Long-time DU member RushIsRot is in the hospital.

[chervilant]

He is in the CCU at Cox South in Branson, MO. His heart is weakened to the point that his cardiologist had recommended hospice last week, but he was life-flighted back to the CCU and is not expected to live. He is DNR.

His son has flown in to be with him. I hope to see him again on Monday.

He gave me permission to post this information because he has enjoyed being a member of the DU forum. I will miss him terribly, and I don't think I'm the only one.

[mike_c]

1. sad news....

Wishing peace to RushIsRot and his family. Swift passage.

[chervilant]

14. Thank you so much for your post.

I'm sure he will appreciate all those who remember him.

[Renew Deal]

2. Tell him that it was an honor to spend time with him in DU and I wish him th best.

And that he has one of the best usernames.

[spanone]

3. K&R...

[chervilant]

16. He has a peace symbol in the back windshield

of his truck.

We got to go on a wildflower safari last week. I will never forget him.

[spanone]

27. ...

[Dragonfli]

4. .

[chervilant]

18. He is all about nature.

His nature photography is amazing. I hope I get to share some of it.

[Dragonfli]

24. I'd ove to see it if you are able to share some. /nt

[chervilant]

31. I'll ask him.

He's also an avid punster -- VERY groan-worthy.

[Dragonfli]

34. thanks,

[Hortensis]

48. Both Rushisrot's art and puns would be very nice, if possible.

[LyndaG]

5. I'm so sorry

Prayers for him and his family.

[chervilant]

19. Thank you, LyndaG.

I'm glad so many people are thinking about him.

[malaise]

6. So sad

Hope he's as comfortable as possible

[chervilant]

20. Cox South

in Branson is amazing. Their staff have been wonderful.

(Shout out to Bill, his nurse!)

[Skittles]

7. tell him I am rooting for him, chervilant

yes INDEED

[chervilant]

21. He'll be so glad to know that.

We have talked about some of his fave DUers. (I think you are on our mutual list.)

[Skittles]

45. awwwwwwwwwwww

BACK AT YA BABES!

[Person 2713]

8. Peace to RushIsRot & hope you see him on Monday

[chervilant]

22. I do, too!

I confess I'm not ready to let him go.

[bkkyosemite]

9. Prayers for him and his family.

[murielm99]

10. Oh, no.

I am sorry.

[ScreamingMeemie]

11. Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this.

Please let him know I will keep him in my thoughts.

[JDPriestly]

12. I'm sorry to hear this news.

[Boomerproud]

13. Peace and light to RushIsRot and his family.

My mother is also in hospice and DNR. It's only a matter of hours/days. I know what his family is going through.

[renate]

71. wishing you and yours peace and love

I'm so sorry.

[Boomerproud]

87. Mom passed away on Sunday morning.

Thank you for your kind words and hugs.

[renate]

88. how kind of you to let us know

You must have a million things on your mind right now and it was really nice of you to come here and tell us.

I really am so sorry. It's such a sad and painful time--the whole world looks different when you lose someone close.

[840high]

15. Prayers going out.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

17. Sending RIR --

healing and soothing vibes. It is always a sad day when I read that a fellow longtime DUer is having a health crisis. Let him now we are all thinking of him and rooting for him.

[one_voice]

23. He is one of the few DU'ers I'm friends

with outside DU.

[chervilant]

25. To everyone who has posted

such compassionate responses: I'll make sure he sees this when I see him on Monday.

(I am DETERMINED to see him again!!!)

[Iggo]

26. RushIsRot !!!

[TDale313]

28. ...

[silvershadow]

29. I'm sorry.

[Mz Pip]

30. So sorry to hear this.

It seemed for a day or so he was stabilizing.

Hes a great guy. My thought are with him and his family and Rotten Cat.

[KT2000]

32. I'm so sorry to hear this

this is so difficult - I wish him peace.

[pmorlan1]

33. Please tell his family

that our thoughts are with them.

[passiveporcupine]

35. I'm so sorry to hear this Chervilant

I hope they are keeping him as comfortable as possible.

So hard for his family and friends.

Peace and comfort!

[Old Crow]

36. ...

[onecaliberal]

37. ...

[Tsiyu]

38. As someone once wrote about the heart...

...it's just one more old broken bone that cannot mend...

I hope that RushIsRot's heart grows three sizes, and if that can't happen, that he is blissfully comfortable and at peace.

[Blue_In_AK]

39. I'm so sorry.

[Jack Rabbit]

40. ( )

[Dems to Win]

41. Thank you for letting us know

Peace to RushIsRot and all who love him.

[2naSalit]

42. Oh Dear...

[ReRe]

43. I'm so sorry, chervilant

I have hope, since he told you to post this. He needs a consult in the worst way.

Praying for our fellow DUer RushIsRot, that he is getting the very best care at this hour.
I'm lighting a candle for him here at home now.

[SoapBox]

44. I'm sorry to hear this news...

Best to him and thanks to you for being there.

[Soxfan58]

46. Keep his spirits up.

Don't let the docs convince him of hospice if he's not ready. He sounds like a man with a fighting spirit. Looking forward to reading his post

[riderinthestorm]

47. Please let him know his DU family are surrounding him with love

[hermetic]

49. So very sorry to hear this

You are a good friend.

[OneGrassRoot]

50. Thank you, chervilant...

Thanks for letting us know and for being there for him.

to you, RushIsRot and his family.

[Fla Dem]

51. Very Sad. Hope all the best for his Family and Friends.

[Bossy Monkey]

52. I've been keeping up on Facebook. So sorry the miracle isn't likely to happen

One thing I've seen on Facebook is that he has really enjoyed his life, country living and nature in general. Sorry to see him go. A great guy!

[polly7]

53. I'm so sorry.

Peace and strength to RushisRot and all of his family and friends.

[Liberal_in_LA]

54. Sorry to hear that

[sinkingfeeling]

55. Very sad to read this. Peace to his family.

[jtuck004]

56. He has our thoughts. n/t

[democrank]

57. So sorry to hear this.

Glad his son can be with him.

[dembotoz]

58. ......

[marble falls]

59. Its been a bad year for DU if only for our losses.

[awoke_in_2003]

63. Yep. nt

[Pool Hall Ace]

60. I am more familiar with him on Facebook. Such a funny guy!

I wish him and his family peace at this time.

[certainot]

61. best wishes, and tell him we will continue to bust the rot

[Phentex]

62. Sorry to hear this...

I wish him all the best. Send a hug from us at DU.

[AwakeAtLast]

64. This is sad news

Wishing comfort and peace to him and all who carxe for him.

[avaistheone1]

65. Prayers and positive thoughts to RushIsRot

[Arugula Latte]

66. I will miss him and his funny, punny Facebook posts.

Hugs to all his friends and family.

[Worried senior]

67. Sad to hear this.

Wishing the best for him and his family.

[laundry_queen]

68. ...

[MissDeeds]

69. So very sorry

Peace, love and strength to RushIsRot and his family.

[mike dub]

70. Wishing you peace RushisRot

And you as well, chervilant.

[renate]

72. I hope that all the love on this thread gives him joy and strength

I'm glad he was well enough to enjoy the wildflowers last week.

I'll be thinking of him.

[Kaleva]

73. So sad to hear. I wish him and his family peace.

[femmocrat]

74. I am so sorry.

Sending a prayer for RushIsRot and his family.

[bluestateguy]

75. My prayers go out to him and his family

I've lost too many members of my family due to heart disease.

[hollysmom]

76. I always wold have liked to see posts about people passing - which he has not, and long may he not

where there would be a separate members thread for each person who has passed or is ill and That way
1) if someone is gone fora while they will know what happened
2) for people to post about that person
3) if the person was sick and recovers they can see the posts in one area
4) if a person passes, the family can be sent a link to the posts.
5. favorite posts about that person can be reposted there.

[gelatinous cube]

77. I'm sorry

[MrScorpio]

78. Sorry to hear this

One of the great ones!

[Raine1967]

79. Oh no.

[MrMickeysMom]

80. So sad to hear this, chervilant...

We are with him in spirit, I think...

Peace to him and his family.

[dixiegrrrrl]

81. PLEASE tell him how much support and concern he has from his fellow DU folks.

Keeping crossed fingers and positive thoughts for him..

[retrowire]

82. good energy from here! nt

[AllyCat]

83. Oh no! Hoping he finds wellness in the midst of his struggles.

Peace to RisR and his family.

[mahina]

84. Cheers Rushisrot. Hugs Chervilant.

Grace and comfort and light surround you both. Thanks for letting us know C. Aloha.

[Gothmog]

85. He will be in my prayers

[Odin2005]

86. :-(