(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, Bonny 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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We're with you, Joe!
Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family, Senator Biden
Joe is the man. Family comes first.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Handle your busness Joe.
See you soon.
Kind reguards for your Mom-n-Law. God Bless Her and your Family.
So sorry to hear that! Our thoughts & prayers are with you Jill and Joe.
My heart goes out to both Jill and Joe. Those final days of a long illness are so hard to cope with, especially when you are losing a beloved parent. May your family, friends and faith help you cope during this difficult time!
I wish them well.
Thoughts and prayers to Sen. Biden and his wife, Jill. May God keep you in his loving arms and carry you through this difficult time as he has carried you so many times before. God bless you all!
Senator Biden,
My family and I will pray for yours, take care of what is always a first priority and God will be there with you.
You did really well in the debate and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Obama/Biden 08
I understand hospice to well Sen and Mrs Biden...My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Warmly,
Dawn
God's comfort be with you and your family through this.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jill and your entire family, Senator Biden. God Bless!
(and thank you for the extraordinary debate this past week! You were superb!!)
Sending thoughts and prayers to the entire Biden family. Bless you.
Prayers for your family.
Now that's a reason to suspend a campaign. Our prayers are with you Joe.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Biden family in this difficult time. Family has always been first with Senator Biden; it is no surprise that he demonstrates this in his daily actions.
Joe being a devoted family man needs to be with his family at a time like this. Just wait mccain and palin will have something deroggatory to say about Joe and his family.
Thinking of the Bidens, and Bonnie, God Bless
Senator Biden is such an honorable man. God Bless him and his family. He will be in my prayers and I hope for the best in his mom-in-law's illness.
Nice to see at least one of the VP candidates feels it's important to spend time off the campaign trail supporting his family when they have special needs.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Biden family at this time. I just recently lost my own grandfather and know how difficult this time can be.
We are praying for you and your family Senator Biden.
Be where you are needed. Always, always ... family first. The rest of America will wait for you. Our prayers are with Mrs. Biden's mother and her family.