susan
Jasdip
17 years ago
I was shocked when I read your post DotMom.
I guess I didn't realize DFN was as far gone as she was.
I remember her posting here as well, and she was a special woman, and you and she and Dok had a very special bond.
Please let me extend my deepest sympathies...
zbrattx
17 years ago
Sending my condolences to the entire family on your loss. She sounded like a wonderful woman who fought the fight.

Godspeed, DFN!

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bluejeans4ever
17 years ago
I'm an infrequent lurker / poster but I always noticed your posts about one another. You brought much joy and love to DFN's life and she obviously did the same for you. I can't imagine how heartbroken you and your family must be.

My thoughts and deepest condolences are with you.

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17 years ago
Rest in peace DFN. My condolences to the family.
heatherinohio
17 years ago
I am so so sorry to see this. Sending my deepest condolences and many hugs, thoughts and prayers to all of you.
liira
17 years ago
(((((dotie)))) I'm very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

My heart goes out to you and your family.

Ausilia
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
17 years ago
What a wonderful person she was. I'm so sorry for your loss.
joyfulguy
17 years ago
Dear Dot Mom,

I send my deep and heartfelt condolences now as you bid farewell to this person whom you loved so much.

During the next few days you will be thinking of a number of occasions when you shared that love, I'm sure (as you will through the remaining years of your own life) ... and will agree, no doubt, with the poet who said, " ... it is better to have loved and lost - than never to have loved at all".

Good wishes to you and Radio Dok, and the others who loved her ... I pray that God's peace may fill your hearts at this difficult time.

((((((dot mom, Radio Dok and family))))))

ole joyful
lattefairy
17 years ago
Oh no! I am so very sorry for your loss! My condolences to you and yours. May she rest in peace.
Lindsey_CA
17 years ago
This is the first chance I've had to get to the Table today, and as soon as I "sat down" my eyes fell on the subject line... I gasped out loud and immediately my eyes welled up with tears because I knew what I was about to read...

My heart aches for everyone who knew and loved DFN, especially her beloved Radio Dok and you. I'm glad she's not suffering any longer, and I know her spirit lives on. She will always have a special place at the Table.
kayjones
17 years ago
Please know that you and DFN's family are on my prayer list - I am so sorry for your loss.
tralynn
17 years ago
Dotmom,
I can attest to the relationship you had with DFN, because that is how my mil and I are. I am the lucky one to have her.
I know how close you were to her, and my heart is aching for you and your family.
Please know that you and your family are in all our thoughts and prayers.
gemini40
17 years ago
Sooo sad to hear of her passing.She will be missed by all the KT folk. My sympathy to her husband and family.

june
okwriter
17 years ago
(((Dottie and family)))

I trust that you will see her again, and what a blessed reunion that will be. Meantime, she will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Prayers for all of you ~

Rita
monkeymamaof4
17 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss, I know that it will leave an empty place in your heart , but fill it will all the love and memories that you have.

Stacie
gig
iowagirl2006
17 years ago
My condolences to you and yours.
bunny_lover
17 years ago
I am so sorry. Prayers of comfort and peace for your family.
lindaohnowga
17 years ago
zeetera
17 years ago
I am so sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace.
suzieque
17 years ago
My heart sank when I saw the title of the post. I'm so, so sorry. Blessings to you all, and to DFN as she is welcomed into God's arms.
gingertn
17 years ago
I'm so sorry Dottie.
sooey
17 years ago
I am so sorry to hear this news. What a sad day for you, her family and for all of us here at the KT who knew of her struggle. She gave it a good fight but in the end I guess it just was not to be. I will remember her fondly and with respect and I will keep all of you, her family, close to my heart as you all navigate this difficult time.

Sooey
liz
17 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss...may your sadness soon be filled with wonderful memories of her...Rest in Peace DFN...
Tally
17 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I hope in time that happy memories will fill this terrible void in your hearts.
caflowerluver
17 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss.
Clare
itsmesuzq
17 years ago
I am so sad to hear this news. She will always be remembered here at the "table". All my love to you and your family Dottie.

Susan
gwanny2three
17 years ago
OMG..I am so sorry to hear this. I just came to check up on what's going on here and saw this. So sorry!
millburn_nj_po_mom
17 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sheryl - NJ
houstonmom_gw
17 years ago
The bond you had with your DIL was so awesome to witness via this forum. Thank you for being a wonderful mother-in-law.

My prayers and heartfelt condolences to you Radio Dok and your families.
sue_va
17 years ago
There are never enough of the right words to express such a feeling of Sympathy.

Blessings on you and Dok, and all the other family.

Sue
User
17 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear this
tami_ohio
17 years ago
Dotmom, you and Radio Dok and all of your family are in my prayers, and have my sympathy.

Tami
cheryl_down_under
17 years ago
My sincere condolences to you all - I am so sorry for your loss

Cheryl

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