He wants to turn back time…

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  • February 3, 2011 at 11:10 pm #47289
    highsmith
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    Beth,

    My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry Dave has taken a turn. My dad is a Barnes (Linehan, Tan, Chapman) patient and I have followed your story and, I am sure, passed you in the halls of Barnes last year. I hope you and Dave can savor the days and moments yet to come.

    Stacey

    February 2, 2011 at 4:45 pm #47288
    32coupe
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    Dear Beth,
    Well… this big old tough man got his tear ducts flushed good this morning reading your latest post. I’ve been following your caring bridge postings for a while and like you have been bouyed with hope from time to time and then had hope dashed another time. For some strange reason (perhaps because I’ve been praying for him), I’ve felt a connection to Dave and believed he would be one of the ones to beat this. I’m sure I would love to know Dave – he sounds like a ‘salt of the earth’ kind of man that guys like hanging out with. Though his current prognosis isn’t good, God is not finished with him and I will continue to pray…

    Grace and Peace to the Graff family,
    bob

    February 1, 2011 at 8:51 pm #47287
    kathyb
    Member

    Ladybug,

    I’ve just read the latest you wrote on Dave’s journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Kathy

    February 1, 2011 at 4:19 pm #47286
    jathy1125
    Spectator

    Ladybug-You are and inspiration to your daughter and all your cc friends going through this. Lots of prayers your way-Cathy

    February 1, 2011 at 5:28 am #47285
    tiapatty
    Member

    I am so sorry to hear Dave has taken a turn for the worse. The fact that he perked up the next day is heartening but I can see how this starts you thinking about what lies ahead and wondering how you can do this. The pictures say it all, especially little Maycie and her carefree smile. Dave is surrounded by love, who wouldn’t want to turn back time and savor that love again and again? I am praying for you all.

    Patty

    February 1, 2011 at 3:21 am #47284
    pam
    Spectator

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Dave, and family. I think it is a wise decision for Dave to stay at Landmark. He is receiving excellent care there and it is important for Macie to have great memories of him at home. So sorry for the many ups and downs you are having. You and Dave have an amazing amount of love and respect for each other. Your posts are truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing your life. We have so much to learn from you.

    February 1, 2011 at 1:02 am #47283
    mlepp0416
    Spectator

    LadyBug: I just read Dave’s caringbridge.org site. My heart goes out to you and Dave and your family. Words cannot express….Dave will be in our thoughts and prayers and Tom says “Hang in there!”

    I know first hand what you are going through. Tom has been hospitalized a few times where I thought that I was going to be making final plans for him and each time he has beaten the odds and bounced back. Currently he is fighting high ammonia levels and we are hoping to conquer that issue too.

    The last time they also told me that his liver was failing, and he is still here. He was given 6 months, and tomorrow on Feb 1st we start the 15 month of life (as I call it) since that dreadful diagnosis.

    Go with God and we will be praying for Dave.

    Hugs,
    Margaret

    January 31, 2011 at 10:09 pm #47282
    lainy
    Spectator

    Oh, my dearest ladybug, it is with a heavy heart I read your CaringBridge. Its only been 7 weeks since Teddy passed and so much was so familiar. From what I am geting here, Dave is trying to be very strong because he knows what is coming. Teddy kept tellng me how much he loved me and ‘to be strong’. I think that somehow our husbands feel if we are not strong in front of them we will not be able to take care of ourselves. All the grandkids were also involved. It seemed to help them to know what was happening and why. Our 14 and 16 year old grandsons showed up at Hospice on their own as Papa was passing and it showed them that Passing was OK as it was at that point he became so calm and peaceful. Now Teddy has showed up around here a lot and I feel him all around me. I am sending you prayers and many thoughts along with the strength to get through.

    January 31, 2011 at 9:35 pm #47281
    karenb
    Member

    Oh my gosh! I read your entries all the time, and I could not stop the tears today. I am so sorry! I lost my younger sister to this horrible disease 4 years ago. I was so hopeful that Dave would be it. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you a big hug!

    Karen B.

    January 31, 2011 at 9:24 pm #4693
    ladybug02142004
    Spectator

    I wanted all my buddies here to know the latest on Dave…

    http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/davesjourney

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