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Old 02-22-2010, 02:13 PM   #61
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Re: madubois(Mary Ann) Is An Angel Now

oh CRAP...........
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Old 02-22-2010, 03:36 PM   #62
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So much sadness here lately. Seems like every time I log on, another sister has lost the battle. I'm shaking my head.

RIP sister Mary-Ann :'(
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Old 02-23-2010, 09:17 AM   #63
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Re: madubois(Mary Ann) Is An Angel Now

This is a shock. Mary Ann will be missed. Prayers to the family.
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Old 02-23-2010, 04:21 PM   #64
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Re: madubois(Mary Ann) Is An Angel Now

I always enjoyed madubois' post.

I am very sad to hear the news that there will be no more of these ever positive inspiring posts.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

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Old 02-25-2010, 10:38 AM   #65
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Re: madubois(Mary Ann) Is An Angel Now

So sad. She was one of those people that when I would come on the boards I would search for her posts to see her updates. No matter her situation she was always upbeat. Made me feel like all her issues were nothing compared to everyone else's. What a selfless, loving, giving person. Condolences to all who knew and loved her.
Rest in peace, Mary Ann.
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:44 AM   #66
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Re: madubois(Mary Ann) Is An Angel Now

Thank you for letting us know. I am stunned and so saddened to learn of her passing. She was a great inspiration on the board to all of us. May she rest in peace.
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Old 02-25-2010, 05:59 PM   #67
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Re: madubois(Mary Ann) Is An Angel Now

Mary Ann was another longtimer that was very inspirational to me. It's so sad to here of her passing. May she be at peace knowing her children are adults and she did a great job getting them where they are. I was just thinking of her and wondering how she was. We will all miss her deeply. Sally
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Old 02-26-2010, 07:02 PM   #68
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Thanks to Joe and Christine for setting up this fantastic website.
How else would I have been able to share in Mary Ann's magnificent life. It's truly incredible how I've never met her but I can almost feel her smile and hear her laugh. She shared so much with so many on this website through the years. I am so glad to have had the chance to know her. Thank you to Mary Ann and blessings to her family at their time of such loss.
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Old 03-01-2010, 10:49 PM   #69
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What sad news. Madame Dubois was truly one of a kind. She had some of the best avatars and stories to tell. She will be missed.
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Old 03-01-2010, 11:43 PM   #70
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MA you have certainly made a difference in the way we see our lives...your spirit and optimism were amazing and your posts always left me shaking in amazement at your strength and humor...so many things can be said, but the most important thing is that you dear lady, will be sorely missed by many.
Liz, thank you for filling us in.Please extend my condolences to Madames family,
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""I am here, I am deep in your heart. I am in all the joys we lived together, all the sorrow too. I am in the way you walk and talk and smile. I am in the things I taught you that you don't even remember learning. I am in the sunshine of your day, the rain and storm clouds too. I am in your talent and your treasures, deep inside. I am in the look in your eyes when you wonder and behold the day. I am in your tears that search for me and can not see for the rain within your eyes. I am in your longing to find me once more close to you. Here I am, wherever you may be. There I am wherever you go. Carry me within you as once I carried you. Deep inside where no one, nothing can ever take me from you. Be at peace my beloved children. Mom is here." author unknown
Sadly,Marcia
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Old 03-02-2010, 05:45 PM   #71
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Such sadness....we have so many angels watching over us...I feel blessed to have shared Mary Anns life. Her inspiration will be missed!
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Old 03-06-2010, 12:36 AM   #72
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It's so sad to hear about Mary Ann's passing. I am shocked. She was an inspiration to me and to so many on this board. I admired her fighting spirit and her strength. She will be missed.
My prayers go out to her, her family and friends.
Thank you Liz for letting us know, I am so sorry for your loss (and ours), your were a great friend.
God bless you all.
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Old 03-08-2010, 11:28 PM   #73
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I am truely sick at this news. She was always such an inspiration and such a fighter. I too remember her speaking of going to concerts with her daughter to build memories. With everything she fought through, I am so saddened to see she has lost her battle..sherry
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Old 03-11-2010, 01:57 AM   #74
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Re: madubois(Mary Ann) Is An Angel Now

Dear MaryAnn, RIP.
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