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update on my husband. [View all] DesertFlower Apr 2012 OP
So sorry to hear of your troubles. hedgehog Apr 2012 #1
thank you. i'm not handling DesertFlower Apr 2012 #2
oh, honey, elehhhhna Apr 2012 #47
that's how we ALL go through it... BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2012 #182
Treasure this time together. It's a special intimacy to be present with someone SharonAnn Apr 2012 #191
i get in his bed with him we DesertFlower Apr 2012 #221
Desert Flower, my heart goes out to you. Mimosa Apr 2012 #225
That's perfectly okay. I'd probably be too. AverageJoe90 Apr 2012 #227
I cannot imagine what you're going through... one_voice Apr 2012 #3
Praying for you and your husband. Terra Alta Apr 2012 #4
My heart and my prayers are with you Spacemom Apr 2012 #5
man, that's rough....... dhill926 Apr 2012 #6
I am so sorry, DessertFlower! sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #7
I'm really sorry to hear about your husband. no_hypocrisy Apr 2012 #8
So so sorry XanaDUer Apr 2012 #9
I am so sorry, DesertFlower. femmocrat Apr 2012 #10
Oh my dear DesertFlower... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2012 #11
Thoughts and prayers, DR. Mnemosyne Apr 2012 #12
(Good Vibes) ellisonz Apr 2012 #13
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower. PA Democrat Apr 2012 #14
.... spanone Apr 2012 #15
Oh DesertFlower blaze Apr 2012 #16
I'm so sorry - my prayers jsmirman Apr 2012 #17
I am so sorry to hear this.I'm sending comforting wishes to your family. My husband's aunt had Justice wanted Apr 2012 #18
DesertFlower, I am so terribly saddened to hear this. I can only imagine GreenPartyVoter Apr 2012 #19
i'm so sorry JI7 Apr 2012 #20
I am so sorry. Hospice workers are angels -- they will help gateley Apr 2012 #21
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers... snacker Apr 2012 #22
I am so sorry... derby378 Apr 2012 #23
ah, baby... love to you. nt seabeyond Apr 2012 #24
Oh, dear. He is lucky to have you during this time. Honeycombe8 Apr 2012 #25
HoneyCombe8.... Ecumenist Apr 2012 #123
Good thoughts for you and your husband. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #26
I'm so very sorry TorchTheWitch Apr 2012 #27
My heart goes out to you ((DF)). I am so arthritisR_US Apr 2012 #28
I dont know you but your message touched me. DCBob Apr 2012 #29
Our deepest hope for a recovery from the Libs. rurallib Apr 2012 #30
Thoughts and prayers KT2000 Apr 2012 #31
Oh dear malaise Apr 2012 #32
Words are so pathetically inadequate... Fumesucker Apr 2012 #33
+1....I have no words that can describe what you must be feeling. yourout Apr 2012 #71
OMG! DesertFlower, I am so sorry. snappyturtle Apr 2012 #34
so sorry to hear this DesertFlower maddezmom Apr 2012 #35
Extra prayers for you and your husband, DesertFlower. badhair77 Apr 2012 #36
Bless you mbuch64 Apr 2012 #37
I am so sorry, DessertFlower. dmr Apr 2012 #38
I'm so sorry DesertFlower. Cleita Apr 2012 #39
That's certainly true. When my mom died - there were hundreds of messages from DUers. calimary Apr 2012 #141
. Coyote_Bandit Apr 2012 #40
I'm so sorry. Yo_Mama Apr 2012 #41
Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. proud2BlibKansan Apr 2012 #42
You got it. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #43
So sorry. I am sending good vibes to your husband, RebelOne Apr 2012 #44
I'm so sorry DesertFlower cal04 Apr 2012 #45
Praying for both of you. gkhouston Apr 2012 #46
Losing one we love is so difficult. He is fortunate to have you to guide him through this. michaz Apr 2012 #48
Hugs nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #49
Oh no! Mojorabbit Apr 2012 #50
My heart is breaking for you and your family goclark Apr 2012 #51
The DU will keep you in our thoughts and prayers Omaha Steve Apr 2012 #52
Sending you thoughts and prayers to cope. EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #53
I am so sorry, Desert Flower Irishonly Apr 2012 #54
Kind thoughts, prayers and good wishes... Permanut Apr 2012 #55
I'm so very sorry to read about this hardest time for you both. Mira Apr 2012 #56
OMG, I'm so sorry! Odin2005 Apr 2012 #57
"...i'm asking for thoughts and prayers." unkachuck Apr 2012 #58
I'm so sorry Liberal_in_LA Apr 2012 #59
I'm very sorry. I lost my only brother to a brain tumor just six weeks ago. stevedeshazer Apr 2012 #60
I am sad to hear about your brother. classof56 Apr 2012 #167
I'm so so sorry. MoonRiver Apr 2012 #61
I'm sorry isn't much help; PDJane Apr 2012 #62
Sending up a prayer on your behalf nolaboy Apr 2012 #63
My prayers are with you abq e streeter Apr 2012 #64
. Cerridwen Apr 2012 #65
Best wishes and thoughts during this most difficult time. nt Old and In the Way Apr 2012 #66
(((((DesertFlower))))) beac Apr 2012 #67
Best wishes for you and your husband. FSogol Apr 2012 #68
Oh my dear. I'm sorry. nolabear Apr 2012 #69
... YvonneCa Apr 2012 #70
I don't know what to say, but I care DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2012 #72
do you have a hospice nurse seeing you? w8liftinglady Apr 2012 #73
So very sorry, wishing you both strength in the weeks ahead. n/t slipslidingaway Apr 2012 #74
My heart goes out to you. Prayers emilyg Apr 2012 #75
My thoughts and warm wishes frogmarch Apr 2012 #76
I'm sorry. OnyxCollie Apr 2012 #77
I am so sorry Lifelong Protester Apr 2012 #78
I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family. CottonBear Apr 2012 #79
Use hospice to keep yourself as strong as you can. jtuck004 Apr 2012 #80
Love and prayers to you both... 1620rock Apr 2012 #81
I am so sorry for your pain and your husband's pain. riverbendviewgal Apr 2012 #82
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower polly7 Apr 2012 #83
My heart is with you, your husband and loved ones. myrna minx Apr 2012 #84
no words Demonaut Apr 2012 #85
Don't know what to say Spirochete Apr 2012 #86
Don't know you, but you have ours. n/t Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #87
So sorry to read this. LoTechGuru Apr 2012 #88
Terribly sorry to read about this, DesertFlower. BlueIris Apr 2012 #89
So sorry to hear your difficult news. Hospice is a service no one FailureToCommunicate Apr 2012 #90
I'm terribly sorry. Beacool Apr 2012 #91
I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayres are with you and your husband. snagglepuss Apr 2012 #92
My heart is with you MannyGoldstein Apr 2012 #93
DF, am so sorry to hear of your husband's illness. My thoughts akbacchus_BC Apr 2012 #94
My thought are with you and your family now. closeupready Apr 2012 #95
thinking of you roody Apr 2012 #96
Oh dear dear Desertflower......there are no words for this glinda Apr 2012 #97
my thoughts are with youand hoping for the strength you need to get you and your family azurnoir Apr 2012 #98
Praying for you and your husband rustydog Apr 2012 #99
Very sorry to hear this... virgdem Apr 2012 #100
continue talking to him he may still at least hear your voice even if not lunasun Apr 2012 #101
Terrible--I am sorry. Prayers for you and him. TwilightGardener Apr 2012 #102
(((hug))) WilliamPitt Apr 2012 #103
no words just... Historic NY Apr 2012 #104
Words fail. I'm so sorry what you both face. donheld Apr 2012 #105
That sucks zappaman Apr 2012 #106
Dear DesertFlower Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2012 #107
Words fail me. susanna Apr 2012 #108
I'm so sorry... you are both in my prayers renate Apr 2012 #109
I'm so sorry... ProgressoDem Apr 2012 #110
I'm so sorry. EFerrari Apr 2012 #111
.............. Angry Dragon Apr 2012 #112
I'm so sorry for your sad situation. FLyellowdog Apr 2012 #113
good vibes to you in your time of need steve2470 Apr 2012 #114
Sending you hugs DesertFlower. midnight Apr 2012 #115
No words.. I send vibes of love. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #116
Oh! Desert flower! longship Apr 2012 #117
it ts sad but your not alone. rpkgolf Apr 2012 #118
Oh no, DesertFlower! I'm so sorry. loudsue Apr 2012 #119
Dear God, I'm so sorry Desert flower... I will pray for you indeed and keep you in my thought as Ecumenist Apr 2012 #120
Time hurts and time heals. Festivito Apr 2012 #121
have you checked into proton therapy at Loma Linda Hospital? Liberty Belle Apr 2012 #122
Truly nice wishes written by lots of people here. We are all at one. schmice Apr 2012 #124
With you in thoughts.... Tikki Apr 2012 #125
hugs to you and wishing for the best for your husband RainDog Apr 2012 #126
i'm so sorry DesertFlower barbtries Apr 2012 #127
You and your husband have my prayers. emsimon33 Apr 2012 #128
I wish there was something I could do to help. AverageJoe90 Apr 2012 #129
((hugs)) NuttyFluffers Apr 2012 #130
So sorry, DesertFlower. Granny M Apr 2012 #131
Sending clear light eridani Apr 2012 #132
I am so sorry. You and your husband are in my prayers. IndyJones Apr 2012 #133
I recently went through this with a family friend as close as a relative. MADem Apr 2012 #134
Sending you love and positive thoughts, DesertFower... ... Surya Gayatri Apr 2012 #135
Oh my, DesertFlower. I'm so sorry. pacalo Apr 2012 #136
I'm so sorry. area51 Apr 2012 #137
I am so sorry. Jim__ Apr 2012 #138
Aw shit. I'm sorry to hear this, DesertFlower. We just hit Year 36. calimary Apr 2012 #139
Please look up William Colley or the "Coley Toxins" uponit7771 Apr 2012 #140
Thank you for keeping us updated and our thoughts and good vibes are with you NNN0LHI Apr 2012 #142
Sending you good thoughts Borchkins Apr 2012 #143
So very sorry for You & Your Hubby!!! I hope He is kept as comfortable as possible!! n/t hue Apr 2012 #144
I'm so sorry and will send you peaceful thoughts. a la izquierda Apr 2012 #145
So sorry, DesertFlower Love Bug Apr 2012 #146
I'm so sorry for your pain... Phentex Apr 2012 #147
My prayers are with you. nt live love laugh Apr 2012 #148
I so very sorry Becka2515 Apr 2012 #149
No words from me can ease your pain, or his. phylny Apr 2012 #150
Keeping you & your husband in my thoughts. peacefreak Apr 2012 #151
I am so sorry for what you are going through. cate94 Apr 2012 #152
OMGosh DesertFlower a kennedy Apr 2012 #153
We're so saddened to hear this, you and he have all our thoughts! RKP5637 Apr 2012 #154
Thoughts and prayers are with you both... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #155
So very sorry to hear this news. NEOhiodemocrat Apr 2012 #156
Desert Flower, I am so sorry. gademocrat7 Apr 2012 #157
I'm so sorry DesertFlower Uben Apr 2012 #158
Hoping that all the good thoughts and prayers sent your Fla Dem Apr 2012 #159
Hugs and encouragement. JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #160
A good friend of mine is going through the exact same thing. Her husband is in a hospital bed CTyankee Apr 2012 #161
blessings of peace to you both LiberalEsto Apr 2012 #162
Dearest DesertFlower lunatica Apr 2012 #163
God bless you, DesertFlower. colorado_ufo Apr 2012 #164
DesertFlower you have my thoughts and prayers.... Little Star Apr 2012 #165
My heart & thoughts go out to you & your beloved. CrispyQ Apr 2012 #166
... SammyWinstonJack Apr 2012 #168
Hugs, blessings and all good wishes. classof56 Apr 2012 #169
I am so terribly sorry. wendylaroux Apr 2012 #170
**hugs** auntAgonist Apr 2012 #171
Praying for you and your husband..... BlueDemKev Apr 2012 #172
My heart is breaking for you, Desert Flower PlanetBev Apr 2012 #173
I'm so very sorry. I can't imagine a worse tragedy. sinkingfeeling Apr 2012 #174
So sorry to hear this. I wish you both peace. AtomicKitten Apr 2012 #175
I am so saddened to hear this Sheepshank Apr 2012 #176
May he go in peace... Evasporque Apr 2012 #177
You have my thoughts and prayers, DesertFlower. babylonsister Apr 2012 #178
I am so sorry, best wishes to you and peace to all. uppityperson Apr 2012 #179
more prayers, hugs and love headed your way magical thyme Apr 2012 #180
Hugs and peace to you both. nt mentalsolstice Apr 2012 #181
may peace be upon your heart irisblue Apr 2012 #183
I'm sorry to hear this OhioChick Apr 2012 #184
Keeping you in my thoughts and sending you & hubby lots of hugs for strength. jillan Apr 2012 #185
I am so very sorry this had to happen to you and your family. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2012 #186
Positive vibrations for you, your husband & family RT Atlanta Apr 2012 #187
It won't be easy DFW Apr 2012 #188
So very sorry. We are all with you. LoisB Apr 2012 #189
So sorry to hear this... joeybee12 Apr 2012 #190
Very sorry about your husband Catherine Vincent Apr 2012 #192
You have my thoughts. ZombieHorde Apr 2012 #193
Sending thoughts of strength... countryjake Apr 2012 #194
I'm so sorry, DesertFlower. My husband is critically ill also & prognosis not good catbyte Apr 2012 #195
So sorry. Love can be shown in many ways even when he no longer remembers. A gentle touch jwirr Apr 2012 #196
After two years without my husband of 47 years, I can tell you a little of my experience. juajen Apr 2012 #197
I meant to include my thanks for the wonderful juajen Apr 2012 #198
I am so sorry. yardwork Apr 2012 #199
How terrible for you both lillypaddle Apr 2012 #200
I wish there was something Zorra Apr 2012 #201
Best wishes to you and your family Aerows Apr 2012 #202
I'm so sorry. What a horrible thing to have happen. Vinca Apr 2012 #203
so sorry to hear this Vehl Apr 2012 #204
You are not alone. rudyb Apr 2012 #205
I'm sorry, DesertFlower. Blue_In_AK Apr 2012 #206
Sorry to hear this. You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers, DesertFlower. Chorophyll Apr 2012 #207
You take care (DF) Greybnk48 Apr 2012 #208
Dearest DesertFlower, may you be surrounded with love and compassion during japple Apr 2012 #209
I can't begin to know the depths of your pain HeiressofBickworth Apr 2012 #210
Dearest barb162 Apr 2012 #211
I send prayers of comfort and strength to you both. I am so sorry. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2012 #212
Sending strong thoughts and positive vibes csziggy Apr 2012 #213
((((positive thoughts)))) handmade34 Apr 2012 #214
I am so very sorry, DesertFlower MissDeeds Apr 2012 #215
I'm so sorry Sienna86 Apr 2012 #216
I am so sorry april Apr 2012 #217
(((((((DesertFlower))))))) WillyT Apr 2012 #218
Thoughts and prayers. Arctic Dave Apr 2012 #219
Good Lord be with you! LongTomH Apr 2012 #220
DesertFlower ***hugs*** Whoa_Nelly Apr 2012 #222
I'm so very sorry. FloridaJudy Apr 2012 #223
I'm so sorry DesertFlower, SunsetDreams Apr 2012 #224
Damn. I'm so sorry. GoCubsGo Apr 2012 #226
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