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Very sad news from Botswana re: Gail Selby Wentink
20 August 2009, 05:40
BaxterBVery sad news from Botswana re: Gail Selby Wentink
I am so saddened to let you all know about the death of Gail's husband, Brian Wentink yesterday morning. He died suddenly of a heart attack and had recently celebrated his 60th birthday. Needless to say Gail is taking it hard but the outpouring of good thoughts and well-wishes has helped.
Gail is aware I am posting this so perhaps the moderators could 'stick' it to the top for a while in the event she logs on she can easily find your comments. I have been lucky to get to know Gail and Brian very well over the past many years and I think I can honestly say they are some of the most kind and good-hearted people you would ever know and for this to have happened is such a tragedy.
It was said once that happiness is easily shared but sorrow must be endured alone, but I think knowing that so many people are keeping Gail and the entire family in their thoughts might help ease some pain, even if only a little.
With a heavy heart,
Baxter
Here is a pic of Gail and Brian at Brian's 60th birthday bash.
20 August 2009, 05:46
jorgeMy condolences to Gail and to her family. jorge
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20 August 2009, 05:59
218 BeeOur deepest condolences. We'll certainly keep Gail and family in our prayers.
Mark & Jane
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20 August 2009, 06:06
LionHunterSorry for your troubles, Gail.
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20 August 2009, 06:07
Bill CVery sad to hear, my sincere condolences.
20 August 2009, 06:14
mstarlingOur small prayers and condolences to friends and family. A sad time indeed.
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http://www.mstarling.com 20 August 2009, 06:29
zimbabweMy full sympathy and prayers for your loss.
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20 August 2009, 06:32
Frank BellerGail: I'm so sorry to hear of your great loss ...... God be with you & your family.
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20 August 2009, 06:41
DuckearMay God and His Spirit comfort you and your family in your time of loss.
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20 August 2009, 06:43
mbogobutchBless you and your familys heart....
20 August 2009, 06:47
Lhook7My condolences to you and your family.
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20 August 2009, 07:39
scruffyI am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.
20 August 2009, 07:45
GarByThoughts and prayers from across the pond....may God give you peace in your thoughts and joyful rememberances.
Gary
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20 August 2009, 07:55
Charles_HelmMy condolences on this loss. Very sorry to hear this.
20 August 2009, 09:02
Use Enough GunGail: You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you the strength and understanding to know His will. Your husband is with him.
20 August 2009, 09:32
BrettAKSCIquote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
Gail: You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you the strength and understanding to know His will. Your husband is with him.
+1
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20 August 2009, 09:37
ovnyI'm sorry. I hope that God will welcome into its midst, and I give my condolences to his family and friends.
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20 August 2009, 14:06
huskyVery sad to hear, the Bergholm family's sincere condolences.
It was so nice to meet you and Brian in Maun nov 2007.
20 August 2009, 14:10
shakariVery sorry to hear the bad news. My condolances to the family.
20 August 2009, 15:05
retreeverMy condolences to Gail and family at this time...
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20 August 2009, 15:55
Die Ou JagterGail,my condolences and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
20 August 2009, 16:08
WillSorry.
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20 August 2009, 17:00
adamhunterMy thoughts and pryaers are with you and your family.
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20 August 2009, 17:01
matt uGail, you and your family will be in our prayers.My condolences
20 August 2009, 17:41
kukhamaSorry for your great loss.
20 August 2009, 17:44
AzizGail, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Aziz
20 August 2009, 18:29
KathiGail,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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20 August 2009, 18:43
robncoloradoGail- Warmest condolences in this tough time.
20 August 2009, 18:45
VanderhoefOur prayers are with you.
God bless.
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20 August 2009, 18:58
SteveGail, Our condolences to you and your family.
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20 August 2009, 19:17
HarryBetter tomorrows Gail.
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20 August 2009, 19:57
RobinOLocksleyMy condolences and best thoughts.
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20 August 2009, 20:02
Andrew McLarenMy condolences to Gail and the family, particularly the father-in-law: Great loss!
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20 August 2009, 20:06
bwanamrmMy thoughts and prayers are with the family...
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20 August 2009, 22:28
PWN375I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost. (copied from a portion of a bereavement letter from Abraham Lincoln to the Mrs. Bixby during the Civil War)
I always thought it was a wonderful passage to express sympathy for a person's grief upon the death of a loved one.
Perry
21 August 2009, 00:02
LandrumI will pray for Gail.
Landrum
21 August 2009, 00:19
Badger MattGail -- So sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories of his life well-lived soothe your pain over time. We hope to see you back here when you feel up to it.
Prayers sent from Florida.
21 August 2009, 00:26
DuggaBoyequote:
Originally posted by Badger Matt:
Gail -- So sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories of his life well-lived soothe your pain over time. We hope to see you back here when you feel up to it.
Prayers sent from Florida.
Amen
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21 August 2009, 00:31
TerryRGail
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terry Reese
21 August 2009, 00:53
byf42I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost. (copied from a portion of a bereavement letter from Abraham Lincoln to the Mrs. Bixby during the Civil War)
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sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you at this traumatic time.
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