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eggbeater Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:01 PM
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Update on my situation
It seems that the cancer had spread through most of my internal organs, As of testing on friday, they seem to think that I am about to suffer kidney failure from the cancer.

I am currently taking meds to counteract some of the problems that my system is already having, and I am also being given morphine for pain.

my mind is still clear most of the time and I am able to make my own decisions.

I will continue to write and fax my officials with my concerns as far as our non-government goes, as long as I can.

The pain in my back and stomach area is getting worse on a daily basis. Today I was able to get out of bed long enough to eat something, and sit to watch a movie for a bit.
I am now typing back from my bed where the morphine is starting to flow once again.

family is the most important thing in your life. never let it go.

if you all dont care to listen to my ramblings, please let me know and I will stop.

I have already instructed my wife to notify all of my groups I belong to when I pass. I have written a short notice that she will post for me.

God bless you all.
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belladonna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:02 PM
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1. I am so sorry
I wish I had something deep and profound to say here, but I don't. Suffice to say I will be thinking of you and sending all the good vibes I possibly can for you and your family :hug:
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Redstone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:05 PM
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2. Oh, damn it. Why would we NOT want to "listen to your ramblings?"
Damn it again. This is the first post I've seen from you. Ramble away, and I'll read every one of your ramblings. Count on that.

Go easy. OK?

Redstone
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riderinthestorm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:07 PM
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3. I LOVE that you are still fighting
I LOVE that you KNOW your family is most important.

I LOVE that you are still taking time for us.

And most of all, please know that you are loved here, regardless of whether we "know" you or not. Please keep posting, as long as you can. Please know that we care, and that we are here, no matter how or what.

:hug:
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:07 PM
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4. We're here for you, ramble on
Thank you for the reminder about family. It's the people who matter. Always.

God bless you. :hug:

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miss_american_pie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:07 PM
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5. I'm sorry
:hug:
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:13 PM
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6. My dear eggbeater........
Blessings on you for staying in touch with us, your electronic family...

I pray that your passing is easy, painless.......

Here's a little poem for you:

Life is eternal;

And love is immortal;

And death is only a horizon;

And a horizon is nothing

Save the limit of our sight.


---Author unknown

:hug:
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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:19 PM
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7. We are with you, eggbeater.
:grouphug:

Thank you for posting this. My thoughts are with you. Thank you for continuing to speak out against this government. You are among my heroes.

Peace.
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Suich Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:29 PM
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8. I'm so sorry, eggbeater.
:hug:
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-30-06 09:39 PM
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9. Oh, dear eggbeater....
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep fighting and rambling! We love hearing from you. God bless you! :hug:
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Heidi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:24 AM
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10. Love and light to you, eggbeater.
:hug:

:kick: for Lounge mojo.
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:28 AM
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11. Hello eggbeater
Nice to hear from you again.

Your ramblings are most welcome.

:pals: :hug:
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speedoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:36 AM
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12. Thank you eggbeater. And don't even think we don't want to listen...
I have been thinking of you daily. I read some of your recent posts the other day and was happy to see that you are still fighting.

You are an inspiration to me.

God bless you and your family.
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Whoa_Nelly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:37 AM
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13. eggbeater
You don't ramble. You make sense, and show us all how to be human. :hug:

And for your wife :hug:
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speedoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:58 AM
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14. A kick, and a request for #5 please. nt
Edited on Sun Oct-01-06 02:11 AM by speedoo
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deadparrot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 02:00 AM
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15. . . .
:hug:
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bigluckyfeet Donating Member (559 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:13 PM
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104. May God Smooth Your Path
I said a prayer for you.
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borlis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 02:08 AM
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So sorry, eggbeater.
:hug: I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Please don't stop posting.
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Nicole Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 02:08 AM
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16. This is the first post of your's I've read
Something tells me that is a great loss on my part.

Good thoughts and prayers for you, now & in the days to come. :hug:



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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 02:15 AM
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17. Oh ,eggbeater!
If prayers, and positive thoughts, and love can make a difference, can help a person heal, you have as much from me as you need, and more.

Please do not stop posting. Please do not stop rambling. Please do not stop trying. My heart is with you and your family.
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villager Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 02:44 AM
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18. please keep rambling as long as you can, eggbeater...
And God bless you right back...
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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 02:52 AM
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19. Jesus Christ, Man... Don't Stop!
You will always have our ear and the hopes for a full recovery

We're right here with you

Peace
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pointblank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:06 AM
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20. eggbeater....
To quote the great Led Zeppelin

Ramble on,
And now's the time, the time is now


from http://www.lyricsfreak.com/l/led+zeppelin/ramble+on_20082096.html

We're with you. DU is a great place to vent.

My prayers are with you.
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SaveOurDemocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:09 AM
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21. We are with you...

:grouphug:

You've reached out and touched my heart ... a stranger, who only hopes she can be as brave and true as you one day.

Please keep writing, eggbeater ... I'll look for your posts.

God bless you and your family.


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Dem2theMax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:47 AM
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22. ((((((((Eggbeater))))))) Please keep rambling.
We want you here with us. You are part of the DU family and we are all here to support each other.

Tell your wife we are here for her as well. My thoughts and prayers are coming your way.
Hang in there and keep fighting the good fight. :hug:
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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:54 AM
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23. What ramblings?
Of cours I care. It's the middle of the night and many who'd care aren't here. :hug: You won't pass tonight although I sense you have had moments of readiness. You have tremendous courage... I don't know what else to say. Sleep well, and not too long. -Lisa
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Posteritatis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:54 AM
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24. Do not go gentle into that good night...
I've no idea who you are to be honest, though I had a friend pass away a few years ago from similar causes, and he faced it with about the same attitude despite only barely being of voting age. (The local LGBT crowd now has a community centre, I believe, named after him now; this pleases me greatly.) All I can do from where I'm watching is admire it whenever I see it.

Best of luck with anything to come; keep fighting the good fight.
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OneBlueSky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:58 AM
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25. oh, eggbeater . . . I wish I could say I feel your pain, but of course . .
that's impossible . . . all I can do is encourage you to do as much living as you can, look at alternative treatments, and believe in miracles (they do happen -- whether you believe or not) . . .

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers . . . please keep posting and letting us know how you're doing . . . and what, if anything, we on DU can do to help . . .

God bless . . . (or All Blessings of Creation -- whichever you prefer) . . .:hug:
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AIJ Alom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 04:00 AM
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26. Please continue to ramble to us in this life and the next. Your words are
inspiring and the knowledge you pass to us is invaluable. Thank you. Together, we will return this nation to it's proper standing in the world. Peace be upon you my friend.

AIJ 'Jack' Alom
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intheflow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 04:14 AM
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27. eggbeater,
I never encountered you on this board until now, but let me add my voice to the ones above who encourage you to keep posting. And thank you for keeping up the national struggle while you struggle personally. The brief bit I know about you from this one posting inspires me. I'm sure I wouldn't be so strong in the same circumstance.

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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 04:17 AM
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28. sweetie of course we care
Edited on Sun Oct-01-06 04:19 AM by Skittles
you post as much as you need; we are here for you
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vickitulsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 04:18 AM
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29. I'm glad I got to meet you, Eggbeater.
First time I've read a post of yours, too, but as far as I'm concerned, NO ONE ever "rambles" -- we just pour out our hearts!

And before I read the last post in this thread, I was about to say I hope you can find a way to post to us after you cross over. Now I know I'm not the only one who had that thought.

Wouldn't it be wonderful, though? One day we all wake up and check in with our friends at DU ... to find one of our dear departed friends has managed to post a message to us from the great beyond! They're only molecules and electrons, after all, these messages. Surely we can learn to manipulate them to communicate with those we love even after we've changed planes of existence?

Houdini apparently couldn't do it; but that doesn't discourage me!

:hug: and so glad I have this chance to get to know you, Eggbeater.

PEACE & LOVE


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Iris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 05:42 AM
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32. I like this thought.
And the post would imply that the departed has seen the big picture and we need not worry. All will be well.
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murielm99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 04:58 AM
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30. Keep rambling, eggbeater.
I don't know what to say. Hugs to you and your family.
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wain Donating Member (803 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 05:08 AM
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31. There is an inner strength of character that shows in your writings
I'm not sure many of us could have the presence of mind that you have.

I will remember you in my prayers.

May God bless you and your family

:hug:
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 05:43 AM
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33. Take care, eggbeater.
I'm thinking of you. :hug:
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 06:09 AM
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34. Keep on fighting
and yes family is the most important thing in your life.
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buddhamama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 06:43 AM
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35. I am so sorry, eggbeater
I will be keeping you in my thoughts... :cry:

Love and Peace to you :hug: :hug: :hug:
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zonkers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 06:47 AM
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36. God Bless you.
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 06:59 AM
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37. Eggbeater, I am so sorry to hear this. We need your "ramblings" now, more
than ever!
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calico1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 07:13 AM
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38. You are not rambling!
Please stay in touch for as long as you can. My thoughts are with you always. :hug:
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mom cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 07:21 AM
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39. I am so sorry to hear that your condition is deteriorating. Please
keep us informed as to how you are doing. You are part of a very big family here and we care what is happening to you. :grouphug:
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boobooday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 07:23 AM
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40. Bless you
In all your fights. Thanks for fighting for all of us.

:hug:
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DemExpat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 07:23 AM
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41. I wish you peace and love, eggbeater,
:hug: :hug: :hug:

DemEx
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AirmensMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 07:32 AM
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42. Thank you for posting, eggbeater.
I don't know what you call "ramblings", but I'm glad to listen. I'm so sorry this is happening to you. God bless you and your wife. :hug: :grouphug:
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 07:42 AM
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43. Peace to you all....and KNOW that those who've caused your concern are now
backed into corners of their own making. We will not let them pass.

Salute to you, compatriot.
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RFKHumphreyObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 07:42 AM
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44. Oh Eggbeater
Edited on Sun Oct-01-06 07:43 AM by socialdemocrat1981
I'm so sorry to hear this. Rest assured that you have my deepest, most sincere and profound thoughts, prayers, best wishes and positive vibes extended to you at this time beyond what my words could ever adequately convey. And rest assured that your family also has my deepest, most sincere and profound thoughts, prayers and positive vibes

Please keep your spirits up as much as you can and know that you are in the prayers, thoughts and best wishes of so many around the globe who know you from DU. We'll all be thinking and praying for you and your family

You are an inspiration. Please take care of yourself and feel free to confide in any or all of us at any time you need. We're all here for you -we will never be tired of reading your wonderful posts

Once again my deepest and most sincere thoughts, prayers, positive vibes, best wishes, peace, love and good luck are extended to you and your family :grouphug: :hug: :hug: :loveya:
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zanne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 07:47 AM
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45. Please keep posting.
Thank you for keeping up the fight. I know you're fighting the battle of a lifetime. Please keep fighting. My thoughts are with you.
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Vidar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:06 AM
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46. Bless you, eggbeater.
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wellstone dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:12 AM
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47. Bless you
Thanks for letting us know how you are doing.
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Blue Diadem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:20 AM
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48. Please know that we hold you & your family in our hearts and prayers
Yes family is most important and I thank you for that reminder.

A strange thing just happened eggbeater. As I sit here writing to you, I felt something looking at me..now realize I'm on the second floor of my home, everyone including pets are downstairs and I have no trees outside my windows. I looked to the window and two tiny sparrows were sitting a top my window air conditioner gazing at me with cocked heads. I was able to walk to the window before they flew away. I don't know what it means..perhaps it will mean something to you.

Please continue to post as you can.

My prayers for you being kept pain free during your journey.

:grouphug:
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:23 AM
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49. Ramble on.
Bless your spirit.

:hug:
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Dangerously Amused Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 09:09 AM
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50. Those contemplating the end of this life do not EVER ramble.





In fact the opposite is true. Life falls into a much clearer perspective for them; what is truly important, and what is not. For this reason their words are among the wisest we will ever know. And even when their words make no sense to us because they have journeyed to an inner place where time and space and earthly constraints have no bearing, that is a powerful message for us as well.

You words are as valuable to us now as they ever were, if not more so. It is our honor to hear your words for as long as you may choose to provide them. My own words are wholly inadequate to thank you for kindness to us despite your difficult circumstances.

Peace and love to you and your family.




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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 09:37 AM
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51. Dearest eggbeater,
Prayers and healing light to you.
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 09:43 AM
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52. I'm so sorry
I wish you peace. Thank you for reminding me what is important.

:hug:
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DesertRat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 09:44 AM
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53. Peace be with you, eggbeater.
:hug:
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eggbeater Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:26 PM
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54. From Mrs Eggbeater
Yes Eggbeater is still with us.
He had a bad night last night and is not able right now to post for himself.
He asked me to thank you all once again for your concern and well wishes.

Ed, (aka Eggbeater) has always tried to be there for his family, and those around him regardless of his ever meeting them before.

Im sure that he will be back on again himself, he is just to spirited to leave us just yet.

As for his family, He will be leaving us very well off as far as our daily needs go, he made sure of that.

The empty space that he will leave around here will be great, but as a strong Christian family, our faith gives us the comfort that he is being called back home by God and that we his family are being asked to allow him to go.

This is the first post that I have ever made to any internet group, I wish it could have been one with a more positive message.

As Ed would make sure to say.
God bless you all and continue to fight for those that cannot fight for themselves.
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RedEarth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:33 PM
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55. We're thinking of you and your husband at this time....
peace be with you.
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Arugula Latte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:36 PM
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56. Thank you for that, Mrs Eggbeater.
I wish Eggbeater could have been with the DU family much, much longer...

Please tell Eggbeater we will miss him, and think of him.

:grouphug:
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speedoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:37 PM
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57. Thank you so much, Mrs. Eggbeater.
I'm sorry Ed had a bad night. He is a wonderful man, and I was glad to hear the other news in your post... that he has arrranged for you and yours to have your daily needs met, and that your family has the faith to get you through these difficult times.

I will be thinking of you and Ed and your family.

These are "hugs" sent your way.... :hug::hug::hug::hug:
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miss_american_pie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:39 PM
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58. Thank you for the update
:hug:
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madrchsod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:42 PM
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60. thanks for the update
yes. what a friend we have in jesus....
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:47 PM
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61. Both of you are in my thoughts.
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:50 PM
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62. Hugs for you and your family
:grouphug:
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RFKHumphreyObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:23 PM
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65. Please rest assured that we are all thinking and praying for all of you
at this time and that you all have my deepest and most profound love, positive vibes, thoughts, prayers, light, peace and goodwill at the present time. Rest assured that Ed has touched the lives and continues to touch the lives of so many people around the world through his time online.
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Call Me Wesley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:51 PM
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70. Peace and comfort
through this time.
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jackster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:02 PM
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72. Ed and Mrs Ed....
please - continue to ramble on as much and as long as you can

we are here for you

you are wrapped and cradled in our arms with love and peace

God Bless



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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:17 PM
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75. ((((Mrs. Eggbeater))))
Stay strong and we are here for you if you need anything.
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brook Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:23 PM
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76. Thank you for the update.
I hope both you and Ed find comfort in the prayers and hopes that surround you, mine included.
Peace be yours.
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:55 PM
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77. Bless your heart, Mrs. Eggbeater.
Thank you for the update. I continue to send Ed my thoughts and prayers, and you and the rest of your family as well. :hug:
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Raffi Ella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 09:04 PM
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86. Thank you for updating us.
I am so sorry this happening to Ed and you,his family.My heartfelt wishes of love and peace go out to all of you.
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rockymountaindem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 09:24 PM
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88. May God be with you all n/t
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NEOBuckeye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 10:34 PM
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91. peace be with you and your family n/t
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Garrett Donating Member (24 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 01:38 AM
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95. Blessings for you both
The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord make His face shine upon you
And grant you peace
Forever.
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myrna minx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:19 PM
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111. My prayers are with you and your family.
:hug:
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faithnotgreed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 10:10 PM
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125. we are thinking of you both
peace and much love
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:41 PM
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59. Oh my...I just saw this
I am so sorry things are not improving. And, I hate that you are in pain. As for what you call "ramblings," nooooo....please don't stop writing. And, I think it is very admirable that you are still contacting your officials, even when you don't feel well.

There probably isn't anything I can say that would make you feel any better right now...so I'll just pass along some more hugs...:hug: :grouphug: :hug: :grouphug: :hug:
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 12:52 PM
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63. There are two important lessons:
How to live, and how to die.

Thank you for sharing these times. It is painful for all, but it is a reality we all must face.


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Coventina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:03 PM
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64. Love, prayers and tender thoughts to you and your family.
You are not alone. We stand beside you in spirit.

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The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:25 PM
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66. Please keep rambling. We're thinking of you.
:hug:
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JitterbugPerfume Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:40 PM
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67. Peace and love to you
and may whatever God you serve hold you in the palm of his hand
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:44 PM
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68. "family is the most important thing in your life. never let it go."
Damn right.

Peace to you, eggbeater.
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Mz Pip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:45 PM
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69. My thoughts and prayers
are with you and your family. May this journey you are embarking on be peaceful. Peace to you and yours.

Mz Pip
:dem:
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Lady Freedom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 01:54 PM
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71. God speed and god bless eggbeater!! We love you!!
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NewWaveChick1981 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:05 PM
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73. Eggbeater, thank you for your heartwrenching update...
:cry: :hug: I wish only the best for you. :hug: I am so sorry. May you be at peace. :pals:
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 03:15 PM
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74. Eggbeater, please don't stop posting updates
As long as you can, we need to hear your voice. If you're not giving up, in your condition, then you encourage us to not give up. I will continue to pray for your comfort and peace as you go through this most difficult time.
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pitohui Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 04:12 PM
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78. oh i am so sorry to hear
of course we want to hear your thoughts and concerns, keep 'em coming
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SoyCat Donating Member (660 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 04:21 PM
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79. I'll just tell you what a friend of mine who died of AIDS said. Milk it
'til the end. She enjoyed every last minute she could get out of her life. I hope you get as much from what you have left as possible and that when the end comes, that it comes peacefully. I wish you the very best.
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Nikia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:13 PM
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80. My thoughts are with you and your family
Continue to be strong and may peace be with you.
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RiffRandell Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:14 PM
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81. Peace. n/t
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Debbi801 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:15 PM
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82. I'm so sorry. You are in my thoughts. (nt)
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YellowRubberDuckie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:20 PM
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83. Even though we have never met...
I am sad you are going thru all of this. We will always listen to your "ramblings." That is what we are here for. And when your wife posts your last message to us, I will cry for you. I hope you have lived a happy and full life. I hope and pray you have no regrets. May you rest comfortably these last days of your life. :hug:
Duckie
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demnan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:22 PM
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84. Bless you my dear
I remember my Dad's cancer. I think keeping a clear mind is a fight against that cancer as long as you can my dear. Love you as a sister in this horrible disease and I send you thoughts of fall flowers, mums in buckets on the front porch and baskets of beautiful just picked apples, not the polished kind, but the kind with a few leaves and wormholes. And faces of my lovely cats peeking through to offer you solance. Such is life.
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Eurobabe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 08:31 PM
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85. Wrapping you in white light Eggbeater
I don't know what to say, except that I hope your pain is kept to a minimum. You are right, family and friends are all we've got -- thanks for the reminder. Peace and love, 48
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 09:07 PM
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87. peace to you, eggbeater...
:hug:
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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 09:26 PM
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89. Kick!! I have no idea what else to write
I really don't. I am humbled by your thread in many ways.

Not sure what to write, so just kicking it :(
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Guava Jelly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 09:41 PM
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90. My heart and hopes go out to you and your family!
And you have my ear anytime you need it!!!
:hug:
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njdemocrat106 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 11:13 PM
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92. I'll be praying for you and thinking of you
Edited on Sun Oct-01-06 11:13 PM by njdemocrat106
I do believe in miracles, and I pray that this is only a minor setback for you. Never lose hope; there is always the hope of a better day, and if it is your time to depart from this earth, there is always the hope of a new and better life that awaits on other side.

God be with you.
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-01-06 11:30 PM
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93. Blessings of Peace, Comfort and Healing at this difficult time.
:hug:
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 01:22 AM
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94. Peace to you, Eggbeater.
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 01:52 AM
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96. When it does come time, think of this:
Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than lightning, but it is when we do not show fear,it casts its eye on us gently and casts us to infinity.
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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 01:58 AM
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97. you are a flickering light in the darkness of the world. continue and
know you are loved. God bless you too.
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enigmatic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 02:01 AM
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98. Eggbeater
You've got a warmth, a light around you right now from people who know you and love you, and those of us who are beginning to know you now.

Know that we'll all be with you in body and spirit with you where this goes, I promise:)

:hug:
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 05:59 AM
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99. Ramble on, eggbeater...
:hug:

We'll be here. You and your wife are in my thoughts.
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 06:45 AM
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100. Ramble often and God Bless you too!
I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers. Peace and comfort to you eggbeater.
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eggbeater Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 03:40 PM
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101. After a couple of really fun days
Edited on Mon Oct-02-06 03:53 PM by eggbeater
Im back for a little while.

Mrs Eggbeater just saw this and made me take it away.

and I have to apologize for saying it in the first place.


sorry.


but, I am feeling pretty darned good right now. at this exact moment, I have almost no pain and have been sitting up again today.


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ceile Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 03:49 PM
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102. LOL!
I have no idea!
Keep up the fight, Eggbeater!
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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:11 PM
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103. I had tear in my eyes reading the thread.
I'm so damned glad to hear from you. I wish you continued relief from pain. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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speedoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:16 PM
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107. God bless you eggbeater.
Edited on Mon Oct-02-06 04:16 PM by speedoo
So good to hear from you, and I'm very happy that you are having a better day.
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LadyoftheRabbits Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:13 PM
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105. All of my best wishes...
:hug: :hug: :hug:
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ZombieNixon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:15 PM
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106. Best wishes, eggbeater.
:hug:
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av8rdave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:17 PM
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108. Thanks for keeping everyone up to date on your situation
I'm sorry you didn't get happier news. Your advice about family is taken to heart.

All the best to you and your family
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eggbeater Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:19 PM
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110. After the last couple days,
Of pure hell, and now feeling this good, I dont know if its the drugs or if I am really feeling this way, but I promise, that I will go fighting.
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RevCheesehead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:18 PM
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109. God bless, eggbeater.
It's been an honor knowing you. Safe passage. :hug:
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judaspriestess Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:19 PM
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112. I hate cancer seems we have all this money to spend
on Iraq but we can't find a cure for cancer. God Bless you and your family!! We are here for you and your family!!
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eggbeater Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:30 PM
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114. You know
Its true that billions are being wasted killing people in an attempt to liberate and make free some oil reserves, and that has to stop.
That my friend is a job that people like you MUST continue to fight. In the streets, at the polling place, with letters, phone calls, fax's etc... I too will continue to do so as long as I can. EVERY SINGLE VOICE is needed.

But as far as the cancer goes, they are working on it, but it is such a nasty and unpredictable thing that has so many different faces to it, its very hard to pinpoint any one cure.
For every person that goes through it, progress is made while trying to help them.
Not to long ago, breast cancer was a death sentence for many women, Today due to research, and as sad as it may be, the sacrifice of those women that did die from it, breast cancer survival rates have become very high.
the same with other types of cancers.

here is the hard part to swallow.
My cancer was caused most likely from years of smoking. I brought this on myself, nobody forced me to fire up the smokes 20 times a day, I bought them, and with my own decision, I smoked them. Even though I knew the dangers. It wont happen to me right?

All that aside, regardless of the outcome of my personal situation, maybe by my suffering this self induced illness, the cure may be one day closer.
If a couple weeks or months of my pain can help find a good cure for others in the future, then my pain, my death will have value to others.

In short, dont mourn my passing if and when it comes, rejoice in the knowlege that science might be one day closer to maybe saving one of your loved ones in the future.

OOPs, time to take a zillion pills. be back in a bit if I dont choke and die while doing it.

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speedoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:45 PM
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116. I'm sorry about the smoking, eggbeater.
As a former smoker, it's my opinion that you were addicted to nicotine, and the tobacco companies are responsible, at least in part, for that addiction.

I don't mean to turn your thread into a discussion about the tobacco companies, but the fault is not yours, at least not entirely, IMO.

The important thing right now is that you are having a better day, and that makes me happy.
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eggbeater Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:51 PM
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118. I would only ask one question on smoking
Who here does not smoke?
and,,, why?


most dont smoke because they are intellegent enough to make that decision.
You quit because you were intellegent enough to make that decision.

I had the same information and facts as you, yet I chose to smoke regardless.
I dont think we should blame the car manufacturer because I made my car go 120 mph and hit a pole.
I dont think we should try to play off my responsibility or lack of when it comes to my choice of smoking.

thats just my theory on the subject. By no means do I try to make it stand as the only theory.
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speedoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 06:17 PM
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120. Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things I've ever done.
I tried six or seven times before I finally did it. It was not my knowledge that smoking was unhealthy that helped me, but rather personal opinions that a) I could not afford to smoke, and that, b) I did not want to teach my infant children to smoke.

Addiction to any chemical, including nicotine, is an extremely difficult thing to overcome. I think you will agree with that.

I think you might also agree that the tobacco companies spent a lot of money getting young people addicted to nicotine. Their advertising was aimed at young people, because they knew that getting young people addicted for life to nicotine would pay off big. And they concealed scientific data about the effects of nicotine, because they knew that data, if known, would cut into their profit margins. When you and I were young, and beginning to smoke, we did not have this information, and so we became nicotine addicts.

So I am not as forgiving of the tobacco companies as you are.

I should also say that I am very concerned that what I am saying to you about this, even though I believe it is true, is not appropriate at this time. Because you seem to be at peace with your cancer, and I absolutely do not want to do anything to change that. I truly hope I am not.... please forgive me if I have.
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bleedingheart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 06:59 PM
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122. I am very sorry about your situation
I never started smoking because I watched my father succumb to lung and heart disease at 60...way too young.

I also have asthma...so it is a very risky thing to do...
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:21 PM
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113. I'm very sorry.
Morphine is good, but I wish there was a better option for you.

Ramble all you want. We're here. :hug:
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skygazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:35 PM
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115. I know you probably don't want to be, eggbeater
But you're an inspiration. There are plenty of people in your situation who would curl up in a little ball and whine. Instead, you show wisdom, grace and courage and vow to keep agitating until you no longer can. That's class. I salute you and wish you and your family peace. :patriot:
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:48 PM
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117. Geeze, eggbeater, you've been on my mind since you
told us about your illness a few weeks back. Know that I think about you...alot. You will stay here on DU for as long as we all hang around. You won't be forgotten. And who knows, miracles do happen. I pray your next journey is beautiful.
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eggbeater Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 04:54 PM
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119. Thank you.
The kind thoughts are bringing me strength.

by the way, how did you get the picture of me taped to the wall in preperation of having my meds shoved into me????
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speedoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 06:21 PM
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121. LOL!
Edited on Mon Oct-02-06 06:27 PM by speedoo
Eggbeater, you are something else!

I come to this thread to try to bring you comfort, and I end up smiling at your posts, and being even more in awe of your strength and grace.:hug:

On edit: in case you don't know already, eggbeater "LOL" means, "laughing out loud".
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 07:06 PM
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123. Funny bastid, you are, egg.
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wildhorses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-02-06 07:21 PM
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124. eggbeater, I want to thank you for this post and I would like to
ask you to please continue posting as long as you are able...perhaps if you just cut and paste one a day (or whenever you feel like it). That way you can correspond with all your groups with out using so much energy. Please share with me (US!!) your thoughts and feelings. I wish you love and the comfort of home and loved ones. I wish you a window so that you may see the sky and the birds that fly. I wish you a pet of your choice to lay with you, that you might feel the softness of their fur. I wish you kindness from your caregivers and hugs from everyone. I wish you a tomorrow with the strength to post a line or two and let us know what your thoughts are...I wish for you today and always,

peace,
wh

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