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My Mother-in-Law, Jane, who has been like a second mother to me suffered a severe stroke Friday evening. Fortunately we were able to fly Patti out from Maine to Illinois in time to spend some time with her but on Sunday she was administered "last rites" and her medical treatment was switched to "Comfort Care". She is currently 'resting' peacefully in hospice while renal failure and associated issues kick in ... morphine is great drug when necessary!

Long story short, I will be leaving with our 4 daughters early Wednesday morning and expect to arrive to arrive in Springfield, IL Thursday evening. Visitation looks like it will be Friday and a commemoration of death/celebration of her life will be Saturday. Hope to be back in Maine by Tuesday evening.

Will be checking in very infrequently but daily - likely in the evening or very early morning before I get in a run.

I'm sorry to hear that Jim. My thoughts are with you and your family.

I'm sorry as well, Jim. Lifting up prayers for your family.

Prayers headed your way Jim

Sorry to hear of the news Jim, best wishes to you and your family.

Sorry for your loss my friend.....

Jim,

Thinking about you and your family during this tough time.

Take care,

Sorry to hear this Jim, best wishes to your family.

I'm sorry Jim that's terrible news. Prayers headed your way.

Echoing everything that's already been said here, Jim. Have a safe trip, too.

Sorry to hear, it is terrible when a family trip somewhere is for the loss of a relative.

On a lighter note, if she is Irish, there is always the bonus of an Irish wake where you celebrate the good times with plenty of whiskey toasts.

Thoughts and prayers w/ you and your family in this tough time...

Sorry to hear that Jim. My best to you and your family in these trying times.