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January 25, 2008

Goodbye

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That's my mom and dad, Harriet and Milton Hobbs, back in 1955. I wasn't born yet and neither were my two sisters. At 7:30 central time Thursday night my mother's life on Earth was ended by incurable breast cancer and her new life in Heaven, in a body that will never get sick, age or know pain, sadness or loss, began thanks to the grace of God and His Son, Jesus the Christ. She was 77. She leaves behind, temporarily, her husband of 52 years, two daughters and one son, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, most of whom were at her bedside when she died. I was able to see her last weekend for a few days and look forward to seeing her again in Heaven.

Breast cancer is an evil, evil thing. If you want to help fight it, this is a good place to start.

Update: My mom will be buried Tuesday, my Dad's 80th birthday.

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Bill;
I am very saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers today

Posted by: David Oatney at January 25, 2008 2:50 AM

Our condolences, Bill, to you and all your family, and my cousins - and especially to your very fine Father, my Uncle Milton - from all of your relations in the UK. God Bless.

Posted by: george at January 25, 2008 4:16 AM

My deepest condolences, Bill. Your parents look like lovely people, and you look just like your dad!

52 years together. How lucky both of them were to have that long of time together on earth, and how lucky you were to have them.

Again, if there's anything I can do, just pick up the phone and call.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

"Someday when we met up yonder. We'll stroll hand and hand again.."

Sharon

Posted by: Sharon Cobb at January 25, 2008 6:19 AM

I'm so sorry Bill. I know this will be a difficult time for your family, especially your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Posted by: Toni at January 25, 2008 7:23 AM

It's sad to read of your temporary separation from your mom. What a great photo to remind you of happier times past and future. May the God of All Comfort be very close to your family during this time.

Posted by: Kay Brooks at January 25, 2008 7:24 AM

Bill, we are sorry to hear of your loss and offer our condolences. You and yours will be in our thoughts.

R. Neal

Posted by: R. Neal at January 25, 2008 8:15 AM

Bill, I am so sorry to read the news of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

What a wonderful picture, thank you for posting that.

Posted by: Busy Mom at January 25, 2008 8:22 AM

What a beautiful tribute. I love the picture.

-KAG

Posted by: katie allison granju at January 25, 2008 8:42 AM

My condolences to you and your family, Bill.

Posted by: Dave at January 25, 2008 8:48 AM

Bill, my thoughts are with you and your family. Our faith that we will all be together again is the ultimate comfort.

Posted by: Raymond Baker at January 25, 2008 8:50 AM

My deepest condolences to you and your family. The Lord is with you. My prayer is that you will feel his comforting presence.

Posted by: Mike at January 25, 2008 9:04 AM

My prayers for you and your family. My own parents managed 53 years of marriage before being freed from the sickness and suffering of this world for the glory of the next.

Posted by: Tregonsee at January 25, 2008 9:14 AM

Bill,
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your momentary loss. Last year, I lost my mother too...and she and my father were married 50 years. I will be praying that God will help soothe the grief your father will experience after 53 years of marriage. Please spend quality time with your father...his children are the part of his bride that he can still touch. God bless you and your family.

Posted by: Jon Crisp at January 25, 2008 9:29 AM

Bill,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Nothing I can say will make it easy or pain free but know that she is in a better place and you and yours are in my prayers.

Posted by: THE REP at January 25, 2008 10:03 AM

Bill,
You and your family are in my thoughts as well. Take care.

Posted by: joe lance at January 25, 2008 10:35 AM

I'm very sorry to hear this. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Posted by: John Norris Brown at January 25, 2008 10:47 AM

Bill, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you...

Posted by: Barry at January 25, 2008 10:53 AM

Bill , our mother , Marjorie Brooks Pepper , was your Mom's college roommate their 2nd year at Lipscomb. She loved her dearly, and always spoke fondly of her and the fun they had at school. She is so saddened by this news . She appreciated your dad's call yesterday morning to tell her how close it was getting .

Marta Kinzer and Wanda French

Posted by: Marta Pepper Kinzer at January 25, 2008 11:20 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your Mother, Bill. My condolences to you and your family.

Posted by: F-Stop at January 25, 2008 12:43 PM

Bill, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to learn of your loss.

Posted by: Number9 at January 25, 2008 1:16 PM

Bill,

I'm sorry for your loss; I've been through that with both parents and it's never easy. Just know that she is in a better place.

LWC

Posted by: LeftWingCracker at January 25, 2008 2:10 PM

My love and prayers to you and your family Bill.

Your friend,
Adrian

Posted by: Adrian at January 25, 2008 3:22 PM

Bill,
You have my deepest sympathy during this time of loss.
Ginger

Posted by: Ginger at January 25, 2008 4:06 PM

Bill, I am sad to hear about your mom. We just lost a very close friend of our family yesterday that has made me think about the eventual passing of my parents. Such a hard thing. My condolences.

-Jackson

Posted by: Jackson Miller at January 25, 2008 6:10 PM

My condolences Bill.. Great picture..

--Chris

Posted by: Chris Wage at January 25, 2008 6:14 PM

Bill, I have just seen that your mother has left you and your family, but with the comfort of knowing you will indeed see her again by the Grace of God and His Son Jesus Christ. May our Great God be with you all right now and bless and comfort and keep you.

Posted by: Webutante at January 25, 2008 6:41 PM

Bill, you & your family are in our prayers. I can understand the mix of conflicting emotions you guys must be feeling right now, & just counsel to allow the emotions to run their course & understand it's OK to have these conflicting emotions.

Please remember that thousands of people are praying for you & your family.

Posted by: Whitehorse at January 25, 2008 7:24 PM

Bill, my sincere sympathy over the death of your mother. My mom died in 2002 and I still miss her. In the coming days, weeks and even months, may God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.

Posted by: Juanita Thouin at January 25, 2008 10:04 PM

I am so very sorry to hear about your mother, Bill. You and your family are in my prayers.

Your mom was beautiful, I love that picture.

Posted by: Ivy at January 25, 2008 10:20 PM

My condolences and prayers to you and your family on your loss. May your mother rest in peace.

Posted by: D.J. Jones at January 26, 2008 12:52 AM

Bill its never an easy thing going through this. I lost my dad to lung cancer when I was 19 and my mom was diagnosed with liver cancer just last month. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

God bless,
Dan T

Posted by: dan t at January 26, 2008 11:23 AM

Bill, I'm sorry for you and your family's loss. I know you have wonderful memories to give you comfort. I loved the story you shared about your mother at the RWWC last week. My prayer is that you have a special sense of God's presence at this time.

Sandi Wells

Posted by: Sandi Wells at January 27, 2008 2:47 PM

Bill, I am sorry for your loss. No words would suffice. You and your family are in our prayers. --JC

Posted by: JC Bowman at January 27, 2008 6:29 PM

Bill, you have my deepest sympathies.

Posted by: John Ruberry at January 27, 2008 11:15 PM

I am so, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

-Kristina

P.S. That picture is a treasure. What a beautiful moment in time.

Posted by: Kristina at January 27, 2008 11:48 PM

Bill, My deepest sympathy to you and yours on the loss of your mom.

Posted by: Paul Chenoweth at January 28, 2008 10:29 AM

I'm sorry for your loss, Bill, but it sounds like her's was a great life to be celebrated. You will see her again, indeed.

Posted by: Josh at January 28, 2008 3:12 PM

Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. xo Carrie

Posted by: Carrie at January 28, 2008 7:40 PM

Bill, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May her memory be for a blessing.

Posted by: Ron at January 29, 2008 6:04 PM
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