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Thread: Fields of Gold
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Janine
The Endless Simmer
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Reminds me of labor, too. My last was just trouble enough to cause Dr. to put an oxygen mask on me. I'm sure they knew what they were doing ![[Disappointed]](graemlins/disappointed.gif) ... I'm sure it did trickle some extra O2 to me...
All it really accomplished, though, was to have the clear plastic mask, with its insufficient tiny ventilation holes, seal itself to my face with every inhalation! I'd tear the thing off, draw a few deep breaths, helpful Nurse of Doctor or Husband would slap it back on again... off, on, off, on... I hadn't the breath to explain to them why they'd best leave me alone or else!
I growled and gave them the Evil Eye. They "got" it.
Joe was born in decent time & health. He was pitifully small, compared to my other babies, but I understand 8 lbs. plus to be quite acceptable...
The journey you're on right now is like labor. It feels like hard work for you and everyone else there helping, wishing they could take some of it on themselves.
Prayer matters. You've got ours. ![[Love]](graemlins/lovedrops.gif)
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Shipmate
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The entire creation strains until the children of God come into their own.
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Bronwyn
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Love you Miss Molly OXOXOX
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chukovsky
Ship's toddler
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quote:
Originally posted by powderf1re:
I wonder, Molly: haven't gone through all 900-odd posts, so may have missed this, whether you've heard Eva Cassidy's version of "Fields of Gold"?
She certainly has at least one copy of it because I sent a CD with it on. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
I am having a quiet week at work because all the students have gone away. Things are hotting up outside work, though, for Christmas. Yesterday night a friend had a "junk auction" party in aid of Shelter (a homeless people's charity... hard to phrase that right... a homeless charity? a charity for the homeless? hmm). We all brought things we no longer wanted, but which were too good to throw out. I went with some perfectly good but rather bulky household items (cushions, lampshades) that are surplus to requirements in my flat, and came back with an Andrews Sisters CD for my mother for Christmas! Tonight I'm playing in a carol concert for the church that hosts my orchestra's practices.
I don't know if someone else has posted this on here but the talk of trains and stations made me think of this song:
People get ready
There's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage
You just-a get on board
All you need is some faith
To hear the diesel hummin'
And you don't need a ticket
You just thank the Lord
Let me tell you
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who'd hurt all mankind
Just to save his own
Have some pity on those
Whose chances are growin' thinner
Cause there's no hidin' place
Against the kingdom's throne
I am very sad both about Molly and about my mentor, Liz, who has started chemo and writes that her platelets are low and when I go to see her after Christmas she won't be able to hug me. She does not believe in God and I am reluctant to tell her I'm praying for her; maybe you could make a place for her when you get up there, and put in a good word or two.
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PaulC
Ship's Lego nut
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My dearest Florence
Before I begin today, I would just like to assure you that despite evidence in these posts to the contrary, I do love Christmas. I love Jesus with all my heart, so how could His birthday be anything but the most special of occasions to me? I also note that there has been some speculation amongst our fellow shipmates as to the nature of your true name. For the edification of these others I suppose I could reveal that it is in fact an obscure reference to the highly esteemed Goon Show, a light entertainment programme broadcast by BBC radio in the 1950s, and something which I once promised I would tell you more about. Perhaps later. In the mean time, the first person who can guess the reference will perhaps recieve a small prize. Answers on a piece of batter pudding to the usual address please.
I meant to post again sooner but the days leading up to our festive season, which previously seemed to whiz past, are now moving at the speed of light. Too much to do and too little time in which to do it. Matters are not helped by the amount of time I spend each year struggling with my Christmas tree, which I am starting to suspect really does hate me. The feeling may be mutual. Many moons ago when I first moved into my current abode, I decided in my infinite wisdom to buy an artificial Christmas tree. This I reasoned, would be easy to put up, not drop pine needles on the floor, and could be re-used for many years thus proving a wise and frugal investment. Ha!
I am sure it lies in wait for me each year just waiting to attack me the moment I try and get it out of it's box. First there's the pulling, then the yanking, then comes the yelling, grunting, straining, scratching and swearing. I am always much relieved that living on my own as I do, there are no ladies present whose delicate sensiblilities might be offended by this annual performance. Finally having forced said tree to achieve a modicum of verticality, I step back with bleeding arms to survey the results of my efforts. The floor is absolutely covered with little green bits of plastic. Can I hoover this up now? Sadly I cannot, for next I must apply the decorations which will no doubt shed another layer of small green bits in the process. I am sure each year it is looking less and less like a tree and more like a festive arrangement of wire coathangers, and each year it seems to require more string, wire, duct tape, luck, prayer, and careful balancing for the thing to simply stay together. Well at least it's up, and now it sits, lights twinkling at me malevolently from a darkened corner of the lounge, waiting for me to try and take it down again.
But now sadly I must fly and do battle once more with the last of the Christmas shopping. Why is there always just one more thing to get? Dearest Florence I pray that you are more lucid today and are able to receive these loving messages from your shipmates, and just in case those mean ol' halucinations bother you again tonight, I am praying that Cherubim and Seraphim will guide you to your bedpost, where the Good Lord assures me you will find your chewing gum in very much the same state as you left it. I pray too that your loving family will also be able to get some much needed rest. Toodle pip and all that, love Thunderbird One.
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sophs
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My dear Molly,
i am now going to say to you something that i have wanted to for along time, because you have said it to me so many times...
I love you today and every day the sun rides in the heavens
lots of love hugs and prayers
sophs ![[Tear]](graemlins/tear.gif)
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Robert Porter-Miller
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Hi Molly,
I was in Baltimore at the weekend. Very nice place (although I think I'm just biased because the most wonderful person in the world lives there). I was able to spend great time with Melissa and seeing the city and meeting people together was wonderful. It was a really good taster for when I go back for two weeks in March.
I'm also getting quite used to the East Coast (and it's airports) I was in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Charlotte in the space of 48 hours.
Anyway love and prayers for you and your friends and family
Dia Duit (God Bless)
Robert
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Songbird
Apprentice
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To all Molly's faithful shipmates...
You don't know me except thru St. Seb memos... but I'm Molly's little sister... or younger or something like that...
you will never know how much Miss Molly has appreciated all the wonderful - kind messages you have sent... the marvelous cards and letters you have sent...
They have meant so very much to her...
And to my folks and myself as well...
She didn't so well again last night... and as the dawns rays came thru the window... the stuff in her lungs has begun to break loose... she is unable to cough enough to clear her lungs... therefore she sounds like a small child with the worst case of bronchitis (sp) you ever heard. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
We are awaiting the nurse to look at her meds again today... as we habve been unable to get anything in pill form down since yesterday afternoon...
We are hopeful that if God has chosen this moment for her to leave... that he will grant her a peaceful ending... We are trying to keep ourselves together... but as you can imagine... it's more than hard... but knowing you all are praying for her... knowing that she will always be a part of your lives... makes it somewhat easier...
St. Seb has been a pillar of strength for my mom and me... He even came over last night to get me into Molly's computer and help set me up so that I could give you all updates on her condition
I hope I will be equal to the challenge - ![[Help]](graemlins/help.gif)
Thanks you all again for your kindness!
Miss Molly's little sister
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dolphy
Lady of Perpetual Responsiblity
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Songbird,
Thank you for your post... I hope you will continue posting here when you feel like it.
Much love and many hugs to you all from the Dolphy household.
xxx
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dolphy
Lady of Perpetual Responsiblity
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I know this is a double post... but right now I don't care...
Molly,
If God has chosen this time for you to leave us..so be it.
God bless you my darling friend.
God bless your family and those closest to you..
May you sing with the angels and dance among the stars...
As our song goes Molly: You and me against the world ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Goodnight my dearest angel.
Love forever,
Dolphy, Jacks, Jessie and Brandy. xxx
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welsh dragon
Shipmate
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Thank you for the update songbird. God bless you and all of Molly's family. I hope that she will have relief from the discomfort soon. I will go pray. May you all have grace at this time.
with love to you all
WDxxx
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I wrote this today. For Molly.
I wondered if you’d like to have a sonnet,
So I am writing one designed for you.
I won’t lard too much highblown style upon it,
But it will have to have a cat or two.
It chases the world’s seasons in rotation
From heatwave to cold fog, from night to day
And resonates the round-the-clock oration
Of many friends who pause to chat or pray.
And in this poem many gardens flower
And sweet, red fruit is bottled to store well.
Thanksgiving meals are dished up on the hour
And silent angels smile as voices swell.
And past the ripening fields of golden grain
There sounds the whistle of a hopeful train…
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dolphy
Lady of Perpetual Responsiblity
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Songbird,
Please check your pm's.
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St. Sebastian
Staggering ever onward
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Molly had a very bad night last night. Her lungs are failing and every breath is a tremendous struggle. Hallucinations continue unabated. Her lips have taken on a bluish tinge, as have her fingertips, though they pink back up from time to time. There are signs her kidneys are beginning to fail. It snowed last night.
I talked to Dona about the generous offer of funds for a night nurse. Ya'll made her cry. She said to thank you all from the bottom of her heart, but she doesn't think they'll need one, now. I suggested that even if it's only for two or three more days, it would be a help to her and her mom and maybe allow someone else to attend to the . . . medical issues at the end. She's going to talk to Mrs. Dillon about it and to the Hospice nurse today. They're both about half-crazy now.
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In Spite of Everything: Yes.
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dolphy
Lady of Perpetual Responsiblity
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My dear sweet angel molly,
I want you to know that i have written to a national radio station here in the UK... when the time comes there will be an airing of the song 'Fields of Gold' in your honour... I will be posting a thread to let other shipmates know about it in due course. God bless you and yours my darling angel.
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marmot
Mountain mammal
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Please don't hesitate to let us know, Seb. You know I'd be there in a heartbeat if I had any medical expertise to offer. Songbird, Molly's mom, prayers for you and all who are around you.
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Shipmate
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ooops, posted with tears running down my face and forgot to check log-in details.
Here is my post again, as the other will go
God is holding Molly, and Songbird, and Mr and Mrs Dillon, and St Sebastian, and the others there very close indeed.
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St. Sebastian
Staggering ever onward
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I just got back from Molly's. Hospice is bringing over a pump this afternoon that will provide morphine intra. . . intra-skinly (forget the word; the needle just goes under the skin). I don't think Molly was conscious; she was sitting up hunched over with short,very rattly, gurgly breaths. Her skin was cool and a little clammy. I think the last act has begun.
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In Spite of Everything: Yes.
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Moo
Ship's tough old bird
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Songbird
Thanks for posting to let us know how Molly is.
I can't tell you how sorry I am about what you and your family are going through. Those of us on the ship are hurting for Molly, but we know your pain is many times worse.
God bless you and keep you.
Moo
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Michèle
Bunny sister
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ah yes my dear, from memory I do believe you are right. Dear Sweet St Seb - what a gent you are.
Dear Sweet Songbird! Thank you for your brave and loving post.
As the Lord gives He takes away. I comfort you in SLC and all the shipmates - today I was so blessed to witness a baby girl enter the world!
I praise God for the Life He Breathes in us.
with thoughts to the Dillon family,
Tim
Marian,
St Seb.
May Angels surround and protect Molly just like they did to my Dad last year.
![[Angel]](graemlins/angel.gif)
love Michele
xxxxxx
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Scot
Deck hand
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quote:
Originally posted by St. Sebastian:
It snowed last night.
Of course it did.
St. Seb, if a nurse can help, please let me know, too.
For Songbird, Mom, Dad, Marian, Timothy L and St. Sebastian, my heart is with you, and I pray for your comfort and peace. This must seem a dark hour, indeed. I'm sorry.
Molly, I doubt if you'll read this (at least not on your computer screen) but I hope that somewhere deep in your soul you can feel the love of all of us who care about you. We are lifting you up in prayer continuously. It hurts to read of your suffering, but it only increases the glory of the new day that is about to dawn.
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Smudgie
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All my love to you, Molly, and to your family.
I'm praying for you, my friend, and I know God's waiting there with his hand outstretched to take you home.
I pray it will be soon.
And I pray for his strength for those around you.
God bless you, my friend.
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Ariel
Shipmate
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Songbird, thank you for posting. It can't have been easy for you. I hope God may give you strength. I will be thinking of you and praying for you tonight as I will for your sister.
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Songbird
Apprentice
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To shipmates all...
The saga continues... Molly just took a header of her own choice off the lift chair and onto the floor... Mama and I tried to hold her and talk her out of this course of action (ya think?) but Linda (oops Molly to you) definately can be out to lunch and still have a stubborn streak a mile wide ![[Devil]](graemlins/devil.gif) As we held her arms and tried to get her scooouuuuched back in her chair - Typical for Linda - she hitched her bottom forward and shot off onto the carpet ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
We had to call the paramedics to lift her - and they sent 3 units - seven strapping (sp) young men paraded into the tiny living room. I instantly felt better as they were trying tofigure out if they had enough guys to lift her... (here I thought I was a wimp for no getting her up there myself)
As of this moment Molly is back in her chair - rinsed off with a washcloth and breathing like she's underwater... but breathing very evenly...
The nurse today said we had maybe 24 - 72 hours depending on her reactions to the meds in drip form... they will give them to her sub cutaneous (under the skin - not in veins)
Will keep you all posted
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babybear
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Originally posted by St. Sebastian:
Molly had a very bad night last night..... It snowed last night.
For those who don't know, a very long time ago (or so it seems) Molly said that she wanted to wait until the first snowfall before dying. So we are reading things into this weather report.
Songbird, as other have said, many thanks for updating us on Molly's condition. We really do appreciate the information. You and your family are held in our prayers.
bb
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duchess
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Songbird, your first post made me cry and your second post made me laugh, the thought of you even thinking "I should be able to lift her" and then 7 strong men were not sure they could!~ ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Rest assured, the calls, the msn messages, the posts and all communication I had with your sister imprinted her soul upon my life for aways. I am very sad she has to leave us so soon, but I rest knowing that for sure, she will be with our loving Lord who will lift her up into His arms and grant her much joy.
I bet she will dance around like a fairy princess and I bet she will laugh with happiness.
I wish I could hold your hand right now and give you a hug but believe you me, I am mentally doing that right now. Linda is very blessed to have a sister like you.
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St. Sebastian
Staggering ever onward
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strapping young paramedics!!? Molly, how could you? I was just there at lunch. You couldn't lunge for the floor then?? ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
(Hey, this is how Molly and I have coped: black, inappropriate and irreverent humour).
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In Spite of Everything: Yes.
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jlg
What is this place?
Why am I here?
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Songbird, how sweet of you to find time and energy to post here and keep us informed.
My prayers are with you, Linda, your Mom, and everyone else.
(St Seb, I've sent you a PM.)
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daisymay
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Songbird,
praying for you and your mother and molly. thanks for posting.
Molly,
Time to behave yourself! seven strapping young men! Seven!! ... but next question were they handsome as well?
Its very cold here in London, but no snow - yet. My winter jasmine is producing tiny buds and we've had a flock of tits out in the back yard. Since our cat died last spring, we have been a safe haven for blackbirds (who eat the snails I breed unwillingly) and a solitary hedge sparrow.
Sleep in peace.
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Inanna
Ship's redhead
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quote:
Originally posted by St. Sebastian:
(Hey, this is how Molly and I have coped: black, inappropriate and irreverent humour).
I think it's perhaps the only way to cope with something like this.
I told Molly the story of the camp out vigil at the hospice which we did for when my partner's mother was dying of cancer. It was over Christmas/New Year ... and there was some recap of the year program on TV.
Terry and I were sitting in the room with her mom, who had slipped into a coma by then - but the nurses has stressed to us that she could probably still hear everything, and so on.
Sue, Terry's sister walks in, and catches sight of the TV, where Phyllis Shaffley (?sp) was speaking. And, in a loud voice, Sue remarks, "Isn't she dead yet?"
Terry and I cringe and then crack up laughing, while Sue, waiting for the ground to swallow her up, starts extracating herself. "I meant Phyllis Shaffley! Isn't Phyllis dead?" in the desparate hope that it'd reach her mom.
It was one of those black humour moments which we all cracked up laughing about after Terry's mom was dead. And even now, "Isn't she dead yet?" is guaranteed to get a reaction from any of the family...
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And all shall be well
And all manner of things shall be well.
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Aardvark
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Songbird, praying very hard for you and Molly and your family. God will hold you all very close. I know he will.
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Just posting to say I'm with you in prayer.
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jlg
What is this place?
Why am I here?
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Another tale of 'inappropriate' humor:
My father was killed when a commercial airline flight crashed on take-off in Detroit. My family went to the morgue (set up in a hanger) where they had laid out personal effects (keys, wallets, etc) to help identify the bodies. (The bodies were in a separate area.)
While we were waiting, my mother struck up a conversation with one of the workers and started grilling him "Are they taking good care of you? How are you doing? Are you sure this isn't affecting you?". This was so typical of my mother that all of us kids (five) started laughing and joking about it. Needless to say, we received a lot of dirty looks.
I hope that the 'seven strapping young men' were handsome and that Miss Molly had a moment of lucidity to appreciate the fact and chuckle about it.
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DMarie
Ship's stray
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You will embark on a fair sea,
and at times there will be fair weather, but not always.
You will meet storms and overcome them.
You will take it in turns to steer your boat through fair weather and foul. Never lose courage.
Safe harbour awaits you...in the end.
Daphne Du Maurer
I'd like to add my thanks, Songbird, for your updates. This must be so painful for you and your mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I recently lost my mother and we were able to keep her at home til the end so I know how disorienting and frightening and unreal it can seem. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort and that Molly (Linda) will feel peace and know how much love is constantly being sent her way.
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Willyburger
Ship's barber
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quote:
Originally posted by St. Sebastian:
strapping young paramedics!!? Molly, how could you? I was just there at lunch. You couldn't lunge for the floor then??
I'm sure Molly didn't want you distracted.
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(Hey, this is how Molly and I have coped: black, inappropriate and irreverent humour).
St. Seb, one thing that I know Molly appreciates is black humor. Some of the stories she told are real cringers.
Molly, we hold you in our hearts. As you leave this world for Home, hold us in your heart as well. Let go and rest in Him.
Molly, I will miss you. I treasure the chats we've had. I'm glad that in some small way, I've been able to be your friend.
Willy
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TonyK
Host Emeritus
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Songbird - thank you for posting. It's so brave of you to do so in the circumstances - and I'm so glad that shipmates are rallying round in prayer and support for you all.
If you are lonely during the 'long watches of the night', remember that there is nearly always a shipmate around - post a 'Please help' on this thread to see who is here, PM them (get St Seb to show you how if he hasn't already) and then post on the thread to get them to read their PMs. Or just run a conversation on the thread - not normal but acceptable in these circumstances.
The time lapse means (I think) that SLC is 8 hours behind us in England - so 1:00 in the morning your time is 9:00 in the morning here. I shall certainly be around from that time Thursday and Friday and will sneak quick looks into the Ship from work.
May God be very close to you all through these difficult hours.
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Amos
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Dear Molly, dear Songbird, dear Mrs. Dillon, may you know the strength of God's love for you through this dark night. Be sure that you are in our prayers here--I'm speaking at the moment for me and the offspring and the menagerie. You were much in my thoughts this evening when our parish (or a handful of us) stood on the station platform and sang carols to the people on their way to Birmingham, Worcester, and stops between. It was cold, there was a gorgeous full moon, and most people looked at us as if it had somehow brought us out. But one lady, on her way to the pub she said, came and joined us and asked us to sing 'In the Bleak Midwinter', her favourite. Again I thought of you, especially as she recalled the words she loved to sing best--the verse where angels and archangels all were gathered there, cherubim and seraphim thronged the air. Molly, may the heavenly hosts surround you and all the great company of saints and angels enthrone you. Christ leads us through no darker room than He went through before, and so everywhere we go, everything we suffer, is touched and changed by his presence. Dear Molly, I have got to make up my bed now and sleep, because I've got to get up early. Good night, dear heart.
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Dear Songbird, and Mrs Dillon. (what a strange salutation!)
Thank you so much for sparing the time to give us your updates on Molly's adventures. It's lovely to see that the same sense of humour pervades the whole family.
I'm sure you know by now that Miss Molly (or Linda to you!) has given more to this peculiar community than many people who've been around the ship an awful lot longer than she has.
May God give you both plenty of strength, rest and peace.
And do keep in touch when you're able. I hope the ship and Molly's computer will soon be familiar territory to you as well.
Every blessing,
Kate (Viola)
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"Commandment number one: shut the hell up." Erin Etheredge 1971-2010
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Songbird - I'm so glad that you updated us. I certainly hope we have a chance to talk again. I'm sorry that you have to experience this but as you know we are all praying for you and your family. I recently watched my grandfather go through the stages of death and it becomes quite shocking (and yes - even frustrating). Many hugs and prayers sent your way.
St. Sebastian - Prayers to you for your strength and the strength you are giving Molly's family - please let us know if we can do anything - I know you know how to get up with Bessie if you should need anything at all (and I hope to meet you when you make your trip the end of this month). You are so wonderful for being such a great friend to Molly.
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For those who don't know, a very long time ago (or so it seems) Molly said that she wanted to wait until the first snowfall before dying. So we are reading things into this weather report.
bb - thank you for explaining this to us. It is touching to know.
Seb - so glad to hear of the dark humour...
Praying for the Father of all mercies to hold you all so safely in the hollow of his hand.
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Ahoy shipmates,
Just thought I'd give you one last quick update before shutting down for the evening...
Molly has been pretty out of it since the warrior band (err the paramedics - and yes some of them were nice looking - but St. Seb if you really want one I think is good looking I should introduce you to my ex-husband - now He was GOOD LOOKIN - I should have known better... tee hee)
The hospice workers should be arriving at any time to hook Molly up to automated pumps to deliver morphine and a drug to calm the halucinations... I am very gratful that I will not have to make those decisions regarding her care - I was willings... but after 3 days will little to no sleep - ya just get terrified you are going to do something wrong...
They are stopping all other treatments at this time... however I will have the option of increasing her dosage by just hitting a button - should I feel she isn't comfortable... I am also grateful for the advances of medicine that have an auto shut off - so again if sleep dep. takes over I can only up the dose so much in a 15 minute period and can not over medicate her either - again - a hugh relief ![[Snore]](graemlins/snore.gif)
We are hoping this will help her to rest (and us obviously) - but I fear her final rest is all too soon - but God's time is not mine... and my will must bend to His (but usually His alone as my husband can attest)
It's that bittersweet time - when the end is too soon and too far all at the same time...
We will watch and wait - and love her always
Thanks for your posts - they were very touching
and to dolphy - i'd love to check my pm - if I had the least clue how to do that...
I told St. Seb (that little cutie) that I've never been in a chat room - I have played some games with some wonderful Christian folks - and had a great time - but never just a conversation without playing around!
Blessings!
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Originally posted by babybear:
For those who don't know, a very long time ago (or so it seems) Molly said that she wanted to wait until the first snowfall before dying. So we are reading things into this weather report.
bb - thank you for explaining this to us. It is touching to know.
She said she thought of her death would be like a train journey which she would begin on a moonlit night after the first snowfall. She gave a much nicer description than that. She drew a wonderful word-picture.
Moo
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Dearest Miss Molly, I kiss the words that I type. The Lord enfold you in His love.
Songbird and Mrs Dillon - may you shelter under the shadow of His wing, and find security.
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Viola
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Friendly local admin / busybody checking in ...
Songbird - to check your pm (private message), go up the page, until, right at the top you see 'My Profile' (almost under the button saying 'New Topic').
Click on this, and it will take you through to a page where any private messages you may have received, will be waiting for you.
You can also alter your profile from here (by clicking on 'View/ update profile'. One of the options in your profile is for you to get e-mail notification when you have a private message. This last, of course, may well be too much faffing around for you to bother with right now!
All best wishes,
K.
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"Commandment number one: shut the hell up." Erin Etheredge 1971-2010
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Dear Songbird, it is so good of you to log on and keep us updated.
St. Seb, you're a saint -- but you knew that.
The cats and I are keeping a quiet vigil for our dear Molly, praying for a quiet passage and a healing at the end.
Rossweisse // hoping for ease for all
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Dear Songbird,
How lovely of you to join our pleasant little band. We're glad to have you aboard and hope that you keep 'sailing' with us! We do pray for you and Mother daily.
Dear Seb,
We send you prayers for good health, too. Mother knows you are in pain.I send this prayer for you, Songbird and Mother Dillon.
Oh, God, early in the morning I cry to you.
Help me to pray and to concentrate my thoughts on you.
I cannot do this alone
In me there is darkness,
but with you there is light.
I am lonely, but you do not leave me,
I am feeble in heart, but with you there is help,
I am restless, but with you there is peace.
In me there is bitterness, but with you, patience.
I do not understand your ways, but you know the way for me.
Restore me to liberty,
and enable me so to live now
that I may answer before you and before humanity.
Lord, whatever this day may bring,
Your name be praised.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I send this with love and hugs (of the virtual variety, since I can't be there to do it in person)
May God, the Good Shepherd take our sister to her heavenly home - a place of rest and comfort.
In Jesus name. AMEN.
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In Memory of Miss Molly, TimC, Gambit, KenWritez, koheleth, Leetle Masha, JLG, Genevieve, Erin, RuthW2, deuce2, Sidi and TonyCoxon, unbeliever, Morlader, Ken :tear: 20 years but who’s counting?..................
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St. Sebastian
Staggering ever onward
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I just talked to Songbird and Miss Molly is expected to depart for Home before the night is over. She's calm and peaceful but her breathing is gradually slowing; she's at about 12 breaths a minute right now.
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In Spite of Everything: Yes.
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My the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, and light perpetual shine upone them.
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Songbird, Mrs. Dillon and St. Seb, prayers ascending for your peace and the comforting of your sorrows. Praying also for the peaceful ascent to glory of your dear sister, daughter and friend. What a treasure we have on this thread of her faith, thoughts, stories and humor. Godspeed, Miss Molly.
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St. Sebastian
Staggering ever onward
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Miss Molly has gone Home, everyone.
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In Spite of Everything: Yes.
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We will miss you, Molly. Godspeed.
[ 27. May 2003, 01:57: Message edited by: Erin ]
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