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A Thread for prayers, good vibes and what have you

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Sorry to hear the news Bob. I was in a luxury box at the Columbus Frozen Four when I got the call about my mother.

ShirtlessBob said:
My dad called me at work and left a message saying it was urgent that I call him back. Well, I took a moment to call him, and he informed me that my mom passed away. I asked him twice to make sure he wasn't joking, and he was sure.

On my way home, I kept thinking this is some kind of joke, that when I get home, she'll be sitting up in bed and watching reruns of Law & Order, and I saw the hearse as I approached the driveway. I don't even know what to say, do, or think... at the very least, I know she's not suffering anymore.
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Thoughts are with you and yours Shirtless...

On my front: Uncle is not doing so good after surgery to repair an aneurysm last week. He is stable but on a respirator, dialysis and heavily sedated. Sister in-law is at home recovering. Grandma is also recovering after surgery for a broken hip.
 
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leswp1 said:
Shirtless I am so sorry! The les household is saying prayers for you all.
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Lady wore Black said:
Bob - We are here for you. You are in my thoughts.
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theprofromdover said:
Sorry to hear the news Bob. I was in a luxury box at the Columbus Frozen Four when I got the call about my mother.
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Proud2baLaker said:
Thoughts are with you and yours Shirtless...

On my front: Uncle is not doing so good after surgery to repair an aneurysm last week. He is stable but on a respirator, dialysis and heavily sedated. Sister in-law is at home recovering. Grandma is also recovering after surgery for a broken hip.
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Thanks again, everyone. Part of me still thinks this is all some kind of nightmare, that soon I'll wake up and mom will still be alive, watching whatever marathon USA Network is running today and eating graham crackers. Yet, when I snap back to reality, she's still dead, and it still hasn't sunk in yet.

Prayers are with your family, Proud2baLaker. :(
 
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I still think of things to call my grandmother and godmother about and they passed awhile ago. It makes me sad but I realize that means they are always going to be a part of me. Hang in there shirtless!
 
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Grandma has been moved to a nursing/rehab facility and is in good spirits and apparently doing very well. Sister in-law is recovering and still is dealing with some pain after surgery on her back. We are hoping for no permanent damage. I may not know more about my uncle until Friday when my mom and dad go to visit him. Dad is going to Indianapolis for a follow up with his neurosurgeon. Hopefully good news there. After that they will visit my uncle (dad's brother).
 
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Proud2baLaker said:
Grandma has been moved to a nursing/rehab facility and is in good spirits and apparently doing very well. Sister in-law is recovering and still is dealing with some pain after surgery on her back. We are hoping for no permanent damage. I may not know more about my uncle until Friday when my mom and dad go to visit him. Dad is going to Indianapolis for a follow up with his neurosurgeon. Hopefully good news there. After that they will visit my uncle (dad's brother).
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Hope things keep looking up/
 
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ShirtlessBob said:
My dad called me at work and left a message saying it was urgent that I call him back. Well, I took a moment to call him, and he informed me that my mom passed away. I asked him twice to make sure he wasn't joking, and he was sure.

On my way home, I kept thinking this is some kind of joke, that when I get home, she'll be sitting up in bed and watching reruns of Law & Order, and I saw the hearse as I approached the driveway. I don't even know what to say, do, or think... at the very least, I know she's not suffering anymore.
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I am so sorry for your loss. :(
 
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A guy I graduated high school with was killed in Iraq yesterday. I didnt know him well but several of my friends did. He leaves behind a wife and two young daughters.
 
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I honestly didn't know this thread was here, but since it's here, I'll go ahead and ask for a few prayers.

Went into the doc last month because I was feeling weaker and short of breath at times, figuring maybe I got some stupid pneumonia while moving or something. Oh, no. Ended up with what they think was a viral heart infection or uncontrolled high blood pressure (they never decided which, since it would have required a biopsy and the treatment is the same regardless) which caused some fluid to gather in the lungs and weakened my heart. After a week in the hospital and a pile of pills to keep my heart rate and blood pressure low, they release me with my heart working at about 1/3 normal. We'll find out over the next 6 months how much it recovers. Age, lack of smoking and some other factors are in my favor on this. If it doesn't recover, I'd likely need to go on the transplant list in the next ten years.
 
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bronconick said:
I honestly didn't know this thread was here, but since it's here, I'll go ahead and ask for a few prayers.

Went into the doc last month because I was feeling weaker and short of breath at times, figuring maybe I got some stupid pneumonia while moving or something. Oh, no. Ended up with what they think was a viral heart infection or uncontrolled high blood pressure (they never decided which, since it would have required a biopsy and the treatment is the same regardless) which caused some fluid to gather in the lungs and weakened my heart. After a week in the hospital and a pile of pills to keep my heart rate and blood pressure low, they release me with my heart working at about 1/3 normal. We'll find out over the next 6 months how much it recovers. Age, lack of smoking and some other factors are in my favor on this. If it doesn't recover, I'd likely need to go on the transplant list in the next ten years.
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Sounds like cardiomyopathy. If it is, e-mail me privately and I'll share my experiences. namasteilk at gmail.com.
 
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Yikes! That is a pretty scary story. Prayers your way. Keep us posted. :eek:
 
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Proud2baLaker said:
Grandma has been moved to a nursing/rehab facility and is in good spirits and apparently doing very well. Sister in-law is recovering and still is dealing with some pain after surgery on her back. We are hoping for no permanent damage. I may not know more about my uncle until Friday when my mom and dad go to visit him. Dad is going to Indianapolis for a follow up with his neurosurgeon. Hopefully good news there. After that they will visit my uncle (dad's brother).
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Just spoke with my mom. My uncle is in very bad shape. They had to resuscitate him last night (or it may have been this morning...Im getting days mixed up). Either way...they have decided to remove him from life support at around 430pm today. He is still alive but doctors say he wont last much longer and if he does it will be nothing short of a miracle but they dont believe there will be much quality of life.
 
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Proud2baLaker said:
Just spoke with my mom. My uncle is in very bad shape. They had to resuscitate him last night (or it may have been this morning...Im getting days mixed up). Either way...they have decided to remove him from life support at around 430pm today. He is still alive but doctors say he wont last much longer and if he does it will be nothing short of a miracle but they dont believe there will be much quality of life.
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My unlce passed this morning at 230 am.
 
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My wife's lung cancer started growing again and they found a second (new) tumor. They changed her chemo and mow she'll lose her hair. As promised to her, I shaved my head. I wish it was May! ;)
 
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Proud2baLaker said:
My unlce passed this morning at 230 am.
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:( My sincere condolences.

theprofromdover said:
My wife's lung cancer started growing again and they found a second (new) tumor. They changed her chemo and mow she'll lose her hair. As promised to her, I shaved my head. I wish it was May! ;)
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Thoughts are headed your way.

ShirtlessBob said:
Thanks again, everyone. Part of me still thinks this is all some kind of nightmare, that soon I'll wake up and mom will still be alive, watching whatever marathon USA Network is running today and eating graham crackers. Yet, when I snap back to reality, she's still dead, and it still hasn't sunk in yet.
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It's finally sinking in... had to restrain myself from crying at work today. Hopefully, getting some of her stuff out of the house will help...
 
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Proud2baLaker said:
My unlce passed this morning at 230 am.
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I am sorry to hear that, you have my condolences.

theprofromdover said:
My wife's lung cancer started growing again and they found a second (new) tumor. They changed her chemo and mow she'll lose her hair. As promised to her, I shaved my head. I wish it was May! ;)
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My thoughts and prayers are going out to you, your wife and your family.
 
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Proud2baLaker said:
My unlce passed this morning at 230 am.
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So sorry to hear. Prayers for you and yours.

theprofromdover said:
My wife's lung cancer started growing again and they found a second (new) tumor. They changed her chemo and mow she'll lose her hair. As promised to her, I shaved my head. I wish it was May! ;)
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:( Prayers for you all as well.

ShirtlessBob said:
:( My sincere condolences.


Thoughts are headed your way.


It's finally sinking in... had to restrain myself from crying at work today. Hopefully, getting some of her stuff out of the house will help...
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Sadness comes in waves. You ride them. hopefully they get smaller as time passes.
 
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