hopeandstrength Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Don, I'm so sorry to hear this news. You have been such an inspiration and made such a difference to so many people. I don't post often anymore, but you helped me so much when my dad was sick. I want you to know how much that meant to me. I will be keeping you in my thoughts. Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I am sorry to hear this news Don. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Don, Thanks for the update. I'm sorry to hear that the cancer is spreading. You know we will be here for you. I will keep you in my prayers. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 We'll be praying for you Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm sorry that you are in this part of the journey. I wish you peace and memories and as much joy for all of your family as this difficult time can hold. I have admired you from day one, Don. For the record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Don what can I say? I just broke down when I read your post. You have been on here almost the same as me and you have helped me so much getting through so many hurdles with encouragement and support. You have posted with such knowledge and dignity and my heart breaks that it has come to this. I wish I had some words of wisdom to say to help you though this, but I know the kind of gentleman you are that you have accepted what G-d has in store for you. He has plans for you asI know you know that as you are a religious man. I pray for you and lit a candle in your name. It shines brighly as you are and always will be to me a friend whose presence will always shine in my heart of hearts. Please take comfort to now how much you loved on here. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Don, You are in my thoughts and prayers. You have been an inspiration to me. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Don, This breaks my heart Don. You have been such an advocate for yourself and all of us and taught me many things over the past years. You always seem to research and find the best for you and I am sure you have decided well on home hospice. I hope you don't need them for a while and when you do I hope it is a long, long time. You have been in my prayers for years now and will remain so. Keep us posted as you can. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Don, Brian always had me read your posts to him. He once said: "Don and I would be great friends". We respect you and your attitude and came to love you as family. My faithful prayer is that you have lots of time to relish this chapter and live it to the fullest as you have lived every previous chapter of this journey. May our God hold you close and may you find joy and laughter and peace in your new room. Many hugs Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Don, you've been my inspiration, support and always just there whenever I've had a crisis to weather, or good news to share. There have been many of these times and you've never failed to prop me up.......consider this my prop for you as you take on this next leg of your journey. Take care my firend, I'll be with you in spirit. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Don, you've been the glue on so many occasions that held this family together through some very rough times. Please know I am here for you during this part of your bumpy ride. I hate that this is happening to you. I hate cancer. I am saying prayers each and ever day that they find a cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolasDaughter Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Don, A thank you for your willingness to share your wisdom and experience with all of us. Wishing you peace and happiness - Love, Nicole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Don I am so very sorry to hear this news. As others have said your courage has been an inspiration to so many. I hope you have lots of time before you have to sign up for hospice and even more time before you need their services. Take care Wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Hi Wendy, I've been really worried about you and Maurice. As far as I can tell, your post today is the first one in ages and ages and ages. Someone said you had gone to Michigan for the summer, but we never heard anything from you. How is Maurice doing? And how are you holding up. I don't have any experience at it, but I do understand that it must be very, very hard to be a family member. I hope everything is all right. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Dear Don, I don't get here very often anymore for any length of time, but I had seen another of your posts recently about the hospice situation to which I replied. If I haven't said it before you are and have been a most helpful, supportive, and grand gentleman to me and to Bill, and no doubt to many, many others. Whenever I posted, Don, you were there with a word of encouragement (on the other board, as well). We owe you so much in gratitude. Support is so important in this journey, and you have been steadfast in the walk. You will be in my prayers, and without doubt, in my thoughts as we move forward. My hope is that hospice will be full of Q of L, and that you will have a long and loving time. I will be looking for your posts as you continue to advise with your usual wisdom. God Bless you, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Don, I have read this many times and tried to compose my thoughts to say all the things I want to say . Don , you are such a giver and even at this point in your journey you are still sharing and giving to us. I can't begin to tell you how much I admire you as a person and I want you to know what an inspiration you have been to so many of us and you still are. You are definitely on my list of heroes. God be with you , Don . May you be blessed with lots of quality time with your family and friends. Know that many prayers are coming your way. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Don, You have always been an amazing source of inspiration, hope, support, and humor. Wishing you many, many, many more beautiful moments to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellit74 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Sorry to be posting so late to your thread,But I am so sorry to hear this news. I am praying that you have wonderful days ahead of you with your family! Shelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((DON)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Hey Don, I just felt like sending you a Hug today, and wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 What a good idea Connie! I am sending extra hugs and prayers as well to you Don. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 (((((((Don)))))))) As others have said, you have always been such an inspiration to this board and you are one the most caring people I have ever known. I always light up when I see you have answered one of my threads because of your wisdom. I, too, hope that you will not need the hospice services for a while. Please, please keep us updated on how you are doing. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Sending a warm hello, and a ((((hug)))) to you, Don. Please add that to the wonderful hugs you've already received from your friends here at Lungevity. Hoping that you are doing well, and am looking forward to seeing an update when you are able. Hope always, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Here's another hug to add to the list!! (((DON))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Don, Sending you a big hug also. ((((((((((Don)))))))))) Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesuri Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hi Big hug also from me All the best Jussi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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