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Giggie Hill
I just finished reading your blog, Bruce. I read for 12 hours, straight. I sent you a personal email. I will write a note and story, when I have rested. I need to think, I need to grieve. I love you, Giggie
Dan Bird III
11/01/2007 Bruce, I learned of Debbie’s passing yesterday. Debbie was a loving wife and mother, an inspiration to many, a beacon of light, a gracious hostess, and a true lady. She made the world a better place. She will be missed.
Kim Tisdale
Bruce- I try to get on here two or three times a week and see how you guys are doing. I was saddend to learn the news this morning. With everything that has gone on in the last few years, and now this! I cant believe it, but can say that I am praying for you and your health. I pray that the Lord protect you and give you strength. You will get through this, and know you have many friends and family by your side.
andi ediger
hi
Kim Tisdale
Bruce and Margaux...I have some exciting news! We are expecting a little one on March 11th 2008. I wanted to get on here and let you two know. I am 9 weeks and going strong. Bruce I hope you are doing well and Margaux, when I come into town..I cant wait to see you guys. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love always and God Bless
Kim Tisdale
Hi Bruce and Margaux! Hope you are having a wonderful summer. I still have your graduation card here...oops! Congrats margaux on the great job, I am sure you will be amazing at it. Bruce, Rudy looks like a winner....so cute! I am hoping to stop by Tulsa sometime soon and when we do, I would like to at least stop by and say hello. Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers. All our love- The Tisdale's
Stormi Foster
Hello, I am Stormi Foster, my mother is Lesa Foster and she just hired Margaux at the American Cancer Society. We went shopping today and stopped by James Avery so she could show me the ring.... I fell in love with and ended up getting one! I love it so much!! I have already told 3 people the story about the ring! I'm not a big fan of jewelry but I will wear this ring and share the story with everyone who will listen!! Thank you so much for all you do with the fight against Breat Cancer! Everyone appreciates it! Sincerely, Stormi Foster
Christy Nelson
Hi Bruce, I hope you are having a good day today... Hope that God gives you the strenght to move on in life and find happiness again. Have a Blessed Day, Christy
Kim Tisdale
Today, I tell you that I love you. So many people wait for something happy and exciting or tragic and sad to occur before they say those special words to someone. So...I say it today- I love you. Too many people go through their lives and forget to tell those that mean the most to them that they love them. I wish you guys all the best and have a happy and wonderful day!!!! Your always in my thoughts and prayers. All my love-Kim
Kim Tisdale
Happy Valentine's Day Margaux, Bruce, and baby Sutton!!! I pray that your day is filled with love and peace. All my love ~
Becky Robinson (Rebecca)
Bruce -- I'm not certain if you remember me? I was involved with Debbie starting with Jr. Phil, Tulsa Philharmonic, Jr. League and McDazzle, along with everything else we seemed to be asked to join! It was with great sadness that I learned about Debbie leaving us for a better life. I left a great life in Tulsa over 5 years ago. I took the patriotic path and joined the Foreign Service for exciting adventures on the other side of the world. I am presently serving/living/working at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. Prior to living in Islamabad I was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I have enjoyed my time with the State Department tremendously. Yes, I'm an official U.S. Diplomat! It is a huge honor for me to be taking part in the global war on terror from Pakistan. I've been privileged to meet and work with some amazing people over the past several years. I wish Debbie knew where I was, she would have enjoyed hearing about my experiences. Your precious wife was always so good to me. She was my sponsor for Jr. League. I'm blessed to have known her in this life. Please know that my heart was heavy with the news. Glenda Love was gracious to give me this web-site. I do pray that God fills your heart with more joy than you knew was even possible. Blessings upon you, Becky Robinson (I go by Rebecca these days)
Pat, Florida
Bruce and Margaux, I have followed your daily diary for some time. Your messages are such a Great Blessing and an Example of "Christ's Strength" in those who will allow Him to SHINE in their lives, especially when we're going through that Shadow of the Valley of Death. Flowers grow MORE in the Valley & in Darkness, "THANK YOU FATHER, WE ARE SOME OF THOSE FLOWER'S THAT MAKE A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETJ & WE'RE STILL BLOOMING" I've been where you are walking with both parents and my brother, One with that horrible thing called "AIDS" the other's with cancer. How AWESOME OUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS TO US DAILY. WE ARE ALL SO BLESSED TO BE "HIS" CHILDREN. EVEN WHILE YOU ARE STILL HEALING, YOU ARE BLESSING OTHER'S, THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!
Paula Moore
Bruce, Just want you to know that I have been keeping up with you through Carol and that you and your family were in my prayers during the holidays. I know how very difficult it is at all times when you have suffered losses of loved ones, but the holidays are particularly hard. You continue to be an inspiration to those of us who have followed your journey through your website. I was so happy to see Debbie included in the Tulsa People article. She will forever touch people as we remember the wonderful things she did for others. You, too, think of others and are appreciated by your friends. Remember to take care of yourself. May 2007 bring peace to your life. Paula
Kim Sullivan
Dear Bruce; Lila just informed me yesterday of all that has happened in your life and I am so sorry to hear about all the losses you have had. I can't imagine how you must feel. Dan and I will be praying for you and Margaux as you go through the grieving process. You have created a wondeful web site. It is so nice to know a little bit about Debbie and to know how to pray for you and your family. Take care of yourself. God bless, Kim and Dan
Kim Tisdale
Merry late Christmas and Happy New Year Margaux and Bruce!
Grant Skinner
You certainly seem to have one of the most faithful, loving families around. Thanks for sharing your story.
Nicole Nascenzi
I am writing a freelance writer for Tulsa People and I am working on a piece about community members who passed away during 2006 for the magazine. I am would like to talk to you about your wife for the story. We are also looking for a photo of her to publish. Would you have some time during the beginning of this week to talk over the phone? Thank you for any assistance you can provide. Nicole Nascenzi Public Relations Coordinator Rogers State University (918) 343-7968 ph (918) 343-7854 fx Nnascenzi@rsu.edu
Kim Tisdale
Happy Birthday Bruce! I hope you have a great day, you deserve it. I am thinking of you and your family...always. I will be in Tulsa for thanksgiving so hopefully we will find a second to swing by the house and say hello. Your always in my thoughts and prayers. Kim and CAsey Tisdale...Duke and Baxter(our newfoundland and bernese mountain dog puppies) they say bow-wow...that was their version of happy bday!
Mrs Pat Patterson
I have read several articles of Debbie, and what a wonderful lady she was and IS. I know that Debbie is in Heaven with the Lord. However, I have been following Bruce's Diary from time to time. I would like to let him know, I feel the pain that he struggles with daily. I know what it feels like to lose a loved one. I have not lost my husband, but I have lost both my parents and a young brother through cancer. Which is the most hellish experience of anyone's life. Bruce, what has helped me, together with PRAYER, was, Someone gave me a book called. "WITHIN HEAVEN'S GATES" By, Rebecca Springer. Oh what a Blessing that book was to me, Heaven is a REAL PLACE where OUR loved ones are enjoying Jesus Christ, Debbie is one of your Guardian Angels, she is watching over you and she wants you to be Happy too. Mr. Dill, Memory is one Gift from God, that Death cannot destroy. I know it's difficult and easier said than done, but try to rest in the arms of your Lord and Savior. The Holy Spirit is your comforter. Even though you are WEAK, You are Strong through Jesus Christ. He lives within your heart, and He is there with you to strengthen you day by day. Please know that I am praying you and your daughters. Now is the time that you will see ONLY ONE SET OF FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND, BECAUSE, HE, YOUR LORD IS CARRYING YOU AND HE WILL BREATHE FRESH AND ANEW ON YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY. Should you care to correspond, feel free to do so. My email is, Gigioceanview@aol.com. I am a Chrisitian and a Strong Believer in healing of a broken heart. Mr. Dill reach out to Him, He's REACHING OUT TO YOU.. May the Lord give you strength and courage through these most difficult time. I am praying for you Yours In Christ Mrs. Patterson
Kim Tisdale
Not a day goes by where I dont think of you, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I am praying for you and I would give anything to be there tomorrow. I am so sorry for your loss, he was a such a good man. God Bless
Larry Zook
Bruce: It is with heart felt sympathy that I write to you. Your father was a great influence in my life and taught me basically all I know about the appraisal business. He was a great man and your loss is also felt by all of us who knew and loved him. Sincerely: Larry Zook zappraiser@yahoo.com
Kim Tisdale
I know it is a little late, but Happy Birthday Margaux!!! I hope you had a wonderful day on your birthday, you deserve it. Dont think for a second that your mom wasnt there celebrating it with you, because she was...she wouldnt miss it for the world. When Casey and I are back in Tulsa, we will have to stop by and see the two of you! I wish I could give both your dad as well as you a hug...miss ya!!! Take care and God Bless
Sharon King Davis, Kalen Davis & Kasey Davis
We just wanted to let you know that all of you remain in our thoughts & prayers. Bruce, it was great to see you at KingsPointe on Friday night for the concert! I know it's a daily struggle on the inside but you look great on the outside :-) Please send our love to Margaux as well. We love you both!
Bruce & Margaux Dill
I read your diary daily. Was sorry to learn of more trouble with your insurance company. I need to get back on my exercise program, I have not been very consistent lately. I have not been a very good neighbor, think about you and Margaux a lot and pray for you. I know it is difficult. I did not know that Debbie was into so many activities until you told about her. Hope your Dad is feeling better.Barbara Simmons
Susan and Whitney Leonard
We signed up on the Debbie Dill team for the walk!!! See ya there! Love, us.
Paula Moore
Bruce, You are definitely on a roller coaster with your emotions, perfectly normal but oh so hard in your day-to-day life. It makes me smile when you have had a good day but I am saddened when you feel as though you had anything to do with Debbie's illness. You did not cause her to get cancer and you only showed her incredible love when she was sick. When faced with these things we can only do the best we can and you did a wonderful job of handling everything. Debbie knew the depth of your love throughout every minute of her illness. The depth of your mourning shows what a special marriage you had....before and during her illness...and you have honored that union with the love you have expressed since the day Debbie was lost to you on earth. You are doing an incredible job of trying to move forward and God continues to give you strength. That is evident in each of your messages...even when you are at your lowest. Hang on, Bruce, for so many care about you. Paula
Camber, Anna and Tracy
Bruce we just wanted to tell you that we love you and assure you again that your precious chair is being taken care of!! Please come to stillwater and see us and your chair soon! We miss you!
Kim Tisdale
Bruce & Margaux, I wish I could have been at Debbie's celebration, I heard everyone had a great time. I heard the house is wonderful and that you really looked great! I know that the road up ahead will be tough and there will be many tears to shed, but just remember many people are here for you. Margaux, I can't believe my dad told you about my cake! I was heartbroken when my cake fell apart, I wanted it to be so special. Casey made me feel a lot better when he blindfolded me and had me eat it. I guess his point was that it doesnt matter what it looks like, just as long as it taste good! :) Im sure your cakes where beautiful and I really want to stop by and see you two when I come visit Tulsa next. Take care and enjoy your last year at college, I already miss it. Love you guys!!! Hugs and kisses
Cindy (Rickert) Bogue
Hi, Bruce! After 35 years, it's wonderful to read a bit and rejoice, if ever so bittersweet, with you that your Debbie is in heaven. From the parts on your website that I skimmed, it sounds as though you've become acquainted with Christ in a personal way somewhere in these 35 years!!! Hi, "brother!" You share your sentiments beautifully, as well as your family photos - what beautiful young women you have as daughters! Greg nor I will be at the class reunion, but I wish you grace and God's peace that passes all understanding as you move through life without your Debbie one moment at a time. Perhaps our earthly paths will cross, maybe before our "heavenly" ones! Take care, friend! Sincerely, Cindy (Rickert) Bogue
Paula Moore
Bruce, You have been in our prayers on this day which we know has been very difficult for you and your family. Debbie has indeed had a wonderful birthday celebration in heaven...a place where every single day is special. We all rejoice in the life she had on earth and the love she gave to everyone she touched. We are comforted knowing that she is watching over all of us who miss her shining spirit.
Kim Tisdale
Bruce- I am thinking of you! I hope the move back in is going well. Know that Debbie is so proud of you and is truly amazed at all you have done. I am jealous that my parents get to see the house before I will. I am thinking of you and know, you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Moore
Bruce, Debbie is beside you, not physically but in every other way. Just close your eyes and imagine her arms around you, telling you the things you already know she would say to comfort you at this time when you are, once again, facing a major loss. My prayers are with your dad, you and all of the members of your family. You have had to endure so much in the past months. Lynn and I understand why you must be looking up to Heaven asking, "How much more?" God has not foresaken you and you will be sustained by His love...but you have the right to feel every emotion going through your body. Paula
Brenda Jones
Dear Bruce, I am so sorry to hear about your Fathers failing health. We went through that last summer with Felix's mother after caring for her in our home for five years. It is not easy, and I can not imagine one more loss for you at this very delicate time. My prayer for your Dad is a peaceful passing into the Lords arms, were Debbie will great him with that big wonderful smile. They will both be filled with joy and they will know that your pain here will be "the blink of His eye", and then you too will be joyful and happy. This is my prayer for all of us during the difficult journey that is life. With all my love, Brenda
Brooke Boethin
Hi Sweet Dills. Hope you know I love you. Yeah I know you do. I'm grateful for you!
Joanna Slyter
Bruce and Margaux~I just wanted to say hi to you guys and tell you what an inspiration you both are. I know you hear this alot, but its true. I can only imagine how extremely difficult these past months have been, but I really believe that things will slowly start to get better again. Everyone who knew Debbie is missing her, but I know she is watching over us all...laughing with us, crying with us, and praying with us. Just remember that you have so many people who love and admire you. Bless.
Kim Tisdale
Hi guys! I hope the rest of the painting is going well for you Bruce. I wish I were there to help! I am painting my dining room and upstairs bathroom today...fun fun. Life is great out here in Colorado and although it is very beautiful, I do miss Tulsa. I miss seeing my friends and family. I miss going down all the roads of Tulsa in which I have grown up, and going to the local restaurants near my parents home. I miss a lot of things, but I guess that is part of growing up and moving on. I want both you and Margaux to know, if you are ever in the Denver area, you should stop by. I know Megan lives here so it would be perfect! I love you guys and remember, someone out there is looking up to you! ~My love always....God Bless~
Paula Moore
Bruce, I do celebrate the moments of peacefulness whenever you share them. I am sure as you get closer to the time of your return to the house, you will find more of those moments...and then you can truly begin your time of adjusting to your life as it is today. This is Chris Fielder's 40th birthday. I am sure that Debbie is watching over him and throwing her own party in his honor. I know that you and Debbie were a positive influence in his life, helping him to become the fine person that he is. You will continue to teach him the lessons of life as he watches you in the days ahead and he will share your emotional journey, one day using those lessons with Trevor and Macy as life's unpredictable challenges occur. My prayers for your dad. Paula
Jo Ann Franklin
Bruce, I'm so glad that the painter did not deflate you. God's Grace IS sufficient, isn't it??? I'm so glad that your confidence in your faith is that strong. What a testimony. Hang in there bud, you are doing great! Debbie would be so proud of you....like she was always! Sincerely, Jo Ann Franklin
Susan Leonard
I continue to check out your site. You are an inspiration to all of us. I emailed James Avery for you, and hope the ring continues! Love, Susan and Thad.
Vicki Taylor
Hi Bruce ~ I read your diary every day you post an entry, and wanted you to know that, even though I haven't written a note since Debbie's death, I have prayed for you many, many times. I was researching something in my email log and came across an email from Debbie before the wedding show in Jan. She was so excited and wanted to tell me that Jason Ashley Wright was going to mention the show in his column on that coming Sunday. How very strange it was, and painful, once again, to realize that she is gone. Please know that many are mourning with you and missing her.
Jo Ann Franklin (Elizabeth's mom)
Bruce, I know these days are tough, but you are getting thru them. Just hang on and I promise God will carry you! Just about the time people around you think you should be "getting over this" is really the time you just begin to "feel" again! Grief is a funny thing. It's amazing actually. God really meant, "He will not give us more than we can handle". You WILL get thru this and you WILL laugh again and you WILL love again..... I promise! People all over Tulsa are praying for you and God's Grace over you. I only hope that you feel it on a daily basis. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for you. Sincerely, Doby and Jo Ann Franklin
Rene Belford
Sorry I missed you and Marguax last time. Guess you guys were out for dinner. I do read your site regularly and pray for you always. One day you will have happiness in your heart and I understand it will take time. I have some blessed news for you and Marguax. Tim had his double lung transplant yesterday and is doing great! Praise the Lord! Thank you all for all your prayers. I would call you but have lost your cell number. When I get back home I will come over and hope to see you then. Take care and I love you both and will contine to pray for both of you.
Paula Moore
I love you, too, Bruce. Thank you for your kind words....straight from your heart. Broken as that heart may be, you are still able to reach down and express what God has instilled in it...friendship and love. Paula
Kim Tisdale
Hey you two...I am thinking about you right now. I just got caught up with Bruce's diary and how things are going with the house. I wanted you two to know that I appreciate you coming on Saturday, it meant the world to me. I can say, I got teary eyed two times during the ceremony. I cried when I walked down the isle and I saw Casey and then another when I looked back and saw you sitting on the end of the isle. I will always remember that moment. I believe Debbie was sitting right there between both you and Margaux. My wedding was perfect, because all three of you were there... Bruce, Margaux, and Debbie. Again, I will show Debbie my wedding flowers. The most beautiful flower can not be seen by the eye, but felt by the heart. I know that Debbie feels the love that was shared that night. Thank you so much and have a wonderful night.
Paula Moore
Bruce, You are #1 in my prayers right now. I absolutely do not know what to say to you when you feel so very overwhelmed by life and what has happened and is still happening. You truly have been given so very much to deal with in the past months. I just know that you cannot give up...and I know you won't...because God is in your heart. If you would go back and read all of your messages to each of us, you would see how very evident that is. Hang in there, Bruce. Your life ahead is going to be different...and that is not by your choice...but you will learn to go on and will again see the beauty of the flowers and the trees and know the blessing of just being. Don't be too hard on yourself, Bruce. You have been hit with such a huge loss and then have had to deal with business inadequacies from people you trusted and who you thought surely would not be able to disappoint you by their actions, particularly at this time in your life. I know that nothing I can say will remove your pain...but maybe knowing that I understand will bring you a little peace. Paula
Brenda Jones
Dear Bruce, Thank you so much for the wonderful lunch on Friday. I think I can speak for Shari and Michelle when I say it was so great to talk to you and feel that a huge part of Debbie and the way she loved and cared about friends is still in operation through her dear sweet spouse. We loved the "Sisterhood" rings and will cherish them forever. We look forward to August 18th! If you need help unpacking or arrangment of all your treasures please call us, we do not want to intrude, but would love to help if you could use the "women power"! Again, thank you for blessing us with your time on Friday. Love, Brenda
PEGGY GREEN RUNDELL
---------I LOST MY MOTHER A YEAR AGO IN APRIL.........I HAVE TIMES THAT I FEEL JUST LIKE YOU DO RIGHT NOW...........YOUR HOME GOT ALL MESS UP AND WE MOVED INTO A NEW HOME INTO THE COUNTRY, AND MYHUSBAND KNOWING ALL THE TIME, IT WAS NOT GOOD FOR MY PSYCIC TO MOVE "OUT", SO IM LOOKIING FOR ANOTHER PLACE BACK IN THE CITY................. I HAVE HAD THE HARDEST YEAR OF MY LIFE, BUT---------AM BEGINNING TO FEEL BETTER.. NOTHING BAD LAST FOREVER............GIVE UP ???? DONT YOU DARE GIVE UP ON THE THINGS HAVE MADE YOU HAPPY..............THIS IS THE DEVIL TRYING HIS BEST TO WIN........YOU ARE SO STRONG IN THE LORD, AND THE LORD LEADS, GUIDES AND DIRECTS YOUR LIFE, KICK THAT DEVIL BACK TO HELL WHERE HE BELONGS, AND YOU HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH AND THANK THE LORD FOR THE LIFE YOU HAD WITH DEBBIE.................... THE LORD IS WITH YOU AND WIILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU........HE WILL GO WITHYOU EVEN UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD........... WE YOUR FRIENDS DEARLY LOVE YOU, EVEN I DONT KNOW YOU PERSONALLY, I STILL LOVE YOU AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE FINE....... THIS IS JUST A VERY HARD TIME FOR YOU, AS ME. I KNOW WHAT A HARD TIME IVE HAD AND I CAN ONLY IMAGINE YOUR PAIN...... YOU ARE A WONDERFUL MAN, CHRISTIAN, FATHER, SON..........YOU JUST START GIVING GOD ALL YOUR PRAISES AND YOU WILL SEE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE. GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I, PEGGYY GREEN RUNDELL
dolores knauss
Hi Debbie Girl, Oh how i wish you were here for me to share my latest. did i tell you how i sprained my ankle two weeks ago while i was cleaning a house? Hurt.... finally went to the doctor's today, because it just throbs all the time. i kept thinking it would stop hurting any day now. i really didn't even go for foot, but when i woke up this morning, i had a wried looking eye. acutally you know the small little moll on the corner of my eye? well, it was a little red this morning, and i was afraid it was pink eye. i had to go clean a house for janelle this morning. they are on vacation but left the key with her neighbor. well, when i tried to use the key to get in, it didn't work. so i went home, took a bath and decided i would just go to the doctors as a "walk in." (anytime you go to the doctors your there for ahile.) while i was there i decided to tell him about my foot. he wanted to take a x ray which we did. only the results was NOT what i wanted to hear. i just wanted to hear that it was sprained and would stop hurting soon....well, it's broken. i haven't missed any house cleaning jobs, or my regular job at the jail. it has hurt but nothing that kept me down. (i'm sure your smiling at that one.) he gave me crutches and a special shoe to wear until i get to the foot doctor. they are suppose to make my appointment and we're go from there....well, i know that i don't want to have an operation. to me that is just not an option. i can hear you now...;-) i asked the doctor how in the world could it be broken if i'm walking on it...he wanted me off my feet and my foot up...well, i haven't been doing that in two weeks, so i don't see much need in starting it now. besides a gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do, and i can't miss work, or house cleaning jobs. anyway, i wish you were here to share this with. i know we would sit down at your kitchen counter and you would give us a cup of green tea and we talk it out. how i miss that. so since you aren't here but in heaven walking on streets of gold, i will just write this and miss you even more. i love you debbie girl. i miss you. dolores
Kim Steinhoff
Margaux- Tonight I write for you! I am really excited you will be able to attend the wedding and am looking forward to you meeting Casey. I havent seen you in a while and I really want to give you a hug. Its a hug for no reason in particular, just a hug to let you know you are thought of and are loved. If you would do me a favor, give your Dad a hug for me and tell him someone thinks the world of him. I cant wait to see him in person, I might shed a tear or two...but it will be happy tears. Bruce, my dad asked about you tonight so I lead him to this website for him to read. He left with his head down and when he looked up at me he said, "Bruce is such a good man." I looked at him with a smile and said....."Oh yes he is...he's not only good, but he is amazing as well." Goodnight Bruce and Margaux.....only 4 more days until the wedding. I can't wait. Sweetdreams.
dolores knauss
Dear Debbie Girl, Wow. It has been awhile since I have dropped a note your way Debbie Girl...I went by your house today and dropped off something for Margo. She told me to leave it on the porch. When I was there, it brought back so many happy memories of my Debbie Girl. How i wish it were Friday morning and I was rushing around to get to your house to clean it and see your smiley face and hear you say. "Hi Dolores. HOw are you?" and to KNOW that you really meant it when you asked how I was. Your home will never be the same without you. I am sure that both Bruce and Margo feel the same. Only more so then I. There is a saying that I heard . It goes, "Time heals." I really don't believe that at all. Jesus is the only one who can heal from anything. Time can't. I was over cleaning a house at Pam's and there was a young lady there that knew you and had nothing but sweet things to say about you. Pam even gets teary eyed when I talk about you. To know that you are in a far better than place then we are, doesn't stop the missing you. It never will. At least we know your there and that someday we will see you again. ;-) If only we could turn back the clock and live over this past year. So many things I would have said to you. So much I would have tried to do for you. I continue to read the web site. Bruce is still struggling. He will for awhile. After all you are still the love of his life. You are one of the happest memories he has. He will live over and over and over so much that you both shared . I'm so glad he has his daughters. I really only know Margo. And she is so much like you debbie girl. I know she will do good in her life. After all, look who is her Mother....Tomororw I will be having my Grandaughter. ;-) I can't believe she is 15 months old already. I miss not being able to share with you the new and exciting things she does. Our two little babies are so close in age. I miss you Debbie Girl. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I have your picture on my ref. and I smile every time I look at it. You will always and forever be my Debbie Girl. I will be flying to CAlif. July 14th to my sisters. ;-) I remember when I told you I would be flying there in July. You were so excited for me. You were happy because I was happy. That's the kind of person you are. My sister knows about you and when I told her you were in heaven, she was so sorry for those left behind. She reminded me how better you are then we are. Isn't that funny how people so quickly say that? and it's true, but it isn't always what we want to hear at that time. We want to cry. and hurt and cry and hurt and cry until all feelings are numb. Then we want people to tell us how sorry they are for us. But, I also know you and you wouldn't want anyone to be mouring. You want us to all be doing something that would help someone else. You want us to reach out to others with love and a helping hand. Oh Debbie Girl.. How I miss you. Until next time. Tell Jesus hello and tell him Thanks for dieing for me and for anyone who receives Him as their Lord and Savior. I love you dolores
PEGGY GREEN RUNDELL
------------OH HOW I ENJOY YOUR DIARY. HEARING ABOUT HOW GOOD YOU ARE DOIING, TAKEING CARE OF YOUR SELF. SELF ESTEEM ???? YOU HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THAT??????? NOT A STRONG MAN AS YOU ARE. YOU LIVED WITH DEBBIE AND SHARED SUCH WONDERFUL LOVE AND STILL DO ? I NEVER THOUGHT YOUD HAVE THAT ON YOUR MIND. I SO ADMIRE YOU, YOU ARE SUCH A THOUGHTFUL, LOVING, CARING, GIVIING, ALWAYS DOIING, HELPING PEOPLE WITH THEIR FEELINGS. I PERSONALLY THINK YOU ARE AN AWESOME, STRONG, FULL OF WISDOM, AND KNOWLEDGE. NO ! A MILLION TIMES OVER ! YOU HAVE NO ISSUES WITH SELF ESTEEM. YOUR AWESOME. SOUNDS LIKE THE HOUSE IS COMING RIGHT BACK TO WHERE DEB HAD IT.......YEAH ! YOU AND THE GIRLS WILL HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME THERE WHEN IT IS FINISHED. YOU CAN SIT BACK ANS SAY "LOOK WHAT I DID ". THERE IS A SONG WE SIING AT CHURCH ---- "LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE, LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE, HE HEALED MYBODY, HE TOUCHED MY MIND, HE SAVED ME JUST IN TIME, IM GOING TO PRAISE HIS NAME , EACH DAY HES JUST THE SAME, COME ON AND PRAISE HIM.......LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE ! YOU CAN EVEN SING THAT SONG TO YOURSELF AND BE A HAPPY MAN......... ALL I CAN SAY TO YOU IS THAT "BOTH" YOU AND DEBBIE WERE SO BLESSED TO HAVE EACH OTHER. I DREAD THE DAY YOU STOP THIS DIARY........I LOVE READING ABOUT YOU AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND HOW YOU ARE DOING. I LOOK SO FORWARD TO READING IT EVERY NIGHT BEFORE I GO TO BED. PEGGY
Kim Steinhoff
Bruce- I love getting on here and seeing how both you and Margaux are doing. I wanted to say Happy Fathers Day! Today is your day, so know that many people are thinking of you today. I have called my dad and wished him a good one...and now I am wishing you one as well. Tell Margaux I said hello and I am so happy that school is going well for her. Your two girls are the light of your life...you should be very proud. They love you with all their heart and how some people wish they could have a dad like you! Have a great day today and know...Debbie is shining on you and is so very proud. Again, Happy Fathers Day!
Virginia Billings
Bruce - saw you leaving the Savoy the other day, sorry to have missed you so I could give you a hug. I've old my husband about your website as I think it will bring him comfort in the months to come. Yep -the cancer is back & outlook sucks. I'll see you again soon there as that's my idea of home cooking. Email me if you want; virginiabillings@tulsarealtors.com
Kim Steinhoff
Bruce & Margaux- We have our new puppy! He's a Newfoundland and will get up to 180 lbs. We have named him Duke and will be attending the wedding...so you will hopefully get to see him! We are going today to pick out collars, leashes, and toys. We are so excited!!!! I hope you are doing well and I think about you guys daily. Your always in my thoughts and prayers. Im so proud that you are working out...your going to look like a hot stud!!! Have a good day and smile...its contagious.
Camber, Anna and Tracy
Bruce, just wanted you to know that we love you and we are giving your very special chair a wonderful home and cherish it so much! We know how much you love it and we want you to know that anything special to you is special to us! Thanks so much again for loving us and making us always feel like a part of the family. Margaux is the greatest best friend anyone can ask for and it makes her even better that she brought us to you and to Debbie! All our Love, kisses and hugs from stillwater!! Oh and PS please come by anytime you want to sit in your chair and drink a marg!
Paula Moore
Bruce...Just want you to know that, although I may not send daily messages, you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very proud of you...not only for your strength in trying to go forward in your life but for your ability to share your heart with others. Paula
Steve Myers
Bruce...when Sharon got the call from you this morning we were both stunned to hear the news. I wish we had been able to spend more time with both of you but as you know we moved from the Tulsa area 4 years ago and the time we were able to spend during our return trips seemed to be filled with visiting our respective families and little time left for friends. I have read some of your journal and it truly makes my heart break. I am jealous of how much you two loved each other and how much you miss her...that sounds strange I know...but had you not loved her so much you wouldn't be missing her so much and you don't often find loves like that.
I wish you peace of mind but know it will be difficult to achieve. I think you're selling yourself short in thinking that nobody will love you for yourself...they will but you will always have to settle for 2nd best as you already had the best. Life does go on even when we sometimes wish it would stand still or rewind. Debbie was one of the most unique people I have had the pleasure of meeting and I know that the void she has left will be difficult to repair and impossible to replace.
Nancy Bizjack
Bruce, I'm so glad to read that you are exercising and that it's making you feel a little better. Paul and I belonged to Health Zone for several years, but recently joined Sky Fitness, which is closer to where we live now. You've got me beat on the treadmill; 30 minutes is my limit! Keep taking care of yourself and don't worry about the small things you don't have the time or energy to do.
PEGGY LANE RUNDELL---------BRIAN GREENS MOTHR
BRUCE, EVERY DAY, I LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOUR DIARY ABOUT YOURSELF...........MY HEART CRIES SO FOR YOU.........I KNOW YOU ARE IN GREAT PAIN, GRIEF, LONELINESS, AND JUST WANT DEBBIE BACK...........I UNDERSTAND THAT. ONE THING YOU AND DEBBIE HAD........WAS A ONENESS OF HEART SOULD MIND AND BODY........ THAT IS SUCH A RARETY IN MOST MARRIAGES. YOURS WAS SO SPECIAL AND ITS VERY OBVIOUS RKED AT IT TO KEEP IT A STONG UNION. THIS IS MY 2ND MARRIAGE........AND IM LIKE YOU, ALL I WANT IS SOMEONE TO LOVE AND TO TALK TO........ -------------- LIFE IS NOT FAIR...........AND I CAN HONESTLY THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HAVE IT........BUT I DO NOT........... I DO NOT HAVE GREAT THOUGHTS AND MEMEOIRS OF PLANTIING FLOWERS , AT CHURCH OR HOME AS YOU AND DEBBIE DID.......... TO READ YOUR DIARY, IS THE HIGHLITE OF MY DAY. YOU AND DEBBIE WERE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BLESSED TO HAVE HACH OTHER. WE WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY ONE IS TAKEN AND THE OTHERE ONE LEFT , THAT HAS SUCH A PERFECT MARRIAGE AND LOVE AND DEVOTION............... I PRAY AT SOME POINT IN MY LIFE THAT GOD CHANGES MY SITUATION AROUND SO I CAN HAVE THE LOVE AS DEBBIE HAD FROM YOU. I ENVY YOU AND DEBBIE..........OH MY, WHAT WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF SUCH A GREAT AND HEALTHY LIFE............. I TRULY WISH YOU THE VERY BEST IN LIFE........AND AT SOME POINT WHEN THE TIMING IS RIGHT .......I PRAY YOUR GIRLS WILL AGREE WITH YOU AND ACCEPT (!) SOMEONE ELSE THAT CAN COME INTO YOUR LIFE AND GIVE YOU HAPPNESS..........I CAN TELL YOU RIGHT NOW...........IT WILL NEVER BE THE DEBBIE DILL "KIND OF LOVE'. BECAUSE THERE IS ONLY ONE DEBBIE. WHEN YOU AND YOUR GIRLS........WHICH WILL BE A PACKAGE DEAL OR IT WILL NOT WORK. I PRAY GOD IS PREPARING SOMEONE FOR YOU THAT WILL MEET EVERY NEED PREFERABLY NO CHILDREN OF HER OWN...........MAKE IT EASIER ON YOU..... .........STAY CLOSE TO GOD, JOHN 14:14 SAYS, " IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME I WILL DO IT " AND "HE" WILL DO IT RIGHT......SEE GOD DOESNT MESS UP ,PEOPLE DO....... BUT, YOU ARE THE TYPE OF MAN THAT EVERY WOMAN DREAMS OF HAVING OF THEIR VERY OWN. YOU ARE SO CARING, HAVE SUCH A GREAT BIG HEART AND HAVE SUCH DEEP LOVE FOR PEOPLE........ I PRAY "JUST THE "RIGHT LADY" WILL COME ALONG FOR YOU AND SATISFY EVERY LONGING YOU HAVE IN YOUR LIFE. IT IS SO IMPORTANT THAT YOU AND YOUR GIRLS AGREEE ON THIS MATTER. TALK IT OVER AND OVER WITH THE GIRLS.....MAKE SURE THEY WILL ACCEPT THE SPECIAL SOMEONE "YOU" WILL HAVE. MY HUSBANDS FAMILY HAS NEVER ACCEPTED ME , EVEN AFTER... 18 YRS. IT HAS BEEN A VERY LONELY FOR ME AND A VERY HARD LIFE ON DAN............. SOMETIMES IT IS "SO MUCH BETTER" TO NOT MARRY AND JUST HAVE A STEADY FRIEND............ THAT IS A DECISION YOU AND YOUR GIRLS WLL HAVE TO COME TO RIPS WITH....NO ONE ELSE CAN SAY.......BECAUSE YOUR GILRS MAY SEE SOMETHING THAT CAN ONLY BE SEEN BY THEM...... IT SOULD TO ME LIKE THE TIGHT RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE WITH THE , THERE WILL BE NO PROBLEM CAUSE DEBBIE AND BRUCE HAS RAISED THEM DEEP, DEEP LOVE WITH GOD AT THE STERN. YOU ARE A VERY DEDPLY SPIRITUAL MAN AND GOD WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE FOR YOU CAUSE : "WHERE GOD GUIDES, HE PROVIDES".. I HAVE MET YOU ONCE IN TULSA WITH YOUR DEBBIE AND MARGAUX. READING YOUR DIARY HAS ME LOVE YOU FOR EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE AND I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR THOUGH TIMES AS JUST A FRIEND.........I FEEL FOR YOU...........I ALSO LOST MY MOTHER JUST REACENTLY...........ITS DIFFERENT WHEN THE 2 MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE ARE NOT HERE, BUT ONE THING WE DO KNOW,.......,THEY ARE DANCING AROUND THE THRONE ETERNAL ENJOYING THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD.............. BRUCE, KEEP WORKIING ON YOUR HEALTH, TALK, TALK, TALK, AND CRY, CRY M CRY AND WORK YOUR WAY THROUG YOUR GRIEF...YOUR DR MIGHT CAN HELP YOU WITH SOMETHING TO HELP YOU. PLESE TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF, REST. I HOPE YOU KEEP YOUR DIARY ON THE WEB SITE SO WE THE PEOPLE THAT LOVE AND LOVE HEARING FROM YOU CAN READ ABOUT YOU.............. YOUR HAVE ANY FRIENDS AND FRINEDNS YOU HAVENT EVEN MET........READING THIS WEB SITE, HAVE MADE ALL THE READERS JUST LOVE YOU. GOD HAD HIS HAND ON YOU......TAKING CARE OF YOU........HE IS CLOSER TO YOU THAN THE AIR YOUR BREATHE............ YOUR FRIEND, PEGGY...............BRIANS MOM
Lynn Gemper
Weeks acutally almost 2 months have passed and I still have not quite been able to get my mind around the fact that you have died. I was unable to attend the production celebrating your life and still regret that a business trip could not be rearranged so that I could attend. When I run Lafortune everyday i pass the street into that neighborhood and always expect to see you at the light in a jeep waving excitedly at me as I go by. Debbie I did not think this could happen it still breaks my heart to think that someone as full of life as you always were could be taken. This single event has been more sobering than any previous experience I have had with the death of a loved one. Bruce and Margaux please know you are daily in our thoughts and we will always consider you dear friends. Love from the Gempers
Kim Steinhoff
Bruce- What you wrote, means the world to me. I check on your website...I have to admit, a couple times a day. I like to look at the pictures, notes, and what your day has been like. Today, I was amongst many friends and I opened up your website to find a message, to me. I started reading with a smile and soon tears started flowing. Its amazing how words touch the heart. I sat around and explained to people how touched I was and how amazing your family is. Bruce, you have touched my heart in a way indescribable. For Memorial Day, both Casey and I went to Boulder Creek and we sat around talking about life and about love. Before I left, I picked a rose from a bush that we had walked past, and I threw it in the river. I thought of Debbie and of how perfect this rose was. I thought about how sweet the smell is and how perfect the shape was. I watched it travel down the stream, and I walked away. I sit here tonight, and I think of how amazing you are. I have printed off what you wrote, and I will keep it in a book that I have of my wedding stuff. I will always keep your memories at heart. Bruce, your sweet Debbie is shining down on you right now…..you might not be able to see her, feel her, touch her, but I promise….she is there. Thank you Bruce, you have truly touched my heart.
PEGGY LANE RUNDELL
BRUCE------------- IT IS WONDERFUL TO HEAR YOU ENPRESS YOUR SELF OF YOUR TRUE FEELINGS. I COME ON EVERYDAY TO SEE HOW YOU ARE DOING......ME AND A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE GOING TO MISS SO BADLY NOT HEARINF FROM YOU. PLEASE KEEP US POSTD ON HOW YOU ARE DOING. LIFE ACTUALLY GETS BETTER AND GOES ON. IT HAS FOR ME........IT WILL FOR YOU TO. LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR GIRLS, PEGGY LANE RUNDELL
Rene Belford
Just wanted to let you know that I think of you both often (daily) and pray for you. I pray for strength to get you both through these tough days and pray that your home will soon be finished with the repairs. I know you stay busy with all that you both need to do, but I would love to come by and take you both to dinner when you have the time. Please give me a call and let me know when you may have some time. I hate to call and bother you, because I know you are so busy with work and overlooking the repairs. Will be spending the long weekend in Missouri with Tim. Looking forward to that. And, Marguax, I believe Allysa has decided to go to OSU afterall, so maybe we can get together and you can tell Allysa about OSU. I love you guys and look forward to dinner one day soon!
dolores knauss
Hi Debbie Girl. well, today is sat., and it's almost 8:00 at night. i had my grandaughter jessica grace spend the night and then i had her until her mommy picked her up at 5:00 today. how i love that. i miss not going over to your house and sharing things with you. we used to talk about our grandaughters and laugh at the silly things they do. i would have loved to be able to say, "well Debbie girl, tonight i get jessica grace." i can see you smiling and saying, "oh what fun." your love is having a hard time. he misses you so much debbie girl. his heart aches just to be able to hold your little sweet h and. some day this will be easier on him and it won't hurt quite so much when he goes to bed at night and when he wakes up in the morning, and when he goes about his busy day. but for now, he is going through the hurting. he wants to be strong for margo, and he feels like he hasn't been strong for enough for her. yet, i know margo and i know that she is hurting so much too, and i know that if her daddy didn't hurt for her mother , then that would be a worse thing to have to handle. i know debbie girl that they both will get through this, and one day it won't hurt quite so bad. i know they will always and forever miss you and love you and wish you were here. especially margo. but for now, they have to go through their grief, each in their own way. i miss you so much debbie girl. i know that you are walking on streets of gold, completely whole completely healed from the top of your beautiful head to the bottom of your small dainty feet. running around, praising God and loving every minute of eternity. we're see you some day debbie girl. until next time, i love you.
Kim Steinhoff
Well, my bridal portrait went very well! The lady who did my make-up was great, I went by Moodys to borrow some jewelry, and the florist did an excellent job on my flowers. I plan on going by the cemetary today and dropping off something I know Debbie would love to see...my bridal bouquet. It has been sitting on the kitchen table for a day now, and I have come to a conclusion that it would look much better by Debbie. I will stop by later on and share my flowers with Debbie. I am praying for you Bruce and Margaux, I am praying for you always. All my love.
Amy Steinhoff
I just got back into Tulsa today from Norman and I found the DVD of Debbies interviews, so I sat down and watched the whole thing. It was amazing and made me remember what an amazing person she was and what an amazing family you guys are! Just wanted to say hi and I am excited to come see you guys sometime this week!! Love ya!
dolores knauss
Hi Debbie Girl, today was another Friday when i didn't go clean your house. ;-( fridays will never be the same for me anymore. how i miss you. i got my hair cut and i thought if i went over to debbie girls and walked in she would say, 'Oh what a cute haircut." i continue to read the notes from your husband. he so misses you. i'm glad that he has so many friends that bless him with their company and encouragement. i read today where he was thinking john for keeping in touch with him. that would put a smile on your face. i wore one of your outfits you gave me debbie girl, and i thought of you all day. i still cry. what a waste to see you leave us at such a young age. you had so much to live for. one thing that makes it easier is knowing that you aren't dead, but alive, walking on streets of gold, with no pain, no sickness, no sadness. i miss you so much debbie girl. i wish you were still here with us. but then i wouldn't want you here and be in pain. i would want you here healthy and running all over going about doing the business of our Father. i love you my special special debbie girl. you always made my heart smile. i will see you again some day. thank you debbie girl for being so kind to me and for loving me and making me feel important.
PEGGY GREEN RUNDELL
DEAR BRUCE AND MARGAUX, I WANT TO THANK YO USO MUCH FOR GIVING ALL OF US YOUR DAILY UPDATE.......WE ALL LOVE YOU AND YOUR GIRLS AND ARE REALLY GOING TO MISS NOT HEARING FROM YOU ON A DAILY BASIS. JUST WISH WE LIVED NEARER YOU ALL, TO WHERE WE COULD HEAR FROM YOU. JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH I LEARNED TO LOVE DEBBIE. I SAW YOU AND MARGAUX A TIME OR TWO.......WHAT A FAMILY..... IM SO GLAD YOUR HOME IS GETTING ALL FIXED UP....DEBBIE WILL BE SO GLAD WHEN THAT IS ALL OVER FOR YOU GUYS......(HA) IT WILL BE ALL BRAND NEW AND CLEAN FOR ALL OF YOU AND DEBBIE LOOKING DOWN FROM HEAVEN WILL BE SO GLAD AND TAKE THAT BIG SIGH OF RELEIF AND SAY, "WELL THATS DONE" NOW ON TO SOMETHING ELSE........SHE WAS A DOLL......AND LOOK WHO SHE MARRIED,....YOU ARE BOTH SO BLESSED TO HAVE HAD EACH OTHER IN YOUR LIVES.......... LOVE AND PRAYERS, PEGGY GREEN RUNDELL (BRIANS MOTHER)
Paula Moore
Bruce...Deep down I know this doesn't help but I think each of us sending messages to you feels such a deep need to let you know that all of the emotions you are going through are so very normal, although so very painful. The really hard part is that grief just absolutely grabs you and only lets go in small ways as you try to continue with a life that now seems so empty and without purpose. However, your purpose is so clear to those who care so deeply about you. You have already offered yourself to all of us in ways that most could not, sharing you innermost feelings. Do you possibly know how many people you have touched and helped...even though you would like to slam the door on the world and say, "Stay Out!"? You do have a purpose and you will come through this with the love of God helping you through...and Debbie's constant love from above giving you the strength you need to keep going for another day. You are justified in feeling that you have been given more than you could possibly handle with the house situation, but once it is finished, you will see that all that your friends and your beautiful wife knew that you possessed in the way of conquering life and moving forward in a world full of trials will be evident within you as you sit back and realize just what you have survived. God is with you...along with more prayers from friends than you could imagine.
Jerry LeDoux
Hi Bruce and Margaux, Just a note to say "Hi" and both Ginny and I are thinking and praying for you guys. I have many found memories of your family at Harvard Ave. God Bless, Jerry
Kim Steinhoff
Bruce, Margaux, Megan..I am praying for you. I read this in a magazine and thought I would share it with you. God is great. He is made even greater in our trials if we trust Him and allow Him to work in our lives. Sometimes it's hard to lift our eyes above our sorrow, but He is always there waiting for our eyes to meet His. He eagerly waits for us to place our sorrow in His hands, and to allow Him to carry our burdens. God is good. He wants to shower us with His goodness and His mercy. We only have to ask Him, and place our complete trust in Him, and He will pour out showers of blessings even in our darkest days. Let us thank Him. In all things, give thanks. Easy to do if you've just won the lottery, difficult to say the least when you've just lost the light of your life. This prayer of thanks can be done with tears streaming, but in giving thanks, we acknowledge His greatness, His goodness, and His omnicience. As a result, we will discover His miraculous peace and a strength that will carry us through the difficult days. There hasn't been a night where I don't go to bed and think of your family. Times will be tough, but through God, we will prevail. With Love- Kim
PEGGY GREEN RUNDELL
BRUCE, Y0U ARE AN AWESOME MAN OF GOD........... CONTINUE TO LET HIM LEAD, GUIDE AND DIRECT YOU.....YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTERS WE SO BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A "MIGHT WOMAN OF GOD" AS YOUR WIFE AND MOTHER.........YOU AS A FAMILY ARE SUCH A A "CHRISTIAN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO LIVE" YES, IT GETS LONELY AND LONLIER, BUT, GOD AND HIS INFINATE GRACE WILL "LEAD THE 3 OF YOU" THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR ENTIRE LIFE WITH YOUR FRIENDS, SHARING YOUR "INNER FEELIINGS" AND SHOWING US HOW TO LIVE A CHRISTIAN LIFE, WITH AND WITHOUT A MATE........... IT IS VERY HARD......... I KNOW. WHEN MY 2 SONS WERE 10 AND 15 THEIR DAD WALKED OFF AND MARRIED A 19 YEAR OLD GIRL......., THEN MY DAD DIED...........BLESSED ? YOU BET !.. I HAD THE LORD ON MY SIDE AND THE GREAT HERITAGE THAT I WAS LEFT BY MY MINISTER DAD............. I CLUNG TO THE OLD RUGGED CROSS........IT HAS KEPT ME MANY YEARS..........OUR ONLY ANSWER IS THE LORD, HIS GRACE AND MERCY. YOU AND YOUR 2 GIRLS WILL BE FINE.....YES, THERE IS A TIME OF GRIEVIING..... NOTHNG BAD LAST FOREVER........ KEEP LEANING ON THE LORD AND HE WILL SUSTAIN EACH OF YOU.......... YOU ARE AN AWESOME MAN AND DEBBIE WAS VERY BLESSED TO HAVE YOU AS HER LOVIING HUSBAND....... WHAT A FAMILY ! ! ! !
PEGGY GREEN RUNDELL
BRUCE, Y0U ARE AN AWESOME MAN OF GOD........... CONTINURE TO LET HIM LEAD, GUIDE AND DIRECT YOU.....YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTERS WE SO BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A "MIGHT WOMAN OF GOD" AS YOUR WIFE AND MOTHER.........YOU AS A FAMILY ARE SUCH A A "CHRISTIAN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO LIVE" YES, IT GETS LONELY AND LONLYER, BUT, GOD AND HIS INFINATE GRACE WILL "LEAD THE 3 OF YOU" THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR ENTIRE LIFE WITH YOUR FRIENDS, SHARING YOUR "INNER FEELIINGS" AND SHOWING US HOW TO LIVE A CHRISTIAN LIFE, WITH AND WITHOUT A MATE........... IT IS VERY HARD......... I KNOW. WHEN MY 2 SONS WERE 10 AND 25 THEIR DAD WALKED OFF AND MARRIED A 19 YEAR OLD GIRL......., THEN MY DAD DIED...........BLESSED ? YOU BET !.. I HAD THE LORD ON MY SIDE AND THE GREAT HERITAGE THAT I WAS LEFT BY MY MINISTER DAD............. I CLUNG TO THE OLD RUGGED CROSS........IT HAS KEPT ME MANY YEARS..........OUR ONLY ANSWER IS THE LORD, HIS GRACE AND MERCY. YOU AND YOUR 2 GIRLS WILL BE FINE.....YES, THERE IS A TIME OF GRIEVIING..... NOTHNG BAD LAST FOREVER........ KEEP LEANING ON THE LORD AND HE WILL SUSTAIN EACH OF YOU.......... YOU ARE AN AWESOME MAN AND DEBBIE WAS VERY BLESSED TO HAVE YOU AS HER LOVIING HUSBAND....... WHAT A FAMILY ! ! ! !
PEGGY GREEN RUNDELL--- BRIANS MOM
BRUCE, MARGEAUX AND MEGAN, THE LORD KNOWS JUST HOW YOU FEEL .....HE IS OUR STRENGTH AND SALVATION.....LEAN HEAVILY ON HIM.......THAT IS WHAT IM DOING, I JUST LOST MY DARLING MOTHER.....SO I DEFIINATELY KNOW THE EMPITNESS. DEBBIE BUYING THE LADIES IN HER FAMILY A RING LIKE HERE WAS THE SWEETEST THING I EVER HEARD OF.......THE CIRCLE OF LOVE WILL NEVER BE BROKEN.......BRUCE THE SAME WITH YOU, WEARING HER RING.......THE LORD IS GIVING YOU PEACE, AND WILL GIVE YOU HAPPINESS.........YES, THERE IS A TIME OF DEEP GREAVING........BUT AS THE SCRIPTURE SAYS, "AS A MOTHER COMFORTETH, HER CHILD, SO WILL I COMFORT YOU"............JUST LEAN ON HIM, BELIEVE HIS WORD AND TRUST WHAT HE HAS SAID..........IT SHALL BE DONE !
Joanna Slyter
Margaux and Bruce- Just wanted to let you know that you are both still in my thoughts and prayers. I love you both and if there is anything you need don't hesitate to call.
Brooke Boethin
Keeping the candle going... I'm doing Relay for Life again this year for Deb. If anyone wants to come walk with me on June 9th, let me know! Also, if you would like to see the sponsorship page I put up for the event it is at: http://www.acsevents.org/tulsarelayforlife/bboethin Deb was really proud of me for doing this last year and I know she'll be walkin with me this year! Between the time I put the page up at noon and 3pm, we raised over $300 towards cancer research and on top of that, every dollar is being matched by my company. Please feel free to forward the link to anyone you know who might be interested.
Susann LeBlanc, auntgator@earthlink.net
Hello Dills, I am finally back at work after my neck surgery. I am still thinking of you all and Debbie. I look at your website to see what is new. The dogwood is especially nice. Susann
Kim Steinhoff
Bruce-I hope you are having a good day today. You should get a group of guys together, get some beer, and go swing the crap out of some golf balls!!! Call up my dad, you can DEFINITELY beat him!!! I am going to be back in Tulsa from the 15th thru the 22nd. I hope to see you sometime then. I remember last time I was in town, I enjoyed seeing both you and Debbie. Even though times are tough right now, I would definitely love to stop by and give you the biggest hug EVER! Have a good day and remember, shes your shining star from up above. Love Always.
Laurel Gherini
Little Dill, I am still thinking of you and your family, keeping everyone in my heart! Stay strong. Love, Laurel
dolores knauss
dear dear debbie girl, i know you won't read this, so maybe i'm doing it for myself. i miss you so much debbie girl. yesterday was the second friday in a row i didn't go over and clean your house. every friday now is a mixed emotion day for me. i went as far as passing your street yesterday. why? just because. fridays will never be the same for me anymore. i miss going to your house, and walking in and you saying, "Hi Dolores. The house is a mess. I'm so glad to see you." ;-) you always made me feel so important and that cleaning your house was a gift from God for you. i'm going to go get my hair cut in a few minutes, and i'm going to miss going over to your house friday and you saying, "you got your hair cut. that is so cute." i miss the times when you would say, "johns' coming by." and a little while later john would come bouncing in and whenever he saw me he would smile and give me a hug. i miss so much debbie girl. i miss the times bruce would come by and take you out for lunch. the times when bruce would send you flowers and little love notes. the look in your eyes would tell the whole story. i know that you are in a better place than any of us , but it doesn't take away the hurt from any of us from missing you so darn much that it aches. i keep reading from your web site, and how i wish you were here so bruce could read your the notes you recieved that day. bruce isn't having such a easy time now days. but, we all knew that would be so. after all he misses the love of his life. his arms long to be in yours. he longs to come home and give you those sweet kisses that you both loved. bruce put a picture on your web site that showed the living room packed up with tons of boxes. i know that you would have loved that, because you always wanted to change the house. well, debbie girl, it's being changed now. i know when it is completed you would love it. i know you were concerned over what megan would say about removing the wall paper in the bathroom but that you were going to let her pick it out. i hope you were able to have that converstion and many more that you and i had shared concerning megan. she was your pride and joy. i miss the times when megan was coming home for the week end. how excited you were. i wish you could have wrote those notes for megan. i'm so sorry debbie girl that i didn't sit right down right then when you mentioned what you wanted put in them and help you do it. i will always and always regret that. i'm so sorry debbie girl. i miss you so much . i love you. you will always and foreve be my debbie girl. i hope all your family is doing good. i can't get the picture of your daddy walking down the hall way crying. he was a broken man indeed. and your mommy sitting there in silence unashamed tears rowing down her face. your sisters trying to be strong and holding it all together. oh how i pray they are all doing good. talk with you later debbie girl. i love you so much and miss you more with each passing day.
Suzie Boethin
Bruce, I have to be in Duncan this weekend (April 29 & 30) because my mother is in the hospital. Barry has called you and left messages but you havent called back. Please give him a ring. He wants to see you. Love, Suz
Jo Ann Franklin (Elizabeth's mom)
Bruce, I truly feel your pain. Our nine year old son died fourteen years ago and I so remember those first few weeks/months after he died. The pain is almost unbearable. However, I look back on that time now and I know without a doubt that God carried us. Really there is not much to do at this time except hang on for the ride. God will and can carry you and see you thru this darkest time of your life. Know that people you don't even know are praying for you and know just because this is over for Debbie, it is just beginning for you. You will live again Bruce, you will laugh again...and you will love again. I promise. I didn't think I would any of the above and I have. My husband and I are testimonies to how God takes a broken heart and mends it and uses it for His use. Take care my friend. We are just around the corner if you ever want to visit. Doby and Jo Ann Franklin 3925 E. 54th Street 745-0985
Paula Moore
Bruce, Just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers each day. Reading of all that you are going through is very difficult but I so admire your strength and your ability to share your heart with all of us. Your pain is evident and the depth of your love for Debbie so real. Just try to take care of yourself while going through all of this and know that God is with you as you face the tasks at hand.
John R. Collins
Bruce, Just wanted to let you know that my gig in Tulsa ended sooner than expected(last Wednesday). Certaintly, if I make another trip I will give you a call. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and family. Best to all. JRC
Lesley Gudgel
Bruce and Margaux, Our family is thinking of you and holding you up in prayer. Debbie was loved by so many and is truly missed. much love to your family. The Gudgel family
Kim Steinhoff
Bruce-You recently spoke of a star that shines from your backyard. I remember when my grandpa died, I was in Norman and couldnt be there right away. I found comfort by sitting outside, or going on car rides just to get away and to stare at the stars. Its amazing how comforting it is. I always say, and continue to say..the stars up there, way way far away, are angels shinning down on us. I continue to this day to look up at the stars and it brings me joy. Bruce, I hope you know that she shines down on you always. I pray that today as well as the rest of the week...brings you peace and joy. I pray for your strength. Margaux- I hope the move back to Stillwater was a great one. You take care and have a great day today!!! Take care the both of you....there are so many people thinking and praying for you. Love always.
David & Leslie
We were so impressed with the funeral service. Lori and the other soloist and speakers truly honored Deb well. It made me proud to know and be apart of your lives. Jesus was there and there was a quiet reverence that made it a memorable event.
Bruce, You are never alone. never. You can talk your heart, unload the baggage, the frustration, and share the love with the lord and He will always understand, and I'm sure Deb will too. Hope & Pray you have a little bit of peace today. Love David & Leslie
Susan Leonard
I received this memo at my office on April 17, 2006... "You have a masterpiece inside you, you know. One unlike any that has ever been created, or ever will be. And remember: If you go to your grave without painting your masterpiece, it will not get painted. No one else can paint it. Only you." - Gordon Mckenzie. Here's to Deb's "Masterpiece" - thinking of you, Love, Susan and Thad
Ashley Dooley
I read of a reverend who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the end. He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth… and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own; the cars…the house…the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard… are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left. (You could be at "dash mid-range.") If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile… remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy's being read with your life's actions to rehash... would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash? written by:Linda Ellis ....We all know that Debbie spent her dash beautifully!!! Ashley
Michelle Riddell
Bruce and Margeaux -- I thought of Debbie especially today. Tyler is pursuing one of his passions by playing the clarinet in his school's Spring Concert this evening. I thought how proud Debbie is of him. It is a combination of the things she held dear, children and the arts. I know the foundation will carry on her passion for both and, of course, you have my full and lifelong support.
Marian McCarthy
Dear Bruce, Thank you for the glorious memorial service and for taking care of Debbie's wishes. The service was so comforting and uplifting, indeed full of her "perfect" spirit--many people were led to faith through this beautiful service.
JOHN SAWYER
BRUCE, I HAVE BEEN MISSING YOU SOOO MUCH. I FELT AS IF I NEEDED TO GIVE YOU AND MARGAUX SOME FATHER DAUGHTER TIME, SO I STAYED AWAY. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, AND I WILL BE AROUND ON A REGULAR BASIS STARTING MONDAY, I PROMISE. YOU ARE MY BROTHER, AND I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE. I PRAY DAILY FOR YOU, MARGAUX, AND MEGAN, VICKI, SHARI, AND JIM AND EILEEN. I NEED TO SEE YOU!!! IT HAS BEEN WEIRD NOT SEEING YOU 3 TO 5 TIMES A DAY. I HOPE YOU WERE ABLE TO HAVE SOME SPECIAL TIME WITH MARGAUX. I DIDN'T WANT TO CALL TODAY, I KNOW YOU ARE BUSY, BUT REMEMBER, I AM ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY. I LOVE YOU SO, YOUR BRO, JOHN
Toni Gemper
Bruce, Margaux and Megan- I just finished relay for life this morning around 7am. We were up walking all night raising money for cancer. I just wanted to let you know that OU raised $80,921.47 for the American Cancer Society and I'm so excited about it. Hopefully they will be able to find a cure soon!!
Brian Lane Green
I feel blessed to have known Debbie and that our paths crossed - I was honored to be part of her "event" - moved by her example - shaken by her clarity - and empowered by it all. Like the minister said at her service, "She showed us how to live...and how to die." And I believe during "Silent Night"...thru the candle lighting part of the ceremony, she was passing the torch that she carried ... to all of us. I love you. Brian
Sherry Berman, Anna Nicole Berman's mother
Bruce and Margauex. With the recent loss of a loved one myself, I know there are no words I can offer you except my sincerest condolences. Although I had only met Debbie twice, Anna has brought home many stories and wonderful times she has shared with your family. Thank you for being so generous and kind. She will carry these memories with her for a lifetime and remember what made Debbie such a beautiful person. I can only pray that she can take a tiny part of Debbie with her from this day forward. Debbie's smile and her way of making you always feel at ease. She was truly a gift from God. May all of our daughters take note and live life to the fullest. We don't realize how short life can really be. We must all take note each and every day. For myself, using Debbie as my inspriration makes each and every day a better day for me. Even though I still grieve for my loss, I think of Debbie's courage and outlook on life and although it always brings tears, I also smile at the same time. Best wishes to you both.
Kim Steinhoff
I have been praying a lot lately for you guys. I spoke with my mom and sister two days ago and they both spoke of how AMAZING her funeral was. They said it truly was a celebration of Debbies life. Im sure you both did an amazing job! Every day I have been getting up and I make sure that I thank God for giving me one more day. I thank Him for the little things in life in which we sometimes take for granted. Debbie taught so many people, so many wonderful things. Looking back, she taught me how to love. She always..always...seemed to share love. I still imagine her sometimes...smiling, laughing, and oh how she could give hugs. I miss her, but I know...she is in the hands of God. Bruce, you are an amazing person. Shes shining down on you always...shes always by your side. God Bless and take care.
Camber Pearson
I am truely blessed to have met such a wonderful family. I hate this whole situation but am also grateful because it has brought me closer to so many amazing people. Debbie always works her magic. I feel so safe and happy knowing she is watching over all of us now. Margaux thanks for being such an amazing and strong best friend and Bruce thank you so much for always welcoming me with open arms and making me feel as if I were family. Dont worry the girls and I will be there next week to see you and go on a fun date...and dont worry if I have school, Ill miss it! I was never really good at it anyway!:) Margs cant wait to see you monday! I love you both so much and hope you're enjoying these couple of days to relax. All my love~Camber
Michelle Plischke Taylor
Dear Bruce and Margaux, I knew Debbie through Theatre Arts Productions and I teach at the studio with John and Jack. John and I have been friends since college. It's so interesting seeing how Debbie's life intertwined with so many. Come to find out her parents attend or attended Will Rogers Methodist, my dad was on staff there several years ago. My family has known the Westfall's since before I was born and my dad served at First Methodist and I was married there on Debbie birthday, August 18th and I loved having Max in my class at Theatre Arts! Even in her death she has changed me, I am in charge of fundraising and donations for the Crisis Pregnancy Outreach Fundraiser on June 2nd, this is the ministry that we adopted our little girl Zoe GRACE (Debbie always used her middle name!) and what is funny is I am NOT a fundraiser and it is reallllyyy out of my comfort zone. But I can just hear Debbie telling me that I CAN do it and do it in Debbie Dill style! So, I am STRIVING to be like Debbie in this and step out for this organization I belive in!! I had emailed this to John when I heard Debbie passed away and it is something I have always kept close to my heart. My grandmother died of breast cancer my Sr. year of high school and someone sent me a card that said, "Just think, your grandmother no longer serves a God that she cannot see, but one that she comes into contact with daily" Brian (Green) and I were talking after the service and I told him I would never be the same, I now have the "Debbie Dill" outlook on life!! I will keep your family in my prayers and I keep up with you through John. God bless you all!! Much love and many blessings! Michelle Taylor
Jan and Frank Munn
Bruce and Margaux, Frank and I were unable to attend Debbie's service yesterday. Frank had a medical procedure already scheduled at St. Francis. We were so sorry that we could not be there for you and your family. It seems that you and Debbie and Miss Margaux have been somewhere in our lives forever. (I can still remember how adorable Debbie looked when she was pregnant with Margaux.) You continue to be in our prayers everyday. I hope that you are seeing Debbie's smiling face as you go through each moment for she will be with you always. Jan and Frank
Gayle Hammond
We are thinking of you both often. We realize this time is so very difficult and my heart aches knowing what you both are going through.
Claire (Munn) Portolese
Bruce and Margaux - I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Debbie always had such a great spirit that she shared with everyone. Even when I was little, I remember how she lit up the room when she walked in it. My husband Matt and I have been thinking about you all so much as I have been getting updates from mom and Nana. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Claire
Rene Belford
Yesterday was a true "Debbie Dill Production". I have yet to be at a service so beautiful and with so much love as Debbie's. I know she was looking down smiling knowing that her wishes were performed perfectly. I did notice that the service was "on time", which I had to smile at as I looked at my watch. I truly felt her presence and I was deeply touched. My love goes to you all and if there is anything that I can do to help with the house situation, please let me know. I would love to help.
Brooke Boethin
Today was beautiful. I think Debbie was thinking... this is "Perfect." We are all so blessed to be able to continue her legacy and light in our lives. Bruce, Margaux, Megan, Wilsons... we are so proud of you and we love you so much. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Kim Steinhoff
So I sit here, thinking about Debbie. Im so far away, but yet there in spirit. I miss her so much, but I realize how peaceful she is now, now that she is in the hands of God. Sitting here while the service is going on is really hard on me. I would like to be so close to her right now, I would like to be sitting in that church, I would like to say one more prayer in her presence. I went to a wedding yesterday and the flowers that they used were daisys. Before I left, I ran over and pulled a few out. Today, I sit at my kitchen table and write this as her funeral is being carried out. I sit here and stare at my daisys...and I think of her. I pray for her, I pray for Bruce and Margaux. Why did such a beautiful person have to be taken? Its hard for me to understand, but we will all get through this horrible loss, knowing that she is in heaven. Margaux and Bruce-I praying hard for you right now. You are always in my toughts and prayers....and know, I would have given anything to be there today. I love you two...and know, you both are very special to so many people. Love always and God Bless.
Lynn Redwine
to the Dill Family, Please know you all are in my prayers. Debbie was an inspiration in life and death. My sincere sympathy, Lynn
Janice Johnson
I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Debbie in High School was one of a kind, we all loved her.
Katby Hoyt
Bruce, I've tried a couple of times to write but couldn't get it on paper. This has hit me hard. I didn't know Debbie was sick. The reality of how my life as taken me far from people I truly like and care about makes me very sad and regretful. I learned last Sunday that Debbie was very ill, only find she had passed on Friday. My heart aches for you and your girls. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can get through the tears I will be there for her service. Kathy
Marianne Kennedy
Dear Bruce, Karen called Easter night and told me about Debbie. I can't believe I hadn't heard it from someone here in Tulsa. Your website is incredible and inspiring. No wife could have been more tenderly cared for in her hour of need. I hope that when things settle down, I can talk to you in person. How sorry Lowell and I are that such an insidious illness took such a bright life from among us. Yet your account of her last days is very inspiring. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Margaux, Megan, and the rest of your family. I can't believe your dad is still here at 93. I guess your son-in-law answered the phone when I called. God must have decided heaven needed brightening up, and a more hospitable atmosphere, and only Debbie could do the job for Him. You have all our love and sympathy. Your friendship with our family goes back so far. Sincerely, Marianne
Mark Phillips (Jonesy)
Margaux, I want you to know you have been in my thoughts. It is unfair that you or anyone has to deal with this because of cancer. Your Mom is amazing, I know she was from what you have said and this site. Mine and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. After everything settles we all need to get together. I have checked on you through Dusty, I wish I could be there tomorrow, try to find peace through the days events. Sincerely, Jonesy!
Mark Phillips (Jonesy)
Margaux, I want you to know I you have been in my thoughts. It is unfair that you or anyone has to deal with this because of cancer. Your Mom is amazing, I know she was from what you have said and this site. Mine and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. After everything settles we all need to get together. I have checked on you through Dusty, I wish I could be there tomorrow, try to find peace through the days events. Sincerely, Jonesy!
Paula Moore
Bruce and Margaux, So much love and so many hearts will be with you tomorrow at the funeral. In some small way, may this bring you comfort and peace. God bless you.
Janet Word
Easter morning, what a glorious morning it was! Bailey and I attended Boston Avenue Methodist Church for the 11:00 service. When Mouzan mentioned six deaths having occurred in the past week, he was referring to one very important passing. Bailey and I said a special prayer for Bruce, Margaux and especially Vicki and her family. I spent 17 years working at Harold's and so enjoyed all those Saturdays with Vicki. Why? Well, they were all the more special when Debbie, often accompanied by Margaux, would visit us. Her delightful personality highlighted by her infectious smile eluminated the room. There was always some funny story Debbie was telling as Vicki beamed in the background. All the employees anxiously awaited her visit and were saddened when she left as we were then left to our dreary retail tasks. I'm so happy that I had the opportunity to share those (all too few) times with Debbie. I shall keep her always in my heart. Bailey and I said our special prayers for Vicki and her family as they deal with this immense loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. Love, Bailey and Janet
Janet Word
Bailey and I attended Easter service at Boston Avenue Methodist Church this morning. During the service the minister referred to six deaths that occurred in the past week, one being Debbie's passing. We anxiously looked for Vicki and her family and were fortunate to see them as we were driving away. Our hearts are heavy with her passing. I remember the many times she would come into Harold's while I was working there. She and Margaux would bring such smiles and joy to our work-a-day world. Vickie, who is always animated, would truly beam when her sister appeared; and the rest of us were always drawn into the merrriment. We can only thank the Lord that we were honored with knowing and enjoying her presence in our lives. She will never be forgotten. Our lives our enriched with her touch. Vickie, our thoughts, prayers, and love go with you and your family, too.
Susann LeBlanc
Bruce, Meagan and Margaux, Although I walked only a very short while with Debbie, she will be a part of me forever. She has presence in the lives of all she touched, even the short-timers. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. auntgator@earthlink.net
Joe and Lynne Carrier
Dear Bruce and Margaux, I am so sorry to hear about Debbie's illness and death. I did't get to know her very well, but both of you truly stepped up to the plate with Bernice and Frank. We and they will be forever grateful. And Joe and I just wanted a little more time to get to know the two of you better. But , as I read these notes ,I see a tremendous amount of friends that wanted just a little more time. She was precious as are you . We live at Lake Eufaula, so if you ever need to get away, please come down here. It is a wonderful get away. Barry and Suzie know the way.......and you are always welcome. My Dad used to tell me "GOD never puts more on our shoulders than you can handle". And the two of you are doing it beautifully! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our love, Joe and Lynne Carrier
Rob Irwin
Bruce I think all the time how much you and Debbie's friendship meant to me during the tough times in my life. I walked into a church and prayed thursday when i heard. I will see you monday. I will never forget the kindness you both showed me. Rob
Renee England
Keeping you all in my prayers. You are an excellent father and husband and will be blessed for that. Again, I only know you through your web site and am a friend of Renee Profitts. Please continue to list your needs so that others can bless you.
Deborah Ernst
I think that Debbie must have know over half the population of the western world. I can't tell you how many people have brought up her name in the last week. She was one of a kind and a wonderful sole. I can't think of Debbie and not smile
jan travis
No room that Debbie would enter ever needed electricity for she was a light which was unparelled.
Marian McCarthy
Dear Bruce--your poem is beautiful and it is so healthy for you to put your thoughts in poetry right now. I disagree with one thing in your poem: you said "before she left me" and I believe that Debbie will always be with you--just not in her earthly body. So there. God Bless you this Good Friday. sincerely, Marian
Kim Steinhoff
Bruce-hang in there buddy. If you need anything, anything at all, I know that my parents would be there in a heart beat. If you need someone to keep up the lawn work, call my dad, he would love to do it for you. Try and keep your head up, keep a smile on your face, and remember...that is what your sweetheart would want you to do. She loves you so much and so do we. My dads cell is 557-BEST (go figure.)
Kevin Knight
Hey Margaux. My heart breaks for you and your family. I know each situation is different, but I understand what you're going through. I remember hugging your mom after my mom's funeral. While I was not close to your mother, for some reason that hug meant more than the rest I got that day. Probably because our mothers fought the same fight. I know you're probably being bombarded with people, but just know you can come talk to me, cry to me, ask me anything. It's a hard road, but it seems to me that you have a wonderful family to lean on. In the end, that's all that really matters.
Tracy Alexander
Margaux and Bruce, I'm counting down the days to see you two again. I love you and think and pray about you everyday. I will call you this weekend as soon as I get into Tulsa. I love you both dearly and call if you need anything. You all are both the BEST!!!! Tracy
leslie stamile
i started at iidentity salon years ago. i worked for two of the best bosses ever. julie hudson and jane huggins. they changed my life. because of them i am now in cosmotology school. and because of them i met your wife. what a savy lady she will alwalys be. she will not be forgotten to anyone that knew her. your family is very lucky with the time that you spent with such a driven woman. she will and will always be next to you and your two daughters. please understand that the few times i talked to her, whether on the phone or in person, she was always full of enthusiasim even if jane couldn't fit her in. god bless. just a friend who cares, leslie
leslie stamile
i started at iidentity salon years ago. i worked for two of the best bosses ever. julie hudson and jane huggins. they changed my life. because of them i am now in cosmotology school. and because of them i met your wife. what a savy lady she will alwalys be. she will not be forgotten to anyone that knew her. your family is very lucky with the time that you spent with such a driven woman. she will and will always be next to you and your two daughters. please understand that the few times i talked to her, whether on the phone or in person, she was always full of enthusiasim even if jane couldn't fit her in. god bless. just a friend who cares, leslie
leslie stamile
i started at iidentity salon years ago. i worked for two of the best bosses ever. julie hudson and jane huggins. they changed my life. because of them i am now in cosmotology school. and because of them i met your wife. what a savy lady she will alwalys be. she will not be forgotten to anyone that knew her. your family is very lucky with the time that you spent with such a driven woman. she will and will always be next to you and your two daughters. please understand that the few times i talked to her, whether on the phone or in person, she was always full of enthusiasim even if jane couldn't fit her in. god bless. just a friend who cares, leslie
leslie stamile
i started at iidentity salon years ago. i worked for two of the best bosses ever. julie hudson and jane huggins. they changed my life. because of them i am now in cosmotology school. and because of them i met your wife. what a savy lady she will alwalys be. she will not be forgotten to anyone that knew her. your family is very lucky with the time that you spent with such a driven woman. she will and will always be next to you and your two daughters. please understand that the few times i talked to her, whether on the phone or in person, she was always full of enthusiasim even if jane couldn't fit her in. god bless. just a friend who cares, leslie
Danielle Beers (McDonald)
Margeaux this is Danielle (Kris McDonald's older sister, the phi mu from OSU) and I just heard about your mother and wanted to give you my condolences... I am sooooooo sorry. From what Kris spoke of your family... she was an amazing woman and I wish I would have met her... but I got to meet you and Kris says you are alot alike =) I'm sorry again -Danielle
Suzie Boethin
Hi, Bruce!! I just read your first poem. I believe Debbie would be proud of you. Sending you hugs! Love you. loads!
Brittany Kollmann
Bruce and Margaux, I first met Debbie when I joined the League about 11 years ago. She immediately made me feel welcome and important. A few years later my first child started at Carnegie. This is where I learned Debbie had made yet another impact on many lives. "McDazzle" and Pizza Bingo Night - I happily followed in her footsteps, again at Carnegie!
All this information leads to this.... next Friday, April 21st at 8:15 am at Carnegie ELementary will be the annual Volunteer Appreciation Assembly. We would like to honor Debbie as one of Carnegie's best volunteers and hope might be able to attend. I will check with you personally after Monday. Fondly, Brittany
frances green schultz
Bruce I still cant beleive Debbie is gone How are you both doing
Kylie Dewey
I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Libby Meyer
Bruce and Marguex we just heard about Debbie. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family and friends. Is there anything that we can do to help you during this time, I know that you have family and friends in town and we would be happy to drop off some food or supplies. Just let me know at gm@meadowbrookcc.net. Libby
Sloan VanBurkleo
Bruce, Margaux and Family, so many prayers are lifted up for all of you this week and in the many weeks and months to come. So much has happened in a very short time it is hard to take in. The problems with your house now on top of it all, after you had all the work done to get it just so for Debbie, I know has to be unbearable. I hope you are taking care of yourselves. You have done an amazing job in an incredibly hard situation! You are both so strong. Please know our hearts are filled with sadness but we are all better people for knowing Mrs. Debbie Dill! All our love, Sloan and Baron
Paulette Pogue
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Debbie is such a wonderful role model for strength and grace. She's a hard act to follow! Know she and you are loved by many. Blessings, Paulette
Lenny Aniello
Hi Bruce, another TOM vendor. We've met a few times at assorted conferences (the guy with the ponytail). I'm so sorry for your loss. You have all of my sympathy, all of my support, and all of my best wishes in this difficult time for you. My condolences.
Vince Russoniello
Hi Bruce, I am a TOM reseller in Scranton, Pa. and just received Eric's email about your wife. We have met at TOM meetings. I am very sorry for your loss. We lost my brother's wife to cancer almost a year ago. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Vince
Susan S. Knox
Dearest Bruce, My heart weeps for you and yours. What a dear woman. What a tragic loss. Bunches of hugs to you.
Chas & Sue Knox
Sorry for your loss, Bruce. I remember that we were lucky enough to meet Debbie on our visit there. We all have to deal with these losses sometime in our lives. Sorry yours came so soon. Best of luck Chas
Nancy Ruth
My prayers are with you. I have lost another friend this week. May the grace of God give you courage and comfort.
Dennis Weaver
Hi Bruce, so sorry to hear of your loss. One is always at a loss for words at a time like this. Just trust that she is in a better place and her suffering has ended. Trust too that you have friends and family that will help you find the strength to endure. Dennis
Rene Belford
Dear Bruce and Margaux - By reading the notes and stories it is unbelievable how many lives that Debbie has touched. She was truly a remarkable woman and one that, once you met her, would never forget her. She made the room light up with her presence. I would love to take you to dinner sometime, or bring dinner by sometime, when each of you have the time. My heart goes out to you and I pray for strength for you to get through these emotional days. I love you guys and I miss Debbie's constant smile. May God bless you both!
PEGGY RUNDELL BRIAN GREENS MOTHER
BRUCE, I DAILY PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY......I JUST READ YOUR DAILY DIARY.IT SOULD LLIKE YOU ARE DOING VERY GOOD........OF COURSE THERE WILL BE A LOT MORE TEARS TO COME...BUT GOD GIVES US THESE TIMES OF LAUGHTER AND PEACE, WHICH "ONLY COMES FROM HIM" IT IS THE REFRESHING STRAIGHT FROM THE THRONE OF GOD THAT KEEPS US GOING WITH "HIS" STRENGTH. THE LORD HAVE GIVEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SUCH WONDERFUL FRIENDS THAT ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU TO GIVE YOU ALL THEIR LOVE...........IF ANY OF US COULD TAKE THE PAIN, HURT, GRIEF, SADNESS, HEART THAT CRIES EVEN WHEN THE TEARS ARE NOT THERE, WE WOULD DO THAT IN A MINUTE.... I MET YOU BRIEFLY IN TULSA WHEN MY BRIAN WAS DOING "JOSEPH" AND SAW WHAT A WONDERFUL TIGHT FAMILY YOU ALL ARE .....THATS A GIFT FROM GOD. DAN AND I ARE THERE FOR YOU AND YOUR GIRLS. WE BOTH HAVE LOST A PARENT THIS YEAR AND KNOW THE SADDNESS, BUT, THE LORD HAS GIVEN US SUCH PEACE. THERE IS A GOSPEL SONG THAT GOES." GOT ANY RIVERS YOU THINK ARE UNCROSSABLE, GOT ANY MOUNTAINS YOU CANNOT TUNNEL THROUGH? GOD SPECIALIZES IN THINGS THOUGHT IMPOSSIBE, HE'LL DO FOR "YOU" WHAT NO OTHER POWER CAN DO ! " SO SORRY ABAOUT YOUR HOME AND THE INCONVIENCE FOR RIGHT NOW...BUT, YOU KNOW, SOMEHOW, IN THE END OF ALL OF THIS, YOU WILL SEE WHERE WITH ALL THE DIRT, GRIME, SEEMINGLY UNTIMELY THING TO HAPPEN , HOW GOD WORKS EVERYTHIING FOR "OUR GOOD AND HIS GLORY". WE DONT SEE IT NOW, BUT IN TIME, GOD WILL SHOW US . IN A FEW DAYS ALL OF EVERYTHING PLANNED, WILL BE OVER AND THE FIRST YEAR WILL BE THE HARDEST.....THEN YOU CAN PRAISE AND THANK GOD HE BROUGHT YOU AND YOUR GIRLS THROUGH THE HARDEST THING IN YOUR LIFE.. YOU KNOW THE BIBLE SAYS, " WE WALK "THROUGH" THE VALLEY THE SHODOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL, FOR THOU ARET WITH ME, THEY ROD AND THY STAFF , THY COMFORT ME,. WE WALK THROU..........WE DONT STAY THERE. ISNT THAT A WONDERFUL THING HOW "GOD" TAKES US THROU OUR DIFFICULTIES AND DOES NOT LEAVE US THERE. WHAT A WONDERUL GOD WE SERVE ....... HE IS "OUR HEALIING JESUS". GOD BLESS AND THE LORD IS CLOSER TO YOU THAN THE BREATH YOU BREATHE....... WE LOVE YOU AND AE STANDING "WITH YOU AND GIRL" THROUGH THIS IN PRAYER. PEGGY GREEN RUNDELL
MEGAN AND MARGEAUX, YOU GIRLS ARE JUST DOLLS AND YOUR MOMMAS BABY. YOUR ARE SO LOVED BY YOUR FAMILY, AND FRIENDS THAT YOU MIGHT NOT EVEN REMEMBER. YOU HAVE A DARLING DADDY THAT WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WITH AND FOR YOU. YOU MAY ALL HAVE TO GO YOUR SEPERATE WAYS , BUT YOU ARE ALWYS THERE VERY TIGHTLY IIN SPIRIT WITH YOUR DAD AND EACH OTHER.......THAT WILL NEVER LEAVE. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR MOTHER WITH YOU, YOU WILL HEAR HER SAY FUNNY THINGS TO YOU AND THEN AT TIMES, YOU WILL JUST FEEL HER THERE IIN YOUR PRESENCE.I LOST MY MOM THIS YEAR AND I FEEL HER AROUND ME........ JUST REMEMBER THE LORD IS ALWAYS THERE CLOSER THAN THE AIR YOU BREATHE AND YOU CAN TRULY LEAN ON HIM AND HIS PRESENCE TO DO FOR YOU WHAT NO OTHER PERSON CAN DO.....ALWAYS, TRUST AND BEILIEVE ON HIM.......HE WILL "ALWAYS " BE THERE FOR YOU. YES, THERE IS A VOID THERE CAUSE YOUR MOMMIE IS IN HEAVEN, BUT SHE IS LOOKING DOWN ON YOU AND IS SO PROUD OF EVERYONE OF YOU GUYS.......YOU GIRLS WERE AND ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE THE PARENTS YOU HAVE.NOT EVEYONE HAS SUCH DEDICATED AND LOVING AND TIGHT PARENTS AS YOU ALL DO. I WAS SO TIGHT AND CLOSE WITH MINE..SO I KNOW THE FEELIING OF THAT CLOSENESS. THAT IS A SPECIAL GIFT FROM GOD....BECAUSE A LOT OF MY FRIENDS DO NOT HAVE THAT. WE ARE ALL BLESESED........... WHAT A WONDERFUL HERITAGE YOUR MOM HAS LEFT YOU..........WE WILL ALWAYS HOLD UP THOSE STANDARDS. LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS, PEGGY GREEN RUNDELL
Suzie Boethin
Margaux, I hope you had as good a day as your father. I know you carry a heavy burdon but I know your load WILL lighten as you take each step. I am excited for your future. I feel this experience will only enhance your tommorrows. You are SO loved by so many!! I love you, Suzie
Suzie Boethin
Bruce, you are SO continueing to be a conduit of what our precious Debbie would want! But I LOVE to see YOU surfacing in the same illuminating light we have felt from this website. What a testament of your love that you remain close to us... your family and friends that surround you, love you and WILL BE THERE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
WHEN YOU NEED US! Thank you for calling Barry today and sounding so healthy! THIS WAS A GOOD DAY!!! Now here is to the possibilities and promises of TOMMORROW!!! Love you, Suzie
Renee England
I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. You have been a wonderful husband to dedicate this site to honor her. She is peacefully in God's hands, pain free, and I'm sure looking over you. I am praying for you and your family to have strength and peace that only God can give during this time.
Brad Burnham
Thinking about all of you during this very difficult time. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and extend the deepest sympathy. Brad
Gloria Newman
There will never be another one like Debbie. Joyful, spunky, giggly, articulate, extremely organized. She could made a complete stranger feel like her best friend. That's a true gift. I was so sad to learn the cancer had returned and my heart just hurt when I heard she was gone. Bruce and Margaux, please know that my prayers are constant for you and your family as you all come to accept life without her. And yet how thankful I am to KNOW that she is with Jesus. It makes heaven such a tangible place just knowing she's there. I think of the song, "I Can Only Imagine" and it gives me chills to think that Debbie is actually standing there in awe of God while we can still "only imagine" what it'll be like. God is good.
Deb McCaskey
Dear Bruce and Margaux, My heart breaks for both of you right now, and I send you my prayers. My own broken heart is uplifted by Debbie's positive and grace-filled spirit... and the strength and sense of peace *you* both have showed. I won't ever be able to put into words how much I cherished my friendship with Debbie. She truly is my role model, and embraced all of the most glorious qualities God would want in one of his daughters. Bruce and Margaux, you each exude the same. I will be in touch in the coming days, and will most certainly be joining you, your family, friends and so many members of the community on Monday to celebration this saint we so enjoyed :) Love to you both! Deb
Deb McCaskey
Dear Bruce and Margaux, My heart breaks for both of you right now, and send you my prayers. My own broken heart is uplifted by Debbie's positive and grace-filled spirit... and the strength and sense of peace *you* both have showed. I won't ever be able to put into words how much I cherished my friendship with Debbie. She truly is my role model, and embraced all of the most glorious qualities God would want in one of his daughters. Bruce and Margaux, you each exude the same. I will be in touch in the coming days, and will most certainly be joining you, your family, friends and so many members of the community on Monday to celebration this saint we so enjoyed :) Love to you both! Deb
Steve, Cathy, and Ashley Eaton
It is with great sadness that we learned of Debbie's death yesterday. We had the privilege of knowing Debbie through the Pom organization at Memorial High School - what a terrific individual and volunteer! We know all who were fortunate enough to know her and work with her were blessed by their experience. Although words cannot express the sorrow and sadness you may now feel, your whole family can rejoice in the legacy that she leaves behind and look forward to the day you can once again be by her side. May God give you the strength to celebrate her life, knowing that she has completed her journey to the ultimate destination - a place where we all will gather together again. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Dear Bruce
I know I'm not the first to say how shocked I am, but I know I'm one of the many that is blessed for having known Debbie and admire her courage and yours. Prayer to you and all those closest to you for the strength you need today and in the days to come. My best, JoAnna Blackstock (Bible study w/Renee)
David Snodgrass
Bruce, I pray God's biggest blessing and comfort over you. I am so sorry . . so very sorry for your loss. I know she's there helping our Lord, form a new committee on something, but she's in a wonderful state of living. She would want you to make the best out of the rest of your life .. and somehow you will . .day by day. I'll call soon. Love david & Leslie
Eon Alleyne-McMayo
Bruce and Margaux: Remember Debbie for her unique laughter and smile, her love for life, and her love for people. Her rentless commitment to her family will remain in your hearts and fill you with joy, satisifaction, and pride. I know you must weep for your best friend you can touch no more, can hear no more, but sit quietly and feel the warmth that fills your heart from her never ending love for you. God in his infinite wisdom will grant you peace, strength, and comfort at this time. Lean on him at all times. Debbie has gone home, and be assured will continue to watch over you and she sits with God and the angels in heaven. With our profoundest sympathy, and love, Eon, Shea and Tarrin McMayo
Joanna Slyter
I found this poem and thought it was nice. I am thinking of you both everyday. I can't wait to see you guys and give you hugs. God looked around his Garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain. And knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes, He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly. When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again. You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide, You live on through your children, you're always by our side. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home
Kacy Evans
Margaux and Bruce I think and pray for you guys everyday...... It breaks my heart everyday to know that my little is going through this. Margaux, you know I wish I could see you everyday and just make you smile:) You are the strongest person I know and you got that from your mama! I love you both and continue to pray for you and the family!
Kevin Fielder
Bruce, Margaux & Meagan....just wanted you too know how much I love you and can't wait to see you this Saturday...how about Brother Hooligans for dinner?.
Marian McCarthy
Soot on top of all of this? Bruce and Margaux, you are wonderful people to have given selflessly of your time with Debbie while she was well, and to have given us so much strength and truth from your website. I hope you are staying in a four-star hotel. Maybel this was Debbie's way of kicking you out so you could get some rest away from it all. Thank you. You, like Debbie, are generous and strong.
Tyler Boethin
I love you guys!! Bruce, hopefully now you can occupy some of your time by teaching me a few of your sacred recipes (ribs, steak sauce, exc.). Let me know when I can come pester you in the kitchen! -your son you never had
Tyler Boethin
I love you guys!! Bruce, hopefully now you can occupy some of your time by teaching me a few of your secred recipes (ribs, steak sauce, exc.). Let me know when I can come pester you in the kitchen! -your son you never had
Kaye Nofziger
Bruce and Margaux, We were out of town this weekend and I did not know Debbie had died until I just read the e-mail from the church. I am so sorry. She was such a special person and so are the two of you and the rest of the family who supported and cared for her. You were blessed with her, she was blessed with the two of you, and we were all blessed by all of you.You will all be in my prayers.
Kim Steinhoff
Bruce & Margaux- I pray for you daily. It was hard for me at first to swallow this all in and to accept it. I kept finding myself asking "why?" Why do bad things happen to the greatest of people? I came to a conclusion that God really must of needed a special angel. This is the beginning of life with God. I want you both to know that I appreciate you two with all that you are and everything that you have done. You two are great Christians and you two are amazing in every way. Bruce & Margaux, I pray for your strength and happiness as you go through this horrible time. I want you to know that we are here for you. Your wife/mom is so proud of your right now. Shes around you always and forever will she be your angel. God Bless and your always in my thoughts and prayers.
Samantha Hadlock
Hey Margaux and Bruce. I know you've heard it a million times, but I am truly sorry about everything that has been going on. I love you guys and please know that your entire family has been in my thoughts and prayers for a long time and will continue to be. If ever you need anything at all please do not hestitate to call. 808.9552
Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And he will make your paths straight. Prov 3:5-6 Satan tries to knock us down in more ways than we could ever imagine. No matter how many stones he throws at you, always stand firm and be certain that Jesus is YOUR ROCK. (and your pillow! ; )) I love you guys Samantha Hadlock
sharon cameron
Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why did God have to do this to me?" Here is a wonderful explanation! A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away. Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, "Absolutely Mom, I love your cake." "Here, have some cooking oil," her Mother offers. "Yuck" says her daughter. "How about a couple raw eggs?" "Gross, Mom!" "Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?" "Mom, those are all yucky!" To which the mother replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake! God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful! God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. If you like this, send this on to the people you really care about. I did. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.
Darita Huckabee
My heart is broken at the loss of Debbie. The world is not the same. Only God knows how to comfort you and Margaux in ways that are unique to each of you. I promise to pray for you both in 2006 as you both grieve.
Pat Maxwll
Bruce,, tomorrow is the Salvation Army dinner that Debbie so graciously volunteered to help with. She will be on my thoughts all day and of course you as well. She was one of the bests at her job. Your friends, Tom and Pat
Pat Maxwll
Bruce,, tomorrow is the Salvation Army dinner that Debbie so graciously volunteered to help with. She will be on my thoughts all day and of course you as well. She was one of the bests at her job. Your friends, Tom and Pat
Carol Southard
Christy began her first day at Komen; she and Debbie shared time talking about the days ahead as Christy was beginning this new experience. We are both so sad that Debbie won't be here to help Christy, but we do know she will be with her in spirit and will be "leading" her as she has led all of us through the past few weeks; she was an unbelievable "mentor". I cherish my T-shirt from her Komen Race last year. I will continue to wear it with love and pride. As if you needed one more thing; soot everywhere is not good. Is there anything I can do to help? Love and hugs.
Marge Armstrong
Bruce and Margaux, I just wanted you to know that you and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Debbie's kindness, smile and that energy! But most of all, how easily she laughed that great laugh of hers! She was a blessing to all those that called her "friend".
Evan Fadem
Bruce and Margaux, I am very very deeply saddened by your loss. Debbie was an amazing woman, and by reading the blog about things being done in "true Debbie Dill fashion" the thought of McDazzle when we were in 3rd grade comes to mind... how EVERYTHING had to perfect and it most definately was... or even your Christmas lights every year and how they were the best in the neighborhood. Debbie has touched so many people in her life, and her spirit will live on forever!
Evan Fadem
Bruce and Margaux, I am very very deeply saddened by your loss. Debbie was an amazing woman, and by reading the blog about things being done in "true Debbie Dill fashion" the thought of McDazzle when we were in 3rd grade comes to mind... how EVERYTHING had to perfect and it most definately was... or even your Christmas lights every year and how they were the best in the neighborhood. Debbie has touched so many people in her life, and her spirit will live on forever.
Lloyd Fadem
The only thing I can say about Debbie is "I Loved her" she was not only the sweetest ,kindest person, a joy to know . I will miss her. my prayers and thought are with both of you G-D bless you both.
Susan Payne
Bruce & Margaux, Chris, Kelsey, Caitlin, Gillian and I are so sorry to hear about Debbie's death. In Sunday School, Christy Southard said, "I can't believe it -- Debbie is seeing Jesus now. I have to be happy for her, but it's hard for us." She'll be missed greatly by many in our congregation and community. Take care and God bless.
Lisa Berry
Dear Bruce, Margaux, the rest of the family, and sweet Debbie in heaven, I just heard the news since I was gone over the weekend. What can I say except that I am in shock that this has all happened so fast. Although I know deep down that it is probably one of the many of God's blessings for Debbie and for all of you, it is still so hard. All I can add is that Debbie was one of the most incredible life forces I have ever known. She could not have gone unnoticed with her effervescent personality if she had tried - it would have been absolutely impossible. And just think, you were lucky enough to have her as a wife and mother, sister, daughter, and aunt, and the rest of us were truly blessed to be able to call her friend. God Bless - you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Berry
Dear Bruce, Margaux, the rest of the family, and sweet Debbie in heaven, I just heard the news since I was gone over the weekend. What can I say except that I am in shock that this has all happened so fast. Although I know deep down that it is probably one of the many of God's blessings for Debbie and for all of you, it is still so hard. All I can add is that Debbie was one of the most incredible life forces I have ever known. She could not have gone unnoticed with her effervescent personality if she had tried - it would have been absolutely impossible. And just think, you were lucky enough to have her as a wife and mother, sister, daughter, and aunt, and the rest of us were truly blessed to be able to call her friend. God Bless - you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Forrest and Sharon Cameron
Our prayers are with all of you. Debbie, you are in eternal paradise. What a fitting time for you to be lifted into the heavens. God be with your family.
Connie Doverspike cdover@tulsaconnect.com
Bruce, I have prepared a dinner for your family for tonight, Monday. Please let me or Rachael Hunsucker know where I can take it or I can save it until tomorrow. I would like to deliver it by 4 p.m. today if you would like it today. 492-1979
Marta Kelsey
I am thinking about both of you every second of my day. I regret to let you know that I am unable to attend the funeral due to work. My prayers are with you two. I wanted to let you guys know that Debbie was a great influence on me during a tough time in my life. While my mother was battling alcoholism I always looked up to Debbie for guidance. I will always remember how much she impacted my life to always give back to the community and others. Thank you for everything and I will make sure Debbie is remembered as always putting others before herself.
George Wood
Hi Debbie and Bruce, You have been on my heart and in my prayers since I found out about your situation 10 days ago. Ther are not many people who can say with any understanding "I know what you are going through", but Betty and I had an experience together which was almost identical to what you are both going through. I have no "words of wisdom", just empathy and love for you both. Betty's cancer was breast cancer, but spread to her bones, and finally her brain. As I understand it, yours, Debbie, is even more extensive. These are precious times for you both. You know that God is with you. My prayer is that you will feel His love and grace, and know the peace that surpasses, and is sometimes even there despite our understanding. Warmly and sincerely your friend, George Wood.
Carolyn McClure
Many wonderful memories of Debbie - many prayers of comfort and peace for you, Bruce and Margaux.
Edie Tolbert
Bruce & Margaux; My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with you during this time of loss. I met Debbie for the first time when Theatre Arts Productions put on the show "Annie". My daughter, Brittney, was cast as Annie. We worked with Debbie doing promos for the show. What a wonderful lady! She was not only a PR person but truly loved the theatre and the children that performed! She was so very supportive of Brittney! When we returned this last fall for Beauty and the Beast, she could not believe how much Brittney had grown up. And yet, she talked with her like she had just talked with her yesterday. How I missed being around her! How we will all miss her bubblely personality and her encouragement. How I will miss her beautiful smile and funny stories! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love to all and may God bless you and be with you. Edie & Brittney Tolbert
Debbie Swan Hensley
Bruce, Margaux and family, Our prayers were with you all weekend and especially when I got the news from Kim on Friday. I am so thankful for the time I spent with Debbie and the fun stories we shared about our kids and working together, etc. I love her and I thought of her all weekend especially during the Palm Sunday service at my church yesterday. Debbie will always be with us! Love to you all and wonderful memories for me and my family of your loving wife and mother. X
Paula Moore
Bruce, my heart breaks for you, Margaux, Megan and the other members of your family. I was in Nashville visiting Kristy, Mike and our little Grace when Sloan called to tell me about your loss of Debbie. I have read the e-mails to you and the ones you have written. Such loving messages from those Debbie touched over the years...all filled with incredible love. She truly made a difference in so many lives. Bruce, your pain is so evident and so real...but you must remember that you cannot worry about pleasing others or trying not to hurt their feelings. Others love you and will understand that you are making the best decisions you can at this incredibly sad and transitional time in your life. You cannot include everyone in every decision. Although you want to please every person Debbie cared about and those who cared about her, we all know that you are using every ounce of your being to fulfill the wishes she conveyed. Please just do as your heart leads you and everything will be as perfect as you wish. You and your family are in the prayers and hearts of so many. We all hope that you feel the warmth of our outstretched arms that will continue to wrap around you in the days and weeks ahead. Paula
Janet Word
Please check your email as I sent a note directly to you. I send you also all our love, thoughts, prayers, and strength. We will always keep Debbie in our hearts.
Jenni Fielder
I just want you Bruce Margaux and Megan to know how much we love you. We will see you Saturday. Jen
Toni Gemper
Bruce & Margaux- im soo sorry to hear about your loss. i can't imagine what you two have been going through the past few months but just know that debbie isn't dealing with any pain anymore. you two, along with the rest of your family will be in my prayers. also, im involved in Relay for Life with my sorority.. so on april 21st, ill be up all night walking and raising money for the cancer society. our family is always here for you all if you ever need anything! love always, toni
Kathy Revere
I'm sorry Margaux! I really do know the correct spelling of your name!
Kathy Revere
Bruce and Margoux - I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved wife and mom! I feel so fortunate to have had Debbie as a friend. She was definitely "one of a kind"! We were over at Lake Hudson with the Smileys when we heard the news. Margoux, as I left a message on your phone, Friday evening we were out on the deck toasting to Debbie and the most beautiful rainbow appeared on the lake. I've never seen one like it - you could see the beginning and the end, and it had the most brilliant colors!! I have no doubt at all that it was Debbie smiling down at us. I hope it brings you comfort and peace to know that she is up in heaven, feeling no more pain, and probably orchestrating one grand event after another! We will all miss and cherish her.
Dean and Nancey Blackburn
Bruce and Margaux, We are so sorry for your loss. I have been reading your diary. Debbie must have been a wonderful person. I only met her twice. Once at the Dill Family Reunion at Grove, OK and once at your home in Tulsa when Uncle Russell died. I knew she was special then. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you. Aunt Roxie called to let us know about Debbie dying. She is at peace now. We love you all. Dean and Nancey
Carrie Appleman
It happened so fast - a blessing for Debbie but so hard for her loved ones. I can't imagine Tulsa, Oklahoma without Debbie Dill in it, but I know her spirit will live on through the lives she has touched. Bruce, thank you for sharing your heart and your struggles through this beautiful web page. May you and Margaux experience God's great comfort and protection through your grief.
Becky Lippoldt
Bruce & Margaux, What wonderful people you are. I have never met a family with so much love. I use to think that Pam and Denny had the most loving family, but I think you might have surpassed them. I know that this is a very difficult time for you. I do not understand why this has happened to you, but we all know you will get through it and be stronger because of it. Please know that you are in our prayers. Let us know if we can do anything. We would love to see you at a Hornets game on monday or wednesday.
Karen Bright
Debbie and I have shared the Lord, BSF and breast cancer. Her faith is now sight as she sees Jesus face to face. No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for a good bye such as this. Death did something terrible to Jesus. God did something wonderful through death. Easter celebrations of our Lord's resurrection will mean more this year. Because He lives so does Debbie. Because the Lord is Debbie's Shepherd she has everything she needs. He let's her lie down in pleasant places where He hourishes her. He leads her into quietness, rest, cleansing and new strength just as He said He would. He helped Debbie do what honored Him most. He guided her so she didn't lose her way. Even when she walked through death's valley her Shepherd was with her, close beside her comforting, protecting and guarding her all the way. Despite impending dangers the Shepherd provided for Debbie. He now refreshes and soothes her, sets her aside as His guest giving her all that she can hold. Debbie's lot in life was one of abundance because of the Lord's blessing. The Shepherd's goodness and unfailing love were with her all the days of her life and now she dwells in the Father's house forever and ever and ever. Because of Jeusus I'll see her face again. Until that day may God's presence give strength, peace, hope and comfort to the loss of her on this side of glory. It hurts to lose someone you love.
Beth Bovaird
Words cannot express our feelings right now. Words cannot soothe your suffering, but words can let you all know how deeply we empathize with your tremendous loss . Bruce, Margaux, Megan and family members: We have all been truly blessed my Debbie's presence and radiant spirit and are so fortunate to have known such an angel on earth. Wrap yourselves in the love of God and the love of your family and friends...hug often, take time for yourself, and remember how Debbie would be the first person to say: "Let's make this a festive occasion"...All our love, Beth and John
Kim Leathers
Dear Bruce, As I read your diary it brought back emories of me losing my spouse almost 11 years ago. I searched through some things and found my mementos from his service. I know how your heart aches and the complete loneliness you feel. At times I thought I would not be able to take another breath because my heart hurt so bad. I know you miss your precios Debbie, your soulmate, best friend, and love of your life. I empathize with you. I want you to know that you and Margaux are in my prayers as I think of you all every day. I will continue to pray for you. I use to ask God to let me see Tom one more time. I had my prayers answered. God does perform miracles. I love you and Margaux and I hope you have a beautiful Sunday, Love Kim
Brooke Boethin
I am so grateful for Debbie who has been a second mom and friend who I know will continue to be with me as we celebrate each others' lives. I am grateful for her husband who has loved her like no other husband I have ever witnessed and who has always been proud of me. It is now me who is proud of him, as I know we all are. I am grateful for Margaux who has been a little sister I never had and who is already a little "Debbie Jr." with beauty, grace and a heart of gold. We all love you. We are all in this with you and we WILL be okay. We will miss her deeply but we will also celebrate her life and find comfort in her spirit being with us every step we take. Love you, love you, love you and see you soon.
Anna Bornstein
I just wanted to let you know that if you all need anything please feel free to call or come by anytime. Marguax i havent seen you since i think Carnegie, but please know that you are in my prayers as well as thoughts. Adam also sends his love from Oregon. Sometimes their seems to be no rhyme or reason on why things like this occur to such incredible people, but know that you will make it through this because you are strong and one of a kind just as your mom was and will always be remembered as... Your mom was an amazing woman and she had to be so proud and happy to be able to see you grow into the woman you are today. Love to all of you- Anna Bornstein
Becky Wilkins
Where does time go once it is passed? Some time we remember, some time just goes by unnoticed. With Debbie, every moment is remembered and cherished. Hers is a light that will burn in my heart for the rest of my life. We met for the first time at Bible Study Fellowship and we immediately formed a bond and a friendship that would last. As time goes by on this earth, I will try to always remember Debbie and her family and keep her memory alive in my heart. Time once passed will either live on in a memory or just go by unnoticed. Debbie will live on forever, because of the memories!!!
Jan & Frank Munn
Dear Bruce, Margaux and Megan, Try to take this time to rest and have quiet conversations telling family stories. You are in our prayers. Jan
Alex Pezold
I don't have the words to express how much I respect and appreciat Debbie. Though it has been at least a year since we've last seen one another, I will always remember her enthusiasm for life, and for her family. In fact, I have tried to mimic her in this light. I am very sorry for your loss, Margauz and Bruce. You both are in my thoughts right now, and if there is anything I can do for either of you, please let me know. Your family holds a very special place in my heart. Warmest Regards, Alex apezold@hotmail.com
kyle revere
Mr. Dill you are an amazing person. I can not tell you how much respect I have for you. I can not imagine how the last couple of months have been for you. It is obvious the amount of love you have for your family. Margaux you are amazing as well. You have always been there for me no matter what. You are one of my best friends and I love you for that. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicki Taylor
April 8 - It has been such a beautiful day, but every time I breathe deeply and enjoy the sight I think of Debbie and that she won't see any of it anymore. It makes me very sad until I remember that she has fallen at the feet of Jesus and kissed His feet and is seeing things we cannot even imagine.
Anissa Cowley
TO the family of Debbie Dill. A friend of mine, Stacey, was a friend of Debbie and shared this website with me because of the testimony of love and laughter, and honesty of losing someone you love. I have never seen anyone do something like this, and it seems so healthy to me - everything from a record of the meals, to the way Debbie planned her service, and the personal diary of her husband. I work as a front desk person in a chemo clinic, and I've noticed that in our culture, we have no real outlets for grief. We aren't sure how to grieve. This site just feels like a breath of fresh air, there is so much to learn from what you have put together. I also appreciate the section on What We Need, and your willingness to let people care for you. Our culture can feel so isolating in grief, and yet you have opened yourself to the awkwardness, and allowed yourself to fully experience the community of others. Thank you for letting others learn through your grief. You have brought healing to me by doing so. with love, Anissa
Wanda Fennell (Savoy)
I want to extend my sincere condolences to your family. I hope her suffering was not too great. I am so saddened by this. God bless all of you.
Cathy Leonard
Bruce and Margaux, I love you and have my arms around you with hope and prayers that you will find comfort in your moments of memory and tapes you are playing in your minds of your beautiful. loving happy wife and mother. I thank God Debbie's suffering was shortened with a speedy transition to be with God. I understand your deep pain and loss and pray God will be in your heart to help you. Many people love and care about you and certainly a tribute to Debbie is how many people loved and cared for her. I pray this will give you comfort as well. She touched many lives. Please know, Margaux, how proud your mother was of you and Bruce, please take comfort in the love you have had from a beautiful wife. You have been blessed. If I can do anything for either of you, call me. Bruce you have my cell number. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be offered with countless others for both of you. My love as your sister in Christ Cathy
Marcia Atchison
Bruce and Margauex. Our precious Debbie followed the candle's and the path was lighted for her entrance into Our Lord's gracious arm's of his healing touch. The boy's and I pray for His Touch of Comfort and 'Grace" for each of you. We all family and friend's are the special few that our live's will be forever touched with having "Our Precious Debbie" in our Live's. She is a lady of her special "Grace". We Love You Both Special Prayer's Love Marcia, Ryan, Shaun and Seth.
Dannette McIntosh
My thoughts are with your family. What a wonderful legacy Debbie has left in this community. As a Native American, death is just a change in worlds--and I'm sure Debbie will be involved mightily in that world, while keeping an eye on this world and closely over her wonderful family.
Chris Cadieux
Bruce - thank you - As I read your diary I was so encouraged by your honesty and faith - your loss is outside of my ability to comprehend - Keil and I are praying for you but I hardly know how - I am thankful that the Holy Spririt intercedes in these times because I know He prays God's will.
Col 1:9-12 - I ask that you be filled with the knowledge of His will....
Michelle Plischke Taylor
What an honor it was to know Debbie, never have I known such a positive, loving person. Her light will shine bright forever and what a party there is going on in Heaven today organized by her of course, Theatre Arts will miss her greatly!! Much love, Michelle Plischke Taylor
Lindsey Newman
I love you all and will continue to keep you, Margaux, and your family in my prayers. The Lord is ever gracious and will continue to be there for you through out everything. love always... God Bless.
Lindsey Newman
I love you all and will continue to keep you, Margaux, and your family in my prayers. The Lord is ever gracious and will continue to be there for you through out everything. love always... God Bless.
Tara and Lance Goll (tara carman)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. We are just around the corner if you need anything at all please let us know (814.2929). Love and prayers, Tara & Lance
Bill Margiotta
Dear Bruce and Margaux, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Debbie. I have such beautiful memories of the summers in Tulsa working and laughing with her. I especially will cherish the memories of that wonderful evening Jon and I spent at your house.
Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Bill
Nancy Bizjack
Bruce, Margaux and the rest of the family, You're constantly in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. I don't know what else to say except that I loved and admired Debbie greatly and was so honored to be her friend. Thank you, Margaux, for bringing us together. (We met when we were pregnant with you and Brian.) Bruce, what can I say? You've been taking care of everyone and every thing. Please don't forget to take care of yourself now. Love, Nancy and Paul
Katherine Castleberry
Dear Bruce & Margaux, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I said a prayer of Thanksgiving for giving us the fabulous Debbie Dill when I heard the news Friday. She is a wonderful example for so many in this world and has left beautiful legacies all over! Its wonderful to know she is in a beautiful place where there is no pain and suffering now.
Diane Dempsey
Please know that we have been praying for all of you. We have kept informed through Carol F. and you have been held close in our hearts. That is still true.
Connie and Kenny Morris Dallas, TX
Dearest Bruce and Margaux, The loss of ones beloved wife and mother is so tremendous! But when she was an angel on earth it is over powering to all that knew her! Knowing that Debbie is now an angel in heaven will bring us peace. With love, Kenny and Connie
Stephanie Horne
What an amazing woman, so creative, so organized, just an all around great person. My family mourns your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
jane and julie (iidentity girls)
all of the family is in our prayers, we will miss her terriably. She definately left a permenant impression on all of our lives. We feel so lucky to have known her and her family. Please let us know if we can do anything .
Marvis and Jim
Bruce and family, I get a daily email from MountainWings.com and this was the email for Friday and I thought it was very fitting so thought I would share it with you. We have you in our prayers. Debbie was such a joy to be around. AND GOD SAID... =============== I said, "God, I hurt." And God said, "I know." I said, "God, I cry a lot." And God said, "That's why I gave you tears." I said, "God, I am so depressed." And God said, "That's why I gave you sunshine." I said, "God, life is so hard." And God said, "That's why I gave you loved ones." I said, "God, my loved one died." And God said, "So did mine." I said, "God, It is such a loss." And God said, "I saw mine nailed to a cross." I said, "God, where are they now?" And God said, "Mine is on my right and yours is in the light." I said, "God it hurts." And God said, "I know." ~ by K.C. and Myke Kuzmic~ Posted on the wall at the Oklahoma City bombing site.
Kim Steinhoff
We can all close our eyes and see our beautiful Debbie. She’s shinning from up above and watching over us all. We might not be able to see her, feel her, or touch her, but she’s there. Only look up into the stars at night and we will see her light burning right back at us. For there will never be another Debbie. She will live on in my heart forever. Margaux, Megan, and Bruce... I pray for peace, joy, and strength. I love you.
Paulette Pogue
Bruce & Margaux-- My heart is broken. Debbie's courage and beautiful is a huge testimony to the lady she was and shall remain in my heart and memory. A candle will be lit in her honor in my home, too. We are sad, but God is smiling. Blessings and love, Paulette
Brian and Marcy Reed
Bruce, I grew up with the Wilson family at Will Rogers Methodist Church. I am a year or two older than Cheri. I also was on the Vegas Golf trip last year and played with you and Bachle on Sat. afternoon, you probably do not remember. What an inpiration Debbie has been. Your family has impacted ours greatly. We are praying for you! God Speed.
Liz, Joanna, Amie, Audrey, Amy
Margaux- So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers everyday. We love you and want to be there for you in whatever way we can. She rests in peace now and is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Till you meet again, we pray for peace in your aching heart and of course joy over the great life your mother led. Love you.
Libby Kleve
Debbie, my heart hurts but is glad that you are free from your terrible disease. All the projects that we have worked on together over the years... I'll have to look heavenward for guidance on them now, and I know you will have the answers. And contrary to what you say every time, you are a terrific writer, and by and large the best scriptwriter I have ever had the pleasure to know. I remember marveling one day about how fast you type. Girl you type 1,000 words a minute - your laughter, your happiness with life, it's just not going to be the same without you. And now you get the best job of all... Bruce, Meagan, and Margeaux's guardian angel. Bruce and Margeaux we have prayed for you like never before. You have been the pictures of strength through everything. The candle is still burning in our kitchen window. Libby & Doug Kleve
Sarah Beeson
Bruce and Margaux- My heart goes out to you in such a hard time like this. Just know that you have are in the thoughts and prayers of so many people. Debbie- you will be missed, but will never be forgotten you have touched and inspired so many people in your life. I know that you are in a better place, with no pain. I love all of you. Margaux if you ever need anything just know that we are all here for you. Just a phone call away. Love you
Kim Leathers
Tracy A. called me at the clinic this morning and told me Debbie had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad she is with God and resting peacefully. I pray for you all and I thank you Bruce for this wonderful web page, I will continue to be in touch with both you and Margaux and I want you to know that I am here for you both, Of course the clinic wishes to do something for you both as Debbie had asked this of me the last time I saw her. She was so special and always thinking of others. She was such a bright light and I know she will always be watching over you. God Bless you and your family. Please know that I care deeply for you and love you. May God Bless you Love Kim
The Women of Kappa Kappa Gamma-
Margaux, we just want you to know that we are all here for you and are praying for you and your family in this hard time. We also want you to know that we see your mom shining through you everyday, and we see that she has shaped the wonderful woman you have become. We admire your strong will, and good heart--and hope that time will take its place for you and for your dad to be at peace. God has given you a great quality that most people do not have, and you should realize that you are truly an amazing woman, and a great role model for young ladies. Take what you have and shine bright!! We LOVE you dearly, and will be waiting for you to return to us so you can share all of the wonderful things your mom has taught you through the years.
Kate Beatty
My heart goes out to you, Bruce, and I thank you for sharing your story. You began this diary on March 9th and bravely documented 4 weeks of extraordinary highs and lows for your family. I am glad that Debbie is now in a place without pain or tears and I look forward to seeing her again there. Blessings on you and your family.
dolores knauss 4-07-06
oh my sweet debbie girl. i was over your home this morning shortly after you went to be with our Father. you would have been so proud of your sweet husband and darling daughter. bruce was strong , margo too. margo is so much like you my sweet debbie girl. there was a commercial on t.v. years ago. it was a hallmark commerical. two daughters were laughing and reading cards, and one said, "your just like your mother." the daughters laughed and said, Oh NO!. i know it was meant to make one laugh and i'm sure many did. but, on the other side of that coin, i know margo is thinking, Yes, Lord, I want to be like my mother. I would be proud to be like my mother. well, my debbie girl, what a great job you did, because i see so much of you in margo. so much i wanted to tell you today. so much i wanted to thank you for. so much to just love on you. a ministry read over you today in ps. but, i want to share with you who you remind me of. it is a parable of the good samaritan. i love that story. everytime i read it, i can actually see it happening. It is in Luke chapter 10. It starts out like this . There was a lawyer who wanted to test Jesus. and so he asked him, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus turned the question back on him, and asked him what was written in the law? the lawyer answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind., and your neighbor as yourself. Jesus told him that he had answered correctly. And told him that if he did this, he would live. but, this lawyer wanted to justify himself and so he went further and asked Jesus who is his neighbor? and here is the beautiful parable that Jesus used. Jesus explained to him that a certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and on his way he fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothes, wounded him and left him for death. Now by chance a certain priest came down that same road. and when he saw him, he went over to the other side. Jesus went on to say that a Levite, when he arrived at that place where the man lay, he just looked at him, and past on. But, a certain Samaritan journed down that same road. Jesus says that when he saw this man, he had compassion on him. So this man bandaged his wounds, poured oil and wine on him and set him on his own animal and took him to an inn and took care of him. Jesus says that on the next day when he departed, he took out two denario and gave it to the innkeeper and said to him. Take care of him and whatever more you spend, when i come again, i will repay you. Then Jesus asked, Which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who had fell among the thieves? The lawyer did answer correctly. He said , He who showed mercy on him. And Jesus said to him, You go and do likewise. this parable is about my debbie girl. who has went about doing the business of the Father. helping anyone in need. going the extra mile and another if need be. Oh my debbie girl. how i miss you. i sit here at the computer writing this, and not even knowing if it is making any sense. i'm some what blinded from the tears. you make my heart smile debbie girl. when i cleaned your house today, my heart ached for your husband and margo. for your mom and dad. for your sisters. your brother. your dad walked down the hallway and was a broken man. your mom sat in silence tears flowing. your sisters tried to be brave. margo not to far from your sight. wanting to touch you for what would be the last time. bruce for wanting to make everything so perfect. he is so concerned that everything is just right for his darling debbie. you my debbie girl will live on in margo. thank you for touching my life. for touching so many peoples lives. i will make a glass of juice tonight with the juicer you gave me and i will make toast to my debbie girl. you will always and forever be remebered and be loved and be missed. i love you debbie girl.
dolores knauss 4-07-06
oh my sweet debbie girl. i was over your home this morning shortly after you went to be with our Father. you would have been so proud of your sweet husband and darling daughter. bruce was strong , margo too. margo is so much like you my sweet debbie girl. there was a commercial on t.v. years ago. it was a hallmark commerical. two daughters were laughing and reading cards, and one said, "your just like your mother." the daughters laughed and said, Oh NO!. i know it was meant to make one laugh and i'm sure many did. but, on the other side of that coin, i know margo is thinking, Yes, Lord, I want to be like my mother. I would be proud to be like my mother. well, my debbie girl, what a great job you did, because i see so much of you in margo. so much i wanted to tell you today. so much i wanted to thank you for. so much to just love on you. a ministry read over you today in ps. but, i want to share with you who you remind me of. it is a parable of the good samaritan. i love that story. everytime i read it, i can actually see it happening. It is in Luke chapter 10. It starts out like this . There was a lawyer who wanted to test Jesus. and so he asked him, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus turned the question back on him, and asked him what was written in the law? the lawyer answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind., and your neighbor as yourself. Jesus told him that he had answered correctly. And told him that if he did this, he would live. but, this lawyer wanted to justify himself and so he went further and asked Jesus who is his neighbor? and here is the beautiful parable that Jesus used. Jesus explained to him that a certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and on his way he fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothes, wounded him and left him for death. Now by chance a certain priest came down that same road. and when he saw him, he went over to the other side. Jesus went on to say that a Levite, when he arrived at that place where the man lay, he just looked at him, and past on. But, a certain Samaritan journed down that same road. Jesus says that when he saw this man, he had compassion on him. So this man bandaged his wounds, poured oil and wine on him and set him on his own animal and took him to an inn and took care of him. Jesus says that on the next day when he departed, he took out two denario and gave it to the innkeeper and said to him. Take care of him and whatever more you spend, when i come again, i will repay you. Then Jesus asked, Which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who had fell among the thieves? The lawyer did answer correctly. He said , He who showed mercy on him. And Jesus said to him, You go and do likewise. this parable is about my debbie girl. who has went about doing the business of the Father. helping anyone in need. going the extra mile and another if need be. Oh my debbie girl. how i miss you. i sit here at the computer writing this, and not even knowing if it is making any sense. i'm some what blinded from the tears. you make my heart smile debbie girl. when i cleaned your house today, my heart ached for your husband and margo. for your mom and dad. for your sisters. your brother. your dad walked down the hallway and was a broken man. your mom sat in silence tears flowing. your sisters tried to be brave. margo not to far from your sight. wanting to touch you for what would be the last time. bruce for wanting to make everything so perfect. he is so concerned that everything is just right for his darling debbie. you my debbie girl will live on in margo. thank you for touching my life. for touching so many peoples lives. i will make a glass of juice tonight with the juicer you gave me and i will make toast to my debbie girl. you will always and forever be remebered and be loved and be missed. i love you debbie girl.
Lucia O'Connor
This happened so fast! God wanted his little firebrand upstairs to help Him with some projects! The ripple of her departing will be the equivalent of a tsunami in Tulsa! I will miss her terribly! Bruce, you have been faithful and true. We send our very most heartfelt thoughts to you and your precious family. God bless you. Lucia & John
Tim Belford
Bruce, found out today of Debbie's passing and I'm so very sorry for the loss to your family. Debbie was so vibrant in life, my family and I will miss her greatly. I am saddened by the news but I rejoice in knowing without a doubt, that Debbie is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My family was truly blessed by God as He allowed our lives to be touched by your family and especially Debbie. We love you all and we pray for peace and comfort for you and yours, in this, your hour of need. May God bless you all... Tim
Beverley and Barbara, San Jose, California
Debbie, you have been such a beautiful and courageous spirit .. giving strength to those around you .. guiding all who knew you along your peaceful journey to life everlasting in the home that awaits all of God's children. Even as your journey ended, your boundless spirit continued as you gave the gift of your light and love and peace, so as to ease the pain of your leaving for those who will meet you again one day. To the Dill family ~ you are so very blessed in having had Debbie in your lives and you will have those many memories to cherish for all time. We are so sorry for this great loss .. may your faith help you in this most difficult of times.
James Watts
Just heard the news, and want to express my sorrow at Debbie's passing, and the joy I had in knowing her. She was and always will be a wonderful lady. May God bless you all.
Brenda Jones
It started with a single candle shining bright...The flame soon spread as many homes shared the light...Love, prayers and tears were witnessed this night...As our sweet girl Debbie relinquished her fight...She was the definition of grace and beauty in our sight...She is safe in Heaven and all is right.
Gay Larson
My heart hurt for the loss of Debbie but I rejoice in Debbie's new journey into the arms of Jesus. Her pain is gone and she is free. Much love and many prayers for Bruce and Margaux.
Lynn Gemper
Debbie you will be sorely missed and my heart aches for your family. Bruce & Margaux you will be in our thoughts and prayers and hope only that you can find the peace of God that guards your heart during this trial. Debbie was a beautiful kind and I only wish we would have had more time to enjoy her. Love John Lynn Nicole and Toni
Jude Burnham
Bruce, I'll never forget Debbie's bright smile; every time I saw her, she was bubbling with enthusiasm. This is what I always would think of when I'd think of both you and Debbie---happiness. She fought a courageous battle. I know that she was aware of how much her friends and family loved her. She will always live in our hearts. Lots of love, Jude
Susan Grapengater
Bruce and Family, Debbie's light shone so brightly and we saw her GOOD works and now let the praising to God begin. We praise you LORD for Debbie's life. We wish you comfort and peace now.
Louann Killgore
I just wanted you to know that I have been praying for you. I asked God how to pray , I prayed for peace and joy for your family. What a great testimony you and your family are. Love you all, LOU
Angela Akers Nixon
Dear Dill Family....heartache can not even beging to describe what you must all be feeling at this moment. My heart aches for you as well. This has been an amazing faith journey to be a part of. I have spoken to my folks and they are aware that Debbie has gon home. She no longer has any pain. She is whole and in God's loving arms. What comes to mind is my grandfather's favorite hymn. Perfect submission, all is at rest. I in my Saviour and happy and blest, watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love. This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Saviour all the day long...Debbie now can watch over you and Parise her Saviour all day long.....I am sure the Lord has said, "Well done, my faithful servant, well done.....You will be missed.
Joanna Rentfro
God Bless You Angel. I shall miss you. Aunt Joanna
Nicole Gemper
Dill Family, I just wanted to let you know how loved all of you are. Margaux- you are in my heart all the time. Your a great friend and I hope you now that anyone one of us will there there for you in a second if and when you needed us to be. Bruce- My love is with you also. Debbie is the best there was and know she will always be with you. And Debbie. . . your not in pain anymore and you will be missed by all!! I LOVE YOU!!
Robin McCullough
Debbie: A friend shared your website with me this morning. My heart is heavy as I finished reading your prognosis. I hurt for your dear family and friends who will be left behind to grieve your loss. I know they (and me) have been tremendously blessed by your presence. As I traveled on the roads of Kansas City this morning, I heard the song "I can only imagine" by Mercy Me. I smiled through my tears as I thought of you. You will get to experience His glory in full and stand in His presence and Praise His name for eternity. You will no longer have to imagine. We will be with you soon to celebrate in His glory. Much love, Robin
Jude Burnham
Dear Dill Family, my heart hurts for you all....and for all of us who love you. I am lighting a candle in your honor, Debbie, and pray for your comfort and peace. Love, Jude
Sue Curry, Sustainer
Debbie, I heard about your illness from Shari Graham at the Sustainer's Restaurant Group recently. We did not know each other very well in league, but I do know of all the wonderfull things you did in league. We also had a mutual friend, Virginia Will who spoke to me of you once with the highest regard. Virginia was an inspiration to me as I am sure she was to you. I wish you and your family well. Sincerely, Sue Curry
Carrie Appleman
From Proverbs 31 - A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life...She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks...She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet...She is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land...She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her...Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Debbie, you are truly a Proverbs 31 woman. May you and your family experience God's presence, peace and comfort at this time. "The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms."
Joanna Rentfro
Debbie, Bruce, Margaux and Megen: I am praying for all of you for blessings and strength in this time of need. I shall cherish my memories of our Debbie forever. Miss you and Luv Ya, Aunt Joanna
Patsy and Bill Story
We are always blessed when God brings someone special into our lives. That happened when God brought Debbie into our lives. I will never forget the day she sat behind me in the courtroom and they announced Bill's innocence. The beautiful smile and sweet hug. We go to the same manicurist and see each other on Fridays and exchange hugs. The last time I saw Debbie she was wearing a mask, but she blew me a kiss and said "I love you". Yes, we have all been blessed and I just know in my Spirit that God has very special plans for Debbie when she gets home. Love You Deb
Sarah Teel
I'm thinking and praying for all of you today. I have lit a candle in Dallas as well. Love you all....
Renee Profitt
Deb, I love you so much and I miss our talks more than you can imagine. You have such wonderful friends and family and they have all jumped in to help finish "The Castle" project, your own band of angles. I'm so grateful to them all. I'm praying for all of you and feel guilty because I just want to work with you...none of us can compete with your touch! I pray you'll have a peaceful day and time with your family. Renee Profitt
Dannette McIntosh
Just a note to say that my thoughts are with you. You are truly an awesome lady! Dannette
Carol Collins KTUL Channel 8
Debbie, I have enjoyed the privilege of working with you on various events on our Good Day Tulsa program. You have always been such a delight and inspiration. When you come to the station you have always been so kind and energetic. You always make me and everyone feel as if we are a good friend. Your life has touched so many and I for one am honored that I have been able to get to know you. I just pray to have half the attitude that you posses. Thank you for enriching my life. Much love, Carol Collins, Producer Good Day Tulsa, News Channel 8
Brandon Brittain
Dear Beebs - I would like to thank you so much for allowing me to play in your house and eat your chocolates when I came to see you while you still felt good. (Your house is where I tried Coca-Cola for the first time at 6 months old). I really miss playing with you, Bruce and Go-Go and I hate that I am so far away. But I am happy my Mommie is there with you. I have been going to school everyday with Daddy who sends his love too. He tells me we are going to the Zoo and to see Ice Age this weekend (I think he is bribing me)!!!
I promise I will talk to Bruce and Go-Go constantly and will see them at Christmas. Love you bunches!!! Monkey
Tracy Alexander
Bruce and Margaux- I'm so happy that I was able to be apart of the lighting of the candle tonight. It is a moment I will never forget, and it will always have a special place in my heart. Debbie is so lucky to have such a loving husband and fabulous daughter. I know that she feels everything you guys are doing for her. I pray that she rests peacefully tonight with no pain. Margaux, You are the strongest person I know. I know we probably crossed many paths during high school but i'm so thankful that Kappa brought us toghether. You have so much of your mom in you it is unbelievable, you have touched so many lives just like she has. You know you can call me at anytime and I will always answer. Whenever you need me to play with your hair let me know. I loved doing it tonight!! And Bruce I did kiss your forehead while you were snoring in your chair before I left!!! Have fun w/ Camber and Anna tomorrow and i'm going to do everything I can to get back over! Thank you both again for letting me spend the evening with you all, I love being apart of the family.