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arishalom
05-12-2005, 06:18 PM
:rolleyes:
Hi friends,
Just a quick note here and then back to packing. David's father passed away this past Sunday, Mother's Day. David was able to get there Saturday evening and be with him in his final hours. He has been dealing with the legalities of being the executor of the estate this week and says he's missing me horribly.
So I am flying to Springfield tomorrow afternoon and will return on Sunday. It will be good to see him after a week. I need to know how he's coping and that type of thing. He says he found some things to give me for gifts that were his dad's or family things that can be shared.
His stepmother offered me her engagement ring again, but it's definitely not my style (emerald cut diamond in a platinum band) and besides, I think the ring will take on more significance to her now that her husband is gone. She has rhuematoid arthritis and is unable to wear it on her fingers any longer, but I suggested that perhaps she should consider having it reset into a necklace. Very nice gesture though, and very much appreciated.
I will update more when we return. Thank you all for your prayers and warm wishes during this difficult time.
reecey
05-12-2005, 07:34 PM
:rolleyes:
Hi friends,
Just a quick note here and then back to packing. David's father passed away this past Sunday, Mother's Day. David was able to get there Saturday evening and be with him in his final hours. He has been dealing with the legalities of being the executor of the estate this week and says he's missing me horribly.
So I am flying to Springfield tomorrow afternoon and will return on Sunday. It will be good to see him after a week. I need to know how he's coping and that type of thing. He says he found some things to give me for gifts that were his dad's or family things that can be shared.
His stepmother offered me her engagement ring again, but it's definitely not my style (emerald cut diamond in a platinum band) and besides, I think the ring will take on more significance to her now that her husband is gone. She has rhuematoid arthritis and is unable to wear it on her fingers any longer, but I suggested that perhaps she should consider having it reset into a necklace. Very nice gesture though, and very much appreciated.
I will update more when we return. Thank you all for your prayers and warm wishes during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear about your fiance's father - have a safe trip when you go. You're in our hearts and thoughts. As for the stepmother, she sounds very sweet. Maybe you could ask her if you could borrow her ring for the ceremony to wear on your other hand - it would give you something borrowed and a piece of his father to have with you during the ceremony.
soon/i'll/b/mrs/hoffman
05-12-2005, 07:35 PM
:rolleyes:
Hi friends,
Just a quick note here and then back to packing. David's father passed away this past Sunday, Mother's Day. David was able to get there Saturday evening and be with him in his final hours. He has been dealing with the legalities of being the executor of the estate this week and says he's missing me horribly.
So I am flying to Springfield tomorrow afternoon and will return on Sunday. It will be good to see him after a week. I need to know how he's coping and that type of thing. He says he found some things to give me for gifts that were his dad's or family things that can be shared.
His stepmother offered me her engagement ring again, but it's definitely not my style (emerald cut diamond in a platinum band) and besides, I think the ring will take on more significance to her now that her husband is gone. She has rhuematoid arthritis and is unable to wear it on her fingers any longer, but I suggested that perhaps she should consider having it reset into a necklace. Very nice gesture though, and very much appreciated.
I will update more when we return. Thank you all for your prayers and warm wishes during this difficult time.
I'm sorry that all this is happening to your during your stressful time of planning. I hope that everything works out ok for you!
Sorry to hear about your fiance's father - have a safe trip when you go. You're in our hearts and thoughts. As for the stepmother, she sounds very sweet. Maybe you could ask her if you could borrow her ring for the ceremony to wear on your other hand - it would give you something borrowed and a piece of his father to have with you during the ceremony.
What a lovely idea reecey. I think that would be very thoughtful and then every one can see what David's family means to her as well. It will have a lot of meaning other than something "borrowed".
I as well am sorry to hear of David's father. You and all of his family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers for everything to work out. I know how much trouble he might be having with having to do the estate. I have seen my mother do several of them and it is a lot of work. I wish you a safe trip and we will be waiting for you to return to the forums. Good luck with everything and I hope you can stay strong for David. I know it can be very hard sometimes but you can do it.
God Bless you and his family!