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Awhile back threre was a thread where we all posted why we used the screen names we do. This is part of the post by NancySmiles:

I chose it mainly because my Dad always called me "Nancy with the Laughing Face"....after the Sinatra song...and because I am ALWAYS smiling....at least most of the time anyway.....When he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's almost 10 years ago, he used to remember my name that way....and when I would come to visit I would say, "it's me, Dad, Nancy with the Laughing Face." And he woudl say, oh yeah...I knew that....

Well, as the years went on and his disease progressed, even more quickly after my Mom passed away 5 yrs ago, he would say it less and less....I knew I had lost him (mentally) forever when he stopped knowing who I am. So when I chose my name for ANY websites having to do with Lap Band surgery, I started using the name NancySmiles....as a personal tribute to my Dad (who is still living, but in very late stages now), and also because I do smile...all the time, thinking of the good memories I have of my Dad and also because of the new healthy life I have now.....with my band and all the friends I have made because of it....especially all of you!

Sadly I report that Nancy's dad Died in his sleep lastnite and no longer is fighting the dreaded desease. While we spend the Holiday weekend enjoying the fellowships of family and friends please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you

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My heart goes out to Nancy and her family, and I hope her father has found peace.

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Thank you for letting us know Greg. Nancy, my heart goes out to you and your family in this difficult time.

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Ahhhh dear Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ((((((hugs)))))

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My Goodness, she has had a rough time lately... didnt her FIL pass away recently?

my sincere condolences go out to you, Nancy.

God bless.

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My thoughts are with her, memories are what get you through.

Take care,

Kathy

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Thank you Greg for sending us this info. Nancy my heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

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God Bless you Nancy as you go through this. My Mom has frontal lobe dementia and has been in a nursing home for seven years. I thank God every week that I go, that she still remembers me! Your Dad is remembering his Nancy with the laughing face in heaven forever, hold that to your heart, there is no sickness there.

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