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Deborah Klein's avatar

Thanks for sharing your family story, it made me cry. I love that you appreciate and acknowledge

both your sister and wife's roles as caregivers. Bravo to all of you.

Hilke Gallant's avatar

I am very sorry for your loss, Paul. You won the lottery the day you met your wife. You are married to a saint.

Steven W Hirsch's avatar

Paul, you have my sympathy on the loss of your sister. I have lost 2 brothers-one was a farm accident and 1 was cancer. Lost my mother 1 year ago and am finishing up going thru the house. She saved EVERYTHING so have been lots of memories of them brought up. So glad that your sister and wife helped care for loved ones. That is such as blessing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Heidi Haffner, Hirsch & Abbott Law

Marcia Dudden's avatar

Great tribute, Paul. Nothing speaks louder than how we handle the ending. Thank you, Marcia Dudden, Iowa

Dave Schaefer's avatar

It sounds like you have been blessed with two wonderful, caring and selfless woman always willing to put others needs ahead of themself. That is an admirable quality and yes 65 is way too young to pass away. Life can change in a blink of an eye as you have witnessed.. .May the good memories continue on with you as you treasure the time you spent together... I once read a quote from a young lady that said it was important to "move forward" with the memories that you do have and so dearly treasure.

Van's avatar
May 10Edited

❤️very sorry for your loss Paul! Sending love and prayers your guys way during this time. Peace be with you all. ❤️

Chris Johnson's avatar

So sorry for your loss Paul

Dennis Slagell's avatar

I'm so sorry for your loss Paul. You probably don't realize how fortunate you and your wife are to have such a great relationship with your sister. Don't ever take that for granted because not all of us are as fortunate and count your blessings for that each day. Hang in there, you will get through it.

Alan L. (Lani) Schorzman's avatar

Paul, thanks for the story of your family the school of hard knocks you encountered as daring youth can experience growing up.

Sorry for the loss of a true gem of a sister and you and your wife’s enduring love and care of family.

Cherished memories of family growing up are priceless.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

David Cobia's avatar

So sorry to hear about Sharon. She sounds like an amazing woman. God bless Patty! She is a saint. What a blessing to have those women in your life!

Cheryl Woods's avatar

Oh - I am so very sorry for your loss. It is so distressing when those special, caring people like your sister have to deal with an illness like cancer. Not right at all - but made so much easier when someone like your wife steps in with love and compassion to ease their journey. Those individuals are so very, very special.

Thaddeus J Pospisil's avatar

Prayers for your sister and your family Paul!

SHEILA M SMITH's avatar

My prayers and condolences

Gary Kolb's avatar

So sorry for your loss. It really shows how smart your sister was that she knew you needed 2 really good whacks to the head to put you on a path to find a great wife.

Jennifer Maliar's avatar

condolences Paul, what a lovely tribute.