Bill Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 my mother ETSUKO CULKIN died this afternoon in the ICU at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills CA thanx to all on this great board for the 2 plus years of support and helpful information that you provided to my father Bill. my father continued to fight for my moms life up to her very last breath today rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Oh Rob!!!!! Bill too!!!! I had been wondering so about you as it has been a while since you posted last. I am so very sorry for your loss. You ALL fought a valiant battle. Hopefully you have wonderful memories of times before all this of late which will help you through this very rough leg of the journey. Prayers for all of you are being said. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Rob, thanks for letting us know. My heartfelt sympathies to you all. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I am so very sorry for your loss. She went through a lot and fought a good fight. I wish you both strength to get through this. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Dear Rob and Bill, I am so sorry to hear this news about your mother and wife. Please accept my deepest condolences. I know you hated to see this end this way. I pray and know that Etsuko was surrounded by the ones she loved the most in life. You will be together again some day. take comfort in knowing that etsuko is your guardian angel and whenever you need to talk just look up. She is right there watching over her fave guys. Let the tears come when ever they come. I know how hard it is to lose the one you love so much. Send prayers for peace and strength during this tumultuous time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I am so sorry about your loss. Eternal rest be granted unto her oh Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon her always. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I am sincerely sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sympathies. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Rob and Bill, Sincerely sorry to read of the loss of your mother and wife. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 My sincere sympathy to you and your dad. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyT Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Dear Rob and Bill, I am so sorry for you loss. Sending comfort to your family at such a difficult time NancyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Very sorry you two have lost mom and wife. Will be praying for you both and all the family. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear this, please accept my condolences Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Bill and Rob, I am so sorry. Will be praying for your family tonite Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 my father is taking this very hard. worse than I expected. I saw something in ICU that Ive never seen before. my moms pulmionolist and pcp were talking with my father about the hopelessness of my moms situation and the pcp starting crying. not just a little. full out sobbing and he tried to made a fast exit and dropped his cell phone while trying to leave us in a hurry while stilll crying on his way out the exit doors... none of us has ever seen an M.D. cry over a patient likec this. my moms ICU nurse was crying but I have seem nurses cry a time or 2 before. I think that my mom was a very kind and likeeble person. every one aware of her passing today has cried at hearing the news, I think Im still in shock stage. may be my turn to really let lose crying will happen tonite. my father says that the house feel so empty rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Bill and Rob, So very sorry to read this news. I hope you will be able to find some comfort in knowing that you were such wonderful and strong advocates for Etsuko. No one could have done more. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 my condolences again Gentlemen, Remember this will get harder and if you need to vent or anything we are here to listen and do what we can to help you during this difficult time. Again I am so sorry and pray for comfort for you and your father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Bill and Rob,I am very sorry for your great loss.Wishing you both strength in the days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 My sincere condolences on your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmrsm Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 i am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family through these trying times. Thank God for she is finally at peace and no longer suffering. God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Rob and Bill, please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother/wife. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Rob & Bill, You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. You both gave your best and did all you could for Etsuko. I hope you will find comfort in knowing she is now at peace and you did all that you could on her behalf. God Bless. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I too am very sorry to hear that you lost your wonderful wife and mother. My sincere sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Bill/Rob, Etsuko was in my prayers each and every day. I am saddened to read this news, she fought to survive. I will keep you both in my prayers. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing and know we are here for you... Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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