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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Hi dear Lydia,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Thank you for your loving message about Oasis. Not ever having been in Oasis’s home until last Tuesday, I loved its coziness and memorabilia everywhere. I am happy Oasis has been able to stay at home, and thank you for your loving support. It was very rewarding to see Serena and her love for her Dad! And Candy did visit while Mike and I were there. Love is radiating from her every pore!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Many hugs to you and Dennis,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>XXXOOO<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Ruth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> thespiritexpress-bounces@lists.mcn.org <thespiritexpress-bounces@lists.mcn.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Lydia Ruby Shepard via Thespiritexpress<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 4, 2021 9:31 PM<br><b>To:</b> thespiritexpress@lists.mcn.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Thespiritexpress] Oasis needs some help ~~~ Up date ~~ The End Of The Journey<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Thought you might like to know that Oasis is resting so comfortably and peacefully, covered by a warm blanket, breathing effortlessly. Candy Cole, Oasis' special friend, was lying beside him on top of the covers. She knows how he likes to be tucked in, have his hands massaged, and she talks so easily with him when he becomes aware of her presence--she can make him smile. He is clearly liking the serene atmosphere she brings with her light and joyful spirit. He asked for water, and Candy gave him some from a straw, cautioning him not to drink too much. Serena, Oasis' daughter, had said that she is in favor of giving him anything he asks for. She left a while ago and Candy told me she plans to be back Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Oasis recognized me as he looked out from his half-closed eyes and called me by name. I was amazed at how good his coloring is and how relaxed he looks. Hospice was there today, took his blood pressure and I gather they will be back next week. Edward was taking a much needed break with his friends for a couple of hours. The peaceful silence was broken by the phone ringing, and it was Alene checking on her and Riantee's time to sit with Oasis tomorrow. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Candy and I were saying to each other how glad we are that Oasis life was celebrated by his many friends and family, and to have his friends support his choice to leave his body now. We were wishing that we could be so blessed with friends and family around us when it is our turn to go.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Everybody</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> I talked to is so very appreciative to the group of friends who dreamed, and who were able to put it all together for Oasis, and for us. Amazing how you exquisitely lovely people pulled it off and treated us to delicious pizzas to boot! Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>With love,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id=Signature><div><div id=divtagdefaultwrapper><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Lydia<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="98%" align=center></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>