Still here...

Hey gang,

Thought I would give you a quick update. I am settled in comfortably in the first floor condo. I am on hospice care and have been taking far fewer pills and infusions. I haven't eaten real food in weeks and am pencil thin. I prolly won't make it through the month, but am happy and content. Luckily there's no pain for me. I throw up a lot of bile, but it's manageable. My family has dropped everything and this little condo is always chock full of people. I have been seeing some friends to say goodbye. It makes me tired but is worthwhile.

I send love and warm thoughts to you all. I am ok and wish you all the best and strength to each of you in your fight.

Love,

Ray
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  • daBeachBum
    daBeachBum Member Posts: 164
    A favor
    Can somebody copy my post to the peritoneal board for me. iPad is a hassle to type on...
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member

    A favor
    Can somebody copy my post to the peritoneal board for me. iPad is a hassle to type on...

    Dear Ray
    I copied your message to the peritoneal board.

    Glad that you are pain free and that you have family and friends with you.

    May peace be yours.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    Ray
    Too often we go without getting the opportunity to say goodbye to those we love. Many often are placed in hospitals which is never a pleasant experience. I'm glad that you have your loved ones with you.
    May you be at peace...
    -phil
  • lauragb
    lauragb Member Posts: 370 Member
    I am glad you have this time
    I am glad you have this time with your family and friends without pain. It sounds like you are at peace.

    I am sending light and love for comfort and peace your way.
    Laura
  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
    Thanks for even thinking of
    Thanks for even thinking of posting Ray...sounds like your days are full. My wish for you is a peaceful golden lit closing of the eyes with a smile on your face.
    Love to you,
  • janie1
    janie1 Member Posts: 753 Member
    tommycat said:

    Thanks for even thinking of
    Thanks for even thinking of posting Ray...sounds like your days are full. My wish for you is a peaceful golden lit closing of the eyes with a smile on your face.
    Love to you,

    Thanks Ray.

    Thanks Ray.
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    Dear Ray,
    I'm so glad that


    Dear Ray,

    I'm so glad that you are not in any pain that you are surrounded by your loving family and friends. May peace be with you and your family.

    Love,
    Cynthia
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member

    Dear Ray,
    I'm so glad that


    Dear Ray,

    I'm so glad that you are not in any pain that you are surrounded by your loving family and friends. May peace be with you and your family.

    Love,
    Cynthia

    Ray thank you so much for your time,
    Hope the bast for you! .
    Your friend in BCN.
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    pepebcn said:

    Ray thank you so much for your time,
    Hope the bast for you! .
    Your friend in BCN.

    Ray, so glad you have your
    Ray, so glad you have your family around you for support.
  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    Hugs Mate
    I truly admire your courage and grace at this stage of your fight,wishing peace for you,Ron.
  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    smokeyjoe said:

    Ray, so glad you have your
    Ray, so glad you have your family around you for support.

    Ray
    So good to hear that you are comfortable and pain free. May you enjoy your time with family and friends. Thank you for taking the time to let us know.

    Luv,

    Wolfen
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    Peace
    So glad that you are not in pain and are in peace with your journey and it's wonderful that you are with your family and friends also. Also, thank you so much for your support and allowing us to get to know you. I'm wishing a peace be filled with you always.

    Kim
  • alexinlv
    alexinlv Member Posts: 194 Member
    Ray, Sending peace and love
    Ray, Sending peace and love your way. Your strength, grace and courage are an inspiration. xo Alex
  • alexinlv
    alexinlv Member Posts: 194 Member
    Ray, Sending peace and love
    Ray, Sending peace and love your way. Your strength, grace and courage are an inspiration. xo Alex
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    alexinlv said:

    Ray, Sending peace and love
    Ray, Sending peace and love your way. Your strength, grace and courage are an inspiration. xo Alex

    Hi Ray...
    You are amazing. I am so blessed to have met you and cherish your friendship on this board. You are truly an inspiration to us all. Peace to you.

    Jennie
  • MrsJP
    MrsJP Member Posts: 157
    hugs
    Sending you warm cyber hugs..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Love
    jp
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    Ray
    Hope you can feel the warm thoughts I'm sending your way. A hug to you man, and prayers for a peaceful journey as well.
    Love,
    Winter Marie
  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary Member Posts: 827 Member

    Ray
    Hope you can feel the warm thoughts I'm sending your way. A hug to you man, and prayers for a peaceful journey as well.
    Love,
    Winter Marie

    Thank You, Ray

    Thank you for sharing this piece of your journey with us. Someday each of us will be where you find yourself now.....your strength and acceptance helps lead the way. I hope and pray that what awaits you is infinitely more than you could ask or imagine.
    Cathleen Mary
  • steveandnat
    steveandnat Member Posts: 886
    Peace be with you
    I'm glad you are at peace and may I pray for you that you have no pain. Family and friends mean everything with what is happening and I'm so glad you have so many to surround you and hug and cherish you.
    Jeff
  • sharpy102
    sharpy102 Member Posts: 368 Member
    thank you
    Thank you Ray for your message. And much as it saddens me to hear you're ready to go, it also makes me relieved that you don't have bad pains, and that you've got the chance to say goodbye to friends and family. It is very very important for both you, and for those, who you are leaving behind. Please know, we'll be with you and you'll be always with us. As I go, "only those die that we forget"....we won't forget you!
    Please take care, and wishing you either a quick journey without suffering, or some miracle to show up and say "you're not going anywhere, buddy!" :)
    - Sophie