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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 6, 2007 16:27:42 GMT -5
This is very hard for me to type this today for several reasons but right now Phil is the primary concern....Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers; light a candle if you do those things. He may be going home very soon.
Many of his family is with him (he has a large and loving one I assure you) He's struggling....I won't lie. He's on morphine every hour as needed when he's feeling/exhibiting distress. There's nothing more they can do for him (according to the Dr) except make him comfortable. Additionally it could be this hour or the next 24 hours. They (his family) were informed of this a few hours ago... They're dealing with it admirably.
Shawna asked if it happens during the night should she call or wait until the morning.....
I told her to call.......
I don't know what else to say to you all right now......I'm sorry....
Would someone please advise the other forums....I need to get my S - - - together first. Thank You
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Post by morningstar on Jun 6, 2007 16:32:32 GMT -5
YOU HAVE NOTHING TO BE SORRY FOR. I AM SORRY THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO TO HELP.
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Post by bobbioh on Jun 6, 2007 16:52:39 GMT -5
Jackie thank you for keeping us informed. I wish I could be there with you. I know your heart is breaking,if I can comfort you in anyway please dont hesitate to let me know. Phil and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray he pulls through.Please keep us informed when ever you know anything. He sure is loved by his natural family and his cyber family. Bobbioh
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Post by ColleenPa on Jun 6, 2007 16:53:47 GMT -5
Jackie, keeping everyone informed about Phil is wonderful and very hard thing to do, you do what you need to to take care of Jackie. Phil and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie you are too, in my prayers, this must be very hard for you and you are a loving and caring friend. My heart aches for you, and for Phil and his family.
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Post by sue on Jun 6, 2007 16:58:26 GMT -5
Jackie, I'm adding you to my prayers along with my prayers for Phil and his family.
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Post by cheryl on Jun 6, 2007 17:17:47 GMT -5
Jackie - I am so so sorry - If there is anything I can help with, please let me know - I'm praying for Phil and his family every hour. Please keep us informed. I hope the situation turns for the better. Praying for both of you.  |
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Post by muffin on Jun 6, 2007 17:35:23 GMT -5
Jackie you and Phil & family are in my prayers. I just don't know how you do it, I am so saddened as just reading from him it's like I am losing a very close friend. Am just confused right now I guess, God Bless you and the family PLEASE take care of yourself Jackie!!!
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Post by larrynz on Jun 6, 2007 18:09:06 GMT -5
Thank you to Jackie for informing the forum and thank you to Rose for sending me an email to tell me this news.
I have said a prayer, I only hope it helps, he is a man with such strength of character I sort of took it for granted he was on the mend, I still hope he will beat the odds.
My thoughts are with Phil and his family
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Post by dorisinmd on Jun 6, 2007 18:36:00 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers are being sent to Mr.Phil & his family.The transition is happening and I pray that it will be swift and painless for him.
(((((((((((((Jackie)))))))))))) my dear precious friend I am so very concerned for you right now please please try to take care of you too.You have not been down a very easy street here lately.
You know how to get ahold of me my friend.
Gentle Hugs,
Doris
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 6, 2007 18:41:09 GMT -5
This is a BAD day in Mudville I'll tell ya.  I promise to let you all know as soon as, and if/when I hear. Thank you all for your kindnesses....on behalf of Phil, his family and the sentiments you've expressed for me. With Love..... |
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Post by LindaNY on Jun 6, 2007 18:45:41 GMT -5
Phil will be in my thoughts and prayers, and so will you Jacike. This is such a difficult and sad thing to deal with. |
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Post by Guest on Jun 6, 2007 18:45:48 GMT -5
My prayers for Phil and his family.
Julie
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Post by bobbioh on Jun 6, 2007 18:47:51 GMT -5
Thank you Jackie please go rest and try to relax,Maybe take a little something. I know how bad I feel about this all I can only imagine how you are feeling. Take care bobbioh
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Post by morningstar on Jun 6, 2007 19:00:06 GMT -5
Jackie,
Just hold Dave close and pet Buddy's head. Know our thoughts are very much with you for strength and comfort. My prayers for Phil and Family. And I believe where there is breath there is life so maybe this is just a bump in the road. And we all once again get to share our lives together.
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Post by cocojax on Jun 6, 2007 19:00:29 GMT -5
Thank you Jackie, it must be terribly hard on you and on Phil's family. By all the responses here we all appreciate you keeping us up to date. I am really thinking positive thoughts for Phil, I know he is a fighter, and he is an inspiration to us all.The copd candle is lit...Ellen  |
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Post by morningstar on Jun 6, 2007 19:06:08 GMT -5
Thank you Coco I forgot all about that. OH THANKS SO MUCH.
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Post by morningstar on Jun 6, 2007 19:08:31 GMT -5
Ok guys we all have avatars lets take the copd candle and use as a avatar for PHIL what do you say. Lets keep the lights on and the fires burning. While we all pray for him.
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Post by cheryl on Jun 6, 2007 19:30:17 GMT -5
 Jackie, you must be exhausted - please try to get some rest. I'm still saying prayers for Phil, his family and for you. Still hoping here that there will be a turn-around. |
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Post by the bear on Jun 6, 2007 19:58:51 GMT -5
Just sending my prayers along with everyone elses
Jackie you asked me to help and I have informed all at Efforts about Phils condition. I know how strong of a supporter he was to our cause and I am sending my prayers to you too.
No matter what happens we all have to leave this world sometime and I firmly believe when you are tired of all the fighting it is best to just let go. I know it is hard but dying is as much a part of living as birth is. Birth is the beginning and we all rejoice and so we should rejoice in the passing of a dear friend and colleague who has fought a valiant fight and deserves his rest now. We the living have to take up the fight now and keep the forum he started flourishing and vibrant in memory of him if he goes to heaven. Hugz and prayers to all, as ever, Barry.
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Post by Kasey on Jun 6, 2007 20:20:18 GMT -5
This is such sad news but I will not stop hoping and praying for Phil. He and I were just exchanging emails a few days ago. May the Angels of Light and Mercy surround you now, Phil. You and your family. May Raphael administer to you his healing and the sweetness of recovery. You are held prayerfully, Phil. You are such a good soul, giving so much to so many. Hang tuff, Phil.
And, Jackie, may your Angels surround and comfort you as you extend yourself to Phil and to so many others. Bless you and thank you.
Sweetest blessings,
Kasey
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Post by wendyco on Jun 6, 2007 20:39:45 GMT -5
Prayers for Phil and his family, you too Jackie! you are a special one  |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 6, 2007 20:54:14 GMT -5
Just a quick note...I'm pretty tired. I just spoke briefly with Shawna before I hit the hay; hopefully I'll sleep. (I'm on Atlantic time) Phil's resting comfortably; nothing has changed other than they've increased his morphine to 5 mg every 2 hours and (hourly if more is needed as well)
I don't know how much that is or anything; some of you might.
If in fact this is his time I so pray that his passing is w/o distress for him or for his family; and, with the dignity he deserves.
One of the ways (there's others)I personally judge a "gentleman" is if they stand when a lady enters the room. Well I'll tell you something about this gentleman; he still stood when I would visit him in the hospital even with a collapsed lung. I'd always say "no Phil don't get up" but he still did to give me a hug.
Good Night folks.....
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Post by chrisw on Jun 6, 2007 21:59:58 GMT -5
I don't pray too often, but I sure am praying for Phil and his family right now. He is a GOOD man, who has been doing good thing for us. I really hope God spares him for us, but His will be done. |
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