tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955875108305892357.post558926668472575035..comments2013-03-16T13:51:54.504-06:00Comments on A Thorn Among Many: George A Thorn Among Manyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10686133695834815748noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955875108305892357.post-60637637083508142422013-03-16T13:51:54.504-06:002013-03-16T13:51:54.504-06:00Shannon, thank you so much for your sweet words. ...Shannon, thank you so much for your sweet words. Although I didn't publish the post until the 14th, I'd written it almost a month ago. Craige always says everything I write is dark -- he's probably right. <br /><br />George passed away the morning after Valentine's Day. Three weeks prior, he was diagnosed with a hemangiosarcoma -- a malignant splenetic mass. Although obviously not himself, he ate and drank right up until the end. We fed him cheeseburgers, french fries and vanilla ice cream -- almost anything he wanted at that point:-)) He always slept on my side of the bed and on his final night,I felt him suddenly move. I checked him, he took a couple of deep breaths and was gone. <br /><br />The local mortuary did a really nice job with his cremation, beautifully simple cream-colored stone urn, terracotta paw print, and a special card. We have our moments that are difficult -- it's strange how the feelings come out of no where and how remarkably painful they can be. At the same time, we have little Gracie (15 yrs. 2 mos.)to keep us company. <br /><br />Prayers that you are healthy and doing well. Remaining faith-filled, I have a good feeling about Francis:-) A Thorn Among Manyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686133695834815748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955875108305892357.post-26428472280715765892013-03-15T01:45:17.744-06:002013-03-15T01:45:17.744-06:00Oh Jer, I am sorry to hear this. What life George ...Oh Jer, I am sorry to hear this. What life George witnessed over these years! What a blessing you have been to one another. May his memory be like mischief, showing up when you least expect it and most need it.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270396127498411004noreply@blogger.com