Remembering Rob...
Thank you so very much to all of you who have sent cards, ecards, letters, notes, calls, etc. I can't seem to concentrate on anything, but, wanted you to have this page to visit. I do a few mails per day & hopefully all the ecards won't have expired before I get to see them. This is only a 'tiny' portion of some of the mails you have sent in. I will continue to post them as I feel up to it. I am so grateful to all of you, who stopped & remembered me when my world stood still.  I miss Rob terribly here beside me. We were always together & we had so much fun & loving times. Rob was kind & gentle, loving & a marvellous sense of humour. He was an extremely intelligent man who was loved by all who met him. This whole town is sad with me. They tell me sweet stories such as a lady who was frightened when a truck was speeding down the street & she was scared for her little one in the stroller. Rob took off into the middle of the street to stop the truck, in his electric wheelchair. Nutty, but, courageous. We all have many stories & have cried buckets of tears. I thank you all for your kindness & thoughtfulness in our devastating time. I am proud to have had the privilege to have Rob in my life. I'm glad you all took notice when Earth was missing a great person & Heaven gained an Angel. Love from Patsy & family.
 

Patsy & Rob

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A Dear Fellow Webmaster,  Patsy
has lost her husband Rob tonight.
Please Keep her in your prayers!
Mark...American Freebies
http://www.americanfreebies.com

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Just Got SOME VERY SAD News Tonight!!
Please Pray For Fellow Webmaster, Patsy!
( Of Pakadeevas Freebies )
Her husband Rob Derksema passed away tonight.
Please pray that she makes it through this
difficult time of sorrow and for her family too.
Thanks.  ((I have added Patsy and Robs Sites to
Todays Site Of The Day
They are both pictured on Robs Site.))
Trish...Mom & Dads Freebies
http://www.momanddads.com

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My deepest sympathies are with Patsy of
Pakadevas-F-r-e-ebees.
http://www.pakadevasfreebees.com
Her husband Rob passed away Tuesday morning.
Patsy I am so sorry and I am here if you need
anything. You and your family are in our prayers.
I just can't do a regular letter today. It wouldn't
feel right. So Patsy, We love you...
We love Rob and God help you through this.
My Robb is the love of my life and I don't know how I
would handle it if anything happened to him.
Our regular letter will be back tomorrow and the daily
page will be updated sometime this morning.
Thank you, Carmen
Haunted House of Freebies
http://www.hauntedhouseoffreebies.com

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Dear Patsy & Family:
So very sorry to hear about your loss - you are in my thoughts & prayers. God bless you,
Theresa
4ever
http://www.riversongs.net/Flash/4ever.html

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Patsy,
Thank you for adding my prayer request to the Prayer page.
My heart, prayers and love are with you at this time.  I know you are devistated and I understand.  Just be thankful that our LORD and Savior has been merciful and Rob passed from this life to a much greater one peacefully.  Rest assured GOD has called another angel home and that angel is watching over us now.
Keep in your heart the memories of all the good times and the knowledge that someday you will be together again in heaven. 
May GOD Bless and Keep you and comfort you.
Sincerly, Mildred B. Cub Run, KY
Mildred B

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Please keep our dear friend Patsy From Pakadevas F-r-e-e-bies In
your Prayers..She lost her husband Rob today...Although I didn't
personally know Rob, from his e-mailings I know what a huge heart he had and that he will be truly missed. Here is Patsy's e-mail if you want to send her some words of encouragement..
Jennifer, JD's Freebies
http://www.jdsfreebies.com

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Patsy Dear,
I went through card after card and this is the one that described Rob the best to me so I wanted you to have it. He may be gone physically but he was a dear brother to me and will live on through my heart and the hearts of anyone that comes into my life. Dear I am here for you always. love, Tom D
http://www.americangreetings.com/view.pd?i=349486310&m=2339&rr=y&source=ag999

Dear Patsy (Sis)
Please tell me that it is not true about Rob.  I am writing this email through tears.  I lost 2 dear friends this week already and I cannot stand the thought of the loss of a Brother as well.  I dearly love you and Rob as if I have known you guys personally all of my life.  Do you have a picture of Rob you could send me?  Dear I just don't know what to say other than I dearly love you and am here for you.  You can call me collect if you wish as I would love to talk to you and don't have your number.  My number is.  I am sorry but I have to get out of here right now as I am ready to really break down and cry the cry I should have over 3 very dear friends now.  Please let me hear back from you dear as it is very important!
Love, Tom

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patsy im really sorry about rob he was a wonderful person if you need anything please let me know. hugs carol and girls
Carol D

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Patsy,
I feel like I know you just from reading the newsletter that you send out and words can not express how sorry I am for you and your families loss.  Rob will truely be missed by all that knew him and I will continue to pray for you and your family.  If there is anything that I can do please let me know and I will do it if I can.  Take care of yourself and know that there is alot of people who care about you and will be praying for you.
Peggy

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Patsy and family, you have my deepest sympathies, concerning the loss of Rob. What a wonderful man to have been taken from you all. Found this prayer hope it helps in some way, Love Dawn R
http://www.spiritisup.com/nowilaymedownta.html

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Dear Patsy,
 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just got back from the lab and saw Kay's off line message. I don't know what to say, except I wish I was there to give you a big hug. I didn't know Rob personally, but since joining your news letter, I think I got to know a bit about him. He sounded like a sweet guy, and I know you  will miss him terribly, but thankfully you are home and have your family to support and care for you. I wish Heavenly Father could have helped him make it to the hospital for the surgery, but only He knows what's best. We could spend eternity trying to figure out the why of everything and still never figure it out. My prayers are with you, and I wish I could do more. I love you and know He will give you comfort and peace.
Love and hugs, Marjorie   Marjorie R

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My dearest Patsy, I am so awful sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you. I understand how you feel, you take all the time you need I am sure everyone would understand. Again are prayers are with you and your family.  A friend   Vickie D

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If You Never
http://allfunpages.com/ifyounever.shtml
Abby


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Hi Patsy,
That was a beautiful tribute to Rob. Hope you weren't too lonely last night. My thoughts and prayers have been with you today. Guess some of your family members are with you today. It doesn't look like I'll make it to the funeral...committments with my Mom and my Aunt Dot... and my youngest daughter is arriving for the weekend...plus I have a tenant moving into my apartment...all subject to change of course. If I don't make it, I'll certainly be thinking about you.
Hugs, Rose C

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Patsy,
My prayers are with you and yours as you and your family get thru the homecomeing. ( this is what we call in down south) For, Rob has gone to be with the Lord. Althought we know this our fleshly body wants to grieve. My prayer is that the Lord strenghtens you and your family during this time.
redbone728
Sometimes angels sing to you in the wind...
Sometimes they call to you from your dreams...
Sometimes they walk beside you & whisper in your ear...
Wishing you joy, inspiration & the knowledge that you are truly cared about- today & every day.

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TO ALL OF ROB'S FRIENDS AND FAMILY,
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.  Having been orphaned at 16
years of age I know what kind of PAIN you are experiencing.  I will
pray for your recovery from this terrible loss.  My heart breaks for all of you!!!!!!!!!!  With Care and Love,
Barbara S

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Hi,
My name is Dawn. I run The Pickle Jar, an online freebie community. We were just informed by one of our members about your husband and we all wanted to extend our very deepest sympathies to you and your family. I lost my husband 4 years ago and I understand what you are going through. If you ever need someone to chat with please do not hesitate to email me. I would be more than happy to help you get through your loss in anyway I can. I know how hard this can be to deal with and how lonely the grief process can be, it really helps to have someone who knows. I'm sure your beloved Rob is in a much better place now and will keep watch over you and yours. He will always be with you in your heart. Our sincerest Condolences,
The Pickle Jar  Dawn P

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Journey of Hearts: A Healing Place for those Dealing with Grief
http://www.journeyofhearts.org/jofh
Renie

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On a sad note, my friend Patsy of Pakadeva’s Freebies lost her wonderful husband, Rob, when he went into Cardiac Arrest yesterday. Some of you are subscribed to Patsy’s ezine and Rob’s Cooking ezine which I enjoyed so much. Rob was a very fine man...a true gentleman. As Patsy says, "He was the kindest, gentlest, most loving person I ever knew. "Rob, a native of The Netherlands, had only been in Newfoundland a short time, but had already grown to love it. He’ll be missed. Please keep Patsy in your thoughts and prayers. Rose...Cabot News
http://www.cabotmall.com

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My prayers are with you and your faminly...I have the deepest sampathy for you, know exacatly how you feel, Lost my daddy 3 yrs ago i was only 29 felt like my whole world feel apart...didnt want to go on , but what kept me goin is knowing that my daddy was with his daddy now in heaven , and seeing all his family ...knowing he was seeing everyone he has ever lost and loved. Knowing he is watching me and mine protecting us,Please be strong in time the pain is better to deal with , but never forget...may God be with you... Robin A

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Dec 31/03
Hi everyone,
We won't be puplishing a newsletter for the next few days.
My precious dad passed away yesterday morning.
Those of you who are on my moms list ( pakadevasfreebees.com )
will have already been informed of this
but the rest of you are just hearing this sad news tonight.
Rob ( my dad) will be missed so very much.
Everyone who knew him , loved him as he made each person he talked
to smile. God Bless his wonderful, kind soul and he rests with our Heavenly Father.
We know he is happy where he is and will smile and laugh, and dance, and do all the things he loves to do.
Please keep my family and especially my dear mom in your prayers.
Any email response to ( kbcakn@yahoo.com )
Thank You, Kay
http://www.alwayfreshfreebies.com

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Patsy,
I just got to check my email only to be in tears when I saw the email
headings... My poor dear friend, I am so very sorry for your loss. Rob was a one-in-a-million guy, and I can hardly guess the depth of your loss..... our loss ,too. For a spark of beautiful light has left us. May God hold you in His Hands til you can  stand on your own. I wish I could DO something to ease the pain, tho I know that is Gods Work. Know that there are so very many who hold you in their prayers and thnk of you with love,  One last hug from me to Rob.... God Bless him, and you and all your friends and family who are feeling this great loss. Those great people are only with us for a short time.... My truest and deepest Sympathy, he will be missed. PLEASE take care of yourself, God has need of you here yet....Love and hugs
( hundreds and hundreds of them) Lorraine

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Patsy dear, my  love and prayers are with you.  May you feel God's love and strength and comfort.
 In Christian love, Mary R...........

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Patsy,
OMG! I am sorry to hear about the passing of Rob. My heart goes out to you. Our Lord is taking good care of Rob, and our Lord will also take care of you too. Sending many heartfelt prayers your way. Mary S

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My prayers are with you.  God bless  Barbara E

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Patsy and Family, I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. I will never forget when your husband passed away because it was on my Birthday. May God be with you on this difficult time. Tammy

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I wish this letter could be all happy and exciting about the new year but for some it has started out horribly.. First off there is Patsy. I got this email from her daughter last night.
Hi Carmen, Thank You.

In Lue of Robs passing, people can make a donation in his name Robin Derksema to the Heart and Stroke foundation of Canada. Mom is allergic to real flowers!
Cards to mom, here is her address.
Robs funeral is Friday at 2:00.
He will be burried next to my great grand parents and a brother and sister of moms who died as small children.

Patsy Rideout
P.O Box 377
Roberts Arm,
Newfoundland, Canada,
AOJ 1RO

Rob Patsy's husband passed away Tuesday. Above is where you can send cards etc.
Patsy and Kay, You are all in our thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry that your new year had to start with heart break. May God be with you and hold your hand through this devistating time. We are here for you.

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I am so sorry for your loss.  You were very gifted to have the love of a man as good as he was.  You are right, he is in the hands of the Lord, if that is any solace.  You must go on now and keep his memory alive within your family and friends.  I wish you all the best and you and your family will certainly be at the top of my prayers.
Love,  Chris 

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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you will be in my daily thoughts and prayers...God Bless you  Betty R

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special prayer request
Patsy from Pakadevas Freebies lost her husband Rob and I
am asking you all keep her and her family in your prayers. She
is just devastated of course. We Love you Patsy !!!
Jill freeperfumesamples.com 

http://www.freeperfumesamples.com

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I am so sorry for your loss.  You were very lucky to find that kind of love and companionship.  God Bless. Laurie 

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I am verey sorry to hear of your loss. I know it will not be easy for awhile.  I have asked the Great Spirit to help you all with your needs and comfort you all in mind and spirit. I will miss the e-mails for awhile, but truly understand.  I am helping a dear friend still with the pain from losing her loved one of 35 years.  You will be in my prayers.   Little Deer 

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-Our love and prayers. The Siemeks in Jump River, WI

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Patsy,
I know right now there are not enough or the right words that I could say to make the loss you are feeling any better. I just want to say that I will have you in my prayers. I subscribed to Robs cooking pot and decided to unsubscribe when I couldn't keep up with all the email I was getting. I loved the recipes but I just didn't have the time to edit them before adding them to my collection. Your husband replied to my email and said some of the kindest words to me about unsubscribing, because I really felt terrible about unsubscribing. I look forward to your emails and to hear about your family's adventures. Though I haven't met you personally I have developed this relationship where I feel I know you. When I heard the news about Rob my heart saddened. Again I know there is very little I could say to make things better I just wish you the best of luck and I know that there will be lots of well wishers to, I hope, make things a little more bearable.
Stephany 

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Know that you are in my heart and prayers, just hold on to your faith and know that Rob is in good hands and pain free.  Take care and God bless. Many hugs, Edna M 

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Hi Patsy,
So sorry to hear about your husband. In time it will get better, but those are not word that you want to hear right now. My prayers and heart is with you at this time, Andrea 

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patsy so sorry about rob know that you are in our prays inez

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Patsy, My condolences to you & yours for your loss of such a wonderful man, in my thoughts of you as i read the e-mail you sent i became sorrowed at your departed loved one's passing as well as joyous to your blessing of the precious love you have been given a chance to know. Treasure each one of your memories to carry you thru your sorrows until the day you can be reunited as they may bring many more tears they will also bring you the strength to endure. Your in our prayers and in our inspirations. good journeys, johanna 

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you and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you, Karen S 

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Patsy, I am so sorry for your loss. It's hard to believe, Rob has gotten through so much other illness. I was confident that things would be okay once again. I know you're busy--I won't keep you--I just wanted you to know that I am sad for you and I pray for your strength to go on. Annette S

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Patty,
My heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your beloved husband Rob.
I know the sorrow and grief your in at this time. Remember him as he was loving and kind. He will live on forever inside your heart. Sincerely, Doreen D 
If, I can be of any help, please let me know

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Dear Patsy,
I am so sadden at the lost of Rob. I enjoyed his newsletter & his humor.   My friends & I have prayed for Rob ever since he was in the hospital.  It is so hard for us human-beings to accept what happens in this world.  My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.  May God Bless You & give you the strength you need at this sad time.  I will keep you and your family  in my prayers.
Sincerely, Pat in GA. 

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The Journey of Loss...
http://www.journeysproject.com/DVD-Info.htm

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Dear Miss Patsy,
Both my husband Tony and I send our prayers to you and your family.  Please know that Mr. Rob is in the loving arms of our Saviour Jesus Christ.  Please know that you will be comforted by that same Saviour.
God Bless You and Mr. Rob's spirit.
Loraine B

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Our prayers are with you now and in the future FoJo

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Bless your heart I am with you in prayer and deeply sorry for your loss. God will see you through and guide you. As your husband is in Heven now and in Peace looking down in hopes of your being strong and going on in life as he will be waiting for you with open arms when it is your time. God Bless  whitefeather 

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PATSY
WEEPING ENDURETH FOR THE NIGHT BUT JOY GREAT JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING.  WE ALL WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS BUT REMEMBER THE FUN, THE COMPANY AND THE LAUGHTER THAT YOU BOTH SHARED IN YOUR LIVES TOGETHER GRIEVE CRY TEAR UP YOUR PILLOW BUT ONLY DO IT FOR A SHORT TIME AND THEN DO WHAT ROB WOULD WANT YOU TO DO GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE AND KEEP HIM IN YOUR THOUGHTS IN A HAPPY WAY NOT A SAD WAY. IF YOU WANT TO TALK OR CRY OR NEED A SHOULDER CALL ME EMAIL ME  KARA W

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Hi, I am sending you a great big cyber hug and want to say that I am so truly sorry for your loss.  There is not much that I can say except to stay close to the Lord.  He will help you through your pain.
I also hate to admit that I learned of your website because of other people who have newsletters and they sent out information and prayers for you to us. I am going to browse through your site now.  It looks like it is a pretty neat site.  I pray that in time, you will continue this page.  Please know that millions of people are praying for you now.  May God Bless You in your time of sorrow. Sarah 

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MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. I LOVED READING HIS STORIES AND OTHER THINGS. MAY GOD'S LIGHT SHINE UPON YOU AND HELP YOU GET THE COURAGE TO BE STRONG. YES, A VERY WONDERFUL MAN INDEED. I'M SURE HE'S SMILING DOWN AT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 24/7. MAY GOD BLESS YOU/FAMILY ALWAYS.
LOVE, DONNA 

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Hi Patsy.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I never got to 'know' Rob, but from everything Tom has told me, he sounds like he was a wonderful person, as do you.  Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. There's really nothing to say that can comfort you, but you are in our thoughts. Sincerely,
Roberta P

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I am so sorry for the loss of Rob. May your memories help you through this. He was truly loved and will be missed by the World Wide Web. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie A Touch of Freebies
http://www.atouchoffreebies.com

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For those of you who are interested here is Patsy's Address,
She is the webmaster whose husband passed away on New Year's eve..
Patsy Rideout
P.O Box 377
Roberts Arm,
Newfoundland, Canada,
AOJ 1RO
Please do remember to keep her and her family in your prayers...
Take care my friends ((HUGS))
~JD~ http://jdsfreebies.com 

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Hi Patsy, Just checked my email. So sorry to hear about Rob. It must have been an awful shock for you. I'm thinking about you and hope to hear from you soon. Take care  Violet B

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Love to you all. Take care of yourselves.  We care.

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You are in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it's a hard time right now but remember he is with the best person he could be with once he left this world.  I am not going to say it's going to get easier cause we all know it will with time.  I wish you the best and if there is anything that I could help you with please don't hesitate to give me a shout.  I know there's probably not alot I could do but anything at all big or small if I can do it I would be more than happy to do it.  I know at this time in a life it is the hardest and alot to do and not enough time in the day.
I wish you the best and will think about you often.
Wish Love Sheila P

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Im sorry about your loss...Charlene G

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my prayers are with you and your family  god bless  brenda b 

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patsy im so sorry to here about your loss. So if you ever need someone to talk to im here for you. I lost my dad December 17, 1976. I tell you if you havent been there you know. So anytime you need a friend you have one in me.  sincerly yours,  Linda 

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You have my sympathy abt recent death in your family.It's so hard
to lose someone so dear to one. Take care & God Bless,,,,
From Iowa,,,Patti M

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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know the type of love you speak of, and I could not imagine not being with them. You and your daughter will be in my heart and prayers. Take all the time you need, don't rush back to work. Just know that he is no longer sick, and he is in a peaceful place, where there is no pain and heartache.  If I can do anything in your time of grief please email me. I do enjoy reading your newsletter. I have been on your mailing list for sometime now. With my deepest sympathy,  Kathy H

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Dear Patsy,
I just wanted to write you a note and extend my sympathy in the loss of your wonderful husband.  I know I never met him, but I received his newsletters, and I feel like I knew him. I was so sad to receive the news of his passing, but we know he is with the Lord and in a much better place than we are.  I know you'll miss him terribly, but please don't grieve too much, because you know he is in fine health now.  I will keep you in my prayers. May God Bless You, Marsha P

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I am so very sorry for your loss... it was a real shock! I read this every day and feel like I know all of you. Thanks for all the joy you all have brought to your readers! God Bless you in the new year!

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So sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot say I
understand your grief and pain and the loss you bare.
I have never experienced it in that way. The family
will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have just gone
through a divorce, something I thought I would never
in my lifetime experience. I am not over the grieving
yet. It was something I wanted but I still hurts and
cry almost daily and the seperation was almost 2 yrs
ago prior to the divorce. It makes it hard because I
see him in my 2 children. Take Care and remember God
is Good all the time..............Kerry

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Patsy,
Just wanted you to know I've had you in my thoughts and prayers. I know you are getting tons of email and phone calls, so don't feel like you have to answer this. Call me any time you want to talk. I have a telephone by my bed so any hour of the night is fine. <smile>
Loves ya, God bless, Rose 

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My dear Patsy and Kay
My heart is so heavy for you.
I kind of know what you are going through as I lost my father and my stepfather. (within a 4 year spread of her marrying him)
Now my mother just had a mini stroke in early November. She is ok for now, no permanent damage, but it could happen again at any time. She has about 60% blockage which they are trying to control with drugs. Trial and error comes into effect here. I think they may have it somewhat under control for now.
Patsy.......I thought about you on Sunday as I hung my sheets out to dry on the clothesline. About all the times you put it in your newsletter. About how you liked the outdoors smell in them. I do too and even though it was so very cold and a winter storm advisory I still could not resist the idea of doing it. I just kept an eye on the skies. It stayed in my favor for sure, although later that day we got the snow, rain and hail.
And then again last night (Monday) when I went to bed and could still smell it. I said an extra little prayer for you, included Kay and your mom also, hoping your grief will diminish and that you all talk and talk and talk so things will not build up....that Rob is keeping an eye on you and telling you he is in a better place with no worries anymore.
Rosie 

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Hello, My sympathies to all of you who are touched by the loss of Rob. I will send prayers and Reiki (energy healing) to all of you. My heart goes out to you. Blessings, Sandy J

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You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I feel you are a very strong person, but there are times like this when we can use all the support available. There is nothing like having one's family at hand to lean upon and as a fellow Maritimer I realize that the family extends to the whole community and beyond.
My sister went through this kind of shock at Easter...we were there with her and know how she appreciated our support.
Time is a great healer and many good memories are on you side... the sadness will eventually abate but the hole remains and the pain will lessen. Please take care of yourself.
Dorothy M  Dalhousie Jct., NB

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Dear Kay and Patsy:
You both don't know me I'm one of your freebie getters.  And I thank you for ll the hard work that you put in to it everyday.  I just want to let you know how sorry I am for your recent loss.  It was a year ago December 16th that we lost my father in law at home.  Our family lives with them being that he had been sick and my mother in law is completely deaf and has arthritis so bad throughout her back and knees she could hardly walk.  So it's been me who has been their care taker for the past eight years.  They had celebrated their 52nd anniversary on the 8th of December and on the 16th he passed on.  We all know he we on to be with the Lord but, its sad when the ones who loves them so very much are the ones left behind.  In time when its our time we will go to join them.  Please don't feel you need to contact me I just wanted you to know that my prayers are with you and your family and if there's anything you could think that of I could be of help to you let me know.  I don't much about the Internet but I'm always willing to learn.  I've enjoyed you freebies and your little write ups.  May God Bless You and Your Always and touch in the ways that you need.
In Christ's Love,  Cindi E

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Hi Patsy,
I am so sorry to hear that you have lost the love of your life. I know that you were extremely happy to have Rob in your life. You were blessed to have meet Rob and become his wife. I'm sure he is watching over you from above. If you need anyone to talk to I am always here.
hugs, Shelly, Michelle and Brian 

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This is Merilee and I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you.  Please, take it easy and we will all be here when you return.
Merilee

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Hugs from CherylIrene 
There is no words to say as know so well, Lost my mom on dec 4th and today would have been her birthday, I'm a grand ma but still hurts alot but our prayers are with you as my family and friends are also helping me to get over the lost, we send our love Cheryl we know what you are going thru Cheryl ~May it ease your sadness a bit to know that your
precious memories will always be a bridge between this world and the next, between your loved one and you.~ CherylIrene

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I have not said much, because I don't know what to say.  I have been very depressed over this you and Kay have helped me "greatly" and to hear this happened has not made me feel good.  The day after I got this I could not get out of bed until past 3PM that is how depressed I was. There are other reasons I was depressed, but this put it at a climax. I did ask someone who was religious to pray for Rob when Kay asked me to. I am very sorry.  I wish there was something I could do.  Have a good day and take care, B  

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I am so sorry for ur loss. I know the devastation loss can bring and hope that my prayers and knowing that others are here for u as comfort can help u in ur time of need! Alice F

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The Lord watches over all who love Him.
PATSY I CANT EVE EXPLAIN WORDS WHEN I READ YOUR NEWSLETTER YESTERDAY ABOUT ROB PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU JUST KNOW GOD IS THERE AND IF WE CAN HELP YOU IN ANY WAY PLEASE LET US KNOW I LOVE YOU GUYS JUST KNOW YOU ARE BEING THOUGHT OF TODAY AND ALWAYS.YOU HELPED SO MANY AND WE WERE ONE OF THE ONES YOU HELPED THIS YEAR AND NOW YOU NEED US WE CANT BE THERE AT YOUR SIDE BUT WE CAN THROUGH PRAYERS.WE LOVE YOU PATSY. WE ARE SO SAD FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Deborah M  

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My prayers are with you. Thinking of you and feeling your pain! Much love and sympathy from the southern state of Mississippi! Freida

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DEAR PATSY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ROB WAS A GREAT MAN. YOU AND HIM WENT THROUGH SO MUCH TOGETHER. HIS PAIN AND SUFFERING IS OVER. HE IS DONE AT THE FEET OF THE KING. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY DAILY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I,M GOING TO MISS BOTH OF ROBS NEWSLETTERS. I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR AND KAYS NEWSLETTER. HANG IN THERE PATSY, LET JESUS MINISTER TO YOU NOW. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. LOVE AND PRAYERS FROM SHARON XO XO XO XO XO XO XO 

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hi patsy
i am sorry to hear of your loss its really hard i haven't been on
the computer much lately i have had the flu. You guys tried to make
so many peoples christmas happy . you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
angie

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~Remember that your loss is shared, By many friends who care
And that you're in our thoughts and hearts, And in our every prayer.~
Dear Patsy,
I don't really know what to say except that I'm sorry. I would have emailed you sooner, but I've been away. I know you've gotten tons of emails and calls, but I just wanted you to know that if you need ANYTHING please call me (day or night)
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care my friend.
((Hugs)) Nancy

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Words are not enough to convey my feelings at a time like this.
I want to say...I'm always on your side...My prayers are alwyas with you.
If you ever need anything, even though I am so far away from
you please let me know. I will help you out in any way that I
can. If you want to talk, cry or pray, I am here for you.
Please take care. Theresa  

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Goodbyes are not forever
And nor is it the end
When angels come to call away
A loved one or a friend.

The empty place that’s left behind
Within this world we know
Reminds us just how brief a stay
We have before we go.

So when it’s time to bid farewell
To one we’ll dearly miss
Let’s just say we’ll meet again
And promise them with this"

The true gift is that love remains
Although we now must part..
Until forever and beyond
I’ll keep you in my heart.

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‘Wishing You Comfort In Your Time Of Sorrow. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you. God bless. Naomi S

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Patsy
Thinking of you with warmth and concern. Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Take care and God Bless, Nicole   

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For the loss you had, Words do not heal. In this hard time, let us know what we can do, that soothes you, as our sympathy rests with you. So sorry for your loss.

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Even though this is completely out of my nature to write to someone i don't know, my prayers are with you. I am feeling deeply saddened by your loss an can only imagine the pain that you are suffering now, may God watch over you and bless you and keep you safe! Jenn 

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Grief & Loss
http://www.aarp.org/griefandloss/

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With special thoughts of you. Praying that the Lord will surround you with his love and that His presence will fill you with His peace. "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, "fear not; I will help thee." Isaiah 41:13  

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God's heart for you is full of hope, love, and peace. and so are my prayers. With Deepest Sympathy.
...I am the resurrection and the life...John 11:25
God bless and keep your during your time of bereavement.
Donna S 

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I was very sorry to hear about your husband. I know that very little if anything can help with the way you feel right now. When I lost my father a few years ago there was nothing anyone could say or do to make me feel better. I would love to be able to tell you that it gets easier but I really don't feel that it does. I do think however that in time you will learn to handle it better.
Patsy, just know that God is always with you I recently read a story in your news letter about a little boy who died from cancer, and I think that, that story was so very true.
I am sending you this hug because I needed someone to hug me very badly when my father died, and I really don't think I would have made it without the hugs I recieved, and I really hope that this helps you in some small way.
You are in my hopes and prayers
May God Bless and keep you and yours,
Teresa S 

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hello
i am  sorry about your loss. Know that God is always on the throne and that your loved one is not suffering anymore, but is at peace. He is with the father who takes care of all of us and the needs that we require. lean on him always when you feel despair and loneliness during this time. God bless you
Anita J  Springfield, Ohio

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Patsy, Marian told it to me. I send you an postcard we live with you and we are with our mind to you We hope that God can help you in this terrible time. The loss of Rob has hurt, hurt us alot and we think we won't be able to find a good friend like him that he was.
Helma ,Henk ,Ardjan  Netherlands

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patsy
my deepest condolence to you and your family ...i can understand the pain i just lost my grandson a month aga he was 21..again i am so sorry to hear of your loss
shirley

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Dear Patsy,
Please remember that Rob didn't "GO" anywhere, REALLY!!!!!!!!  HE is
right beside you only in the unseen universe that is right here next to
our "SEEN"  universe.  This is where we ALL come from and go to when set free from out "physical" bodies.  There is NO PAIN there and it is the most beautiful place.  Our souls remember it but our "bodies" do not. Open yourself to him and believe that he can speak to you and you will be able to receive his messages.   BE thankful that his physical Pain was short.  My parents took months to die and were in too much PAIN the whole time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk to him as if he was right next to you BECAUSE -----HE IS!!!!!!!!!!!  Please let this knowledge ease your pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    LOVINGLY,     Barbara

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Your in our Thoughts and Prayers and in God Care. God brings you to it -He will bring you through it. God Bless You and Yours  Sheila G of Maine

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No need to respond,
Just a short note to express my sorrow for your loss.  It was so obvious by the way you spoke of your husband that he was very loved by you.  We should all be so fortunate.  I'm sure whatever trials he went through were made easier by you and your beautiful daughter.  Blessings to you both Patsy and Godspeed in your recovery from this shocking tragedy.  ---Dana C

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I am so  sorry for your pain. I will keep you in my prayers and I hope that this card will let you know that you are loved and Never Alone. Remember Jesus is always there just call on him. May God Bless you and help you thur the this time in your life.  Your Sister In The Lord
Mary P
He'll Wipe Away the Teardrops
http://www.alighthouse.com/teardrops.htm

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I would like to send my 'deepest' sympathy to You Patsy and family.
Take care and will be looking forward to You, Patsy, coming back on line with your newletter. God Bless and You and your family are in my prayers. Ruth-Ann R

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My Very Dear Friend Patsy and Family, May the warm memories of your dear one... soothe you in this difficult time, and help you be at peace. My prayers are with you. Words can never express how sorry I am for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Your far away friend from BC. Terry.

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Dear Patsy, I heard of your loss today at Church. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. How sad that we didn't get the chance to meet your husband on this side of the veil, but I know that he was a fortunate man for having you in his earthly life and that you will be together again as you brought the gospel to him. All my love and comfort, Morag xox

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Hi Patsy,
  I am so very, very sorry to hear about Rob, I wish
there was something that I could do or say that would
help you.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. I
have been having problems with my mom, she has cancer
and had to have breast removal done, so I have not
been on long enough to say so.  I will run your ad on
the 16th, if you have a new one, please send it.
Again, I am so sorry.  You take care sweetie and may
God Bless...;)  **HUGS**   Sabrina

http://sabrinashaunt.homestead.com/Home.html

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So very sorry for your great loss..God be with you all and give you strength. Take time to grieve as I know how hard it can be. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy P  Ohio


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I'm here for you at your time of loss...

I want so much to help you and to be there for you now,
To comfort you through all this, if only I knew how,
And though I know you have so much to go through  on your own,
My hands and heart reach out to say you'll never be alone.
God bless you, Hope & Claude



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Rob's Live & Let Live page, if you would like to view it & check out his guestbook:
http://clix.to/RobDerksema

Link where you can read his newsletters:
http://www.topica.com/lists/LiveAndLetLive/read

Link to his other newsletter, Rob's Cooking Pot,. See lots of humour here:
http://www.topica.com/lists/Robscookingpot/read


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i am so sorry and so shocked that rob as only the name i know him as is gone.  I
got his recipes every day and his sense of humor was great he seamed so in tune
with life. I also lost my husband and know just how you feel my prayers and
thoughts are with you and god bless you.
             A friend charlotte


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I am very sorry about Rob.  You have my deepest sympthy.
Betty H


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Patsy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I subcribed to Rob's live
and let live news letter. I looked forward to reading his story's. I
will miss them. Hope your okay. I'll say a prayer for you and your
family. God bless , Delene


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I'm so sorry to read what happened - please know you're in our prayers.

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My deepest sympathy goes out to you.  I haven't been a subscriber long but, you could feel the love that was there.  May Rob rest in peace.  Sincerely  Mary W

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My thoughts are with you & he will be truly missed !
 Cheryl


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You have my deepest sympathy. Rosemary

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Patsy,
I'am so sorry to hear about Rob..
Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers..
May the LORD be with you and your family..
Love, Gail


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My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
Elizabeth S  Everett WA


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Dear Patsy,
Know that my prayers are with you at this time of hurt. If you need someone to talk to, even tho I am a stranger, please feel free to email me   Louann


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Please know that I will be praying for you and your family in this time of grief.  I just loved getting the newsletter.  That is the only way that I knew Rob, but I had grown to love him.  Please, if you decide to keep the newsletter going, after you get through with everything, keep me on your list.
Elizabeth P


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Please accept my deepest sympathies at this time.  My prayers are with you

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Dear Patsy,
You don't know me but I feel your lose deeply.  Today would have been my sister in laws 33 Birthday she passed away in September and she was my best friend.  The only way I have been able to cope with it is to remember this,  I believe that God puts us here for a purpose and that when we get through with that purpose he calls us home no matter how long we have been here.  Just remember that and I know that we haven't met or talked but I love you if you feel like talking my email is --- and my name is Melissa.


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I was so sorry to hear about Rob...I will miss his cheerful cooking pot letters and recipes. Please accept my most sincere condolences.....all my love, KT Jonas

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Please accept my very sincere condolences.  I didn't know Rob except thru this newsletter, but he brightened my day every day.  My God hold you in his arms and comfort you and bring you thru this time.
Sincerely,  Terri P


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My thoughts are with you.............be strong   Vicki

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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

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Patsy,
 I am crying with you!!  I will miss his e-mails and his humor and all
that he was!!  I too am deeply saddened!!  God be with you during these
trying times.  I love you!!  Mary   USA West Virginia!!


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Oh Patsy, I am so sorry about Rob.  I loved getting his emails every day with his recipes and his good heart showed throughout his emails as a kind and caring man.  My family will keep you and yours in our prayers.  God bless you!
Debbie R


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Patsy, I just feel so awful about your loss.  I'm really in shock to hear about this.  And, Patty, I know how hard it was for you to have written this message tonight.  You most certainly are in our prayers.  I know our God is a loving God  and I do know, through prayers, He will get you through this most difficult time of your life.  We all are going to miss him.  I never knew him, but I felt like I did.  I so much enjoyed his letters every day, and his recipes.  I do agree with you that he was a dear, sweet, kind person and very funny at times.  And I know from his letters how much he loved you.
Patty, just take comfort in remembering all the good times you shared and all the joy he brought into your life.  And also hold within your heart the fact that the 2 of you will be together again one day.  Don't you know what a beautiful day that will be.
God be with you and yours and watch over you.
Most sincerely,   Bev 


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so very sorry for your loss....I too, am a widow of 9 years, just this past dec 19th...I know that both of our husbands are with the lord and my prayers will be with you this time of sorrow....

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Remembering Rob2
http://www.pakadevasfreebees.com/RememberingRob2.html


Patsy rpkdv@nf.aibn.com