Beth, I know you're standing right by Gary's side helping him through this. It's good news to be getting things under control. You're a very strong couple and that can make all the difference....
Tim G - Thank you for sharing that - it gave me comfort to recognize where I am in this life right now Bolo - Always thank you...
Bolo, I cannot say how many times I have read your words. Until i wept and and until I smiled because I saw truth therein. I treasure all Don and I experienced and I have those many memories to carry...
To all of you kind souls who posted your condolences thank you so very much. It meant a lot to me to read them and I read them more than once. I do wish everyone well and hope your lives will bring...
Healing Well Friends, It's with immense sadness and a broken heart that I tell you my dear sweet man passed in early August just a day after his 74th birthday. I've been unable to post until now. Don...
Todd, I still read your blog to Don and every time he says you are such an honest guy. That's not an easy thing to be when you're writing about your very own self! So, to do that naturally, with the...
Diane, I haven't been on here in a while and when I saw the title of your post I started reading and was so sad when I saw your 7/3 reply to Cyclone Fan. I know this road is hard and the good days...
Beachbum, Good to see an old timer doing so well! I don't get on here often but when I see a post like yours I have to give congratulations and wishes for your continued good health. Enjoy the golf...
I know your words will encourage others because you speak the truth. That is a gift & thank you for sharing it! Susan...
Thanks for the smile you guys! Susan...
Beth, I too, would be beside myself with worry. Looks like the zofran is helping Gary - that's good news and I hope it continues. I do think of you often but am having difficulty getting on here very...
Love you, Krissy! Susan...
I trust you and I am interested! You bring me a sorely needed smile. Love you Logo, Bozo, Bolo, Susan...
Barb, I'm so sorry to see this. What a terrible loss after such a brave fight - its amazing what courage and strength our men and their partners have. I hope your heart heals with time. My sincerest...
Hi all, so good to see this thread back to page one. Been difficult to post with so much happening. I don't update Don's signature any more, it becomes too real seeing it in print...crazy, huh? So...
Yay! Let the games begin! Susan...
Beth (aka Gary's Love and biggest Champion) Amazing and completely wonderful! You know that good news like this boosts everyone and I'm so very happy for you both! Susan...
I'm struggling looking for something, anything to say right now. I just don't have it. I wish for everyone to be able to experience peace in the midst of this crazy disease. Susan...
From a fellow Floridian wishing all the best in 2016 to you and all who find themselves at HW! Susan...
So very sorry to hear this about your friend, Tony. Yes, this is a painful position for you to be in but putting concrete actions behind your words is what it's about, and you're doing just that. You...
Beth & Gary - Wonderful news you two! Thanks for sharing your early Christmas gift with everyone here - it's uplifting and gives hope to all. Looks like the Force is with you ;-) Susan...
Hi Tony, Sorry to hear about your dad but he doesn't seems like a typical 82 year old and certainly you want for him to continue to be mobile and enjoying his life as much as possible. He has a good...
Pain meds mess with the stomach and intestines so I can see why your dad is having troubles. The suggestion to call his doctor is a good one, if you haven't done so already. I know you want the best...
Thinking of you Antonia, Cathy and Sue. Know that you are being held close in spirit. Thinking of our men who are struggling daily with this terrible disease and of their partners who hope for their...
"His beautiful, peaceful face" I believe you are drawn to that moment because you were able to witness it. That's an amazing gift I would wish for everyone - to see their loved one pass over in...
Todd, I remember the post where you told us what a wonderful childhood you experienced and what great dad your father was to you. How he taught you so much about the practical things in life and by...
Andrew, you do all of that and more. Bless you...
Antonia, We've shared many words about our husbands plight and though your Don gave all indications how this was going, I fearfully opened HW this morning. This is the dreaded end of a heart...
Is he able to speak with you? I just thought, if you can, tell him everything. I know in the telling your love for him will come through. It's ok to tell him you're afraid, Antonia. You can be afraid...
Antonia, I'm sorry Don is doing so poorly. I've never heard you talk like that before and I know you're beyond what words of comfort I might say. Thinking of you both & sending love, Susan...
Todd, There is no substitute for peace of mind and heart even in the midst of pain. Sending prayers and love to your Mom and whole family. Susan...
Cathy, I'm so sorry your dear husband has passed. I know you fought this fight together. I hope you find peace and have the support of family and friends. You're in my thoughts, Susan Good lord this...
Thank you - that means a lot to me. I wish you and yours the same, Bozo....
:smile: Hi Bozo!...
Antonia, Bless those custom agents who showed you such kindness, it's heartening to know that in the midst of your most awful times there are kind loving people who see your heart and instinctively...
Me too! Also OP info on sidebar reads like this to me: Date Joined Missing Key Value : en-US, 582 2014[b] On mine also!...
I'm sure before long you'll have another reason to feel the same way re. the blood. Crappy that you have to go through this - just terrible! Ok, sigh...you know me, still hoping for a modicum of...
You were 20 mins away from me at Tampa Airport! Dang Andrew! I would've drove right over there, dragging myman with me to meet you & your wife! When I told him the Poetry Man, the Marquetry Guy, the...
Sleep - I hope you were able to get some, Antonia. Today may be the day pallative does its part or perhaps tomorrow or whenever they see fit. You get my point. You must do what you need to do for Don...
logo - When I thought you left before it saddened me - I wanted to em you to see if you'd reconsider and come back but then I knew you'd be back when you were ready. I don't post too much on the...
Somehow for some reason what you posted was exactly what my heavy heart needed to see right now. Really. Especially the last line "cats are indifferent"...so true. Susan...
Antonia, They are not giving you any help? Am I understanding this correctly...no help? No one coming to your home to assist with care? That is incredulous and I'm probably misunderstanding...
Antonia, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I feel so badly for you and I know your heart is breaking. You are physically, emotionally and mentally worn out! I can feel it in your words and you have...
They are! That is so good to hear - may it continue. Please be sure to get your much needed sleep when Don does! Bless you both...
Welcome Cincy - I know you're scared - I hate that "what does this mean" kind of fear. Your mind leads you to places you don't need to be spending time at but it's very difficult to stay out of....
Oh my, I haven't seen this much traffic on here in some time - it's good to see so many chime in. We need each other. Cathy, my heart goes out to you for being able to make the best decision at such...
Sue, I know this topic wasn't easy for you to post about. I believe that good will come from the information you're gathering. I hope this will help in some small way ease the pain and grief you're...
Krissy! So glad to see you here but sounds like you've been through it with everything going on. I know you're tough and juggle a lot at once with your health, Paul and school. Glad to see you're...
Moon, I am shocked (after what you & Sue have endured in the past, should I be?) and feeling helpless for you. This horrible disease is what it is but to be treated so unkindly at such a difficult...
Theresa - I agree with trailguy. AND taking this amount of pain meds usually causes constipation which causes another set of problems. If thats the case, let his doc know. I'm so sorry to hear this...