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Tuesday, May 07, 2013

A lot of you guys know that I was planning on a surprise attack on Cincinnati for the Flying Pig last week. I had planned, Merle was my partner in crime, had the hotel and the flight. WAS SOOOO excited...Missy and Josh were choked I was doing it (because they couldn't go), but happy that I was getting away.

Don got really bad on Tuesday night...I won't give you details...it was REALLY bad, and I called 911 to bring him to the hospital. If he had waited 6 hours, I would have been on my way to Cinci, and my daughter, Missy would have had to make the decision to call and bring him in...then nobody would have been home. My precious kidlets would have been all alone...ok, probably someone would have been there, but not anyone that would help.

The Lord and Don made sure that (even though he was pissed off), I was home, and we would make it through.

Seeing Bobby D's blog made me so happy and sad...

WE will need time to deal with stuff, but we will eventually get there.

Love you all:):)

Trish

  
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SHEENADEE 5/13/2013 4:12PM

    Of course, you were where you were meant to be. Given how things were going to go, it is good the turn happened before you were in flight for sure.

We thought about you a lot over the weekend and following week. I hope that some strength flowed to you from our gathering.

Happy to be your partner in crime any time.

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BOBBYD31 5/13/2013 10:55AM

    glad you were home for everyone and i am sorry the blog made you sad but i knew there was something special about that rainbow so early in the morning. i thought abut it for a long time when it hit me.....

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CHEPRBYTHEDOZN 5/8/2013 11:30AM

    Love you- God knows best and He alone knew what was going to happen and where you were supposed to be. AND-all the sparkpeeps were TOGETHER praying and crying for you...

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BE-THE-CHANGE 5/8/2013 7:44AM

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ON2VICTORY 5/7/2013 10:03PM

    you did what was truly important... there will always be other special moments with friends... your friends love you very much... :) hang in there...

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CASSIOEPIA 5/7/2013 8:33PM

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You were right where you were meant to be hon.

(you now know that they will be expecting you every year from now on! Two sneak attacks is considered consistent behavior). Love ya!

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LYNNANN43 5/7/2013 9:25AM

    Those of us in the know were SOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited.

But when we got the news after dinner, you could have heard a pin drop. All of our hearts were breaking.

You cannot possibly imagine how much you were thought of, prayered for, talked about, etc this weekend.

Stay Strong, My Canadian. emoticon

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BUSYGRANNY5 5/7/2013 7:49AM

    Keep on keeeping on Trish!!!

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RICHOJOHNSON 5/7/2013 3:23AM

    we are with you Trish. You take whatever you need. We are here close if you need us or far if you need us to be. No matter how much time you need we will be thinking of you and ready to hug you, hold you or stay right away.

We are not going anywhere we will be here to hold you whenever you come by.

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Tough day!

Saturday, May 04, 2013

Don passed away early this morning, he had been in so much pain the previous 3 days, and they managed to make him comfortable at the end. We are incredibly thankful for the staff at KGH, and also to all my friends here.

It was amazing to me that I had 3 friends at work at the hospital when Don passed, so I was only alone (with the nurse) for about 5 minutes before they showed up.

We love him dearly, and he will always be with us...

Thanks for your support guys!
Trish

  
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GFNOMAD 5/19/2013 10:10PM

    Oh Trish, I am so sorry to read this sad news. You have been through such a long haul and Don too. My best wishes to the family. My heart goes out to you. Barb emoticon

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RACING4ME 5/7/2013 3:05AM

    Thanks guys,
We are ok, not great, but making it through. Thankful for small blessings!

Love ya,
Trish

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JEM0622 5/6/2013 10:32PM

    I was so very sorry to hear the news in Cincy. Sending you prayers and peace during this sorrowful time, Trish. emoticon emoticon

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CHEPRBYTHEDOZN 5/6/2013 11:34AM

    I'm here for you... wish I was THERE! But you know you're always on my mind. Call me,text... whatever you want I will do whatever I can. Love you,Sweet Sista!!

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BE-THE-CHANGE 5/5/2013 10:43AM

    Trish, love and hugs to you and the kidlets. Your friends are here for you.
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ON2VICTORY 5/4/2013 6:07PM

    OMG, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot even imagine. You have my deepest, heartfelt condolances. May you find peace and comfort in this time of loss.

-Robert


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ACTIVE_AT_60 5/4/2013 3:38PM

    Trish. I am so sorry for your loss. Don put up an incredible fight against his illness to the very end. It really hurt to read this posting, and I am sending my condolences to you and your families. (I have also send you a SP mail).

Don, may you rest in peace - and to your children - may all the fond memories of your dad - help you through this difficult time. No child should lose a parent.

With love.

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CASSIOEPIA 5/4/2013 12:49PM

    Love you hon. I'm here for you - any time you need to call, write, or text, you just go ahead.

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LCERVERA 5/4/2013 9:49AM

    So very sorry. I will pray for you and your family.

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CAITLINATOR 5/4/2013 8:15AM

    I'm so sorry, Trish. I know I haven't been around much but I have had you and your family in my thoughts for a long time, and will still to come. Sending much love and light in your direction.

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WOODHEAT 5/4/2013 7:00AM

    Trish,
I am so So sorry! You and the kids will certainly be in my thoughts, in my prayers and in my heart!

May you find some peace among the pain.

Wood


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ADZY86 5/4/2013 3:43AM

    My deepest condolences. You and your family will be in my thoughts emoticon

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RICHOJOHNSON 5/4/2013 2:46AM

    Oh Trish,

I love you so much. I am praying for you so and the kids so much. Please know my heart is with you.

You have been such an amazing strong wonderful wife and mum through this time.

I pray you will know the peace of God as you walk this tough journey

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KASHMIR 5/4/2013 1:54AM

    Oh sweet Trish, I am so very sorry. If there is anything at all I can do, ANYTHING, let me know. You and your family are in my thoughts and my heart.

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Update

Friday, May 03, 2013

Don is a little more alert today than he has been over the past days. His blood sugars were over the top, but are coming down slowly. He has virtually no platelets, and they determined he has a super bug, so is getting a Buttload of antibiotics. We are pretty certain that his next move will be to hospice care....trying to deal with that right now.

T

  
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GIANNA345 5/4/2013 7:05AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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WOODHEAT 5/3/2013 8:20AM

    Oh Trish! Our hearts go out to you and your family.

I have a favorite analogy that I probably use more often than I should but I think it is fitting. It goes like this:

Ever been to the beach when there are dangerous rip tides? If so you know, that if you're not careful you can get caught up in one and they're very powerful. They pull you out towards the sea and fighting them only tires you out and makes drowning a very strong possibilty. However, if you let yourself go with this tide it eventually carries you back towards shore and drops you off in more peaceful waters. Life is sometimes like that! It rips you away from the comfort and safety of your firm footing and feels like it's going to be the end of the world for you. If you fight it, it could indeed drown you. Instead try to ride it out and let it take you where it will. After what may be a very terrifying and tramatic ride, it will eventually turn and bring you back to a spot where you can once again regain your footing and return to a safe shore.

Trish I'm very sorry that this tide has a hold on you! Just hang on and ride it out!

Love, hugs and prayers,
Wood


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CASSIOEPIA 5/3/2013 7:41AM

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KASHMIR 5/3/2013 2:50AM

    Hugs...and know you are in my heart.

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LAYERS_OF_ME 5/3/2013 2:28AM

    Oh, Trish! Sending lots of love and prayers! I am so sad for you.

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RICHOJOHNSON 5/3/2013 1:45AM

    Thoughts and prayers Trishy

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    Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. emoticon

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Today

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Really scared...Don is in the hospital. We called 911 last night, he was in so much pain. It looks like the cancer is progressing quickly...tomorrow I will have more info hopefully.

Was going to do a surprise visit to Cincinnati for the Flying Pig - not gonna happen...really sucks!

Hugs!
Trish

  
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RICHOJOHNSON 5/2/2013 7:07AM

    Praying for you Trish

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    Hugs and prayers

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TIGGER622 5/1/2013 12:56PM

    I am just so sad for you right now. Stay strong girl, cry to us whenever you need to - we're here for you. MILLION HUGS!!!

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TORTUETOO 5/1/2013 9:43AM

    About 1000 hands are holding you up right now, including mine. Hang in there.

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JONAHSADIE 5/1/2013 9:30AM

    Big {{{HUGS}}} coming your way!!!

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KASHMIR 5/1/2013 9:22AM

    Hugs. Close your eyes and picture us with our arms wrapped tightly around your whole family.

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WOODHEAT 5/1/2013 7:28AM

    Close your eyes. Breathe very deeply. Visualize being surrounded by some of your friends here at SP. We are all here to hug, to cry with you, to hold your hand. We are all praying for you, for Don, for your girls. We all love you Trish! Hope you can find some peace in that fact.

Call, text, email, all of these if you need to vent.

Peace my friend,
Wood


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ACTIVE_AT_60 5/1/2013 6:30AM

    Joining Bobby in hugs and prayers. And yes Trish - this sucks BIG TIME.

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BOBBYD31 5/1/2013 6:21AM

    Hugs our prayers are with you guys

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aaahhh

Sunday, April 28, 2013

I'm so angry with this site...I can't post much more because I also totally believe in it...

Someone has to answer questions;):)

Hugs,
T

  
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WOODHEAT 4/28/2013 6:39PM

    Hugs Kid!

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BOBBYD31 4/28/2013 6:21PM

    Hugs

Comment edited on: 5/1/2013 6:17:35 AM

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CASSIOEPIA 4/28/2013 12:14PM

    There is a tech forum under the Community Message Boards area. Try there with your questions. They are usually pretty good at helping.

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SHEENADEE 4/28/2013 12:11PM

    Hoping you become 'unfrustrated' soon.

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BUSYGRANNY5 4/28/2013 8:30AM

    I feel your frustration!!! Hope you get your answers!!!

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RICHOJOHNSON 4/28/2013 7:23AM

    Luv ya Trish

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