Kendall

[Pipe_Dream]

God bless them and be with them.

Amen. Sorry that your good news is tempered with such sad news, Spare. May peace find your Mom, you and all your family.

[macojoe]

Congrats on Kendell! Been there with my mom almost 2 years now and I know its not easy, prays sent!

[roffey]

Kendall just had a scheduled scan and it came back all clear. Were are now scheduling her scan once a year, we've come a long way.
It is with great sadness that I must say my mother's battle with cancer is coming to a conclusion. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January of 09, the day my wife finished chemo. They stopped giving her chemo about a month ago and hospice has been called in. She is bed ridden and heavily medicated. I've been back up to Raleigh the past couple of weekends and her condition is worsening. Today my parents are celebrating their 60th anniversary, give them congratulations for 60 years together and pray for them both.

You bring a tear to my eye, I sat by my mothers bed and healed her hand, told her stories and told her Dad was waiting for her on the 1st tee.. it is the hardest thing I have ever done. It will be a year on October 08. I still miss my parents. I am 55 years old, who would have thought.

[Destroyer]

Spare, having just lost my mom a few months back I know exactly what you are going through. You have to remember to temper the pain of the loss with the realization that she will no longer be in that horrible pain. I know it's a hard thing, but it really helped me get through it, because it's true. Sending continuous prayers for her, you and your family. God bless

[spareparts]

my mother passed quietly this afternoon, she is no longer in pain

[phatdaddy]

sorry, lost my mom 5 years ago and my dad 3 years ago, they'd been married 63 years. take care of your dad. after my mom passed, my dad was ok for 5-6 months, then he just lost interest without her and withered away.

[willy]

I am so sorry Dave, please know that my prayers are with you and your family, and your Mom.
God rest her soul

[Destroyer]

Deepest condolences Dave. May God have mercy on her soul. Praying for her now.

[chumbucket]

Very sorry for your loss Dave. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[step up here]

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, I will pray for her and your family.

[cfelton]

Very sorry to hear about your Mom. I know what you're going through Spare. We lost my mother in 08, still wish I could pick up the phone and call her. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[spareparts]

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=mary-ruth-hall&pid=167171942

Mary Ruth Moorefield Hall
March 2, 1934- September 26, 2013
Raleigh
Mary Ruth Moorefield Hall, 79, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2013, her 60th wedding anniversary. A funeral service will be held at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Raleigh on Saturday, September 28th at 3:00 p.m.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Thomas E. Hall; brother, David Moorefield of Greensboro; daughter, Mary E. Hall and husband David Cole of Apex; daughter, Virginia Sherwood and husband Steve of Wake Forest; son, David Hall and wife Cindy Lookabill-Hall of SC; son-in-law, Mike Gupton and wife Sherry of Raleigh; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Martha Gupton and her grandson Michael Leigh Gupton, Jr.
Mary Ruth was born March 2, 1934, the daughter of the late John and Georgia Moorefield of Greensboro, NC. She was a loving wife and mother, and a friend to all who met her. The family would like to offer special thanks the staff of Rex Cancer Center in Raleigh, Hospice of Wake County and the loving care of so many friends during the past three years of chemotherapy.
Every stranger she met became a friend and whenever a friend needed comfort, she was there with a homemade dinner and a kind word.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Pleasant Grove Methodist Church , 4415 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=mary-ruth-hall&pid=167171942#fbLoggedOut

Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=mary-ruth-hall&pid=167171942#storylink=cpy

[macojoe]

Sorry to hear About mom!!
This was my mothers card, and I hope its good for you as it was for me!

Don't Grieve for me,For now I am free:
I took his hands when I heard him call:
I turned my back and left it all.
If parting has left a void,Then fill it with remembered joy.
My life's been full, I savored much:
Good friends, good times,
A loved ones touch,A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss:
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief:
Lift up your hearts and share with me:
God wanted me now,He set me free!

[garagenc]

Sorry to hear Dave, My condolences

[Hedge]

Sorry for you loss spare. I know all to well the feelings your are experiencing. My mom died in 2003 and my dad last year.

Awesome news for Kendall.

Give me a shout on one of your trips up here.

[bradford]

Sorry to hear Spare, great news about Kendall though.

[spareparts]

I spent some time with my father last weekend, way over due. I think he's going to be OK, its never going to be like it was, but I think he will adjust to it. My niece brought him a dog, a 4 year old boxer/pointer mix. She does dog adoptions and once a week she goes by the dog pound and tries to get a dog a foster home. So far, the dog is working out pretty good. I'm staying home this weekend to get caught up on some work, but plan to meet my father at his place in Sneeds Ferry, NC(behind N Topsail Island) next weekend, I've got to get his well boat back up and running, probably mow the grass and work on the dock a bit as well. We've been thankful with the report on Kendall, be we have been saddened to find out our friend Eric is not doing well, he had a stroke earlier this week and they've taken him off all chemo and treatment, it doesn't look to good right now. Visit is page below to find out more

[willy]

Keep being the strength of your friends and family my friend, someone from above is watching. He never forgets.

[bradford]

keep being the strength of your friends and family my friend, someone from above is watching. He never forgets.


x 1000.

[spareparts]

Business as usual with Kendall, shes doing good, still has some complications but overall doing very good.

And to add to the list, my sister was diagnosed with cancer last week, she starts chemo in two weeks

[Destroyer]

Business as usual with Kendall, shes doing good, still has some complications but overall doing very good.

And to add to the list, my sister was diagnosed with cancer last week, she starts chemo in two weeks

Not much anyone can say Spare. Horrible news about your sister. Very sorry to hear it and of course and will include her in my nightly list of prayers for people from this site.

GREAT news about Kendall!!!!! I still cannot imagine what it's like to have a child diagnosed with cancer, and pray I never will. But it gives me such great hope everytime I hear of her and her story.

[bradford]

Great to hear positive news about Kendall.

[spareparts]

Wow, been a while since I posted anything on this thread. Kendall has been doing good, no major issues or reoccurence since she finished chemo 8 years ago. She still goes to therapy twice a week and will probably have to have a rod put in her spine soon to correct the curvature as a result of her surgery. She just started high school this past week just to let you guys know how long you've been following this thread. Weve got a fishing tournament coming up next week and will be hunting this fall. I'll post up some pics when I get time

[phatdaddy]

Good report, spare. Can t believe high school. Get ready for the fun of a teenage daughter.
Good luck in the tournament!!

[Destroyer]

OMG 8 years already???? WOW Tempus Fugit!!! So very happy she's doing good. To anyone that doubts the power of prayer, she's living proof. :clap:Good luck in the tournament. :beer:

[spareparts]

Good report, spare. Can t believe high school. Get ready for the fun of a teenage daughter.
Good luck in the tournament!!

My oldest, Kaylee just started college, shes going to Winthrop in Rock Hill, studying to be a pediatric physical therapist, as there were none in our area when Kendall needed one, Kaylee was 8 at the time and made her mind up then as what she wanted to be. I could not be any more prouder of her

[scook]

It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 years - my wife and I prayed long and hard for her and you guys. It’s great to hear that she’s doing well and getting out with Pop for some hunting and fishing. Kids never forget those times and the relationship you build is money in the bank during adolescence and for the rest of your lives.

[bradford]

Good news, glad to hear it, we've sent a few prayers that way, not just for her, but for Mom and Dad too.

[RidgeRunner]

Good to see Kendall is doing well. Good to hear you were doing well too. Keep in touch and Merry Christmas. V

[spareparts]

12 years today since Kendall finished chemo. She's a graduating senior in high school this year.

[scook]

Oh, MAN - that’s excellent news. What a blessing for her and for you guys. We rejoice with you and your whole family.:happy:

[oteps]

Glad to hear that.

[Blue_Runner]

Soooo cool Spare! Congrats to Kendall on her graduation! I've put 1 through college and the other one is in her last year. I'm looking forward to a nice raise after this spring! :sly:

[spareparts]

I forgot to mention, Kendall had her back surgery last summer, she's got two rods attached to her spinal column, don't know if she'll be ready for a boat ride this spring, but otherwise she's doing good. She starts at Winthrop next fall, my oldest(Kaylee) starts her masters program this summer. She changed her major to child health, she will end up working with sick kids in the hospital(giving back).

i went back thru this thread, and I'll have to admit, it gets a little emotional remembering some of it. I was going thru all the great comments, and hate most of those members aren't around any more.

[scook]

It’s good for Kaylee that she has a loving family. I’d think it would be pretty hard work dealing with sick kids all day. I was talking with a county detective a while back, just off patrol and into the detective business, mostly dealing with badly treated kids - very tough job, but with a chance to really make a difference.

Hard to see sick kids, but rewarding to be able to be helpful.

Please tell Kendall we’re praying for her again for speedy recovery and some boat time with her Pop.

[Pipe_Dream]

12 years today since Kendall finished chemo. She's a graduating senior in high school this year.

That's tremendous news! Congratulations Kendall!

[charlie_the_tuna]

WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all except the surgery. that's awesome news! a day brightener for sure!

[spareparts]

Hit a milestone last week, We dropped Kendall of at Winthrop University in Rock Hill SC, to start her freshman year. Seemed just like yesterday that she was going thru all her illness. Been a long, hard ride for sure. She is joining her older sister that is in Graduate school at Winthrop. After getting Kendall settled in, the wife and I drove to Sneads Ferry and enjoyed a long weekend, mostly watching it rain. It softened the blow a bit that both my girls are off to college, got an empty nest now. Hopefully I'll have more time to fish now.

[phatdaddy]

Big day for all parties involved, congrats to everyone.

Amazing how big a house gets when all the kids are gone. Best wishes for all

[Blue_Runner]

Spare, please send my congratulations to Kendall and my congratulations to you on the new empty nest! Our 2nd daughter just graduated from UNCW and took a position as an art teacher in Greensboro NC. We got to enjoy an empty nest for a solid 4 years, but now the nest has been filled again as she moved back home for a while until she gets the next chapter figured out. Our oldest daughter graduated a couple years ago from NC State and has been a math teacher in Winston-Salem NC ever since. She and her high school sweetheart got married in 2020. I'm so proud of both of them (and my son in law)! Also proud of me and my wife for making it through all of the struggles that go along with raising children. Hats off to you and your wife for raising your daughter right and for all of the extra things y'all had to deal with along the way. Now sit back and enjoy the empty nest and figure out how you are going to pay for all the tuition, books, rent, meal plans, transportation, power bills, etc. etc. etc. etc. Just kidding - sort of...I'm sure you either have a plan or will figure it out. LOL

[Pipe_Dream]

That's the best news, Spare!

[scook]

That is excellent news - looks like everyone’s prayers didn’t go astray and Kendall’s bravery and your great hard work parenting are rewarded. Couldn’t happen to nicer, more generous folks.

[Destroyer]

Who says prayers don't work? Kendall is a great example of their power. Happy she got through her back surgery ok and great she's starting school.
This has been a long, emotional thread full of ups and downs. Happiness for kids that made it, sadness for those that fought their last battle. All will forever remain in my prayers. Thank you for sharing this with us Spare. Much love to Kendall and all the kids. <3