My Bonsai Buddy Has Departed

G'day Bonsai Friends...

My Bonsai Buddy...my wife Thelma...of thirtysomething years, passed away the morning of Friday, September 25, 2009 at 7:03am. Our daughter and granddaughter were with us as she left quietly and peacefully following a restful night...cause of death was, complications due to organs that were damaged by her breast cancer.

Since returning home (No. California) two years ago from our 12 year vacation in So. Arizona, my primary "occupation" was tending to Thelma's needs...coping with breast cancer. About 10 weeks back, she became bed ridden... But she did die in her own home.

Thank you for listening...

Pat (formerly Dezertrats)

Pat . . .

So sorry to hear that and my condolences and I'm sure those of all of us on the IBC.

Good that you all were there.

jim

Yeah, as above. Sorry to hear that mate. All the best to you and yours.

Pat,
How sorry I am to hear this news.

Stay strong friend.

Ed

Pat, my heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time, so wonderful that Thelma had those she loved with her in the end.

Deepest condolences

Tony

My condolences too, may she rest in peace..

-dorothy

Pat, I am so sorry for your loss...please accept my condolences.

Dave

My condolences at your loss! Our prayers are with you.

Jay

My heartfelt condolences Pat. I lost a bonsai buddy today and can appreciate a little of how you are feeling. Remember the good times.

I'd just like to add my sincere condolences at your sad loss.

So, so sorry.

Pat, so sorry to hear of your loss deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Ian.

My dad died a little while ago. He had his family with him and I know it meant everything to him. My condolences.

Hi Pat,

So sorry to hear about your wife. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear,
just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Faisal

My condolences too, may she rest in peace...

My condolences too. It takes a courage to talk about it.
The best to all of you and we'll remember Thelma as a star shining in the sky.

Keep your family closely around you in the coming months...the holidays will be especially hard. Best wishes.

Dear Pat: Your beloved Thelma has left this world after fighting a courageous battle with you at her side. Her journey on earth is over and she now travels with our creator. Thelma can now be with Will's Dad, my daughter Allyson, and others, looking at the most beautiful trees/bonsai on green pastures. The eternal candle light that Dorothy posted is her nearby every day. Maybe our paths will cross. Dustin Mann ps. part of a poem "I am with you in the sunshine, when your glow warm and bright..I am with you when life's shadows bring long hours of endless night..I am with you in the autumn of your years, to turn to gold every memory of our yeaterdays".

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Matt

Adding my voice to the chorus of sympathy.
Let your grief come as it will; no words can stop it.
May you find joy and comfort in the memories.

pootsie

My condolences to you and your family. God Bless you all!!

sorry to hear that news. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
TRY TO MOVE ON

I am very sorry for your loss. That was an extremely lovely post and a nice tribute.

My condolences to you and your family. May she rest in peace.

My sincere condolences.

Peter