| Author | Message | ||
     Court |
It it with deepest sympathy that I must tell you Henrik Bo Pederson's Mother has passed away early last week. Many of you know that Dr. Pederson has, over the last year or so during his Mother's illness, shuttled to and from Copenhagen. Henrik is in Copenhagen. Melissa is returning to New York presently and Henrik will remain in Denmark with his family for a bit. I will be getting the address and, on behalf of all Badweb and Buell Enthusiasts, expressing the sympathy of our entire community. Court Canfield New York City | ||
| Rocketman |
My sweetest thoughts are for you and yours Henrik. You know I know how you feel. Be as well as you can dear friend to us all, and I wish you goodness as and when the dark days are a little more distant for you.  Rocket Thank you Court. | ||
| Blake |
Thank you Court for letting us know and for conveying our heartfelt condolences to Henrik. | ||
| Paulinoz |
Thanks Court | ||
| Brotherbuell |
Court, This is such sad news. I was just wondering why we haven't heard from Henrik in, what seems like, a long time. Please pass on my sincere condolences to Henrik and his family. Thanks for letting us know. Steve | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Court, Thanks for the news, even it it is sad. I wondered if something was up as I was waiting for a picture from him. Pretty insignificant by magnitudes. Having been in the same place last fall Henrik, please accept my most deepest and sincere sympathies for you and your family. Losing a father was tough, I can't even imagine losing my Mom. Mom's are special. So are Dad's but Mom's are just plain special. Brad | ||
| Bomber |
Henrik -- whether it's a comfort or no, you have the thoughts and prayers of many, many people with you and your family -- | ||
| Davegess |
Henrik, sorry to hear the sad news. | ||
| Road_thing |
Henrik, I'm sorry to hear the news. I know you've been preparing for it for a long time, but that doesn't make it easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you. rt | ||
| Rex |
henrik....we are thinking of you.....rex | ||
| Peter |
RIP - Aase. Condolences to you Henrik and your family.  | ||
| CJXB |
I'm sorry to hear about your mom Henrik, I know it's hard, you're in my prayers !! | ||
| Phillyblast |
Henrik, Nothing I can say will change the way you feel, so please just accept my humble condolences. Take care, and travel safely. D | ||
| Jerseyguy |
Henrik, Please accept the condolences of my wife and I. | ||
| Dirtsquirt |
Henrik You have our prayers and our greatest sympathy for your loss. May God Bless you and hold you in His hands in the days to come. Dick and Barbara German | ||
| Henrik |
It's taken me quite a few tries to get this post written, so I hope you'll excuse my tardiness in replying. First off, I've written condolence notes myself - and I of course hoped that it would in some small way be of help. Well let me tell you my friends, it *does* help! Your posts, emails and cards have been a tremendous support in these last 2 weeks. From my heart: Thank You All. As some of you know, my mom had been battling cancer for a couple of years. Went through chemo and radiation treatment, but about a year ago they found metastacies in her lungs and there is no treatment for that. So in the last year my mom's condition deteriorated until she this December was admitted to a hospice in Copenhagen. I've been visiting several times the last years and we went back again for christmas. My mom was very clear about her situation, and just as she lived her life, she faced her situation with clarity and dignity. Her openness gave us all the opportunity to laugh and cry with her. Talk of old times and most importantly to say our goodbyes. So when I said goodbye to her in December, we both knew it would likely be the last time. January 9 my sister called that my mom had suddenly gotten worse and they were going to the hospice - they called again when they arrived. 15 minutes later, my mom quietly took her last breath and passed away with my dad and my sisters holding her hands. My mom's passing is a great loss to me and my family,but I also know that we have been very fortunate to have the time and the ability to talk, resolve and to say goodbye - and I am thankful for that. Many are not given that opportunity. The day before I flew home I went for a run to clear my mind. On the way I came across a beautiful view; a frozen pond with some tall reeds and a few bushes in front, a single tall tree in the background all covered in a thick layer of glass-like ice from the ice storm the previous day. And behind it all the sun setting making everything glitter and sparkle in orange and pink tones. I'm not a religious man, but I couldn't help but think that my mom was somewhere trying to cheer me up. Thanks again to all of you for trying to do the same. Henrik | ||
| Court |
Welcome home friend, you were missed. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Henrik, Once again I have tears in my eyes. Tears from the loss of a loved one, not mine but that of a friend. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Brad | ||
| Blake |
Henrik, Welcome home and thanks for sharing your very personal very inspirational story. You have a great sense of what is real, so trusting your feelings is the prudent course for sure. There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever. I second Court; you were missed. | ||
| Brotherbuell |
Henrik, Glad to have you back. It's been 15 years now since I lost both my parents within a month. A neighbor who reached out to me with the wisdom of his own tragedy, told me that I may not get over it but I would get used to it. Getting my expectations properly set went a long way to accelerating the healing process. I hope to see you again soon. Peace brother. Steve (Message edited by Brotherbuell on January 26, 2006) | ||
| Hans |
Henrik, My sincere condolences. Don`t know how it works, but I am becoming more and more convinced, that it could have been indeed your Mother, who tried to cheer you up by opening your eyes for beautiful things. Have peace my friend. Hans | ||
| Peter |
Henrik, Hey mate. Hope this year's an easier one for you. Pete | ||
| Henrik |
Thanks again for all the kind words. I really appreciate it. Henrik | ||
| Naughtynurse |
Henrik, Welcome back and I have to say a Very nice story...it is very hard to lose a loved one. I lost a VERY special Grandmother to Breast Cancer a few years back (She was like a second mother to me)very difficult to see her go through what she did..I believe she is always with me which is comforting. You and your family have our prayers!! Take care of yourself. And think of all the wonderful things about your mother to get through your loss. | ||
| Crusty |
Henrik, My mother passed away from pancreatic cancer. I know your pain. You have my sincerest condolences. | ||
| Rocketman |
Henrik, I hope things for you will be a little easier on your soul. It takes time as so many of us here know. It is painful and it hurts a lot. I miss my Dad so much and it's been two odd years now, but my life is still good, just as my Dad would want. Welcome back Rocket | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Henrik, i don't get around BADWEB like i used to. moments ago i first came upon this thread, and now struggle for composure and words. you and i have spoken of your Mother before. it's comforting to hear she that passed on with dignity, and with family to help her go. i lost my Dad, quite suddenly, in 1987 from a brain aneurysm. he fought a good fight for a few days, and there were realistic hopes that he would recover. then, quickly, he went. we had just enough time to say goodbye. the last time i saw him alive he appeared, for all the world, comatose. it would only be a matter of moments. i leaned over and kissed him, and told him i loved him. i was holding one of his hands as i did so. there was no sign of movement or life from his face. but from his hand came the tiniest, gentlest of squeezes, nearly imperceptible, but real. my Dad had just said, "I love you, too, son. Goodbye." it is of comfort to me to this day to know that we got to say goodbye. i am glad that you and your family were blessed with the opportunity to say goodbye to your Mother. it gets easier over time. it will never go away, but it gets easier. i'm sorry we're so late to this thread, but i hope our words and prayers help you just as the words and prayers of so many friends helped me back in 1987. ride in peace, Mrs. Pedersen. Ferris & Denise | ||
| Henrik |
Ferris & Denise. Thank you for your kind words. Henrik | ||
| Chauly |
Henrik, I, like Ferris, am catching up on things Badweb, and just saw this thread. Please accept Karin's and my condolences on your mother's passing. I've lost my Dad (back in '96), and I still miss him. I'm glad that you were able to write the last pages in the final chapter, then gently close the book. That is the graceful way, though sometimes difficult.... Take Care, Henrik, Charlie | ||
| Henrik |
Thanks Charlie - I appreciate that. Henrik |
