UPDATE: Dan's Mom passed away this week.
Her funeral is Monday the 4th, in Louisville KY.
Thank you all for your kindness.
Watch the video, the song is beautiful.
Dan was told 25 years ago that his mother was dead. (The step-mother that he was forced to live with when his Mom had TB was probably the source of the lie.) His Mom has been alive all this time, and he didn't know it until a few months ago. He went to see her, and the doctors advised that she was doing quite well, considering her age. He also saw his half-sister, who he had not seen for about 30 years.
We had planned to save up to try to go see them at Christmas. Kathy called tonight. His Mom has had a stroke, and it's not looking quite as--possible that she'll be around much longer. The hospice people aren't giving her much more than maybe a month.
This is a woman that overcame a difficult illness (the TB) shortly after her husband left her for The Wicked Witch. She supported her daughter by herself after her second husband was killed, and she thought for a very long time that her son had been killed while in the service. (Another reason that the Step was a Wicked Witch.)
We would like to go to Louisville so that I can meet her, and so that Dan can see her again. Kathy has a place we can stay, we just need travel money for gas.
Dan's a good guy, and doesn't ask for much. He takes care of me, with all my health problems, helps with my Mom, and is singlehandedly renovating this house--which is enough work for any 10 men. He also does a lot of the driving for Michael's appointments for dialysis and transplant (see my old wishes), and helps out Michael and Denise with things they can't do. He's the oldest of the four of us, but in the best health, and we depend on him a lot.
He 'knows' that we can't afford to go, but it's something that would mean so much to him that I have to try. (more) 
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I'm sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry for your loss
My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. She is watching over you all now and looking proud of what her son has become. God Bless you all.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences go out to the two of you.
Dee Dee: I'm so sorry to hear about Dan's mom passing. My condolences to him and your family.
Hey Dee Dee, I am very sorry to hear about the loss. I was also stopping by to again say thankyou. I really cant think of enough ways to say thankyou. I really appreciate what your doing for me. I am sure the flowers will be beautiful. We had another set back this weekend. I had to take mom to the local e.r., things just didnt seem right with her Saturday morning. The local e.r sent her to Yale New Haven Hospital, they found something called a subarachnoid hemerage on the brain. I am still waiting for news, with it being the weekend, they havent really done much but keep her stable. Well anyways enough of my depressing news, I just stopped by to say thankyou again.
Our condolences on the loss of your Angel!
Sorry to hear of her passing...
Sorry to hear about your loss
I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
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My condolences to you both DeeDee.
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Dee Dee & Dan, I'm glad she wasn't alone and the end was peaceful for her. I hope Dan is comforted by the knowledge that he was able to reunite with her prior to this. Hugs and prayers going out to the whole family.
Dan's Mom passed on yesterday evening.
Her daughter, Kathy was with her, and she went peacefully.
Thank you all for your support.
Dee Dee
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Came by with my 5, hope you get your wish!
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I am praying for the whole family and of course you. This is a lot to go through. Here is my 5
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good luck, I hope you make it on time.
Update...
It's not looking good. Last night, she became basically non-responsive for hours. It's touch and go.
The doctor said this morning that it'll probably be a matter of a few days.
Pray for strength for Kathy, as she's the one handling this alone.
DD
good luck
I think this is a wonderful wish, and I hope that you win your wish.
God Bless.
Good luck, I hope y'all are able to have a happy reunion soon.
Good luck......moms are the best.
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Lela
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Best of luck with your wish, you have my 5 for sure. I really hope Dan gets to go.
You have my vote...
I added this to my faves and will definitely be back to vote. I can't believe someone could be that cruel. Argh. It makes me angry that someone could actually do that to another living person.
I hope you get this wish! I live in louisville and if there is anything that I can do to help, please let me know! Good luck!