A Good Thriller discussion

Aymen wrote: "be safe Faouzia.
Brenda this is great, enjoy the book."

Aymen, I agree with Kerry's 5 stars! The book was great! I hope her family and friends are well.

Great Brenda, I loved her review about "Pretty Girls" by Karin Slaughter, I think I will give it a try.

Aymen wrote: "Great Brenda, I loved her review about "Pretty Girls" by Karin Slaughter, I think I will give it a try."

That got 5 stars from me, too! Hope you enjoy it!

Thanks :)

Brenda wrote: "I'm reading My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni in memory of Kerry Hunter. This is a book she gave 5 stars."

i got a copy of this book from NetGalley this week :) i hope i have time to read very soon!

Sadly today Lost another tennis friend, not too close, but it still shocks you.

I saw him at the club 3-4 weeks ago and we spoke.

Today I found out he had bowel cancer told no one, and died last week. He was 70 years old.

Sadly I do not buy the local paper every day, in fact rarely buy it.

So missed the news so was well shocked.

Also very sad is the plane crash, one British person on the plane and he lived in Jersey !

Moved here quite recently working for a gold mining company.

Sad another 66 lives, was it a bomb?

No one knows yet, Sean, but I doubt a bomb would make the pilot swerve hard left, then hard right, then do a 360... .

In Toronto News, they are leaning towards, it has all the signs of a bomb.

I still don't think a bomb would result in the flight path meandering as badly as NPR said it did, Sue. See my previous post.

Amber wrote: "I still don't think a bomb would result in the flight path meandering as badly as NPR said it did, Sue. See my previous post."

Okay, Amber either way it was terrible.

True, but I'm just saying that it's all speculation so far.

Amber wrote: "True, but I'm just saying that it's all speculation so far."

That's true.

Sean, first of all, I'm sorry for your sad news. Even though you weren't close, I'm sure it was a shock to learn that someone you knew through tennis had been so ill without letting on, and now has died.

Unfortunately, when any major news event involving violent loss of life occurs, terrorism is now one of the first questions that is raised, isn't it? I cannot imagine the fear, the emotional agony, and panic that those passengers and crew must have experienced in those final moments, no matter what the source of the damage to their plane. Thoughts and prayers go out to their loved ones.

If you all don't mind, please remember my family in thoughts and prayers. My mom has been on hospice for about two years now. All of her biological children were together this week for the first time in 40 years. We took pictures and made a small photo album for her on Thursday. When my brother gave it to her, she smiled and said they're all together. The brother who gave this to her had to leave to go home (he lives in Nebraska, the rest of us including mom live in Tenessee).

My dad said when my brother left she just kept looking at the pictures crying. She then curled up on her side in the fetal position and has been that way since.

One of the hospice nurses came to visit Friday morning. The nurse seems to think mom has had another stroke. The nurse then suggested the family be called in to say our goodbyes and let mom know it's ok to go.

While we all knew this time would come we are having a hard time letting go. Please just remember us in your prayers. Thank you so much.

I will say a prayer for your family tonight, Daisy. Stay strong. Hard and emotional times no matter. One can never be that prepared.

I will also say a prayer for you and your family during this difficult time.

prayers to you and your family Daisy

Sorry to hear your sad news, Daisy. Good thoughts and best wishes your way. x

Thoughts and prayers.

Photo Albums are lovely for fond memories.

I am sorry for you Daisy!! i will remember you and all your family in my prayers!

Daisy wrote: "If you all don't mind, please remember my family in thoughts and prayers. My mom has been on hospice for about two years now. All of her biological children were together this week for the first ti..."

Daisy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. letting go is so difficult.

Daisy wrote: "If you all don't mind, please remember my family in thoughts and prayers. My mom has been on hospice for about two years now. All of her biological children were together this week for the first ti..."

Thoughts to you and your family Daisy. It is very hard to lose your mom.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Daisy. The photo album must have made her very happy.

Daisy, so sorry. Losing a parent is never easy. Lots of good thoughts and prayers for you and your mom. XO

Daisy, this brings tears to my eyes. The family gathering and photo album sound like a beautiful, loving experience, even though it was filled with pain. I hope that your mother will feel that love through her pain. Thoughts and prayers for her and for all of you.

Daisy wrote: "If you all don't mind, please remember my family in thoughts and prayers. My mom has been on hospice for about two years now. All of her biological children were together this week for the first ti..."

I'm so very sorry Daisy. I've been through this with both of my parents. Dad passed a year and a half after Mom, they both had different types of cancer. It's not easy. Be strong.

{{Daisy}} Prayers to you and your family

Daisy wrote: "If you all don't mind, please remember my family in thoughts and prayers. My mom has been on hospice for about two years now. All of her biological children were together this week for the first ti..."

Sorry to hear that, Daisy.

Thanks to all of you for thoughts and prayers. We all gathered with my mom yesterday. The stroke has affected her left side but she is doing better than I expected. She was alert and trying to talk to us. She has her little photo album right beside her opened to the picture of us kids. She kept smiling and pointing to it. I know it's a waiting game right now, but we are all feeling blessed with what time we have left with her.

Again, thanks to all of you for your kind words, prayers and thoughts. It is greatly appreciated.

My family is in much the same position, Daisy, except my Dad is now in a nursing home, not hospice. When he was discharge from the hospital in Feb after more than 3 weeks there, the prognosis was grim, since he was very weak. But he had wonderful therapists, and now he is able to eat pureed foods. Okay, that's not ideal, but I think he prefers it to total tube feeding. He is able to talk, although by nature, he's not a chatty guy. We thought he was dying when he first had his stroke, as his medical condition was quite complex. It's not the life he had pictured for himself in his final years, I'm sure, but he is quite appreciative for all the family support, and he enjoys having visitors.
Enjoy the time you have with your mom! You are a blessing to her, as she is to you.

Jean, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family especially your Dad. Spend every minute you can with him. I moved in with my Dad when his time was coming to an end and I am so glad I did. Along with 2 of my brothers. We took care of him to the end with help from hospice. Dad liked to talk and we had people stop by that we hadn't seen in years. Every moment was a blessing to me, I got to know Dad like never before.

Jean, the pureed food are better than IV nutrients by a long shot. And even tube feeding is better than the IV. Experience.

Sadly mu mum has been in hospital for 3-4 days, now 87 years old, and suffering with many ailments physically, although mind in strong.

In hospital as suffering from colitis, diabetes, and not sleeping well.

Tough when you get old.

So sorry Sean. Yes it is very tough when you get old. Sending prayers your way.

Sorry to hear about your mum, Sean.

Sean wrote: "Sadly mu mum has been in hospital for 3-4 days, now 87 years old, and suffering with many ailments physically, although mind in strong.

In hospital as suffering from colitis, diabetes, and not sle..."

I understand this, Sean. I am keeping a very close eye on my 97 year old Dad in the nursing home. They are so fragile at these ages, even when the mind is fairly good. Incredibly hard to see. Lots of good thoughts coming your way, Sean, as I really feel for you with this.

Jean wrote: "My family is in much the same position, Daisy, except my Dad is now in a nursing home, not hospice. When he was discharge from the hospital in Feb after more than 3 weeks there, the prognosis was g..."

Thank you, Jean. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Although the situations are definitely not the ideal life, I am certainly thankful for any time given with my mom.

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

Sean wrote: "Sadly mu mum has been in hospital for 3-4 days, now 87 years old, and suffering with many ailments physically, although mind in strong.

In hospital as suffering from colitis, diabetes, and not sle..."

Sorry to hear this, Sean. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

Thanks all x

Sean wrote: "Sadly mu mum has been in hospital for 3-4 days, now 87 years old, and suffering with many ailments physically, although mind in strong.."

Best wishes to you and your mum, Sean.

So sorry to hear about your mother, Sean. Old age is not for wimps! Hope your mother will be discharged from hospital soon!

Please continue to pray for my family. My beautiful mama became an angel this morning.

I lost my 92 year old grandfather this past Sunday. He had had a stroke about 4 years ago, plus dementia. He got to te point where he couldn't swallow, so he peacefully passed away a few days later.

Thoughts for those with ailing family members.

So sorry Daisy on the loss of your Mom. Still praying for you and your family.

Kim I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. It's never easy to lose a family member. Take care. Sending prayers your way.

Daisy, your mama is now at peace. You have my deepest condolences for you and your family. Doesn't matter if you are 6 or 60--it is always very very sad to lose a parent.

Kim wrote: "I lost my 92 year old grandfather this past Sunday. He had had a stroke about 4 years ago, plus dementia. He got to te point where he couldn't swallow, so he peacefully passed away a few days later..."

Kim, so sorry about your granddad. I am grateful he was able to pass peacefully. Warm thoughts for you and your family,

Kim and Daisy, my thoughts are with you. Your loved ones are no longer suffering but those of us left behind feel their loss keenly. Cherish the memories of the time you had together.

So sorry for your loss Daisy, prayers to you and your family, take care my friend.