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  • Patteee
    Patteee Member Posts: 945

    Thank you....
    I can't thank you all enough for your love and support. Michael was just diagnosed back in August so I haven't been on this site for very long but I am still in awe of the outpouring of genuine care and concern. I have nothing but hate for this awful disease but it gave me the opportunity to experience a deep and unexplainable connection with many kind and loving people.

    Michael's condition is a little worse each day. My sons and I sit with him and talk to him even though he is no long able to respond. We try and make him as comfortable as possible and let him know that he is OK and that we will be OK.....that's the best I can do at this point.

    sing to him- "Michael row
    sing to him- "Michael row the boat ashore..." comes to mind :)

    I am so glad you feel us around you holding you and Michael close.
  • sfmarie
    sfmarie Member Posts: 602
    I hate this disease too!
    Phoebe, I am sorry to hear of this news. I am keeping you and Michael in my prayers. I pray that we find a cure for this disease in 2010. It is such a monster.
  • krf
    krf Member Posts: 98

    Thank you....
    I can't thank you all enough for your love and support. Michael was just diagnosed back in August so I haven't been on this site for very long but I am still in awe of the outpouring of genuine care and concern. I have nothing but hate for this awful disease but it gave me the opportunity to experience a deep and unexplainable connection with many kind and loving people.

    Michael's condition is a little worse each day. My sons and I sit with him and talk to him even though he is no long able to respond. We try and make him as comfortable as possible and let him know that he is OK and that we will be OK.....that's the best I can do at this point.

    You and Michael are never
    You and Michael are never far from my thoughts. I am so sorry for your suffering, so glad Michael has such love and care at this time, and so angry at this disease that is causing such pain.
    Love and peace to you and your family.

    Kim
  • ann2008
    ann2008 Member Posts: 118
    Phoebe
    My prayers are with you and your family. This time is hard right now but do remember to take care of yourself. Take a break when Hospice is there like someone said. Ann
  • chicoturner
    chicoturner Member Posts: 282
    Phoebe
    My prayers and thoughts are with you. I pray for your peace thought this.
    Jean
  • melissaincali
    melissaincali Member Posts: 34
    So sorry
    Hi Phoebe,
    I think you joined the board at about the time that I became a little less active with my husband's fight being closer to the end. Just wanted to let you know I feel your pain and ache for you. My husband passed away at age 34 right before Christmas. I thought I would want/need a break from this stupid cancer world, but I find myself still checking the board once a week to check on the people who were so supportive and kind this past year.

    Unfortunately, I have been where you are. Please know my prayers are with you and your family. Also, please PM me or let me know if you have any questions or if I can help you in anyway.
    Melissa
  • eric38
    eric38 Member Posts: 583
    Phoebe
    I haven`t been posting that much lately but I have been following your posts and waiting to hear the updates. I am truly sorry to hear that type of news. You are a real trooper and Michael sounds like a great guy. This disease is wretched and the whole thing stinks. It sucks to go through it and probably sucks even more for our loved ones to watch it happen to us.
    I`ll keep you and Michael in my prayers.

    Eric
  • claud1951
    claud1951 Member Posts: 424 Member
    My thoughts and prayers are
    My thoughts and prayers are with Michael and you and family.
    Cancer surely does suck!

    Claudia
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    Phoebe, I just wanted you to
    Phoebe, I just wanted you to know that y'all are never far from my mind and always in my prayers.

    Diane
  • ittapp
    ittapp Member Posts: 383 Member

    Phoebe, I just wanted you to
    Phoebe, I just wanted you to know that y'all are never far from my mind and always in my prayers.

    Diane

    I pray for you and your
    I pray for you and your family daily. Patti
  • phoebe1017
    phoebe1017 Member Posts: 37
    Michael
    Michael lost the battle this morning around 9:30 AM. Me and my boys were at his side. I didn't think I had so many tears left in me but the tears are still coming and I wonder if they will subside....
  • phoebe1017
    phoebe1017 Member Posts: 37
    Michael
    Michael lost the battle this morning around 9:30 AM. Me and my boys were at his side. I didn't think I had so many tears left in me but the tears are still coming and I wonder if they will subside....
  • phoebe1017
    phoebe1017 Member Posts: 37
    Michael
    Michael lost the battle this morning around 9:30 AM. Me and my boys were at his side. I didn't think I had so many tears left in me but the tears are still coming and I wonder if they will subside....
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member

    Michael
    Michael lost the battle this morning around 9:30 AM. Me and my boys were at his side. I didn't think I had so many tears left in me but the tears are still coming and I wonder if they will subside....

    phoebe and boys.......
    I am so very sorry for Michaels passing. I feel a terrible loss for our family here, and for your family also. I can only offer my sympathies and condolences to you and your family during this time. I know that you will keep Michael in your memory and that the boys will become young great and kind men, just as he seemed to be. He will be missed dearly and time will help you and the boys get through this. I will keep your family in my prayers and my offer to help in anything you need is always there. Much love from my family to yours...

    Always Love and Hope, Clift
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905

    Michael
    Michael lost the battle this morning around 9:30 AM. Me and my boys were at his side. I didn't think I had so many tears left in me but the tears are still coming and I wonder if they will subside....

    Holding you and your boys and Michael
    in my heart, and grieve as well for your loss. Thank you again for sharing all your updates with us. It is a special bond to be together doing the good and the tough times.

    much love, Leslie
  • Aud
    Aud Member Posts: 479 Member

    Michael
    Michael lost the battle this morning around 9:30 AM. Me and my boys were at his side. I didn't think I had so many tears left in me but the tears are still coming and I wonder if they will subside....

    Dear Phoebe
    I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, Michael. You and your family have been in my thoughts and in my heart for the past several days. I am so very sorry. The pain is palpable. I will continue to hold you and your boys in the Light.
    Audrey
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member

    Michael
    Michael lost the battle this morning around 9:30 AM. Me and my boys were at his side. I didn't think I had so many tears left in me but the tears are still coming and I wonder if they will subside....

    I Pray I pass at Home with Family too
    Dear Phoebe.. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and the boys did the right thing 100%. I hope and pray that when I pass it's at home with my wife and kids by my side and knowing I am not alone and that I'm loved. What a way to go you guys!!! He's needed in Heaven now to show the rest of us the way. Dear; Michael.. Hold the door open for me, See you again someday my friend, I love you!! RIP


    Brooks
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    I am so sorry for your loss,
    I am so sorry for your loss, and for that of your sons. Please know you and the boys are in my thoughts. Thank-you for letting us know about his passing.
  • Patteee
    Patteee Member Posts: 945

    Michael
    Michael lost the battle this morning around 9:30 AM. Me and my boys were at his side. I didn't think I had so many tears left in me but the tears are still coming and I wonder if they will subside....

    and now my tears
    and now my tears fall
    for
    your loss and ache deep within
    for
    your boys and what they have been through and the loss they will always feel
    for
    Michael- a smile Phoebe- because he is free now, free from pain and in the hands of a loving and giving Lord
    it is not the ending any of us wanted for him, or for you, or for your children
    please remember what you told Michael over and over and over
    "we will be OK"

    deep hugs and warmth from Minneapolis,

    Patteee
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    Phoebe
    Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. May God bring you peace during this time. Our love and thoughts go out to you and your boys during this very sad time.

    In Love,
    Diane