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Thread: ken - R.I.P.
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Persephone Hazard
Ship's Wench
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Many apologies if this isn't the right place for me to have put this, or...whatever. I've been putting off posting this full stop, but I suspect that today is the time.
My beloved father - ken, known to so many of you as the Ship's second most prolific poster - is grievously ill. As many of you will know, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December and things have progressed significantly since then.
Over today and yesterday things have deteriorated to the point that I feel quite strongly that if you would like to come, please do come now.[Hospital and room location removed](It may be that I was not supposed to post such specific details; if so and the hosts edit them out, please PM me for them and I will let you know where to find us.)
We're looking at a few short weeks, perhaps mere days. I don't know for sure how things will pan out, and God willing we are soon to move to a hospice. I will of course let people know - perhaps on this thread - the details of that once they are set in stone.
Otherwise, your prayers and thoughts are so very much appreciated. I'm sorry I don't have the right words to do this message justice. Dad has given so much, both here and elsewhere, that telling people about the current state of affairs is almost more difficult than I can bear.
[ 19. May 2014, 08:35: Message edited by: Welease Woderwick ]
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A picture is worth a thousand words, but it's a lot easier to make up a thousand words than one decent picture. - ken.
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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Oh, no. ![[Votive]](graemlins/votive.gif)
Thank you so much for telling us, Persephone. I can't imagine what you are going through.
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Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Sioni Sais
Shipmate
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I've just spotted this and I'm lost for words. I'm desperate for you and ken. I can't get up there but pass my love and prayers on to him.
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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All I got is swear words and tears right now.
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I cannot expect people to believe “
Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Gee D
Shipmate
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for you and your father.
We had a few spars on some boards, but he very much reminded me of what I call a good old-fashioned evangelical of the school which was so dominant in Sydney as I grew up: liturgy in accordance with the 1662 BCP, dignified if simple vesting. and thoroughly in accord with a valid Anglican tradition. May God be with you at this terrible time.
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Not every Anglican in Sydney is Sydney Anglican
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Nicolemr
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Oh,no. Oh so sorry to hear that. Prayers for all.
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On pilgrimage in the endless realms of Cyberia, currently traveling by ship. Now with live journal!
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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Holding you both in the Light.
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I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.
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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?
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Rowen
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My prayers....
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"May I live this day… compassionate of heart" (John O’Donoghue)...
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Emma Louise
Storm in a teapot
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I still can't quite believe it.
Sending you and your dad love from down here x
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comet
Snowball in Hell
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tell him we love him, Persephone. Tell him we're there in spirit with him right now. and with you. You have our hearts, dear girl.
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Evil Dragon Lady, Breaker of Men's Constitutions
"It's hard to be religious when certain people are never incinerated by bolts of lightning.” -Calvin
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Grits
Compassionate fundamentalist
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I am so, so sorry to hear this. I have always enjoyed ken's posts and opinions so much. Please tell him we are all praying for him and sending him our love.
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Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff, and shut it when I've said enough. Amen.
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Amos
Shipmate
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Oh no. Persephone, I am so sorry. I've always wanted to meet your dad, and never went down to London for a Shipmeet. If he's receiving visitors, I'd like to pay him a visit.
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At the end of the day we face our Maker alongside Jesus--ken
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Grits
Compassionate fundamentalist
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Persephone, your PM box is full. I was wondering if you could share a mailing address for your dad. I'd love to send him a card. You can message me if needed. Thanks!
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Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff, and shut it when I've said enough. Amen.
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M.
Ship's Spare Part
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I knew he was ill but am so sorry to hear this, Persephone. I don't know quite what to write at the moment.
My and Macarius' prayers and thoughts are with you both always.
We've had some good chats in the pub.
M.
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Kitten
Shipmate
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Oh Persephone, I'm so sorry.
for your Dad, and for you
[ 17. May 2014, 05:48: Message edited by: Kitten ]
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Maius intra qua extra
Never accept a ride from a stranger, unless they are in a big blue box
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ecumaniac
Ship's whipping girl
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busyknitter
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Grits:
Persephone, your PM box is full. I was wondering if you could share a mailing address for your dad. I'd love to send him a card. You can message me if needed. Thanks!
Have PM'd you.
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Emma Louise
Storm in a teapot
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Same here busyknitter if that's ok?
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Ferijen
Shipmate
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Persephone and busyknotter and ken and all who love him
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Alan Cresswell
Mad Scientist 先生
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for ken and all his friends and family.
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Gracious rebel
Rainbow warrior
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Words cannot express.
He had hinted that he was ill, but I never expected this.
So glad I made the effort once to attend a London meet, so met Ken, a kind of hero figure for me.
The Ship won't be the same place at all.
Prayers for all the family.
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Japes
Shipmate
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ken, his family and his friends.
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Blog may or may not be of any interest.
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Marvin the Martian
Interplanetary
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This is a blow most grievous. I can only pass on my fondest regards, deepest sympathies and most heartfelt prayers to you both.
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Hail Gallaxhar
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kentishmaid
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Such sad news. So sorry for you & your family.
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Sarasa
Shipmate
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So sorry to hear this news. Prayers for ken, and all his family.
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'I guess things didn't go so well tonight, but I'm trying. Lord, I'm trying.' Charlie (Harvey Keitel) in Mean Streets.
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seasick
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ken
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We believe there is, and always was, in every Christian Church, ... an outward priesthood, ordained by Jesus Christ, and an outward sacrifice offered therein. - John Wesley
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Spike
Mostly Harmless
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Last time I saw him he was still very upbeat and positive about the whole thing. So sad to hear how quickly this has developed.
I'll try and get in over the weekend.
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"May you get to heaven before the devil knows you're dead" - Irish blessing
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ThunderBunk
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Comfort, strength and healing for all concerned. Not recovery, sadly, but healing.
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Currently mostly furious, and occasionally foolish. Normal service may resume eventually. Or it may not. And remember children, "feiern ist wichtig".
Foolish, potentially deranged witterings
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busyknitter
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Spike:
Last time I saw him he was still very upbeat and positive about the whole thing. So sad to hear how quickly this has developed.
I'll try and get in over the weekend.
Ken has shown nothing but remarkable determination to fight this dreadful disease. Only a few days ago he was quoting Deuteronomy 30:19-20 at me.
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Adeodatus
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by comet:
tell him we love him, Persephone. Tell him we're there in spirit with him right now. and with you. You have our hearts, dear girl.
This. Please, Persephone, assure him - and be assured yourself - of our most heartfelt prayers.
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"What is broken, repair with gold."
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Ann
Curious
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So sorry to hear it. Love and prayers for Ken and his family.
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Ann
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
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All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome. George Orwell
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Melangell
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ken, Persephone and busyknitter
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Gwnewch y pethau bychein (Dewi Sant)
Do the little things (Saint David)
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Firenze
Ordinary decent pagan
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Very sorry to hear this. I wish him peace of mind and ease of body.
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chive
Ship's nude
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I am so sorry. I don't have anything intelligent or helpful to say except may God be with you all.
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'Edward was the kind of man who thought there was no such thing as a lesbian, just a woman who hadn't done one-to-one Bible study with him.' Catherine Fox, Love to the Lost
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Ariel
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Firenze:
Very sorry to hear this. I wish him peace of mind and ease of body.
Yes, from me too.
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M.
Ship's Spare Part
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Busyknitter, could you pm me the details too?
Thanks.
M.
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Lucia
Looking for light
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For Ken, his family and friends.
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lilBuddha
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I put on my rockin' shoes in the morning
Hallellou, hallellou
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Jenn.
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So sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you all x
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