My uncle, Billy Howell, finally lost his battle with cancer yesterday morning. He had been diagnosed with Stage IV Prostate Cancer in March of 2009 and fought valiantly over the last couple of years. He was living in Hodgenville, Ky at the time and was by himself. When he could no longer work at his profession, Funeral Director and owner/operator of Billy Howell Funeral Chapel in Hodgenville, my mother moved him in with her. I’ve been so thankful that she did, because I would never have known my uncle. Over the last year and a half, I have gotten to know a marvelous man and who was the one who got up in the middle of the night to give me a bottle when I was a baby!
Thankfully yesterday he went peacefully at the end and is now finally free of pain and is no longer suffering. He’s also with his momma and daddy now . . . he was such a momma’s boy!
I have a few errands to run and then I’ll be back to give you the lowdown on my projects of Graphic 45 yesterday.
Sherry
Sherry, I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers . I am so glad you had time to get to know your Uncle this past year. What a blessing for you to have these memories and time together.
Aw, Sherry. So sorry to hear about your uncle. But I’m glad you and your mother spent time with him – great memories for sure. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. xo
So sorry for your loss sherry, but glad that you got a chance to know him and that he is no longer in pain.
So sorry for your loss Sherry, but I’m glad the end was peaceful and that your uncle’s long fight had given your family to re-unite and share so many good times.
Sherry I am so sorry to hear of your uncle’s passing – but I am glad to know you got to know him better, and that is such a sweet story about him giving you a bottle. Thinking of you dear friend –
Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.
My sympathies for your loss. Know that we’re all thinking about you and your family.
Sherry, so sorry for you loss. Prayers for you and your family plus all those who loved your uncle.
Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. Big hugs.
Sherry, my sympathies to you & your family. It is so hard to watch a loved one fight this battle. I’m glad you got to know your uncle & I know that your Mom is glad she was able to help him. I always enjoy your blog. TFS
Sherry, we wish you a speedy way to the hurt of his going. Glad that he was with family-so important. Take Care.
So sorry for your loss, but so glad pain is not a concern any longer.
I am sorry and saddened to hear of the loss of your Uncle.
Peaceful and comforting energy coming your way.
Susan
Sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Edna
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So very sorry for your loss….it is hard to say goodbye to the ones we love. But they live on in our loving thoughts and memories. I’m glad you got to know him, and now he will be cheering you on in your art. Blessings!
Sherry: I am so sorry but what a blessing that you got to spend time with. I heard the following a long time ago and it is so true–No one ever dies as long as someone has happy memories of them in their heart. Your Uncle will live on with you forever. God bless you and your family.
So sorry Sherry to hear the news. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. How wonderful that you were able to reconnect with him. God bless
Sherry, so sorry to hear of your loss! I was away from home most of the day yesterday and totally missed this post. I will be thinking of you and yours in the coming days!
Sherry, I am thinking of you during this sad time. Your uncle sounds like a wonderful man. I’m glad that you were able to spend some time with him and make some precious memories. I’m keeping you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Sherry, and know that you will cherish the time you were able to spend with your uncle, getting to know him and making memories.
Sherry, so sorry to hear about your loss. Glad you got to know your uncle so that now you will have those memories to help comfort you. Hugs
so sorry to hear of your loss, what a great thing that you were able to get to know him more living closer to you, it’s those memories that keep them alive with us in our hearts
Sherry, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sending healing prayers and hugs…… my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family….. big hugs.
My thoughts are with your family. Wonderful that you got to know him better this past year.
It is so hard to lose someone you love. You are so fortunate to have the wonderful memories of him – keep them close. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
I am so very sorry. I am glad that you were able to get to know him in the past year or so. may your & your family find peace with each other knowing he is at home now. saying prayers for all of you.
Sherry, I am sorry for your loss, it sounds like you will miss him. I also share in your faith that his suffering is over — you mention his momma and daddy, as we stood by my aunt’s bed as she lay dying my mother said to her — Mother and Daddy are waiting for you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like you were able to spend some quality time with him and take away lots of great memories. Thinking of you & your family.
Sherry, so sorry you lost your uncle but it’s so nice you had time to get to know him.
sorry to heat it Sherry. I am glad you had the opportunity to get to know your uncle too.
Take care,
Sandra
Sherry, I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending you lots of gentle hugs, Judit
Sherry, I was saddened to hear of your Uncle’s passing. It was such a Blessing that you were able to spend more time with him getting to know him better and now have such fond memories to cherish. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss Sherry. It is so hard when you lose someone you love. He’s at peace now though, and wont suffer anymore. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Sherry but even out of the sorrow and sadness, as you said, has come a blessing. You chance to connect with and get to know someone who obviously loved you so much was such a wonderful gift that might never have been yours. God works in mysterious ways.
Prayers and hugs for all your family.
Sherry,
Sorry for your loss.I’m glad you got some time to know your ‘Uncle Billy’.Sorry he suffered and endured pain.Glad he no longer has to bear it.On a brighter note,loved your Spellbinder Blog contributions on day 8.To me you are Bad A– Sherry!Such talent!