Biden cancels weekend events due to MIL illness

[Holly_Hobby]

(CNN) — Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden is cancelling his campaign events for Saturday and Sunday as his mother-in-law battles a serious illness.

The Senator from Delaware's campaign spokesman, David Wade, put out a statement saying "the campaign has cancelled Sen. Biden's schedule today and tomorrow because of a serious illness in Jill Biden's family. Hospice has advised the Bidens to remain close by, and we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy."

Wade is referring to Biden's wife's mother, Bonnie Jacobs, who is in a hospice in Pennsylvania.

Biden was scheduled to speak in Washington D.C. and then attend a fund-raiser in the nation's capitol Saturday night. Sunday he was expected to campaign in Virginia.

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[midnight]

1. So sad to hear this. Sending peace for this family.

[jellen]

6. biden family

My prayers are with  Mrs Biden's family. Joe, do what you need
to. 
God Bless you all.

[ccharles000]

2. I hope everything turns out ok.

[eleny]

3. All good thoughts go out to the family

[snacker]

4. Sending thoughts and prayers their way. n/t

[blue sky at night]

5. my boss just went through hell....

within two days he lost his dad, his mother-in-law and his son's friend killed himself at age twenty-two. Words just can't express what that must be like, he said even his dogs were upset. I feel for all of the folks who have passed this year, as they won't get to see the end of the disgrace of these last eight years.

[MissDeeds]

9. Thoughts and prayers to your boss too

My God. What a load of tragedy and grief.

[blue sky at night]

11. thanks....

it was hard talking to him about it.

[Binka]

7. Dear Joe & Jill And Biden Family

Love and warm vibes. Whatever your journey with loved ones I hold you close in my heart.

[KittyWampus]

8. we love you

[Top Cat]

10. Sending prays to the Bidens and Jacobs....

[MissDeeds]

12. Thoughts, prayers, and good wishes

for Jill's mother and the family as they deal with this.

[FLyellowdog]

13. Take as much time as you need, Joe. eom

[crossroads]

14. Warm thoughts and prayers to you and family Joe!

[sonias]

15. My heartfelt thoughts are with the Biden family

:hug:


Sonia

[davidpdx]

16. If she's in hospice, that's a bad sign

losing a family member is terrible. Maybe more so because they have been out on the campaign trail so much. That must make it harder.

[Stinky The Clown]

17. In hospice ......

.... we can only celebrate life. A life well lived.

The word I know that says it best:

Lekhayim

To a life well lived.

[Feron]

18. How awful.

My thoughts go out to him and his family.

[windbreeze]

19. Truly sorry to hear this, Peace/Love and positive thoughts to the

Biden family.wb