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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:37 pm
by Maggie Nell
You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting —
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.


Image

Wild Geese by Mary Oliver

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 5:19 pm
by Maia
Sending love and strenght for you, Diana, specially for the upcoming hours, days.

Frenchie/ Ron: May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering; May you never be separated from the happiness that knows no suffering.
Please, receive love from your friend Maia.

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:01 pm
by Lee
Diane,

There is a special thread for spouses here. It's titled "wives of husbands with stage IV cancer". Butt it is open to all caregivers

You might find it helpful, here is a link to it.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18704&start=3420

Holding you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Lee

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:51 pm
by CRguy
When my father passed, his last weeks in palliative care were very peaceful and pain free
wishing the same for Ron.

Look at all the pages of posts he has here in his topic over the years

He is a valued and loved VIP on this forum

Harmony my friends
CRguy

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 10:22 pm
by Bev G
Diane, sending wishes of everlasting peace to both you and Ron. I hope while there are people around being kind to our friend Ton, there are those being kind to you as well.

((((Diane))))

xox, Bev

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 5:22 pm
by bitchslapped
He has fought a very long and courageous battle with this monster and I am so very proud to have been here with him. I will be there at his side to the very end :(
Diane


He surely has...you both have been in the trenches together in very different ways. He knows you will be there best you can to love & support, see him through Palliative Care, ensuring his needs are met to the best possible level.
I understand your anguish Diane.

I hope you have support from friends or family for yourself.

Holding thoughts of you both very close.

BS

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:16 pm
by SurvivorsSpouse
Thoughts and prayers for your family's peace at this time.

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:00 am
by Sharon Brent
It is with a heavy heart I read your post Diane, but know that every decision you have made and everything you have done has been right for Ron and You.

No matter what lies ahead always remember you have done an amazing job and Ron has fought a long War and survived many battles.

Sending you my Love and strength for what lies ahead,

Piyagarn

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:52 am
by tammylayne
Sending peaceful thoughts, calming energy and gentle hugs...oh so many gentle hugs.

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:05 pm
by Frenchie's Wife
It is with a heave heart that I let you all know that your dear friend Frenchie and my soulmate Ron has passed away this afternoon :(

Diane

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:35 pm
by DebZ
I am so sorry, Diane. You and Frenchie are in my thoughts and prayers.

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:47 pm
by Lee
NO :cry:

(((Diane))) My condolences to you and your family.

Frenchie was special person, he loved life. He will be missed by many people. This thread is a tribute to him.

Rest in peace dear Frenchie,

Lee

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:49 pm
by LeonW
Dear Diana,
Sorry to hear the sad news. I wished Ron would have found a wayout for a 10th escape, but we all knew there were little options.

Ron was here long before I joined, but boy did he make an impression. I've enjoyed the courageous manner he dealt with life. He's been an inspiration and made me learn a lot.
He has fought a very long and courageous battle with this monster and I am so very proud to have been here with him. Diane

So true. Please hold on to your pride. He and you deserve so.
With condolences,
Leon

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:32 pm
by Canada777
So very sorry to hear of this news Diane. I've read so many of your/his posts and been inspired by his ability to persevere. My condolences.

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:32 pm
by Frenchie's Wife
LeonW wrote:Dear Diana,

I've enjoyed the courageous manner he dealt with life. He's been an inspiration and made me learn a lot.

Leon



Leon,
I to have enjoyed the courageous manner he dealt with life and he inspired me every day. I hope to take what he has taught me along into the rest of my future till I meet him again. :)