Patkid Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 All, We are honored that Beth and Bill have asked Brian and I to post an update for them. We are so very very sad to tell you that Bill is declining rapidly. He is in much pain. Hospice does not expect Bill to live through the weekend. This decline came so rapidly. On last Thursday Bill and Beth were doing some Christmas shopping at the mall and Bill was able to 'sneak away' and purchase Beth's gift. He needed to be in bed all day Friday and Saturday, but did make it to Mass on Saturday night. On Sunday Beth became aware of a large node/tumor on his neck. They have greatly increased his pain meds and to date have been unable to ensure his comfort. Beth is realizing that she is not prepared for Bill's death and is mostly concerned for his suffering. No one could ever be ready and Bill's turn for the worse came unannounced. They really enjoyed some wonderful time since he stopped treatment, but it seems that is not to continue. Please join us in fervent prayer, lots of support and love and concern for our SBeth and her loving Bill, Bill's daughters and the two boys. We are so very sad and so very very moved that folks we have not hugged in person are so very much a part of us. Bill and Brian have promised each other that one will save a place for the other depending upon who is the leader on the next step of their similar journey. Lots of love and tearful hugs Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Prayers for Bill and Beth. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skye Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Taking your hands and beginning this prayer circle for Bill,Beth, family and friends. Lord please let Bill pass to you with ease, and bless Beth with peace. My heart is breaking, but I know God will help everyone though, and Bill will become another guardian angel to watch over us all. In His Name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I am so terribly sad to hear this. Prayers and love for this so difficult time. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Pat, thank you so very much for sharing this update on Beth and Bill. I talked with her yesterday (PM) and found that things were not going well for Bill. I pray that God will not allow him to suffer while on his journey. I know how this suffering is tearing Beth in two. It is so very hard to see someone you love in this amount of pain. Beth, please know that we are here for you and are not ceasing in our prayer effort. I am lighting a candle right now for you and Bill. Pat...I also will offer prayers for you and Brian. You are such a generous and loving soul, thinking of others and their troubles right now when I am sure your heart is also very heavy. Please let us know how you and Brian are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Pat, I know how hard this is for you. thanks for posting. Beth and Bill are in my prayers - I pray for some relief for Bill, and love and peace for Beth and their kids. such a tragedy. what a loving place this is, even in the face of such sadness I am honored to be a part of it. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I just can't take this. I just can't. My heart is already broken and I don't know how it can break anymore, but it feels like it is now being crushed. Beth and I have PM'd and talked on the phone. I've not been posting for a couple of weeks and haven't even written to her, and I feel so terrible about all of this . . . . Beth and Bill: May God bless you and give you strength for this journey. Nothing else really helps much, except the love of your friends and family, including your family here at LCSC. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 This news is very upsetting....as I'm sure it will be to everyone as they read your post, Pat. Thank you for letting us all know. My heart is with all of them. Praying for Beth and their family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 Oh, (((((Peggy)))))))), All of know how much you love us, even when it is too much for you to post. Please share your crushed heart with us. We feel exactly as you described. None of us has to feel so crushed alone. We love you, Peggy. Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 To Beth and Bill and Pat and Brian too! As all have already said....my heart too is broken. I have cried so many tears for folks I have never met, yet love unconditionally. What a comforting place this is to be - even in light of sadness so often found here. To know we all have a place in eveyone else's hearts here is such an awesome feeling. I thank God every day for this blessing. Now, I really liked Skye's idea of a prayer circle. I am envisioning us all joining hands one to the other, squeezing so tightly, for comfort, peace, and whatever else we may be praying for. Love and prayers, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 may God give Beth and Bill the grace, dignity, and strength to complete this journey in peace. Praying for us all. Shirleyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 To Pat and Brian Beth and Bill, I join in the circle of prayers for Bill. I'm broken down by this, so much pain. Tender hugs to all, Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 To Beth and Bill, I am not sure even how to begin telling you how devasted I am about this news. My prayers to you Beth that God helps gives you strength. I'm sorry I am just lost for words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Prayers for Beth and Bill and Brian and Pat...may there be no pain. Bellringer is also in her last few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm so very sorry to hear about Bill's decline. I feel for Beth and what she is heading into. I pray Peggy, Ginny and others who have lost spouses will be able to help her deal with it all. Pat and Brian, what a pair you are, Brian is so ill and you are still thinking of others with such compassion. God holds a special place for people like you, thanks for posting. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Beth and Bill I am so sorry to hear this news you both are in my prayers. I know how hard these days are, may you feel the Lords presence and have His peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Pat,thank you for the update. Beth and Bill,I would like to join in and hold hands and pray too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Praying so hard for peace for you both. So unfair this horrible disease. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I am praying for Bill's comfort and peace for both Beth and Bill. This is so very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Beth, no words of wisdom just total empathy. I am so sorry for anyone going through this. There really is no sugar coating, this is a torturous time. Please know that there is an invisible, but very real, circle of friendship, love and prayers encircling your family now and in the weeks and months ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 This is tough. Prayers for Bill and Beth family and included are Bellringer. So sorry to hear all of this. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Prayers going up for Beth and Bill. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Pat - thanks for keeping us up to date. Beth and Bill - My heart goes out to you both. You are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm so sorry. My prayers are with them. Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I am so sorry for all they are going through. Wishing Bill peace and Beth strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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