Tuesday, 16 September 2008

remembered

sorry I've been a little inactive here. my ex-husband, father to four of my children, passed away on the 12th after a six month battle with cancer. sadly, he was estranged from his kids and, while he wasn't the greatest of dads or the best of husbands, the kids and I do remember the happier times with love.





Gary (Toro) Tomlinson

8/9/47 - 12/9/08

R.I.P

21 comments:

  1. My heart goes out to you and your dear children Serena. Keep all those good memories in your heart.

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  2. My condolances to both you and your children Serena. I have an "ex" myself with whom my children were estranged for several years and can understand a little of how difficult this may be for your family.

    Thank you for sharing this with us and please know that I send love and healing to your family.

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  3. A touching and honorable post Serena...condolences and blessings to you and your children.

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  4. How sad that he wasn't able to establish a relationship with the kids before he passed. I am glad you can hang on to some good memories, and how sweet of you to not have bitterness toward him.

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  5. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, even if you haven't been very close recently. Death is never easy to deal with. **Hugs**

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  6. Sorry to that Serena, it must be a difficult time for all of you.

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  7. Please accept my deepest sympathies to you, Serena & to your children,
    love
    Maria

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  8. I am sorry to hear this, there is a lot of sadness on different blogs.

    All the best Nick

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  9. Dear Serena,

    My deepest sympathy for you and your children on the passing of their father. You have a great heart for focusing on the happier times.

    Love,
    Luci.

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  10. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

    Cher

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  11. Having recently acquired an "ex" i can only imagine the mixed emotions you must be having. My thoughts are with you and your children. Thinking of you all.

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  12. My heart goes out to you and your children, dear lady!

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  13. My deepest sympathy Serena. May time be kind to you and especially your children.
    Ronell

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  14. Really sorry. A Kiss for you and your childrens.

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  15. Serena, I'm so sad to hear of your loss and will keep you and your children in my thoughts.

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  16. wishing you and your kids much love and peace during this difficult time... and may gary's soul rest in peace.
    take care serena.

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  17. I am very sorry ... life is too short for living.... and for solving all of our misunderstandings.. You presented this very kindly. You are a strong person. Take care ...

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  18. I'm blown away by your kindness and sympathy for me and the kids. Thank you all so much. It has helped us more than you know. ((((Hugs to you all))))

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  19. OH Serena, I'm so sorry to read this! What a sad loss for everybody.

    s

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  20. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us. I am truly sorry for your family's loss.

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  21. Thank you, Sandy and Suzanne, your sentiments are much appreciated.

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