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Between the Devil ( the red one) and the deep blue sea

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  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,261

    barbara - thank you for giving her our love

  • Maya2
    Maya2 Member Posts: 244

    Carly Simon used Raymond's words in her song "Life is Eternal" from her DVD "Have You Seen Me Lately." Anytime I've lost someone, I play her song over and over. It is beautiful and hopeful. The album came out the year I lost my father. The words, whether sung or read, allow us to cry and smile in the belief that death is only a horizon.

  • FilterLady
    FilterLady Member Posts: 74

    Thank you BarbaraA for the update. 

    I'm sure Marybe was happy to see you and I know she must feel the love all of us here have for her.

    She has certainly been a cheerleader for a lot of women here and I hope her journey continues to be pain free.

    God bless you BarbaraA for giving comfort to our friend and her family.

    Take care,

    LaDonna

  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 1,482

    ditto what LaDonna said...well put

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696

    Barbara... Thank you, thank you, thank you! In this time of darkness, you have brought a drop of light to all of us...

  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 11,653

    Barbara thanks so much for the update and all you are doing.

    Sending postive waves to Marybe.

  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 3,600

    Susieq, I had acute pancreatitis which is extremely painful, worse than kidney stones, which I've had numerous times.  For over for 4 weeks I could take nothing by mouth, not even water.  For the first 5 days I was given enough morphine to allow me to function but not move from my bed and to  remember nothing of that period.  After that they reduced my dose enough to be able to move around with my IV pole and to remember until I was able to go on a liquid diet when they switched me to oral narcotics.  Administered carefully for control of pain they are a blessing and certainly caused me no problems.

  • justjudie
    justjudie Member Posts: 196

    Thank you so much Barbara. Thank you for being there and for giving Marybe all our love. Take care of yourself too. You are a very good friend. Bless you and Marybe. May you both rest well tonight.

  • tlangston07
    tlangston07 Member Posts: 81

    Sunflower..Thank you for the poem..just beautifu!

    BarbaraA..Thank you so much for the updates and for letting her know how much she is loved.

    Marybe..Praying for you! May your light keep shining on us today and always!

    Terry

  • Alyson
    Alyson Member Posts: 3,737

    Barbara so pleased you are there and have shared how much we all love her. Big hugs for you and many prayers for Marybe. Miracles do happen.

  • RobinNY
    RobinNY Member Posts: 136

    Thank you Barb! Bless you for being such a good friend to Marybe and to us for keeping us updated.



    My sister was also on morphine when in ICU and it was a blessing for her. Her body was able to rest and she had no actual memories. She was weaned off it and a respirator and did well.



    hugs to all my sisters tonight

    Robin

  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 586

    Barbara will add my voice to saying thanks for being there and letting Marybe know how much she is loved.  Thanks for the updates; comforting to know that she is comfortable.  Take care of you also. 

  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 2,409

    Barbara - thank you for representing all of us.  You must be exhausted, I hope you get some rest tonight.

    Marybe - no one is ready for your bright light to go out.   You have been a lighthouse in this sea that we all find ourselves.  Now we are all holding you in the light. 

  • barbaraa
    barbaraa Member Posts: 3,548

    Thanks all, I am only doing what anyone who loves would do. I am going to read her your posts tomorrow morning so post away tonight and she will hear every one tomorrow .

  • elimar
    elimar Member Posts: 5,886
    BarbA:  That room must have gotten really crowded when you told her ALL the names of those pulling for her.  Thank you for sharing her smiles with us!  Smile
  • Dilly
    Dilly Member Posts: 394

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart, BarbA. You are a blessing yourself.

    Sending love and hope and blessings to Marybe and her family.

  • blainejennifer
    blainejennifer Member Posts: 441

    Marybe,

    I am so grateful for your encouragement and continued example of living in the face of cancer. Without you, I would have gone mental when I was first diagnosed.

    Thanks for being you,

    Jennifer

  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,572

    Barb thanks so much for keeping us informed about Marybe. 

  • suzieq60
    suzieq60 Member Posts: 1,422

    Thankyou girls for your comments on morphine - nice to know there can be good experiences. I didn't know that as my experiences with it have not been so good. I do hope Mary is comfortable.

  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten Member Posts: 2,883

    Dear Barbara, Thank you so much for all your updates on Marybe. You are a wonderful friend!!! God bless you, Kathy

  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten Member Posts: 2,883

    Dear Barbara, Thank you so much for all your updates on Marybe. You are a wonderful friend!!! God bless you, Kathy

  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,200

    Barb, I'm so glad she knows you are there!

    We send our love from the Pets are good therapy thread! ((((marybe))))

  • Frapp
    Frapp Member Posts: 343

    Dear Marybe, thank you for being such a comfort and inspiration. Peace be with you nd your family.

    Pat

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,697

    Marybe, I need some more cookies!!

  • profbee
    profbee Member Posts: 305

    Barb, cause a ruckus! Laugh out loud with our Marybe! We're all shouting out to her! Get well!!!!! (truly, I've often been amazed and humbled by the love and support on these boards...it's such a love story that you're there with Mary, and bringing her all our love!)

  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 1,929

    Marybe, I'm sending love to you and prayers for you.

    Leah

  • FilterLady
    FilterLady Member Posts: 74

    Marybe,

    I'm gonna give that P-I-G of mine extra chocolate in your honor tomorrow morning.

    Get better girlfriend, we need you here to cheer us on.

    Love,

    LaDonna

  • redsoxfan
    redsoxfan Member Posts: 63

    Oh, Barbara.

    There is nothing to add to the chorus of kindness and concern sent to Marybe.

    May God bless her and help her though this.

    And God bless you for your devotion to your friend.  Take care of yourself too.

    Praying for you both.

    M.

  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 631

    Marybe...I have never seen so much passion in one room. I have watched you from a distance and, you should know, the lives you have touched is endless. You are a powerful soul with extraordinary compassion. You have created pages in the stories of all of our lives and each of us warmly thank you. I know you as beauty, and I hold you with great respect. I pray for you to heal, for you to have peace and for your amazing spirit to continue to lift us all. You are a gift. A true treasure. With all my heart, I pray for you.

  • Tillycat
    Tillycat Member Posts: 57

    Marybe - you wouldn't know me but I feel I know you. Your lovely face smiling out at me from your post always lifted me and your posts were always so thoughtful and intelligent. I hope that Barbara can add me to the list of names of all the people who are thinking of you

    Tillyx