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Paula G's husband:

geotina
geotina CSN Member Posts: 2,111 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
It is with horrible sadness that I am posting that Paula G.'s husband John (JR) lost his battle with colorectal cancer on 12/31/10 at 9:30 p.m. John was diagnosed November, 2008, Stage IV. Paula notified me today. It has been pretty rough over at their home the last few weeks and Paula is one of the bravest, caring, loving caregivers anyone could imagine. John's death will be terribly difficult for Paula, I just wish I could be there to wrap my arms around her.

Please keep Paula and her 2 sons in your thoughts.

Hugs and Love to all - Tina
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
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    Paula
    I want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. John will be missed. Please know you are in my thoughts + have been for some time.
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  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 CSN Member Posts: 824 Member
    #3
    AnneCan said:

    Paula
    I want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. John will be missed. Please know you are in my thoughts + have been for some time.

    To Paula
    My deepest condolences dear Paula. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband J.R.
    Hugs to you.

    -Pat
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  • tina dasilva
    tina dasilva CSN Member Posts: 641
    #4
    Jaylo969 said:

    To Paula
    My deepest condolences dear Paula. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband J.R.
    Hugs to you.

    -Pat

    so very sorry
    Paula I'm so very sorry with your loss of your husband .hugs Tina
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #5
    So sad
    Oh, Paula.

    I'm so sorry to read about JR. I know this has been very tough for awhile now. I'm praying for you and your sons.

    Thank you for letting us know, Tina.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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    tootsie1 said:

    So sad
    Oh, Paula.

    I'm so sorry to read about JR. I know this has been very tough for awhile now. I'm praying for you and your sons.

    Thank you for letting us know, Tina.

    *hugs*
    Gail

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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
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    Paula
    Paula,
    I have been thinking about you and John. I am so very, very sorry that he has passed on. My prayers are with you Paula. You have been a wonderful wife to your dear husband.

    With warm aloha,
    Kathleen

    (Thank you Tina.)
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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #8
    Kathleen808 said:

    Paula
    Paula,
    I have been thinking about you and John. I am so very, very sorry that he has passed on. My prayers are with you Paula. You have been a wonderful wife to your dear husband.

    With warm aloha,
    Kathleen

    (Thank you Tina.)

    I feel so sorry Paula,
    please accept my deepest condolences.
    Take care of you.
    Pepe.
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  • maglets
    maglets CSN Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #9
    pepebcn said:

    I feel so sorry Paula,
    please accept my deepest condolences.
    Take care of you.
    Pepe.

    Paula
    Paula I am so so sorry. both you and husband have fought the good fight.

    deepest condolences.

    maggie
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  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby CSN Member Posts: 1,165 Member
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    maglets said:

    Paula
    Paula I am so so sorry. both you and husband have fought the good fight.

    deepest condolences.

    maggie

    So Sorry
    Paula.

    michelle
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #11
    sorry for loss Paula
    sorry for your loss and I hope you find some peace at this time of grief.
    I will pray for you and your sons.
    Pete
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #12
    Sorry
    So sorry to hear this. He put up such a battle and she was such a wonderful wife to him. My prayers go out to all of them for peace.

    Kim
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #13
    Dear Paula
    My heart goes out to you and your sons as you deal with the loss. John fought hard and well and you gave him all the support anyone could ever imagine.

    Love surrounds you all.

    Marie who loves kitties

    Tina - thanks for letting us know.
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  • Paula G.
    Paula G. CSN Member Posts: 596
    #14
    Thanks
    Thank you all for being here for John and myself. You helped so much with information on so much stuff. At the first it is such a shock and I turned to all of you.

    John called the shots right to the end. He went 42 days without food and could still walk some. Was talking and with us till the end. The hospice nurse couldn't believe that he was still going. I think he would have lived to be 100 if it weren't for the cancer. He wanted to go before the end of the year because of the insurance starting over and he did. It was also his mother's birthday.

    We both want you all to keep up the fight and hope. Thanks to all of you. I haven't been on the board and have lost track of where people are. I will check in from time to time after things calm down. Love and best to all of you from John (JR) and myself. Paula
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  • CherylHutch
    CherylHutch CSN Member Posts: 1,375 Member
    #15
    Paula G. said:

    Thanks
    Thank you all for being here for John and myself. You helped so much with information on so much stuff. At the first it is such a shock and I turned to all of you.

    John called the shots right to the end. He went 42 days without food and could still walk some. Was talking and with us till the end. The hospice nurse couldn't believe that he was still going. I think he would have lived to be 100 if it weren't for the cancer. He wanted to go before the end of the year because of the insurance starting over and he did. It was also his mother's birthday.

    We both want you all to keep up the fight and hope. Thanks to all of you. I haven't been on the board and have lost track of where people are. I will check in from time to time after things calm down. Love and best to all of you from John (JR) and myself. Paula

    My condolences
    Paula... I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing and the emotional roller coaster you must be on right now. I'm glad that John called the shots and did it his way... hopefully that is a comfort for you as you are dealing with this huge loss. I'm not sure I understand when you say he wanted to go before the end of the year because of the insurance starting over (??).

    You know you are in our thoughts and this home is your home as well. When things calm down, you know we'll have your chair waiting for you to come back any time and we'll be here for you to talk to because you know we all understand the journey you and John went on together.

    Hugggggs,

    Cheryl
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    to Paula
    Hi Paula,

    I'm so sorry to hear of JR's passing. Tina kept me informed through PM's, and so I was at least glad that when it finally happened, that it was peaceful.
    It is unbelievable to me how long he went without food- wow. Like you said, he probably would have lived to 100 if it hadn't been for the cancer.
    Just know that I am praying for you and your family & am sending cyberhugs to you. I wish I could be there in person to give you a hug and help you out in any way possible.

    Do take care-
    Lisa
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  • coolvdub
    coolvdub CSN Member Posts: 408 Member
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    lisa42 said:

    to Paula
    Hi Paula,

    I'm so sorry to hear of JR's passing. Tina kept me informed through PM's, and so I was at least glad that when it finally happened, that it was peaceful.
    It is unbelievable to me how long he went without food- wow. Like you said, he probably would have lived to 100 if it hadn't been for the cancer.
    Just know that I am praying for you and your family & am sending cyberhugs to you. I wish I could be there in person to give you a hug and help you out in any way possible.

    Do take care-
    Lisa

    Dearest Paula
    Paula,

    My wish for you and your sons, is to find peace and the strength to be happy inspite of JR's passing. I'm happy to hear John was able to do it his way all the way until the end. While I don't know the pain of losing a spouse, I lost my Dad 12 years ago. To this day I still miss him very much, but the fond memories of Dad make it bearable.

    Please come back every now and again and let us know how you all are doing, we will always be here for you.

    hugs and prayers
    Don
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  • lesvanb
    lesvanb CSN Member Posts: 905
    #18
    Paula G. said:

    Thanks
    Thank you all for being here for John and myself. You helped so much with information on so much stuff. At the first it is such a shock and I turned to all of you.

    John called the shots right to the end. He went 42 days without food and could still walk some. Was talking and with us till the end. The hospice nurse couldn't believe that he was still going. I think he would have lived to be 100 if it weren't for the cancer. He wanted to go before the end of the year because of the insurance starting over and he did. It was also his mother's birthday.

    We both want you all to keep up the fight and hope. Thanks to all of you. I haven't been on the board and have lost track of where people are. I will check in from time to time after things calm down. Love and best to all of you from John (JR) and myself. Paula

    Love to you Paula
    Thanks for calling and call me anytime.

    Leslie
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  • 462lt
    462lt CSN Member Posts: 117
    #19
    coolvdub said:

    Dearest Paula
    Paula,

    My wish for you and your sons, is to find peace and the strength to be happy inspite of JR's passing. I'm happy to hear John was able to do it his way all the way until the end. While I don't know the pain of losing a spouse, I lost my Dad 12 years ago. To this day I still miss him very much, but the fond memories of Dad make it bearable.

    Please come back every now and again and let us know how you all are doing, we will always be here for you.

    hugs and prayers
    Don

    Thoughts and Prayers
    YOu are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry about your husband.Laura
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  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch CSN Member Posts: 270
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    Paula,
    We are so very sorry
    Paula,
    We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
    Love,
    Linda and Ellie
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  • newperson
    newperson CSN Member Posts: 76
    #21
    Dear Paula
    Dear Paula, I'm so very sorry for your loss of John. It was such a sad news. I couldn't hold my tears. I hate cancer. It has taken so many loved ones' lives. I wish you could find some peace through God's love. You and your sons are in my thoughts. Hugs to you. - Lucy
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