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This morning at 9 AM I am meeting with my Hospice worker for first time. It will be an in-home visit. Yes, my health condition is really so bad that its now time to start putting a solid treatment team together so my transition from flesh, to spirit can go forward with some level of dignity in caring hands. It saddens me some that I will not have someone from my support network or family with me during this part of the journey. I am a little bit scared, anxious, with a huge window of unknowns for me yet. However, I do not feel alone at all. I know God is on this journey with me. He will hold, protect and comfort me just as He has every day for 27 years of Sobriety. He will be there with me and for me. This I do believe with my heart of hearts. How can I possibly know this? Because I worship a God that is All Forgiving, Full of Grace, with an abundance of Mercy. In short, I did not need to earn His Love. He freely gave and continues to give it to me. If you'd like to visit me and exchange some Love (God), get and give a hug... that would make my heart smile. Now, here's nutso John... "Gawh, that lady sounds so pretty on the phone, maybe she's my next girlfriend!!". LMAO
-- Edited by John on Friday 6th of January 2017 02:12:48 PM
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" And what did we gain? A new life, with purpose, meaning and constant progress, and all the contentment and fulfillment that comes from such growth."
(((John))) - huge hugs, prayers and thoughts are with you! Lifting you up in my prayers as we speak!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Take good care my friend and know that you are being carried on the prayers and well wishes of many, many loved ones that hold you dear. Prayers for you today!
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"Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be." Abe Lincoln
Hugs and love and support to you John. So glad you will have Hospice care, I have found them to be such a blessing through this transition. God is keeping you safe and holding you close.
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Never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be!
John - my thoughts and prayers continue for you.....If I lived closer, I'd stop by for a visit, hug, God talk and/or more! Know that we are all with you in spirit!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Be nice to find a space in hospice in Hawaii huh? In the meantime I will be watching you resting in the palms of HP maybe with a good book too. Prayers and great wishes going out to you....the address idea is a great one...let us know. ((((hugs))))
((((Jerry)))) thank you elcee ,your words was what I was looking for.
(Thank you for all you have done to help people effected by alcoholism, its huge, the impact your service has had. God bless you.x )
(((John))) - thoughts and prayers continue for you today!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Dearest John......Know you are not traveling this journey alone. We are all with you in thought, prayer and spirit. Hospice is Amazing. I have worked hospice as a nurse, and am now on this journey with my Mother. My qualifier. JOHN!!! What about Skype?! Do You Have a Skype account? We can visit you face to face if not in your proximity!!! Or, IPhone.....Skype might be easier should you enjoy chatting with your Grateful Family here! Looking forward to your answer.
What can we do? We can send comfy cozy sheet sets, pillows, clothing...warm and snuggly? What sizes John. Socks. Lotion...good ones with low alcohol content that is drying and may burn. Fav colors, fabrics etc. I noticed your John Deere things.
John, Hospice has volunteers who will come sit with you, chat with you, play a game if you want, listen to music, read to you, write letters for you......your new friends from God John.....Praying for an extra special one who can maybe help you contact any loved ones you would like too? Kleenex! Draw sheets......flat sheets that can be placed underneath him to help turn him easily. T-Shirt type hoodies, as I know too well, coldness can be too close of an uninvited guest. Fun ones would be cool! No, I mean warm:)
Dear Friends, facing your own mortality is frightening, and takes work. So John, you can talk about it all. We will listen, and not judge. Not our job. But, we will support you! Stand beside you ALL The WAY. I speak from my experience with my cancer battle, and being told for some days they did not know if I would pull through.
May the Lord Bless You, May He Keep You, May He Protect You. Hugs and Kisses Linda
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-- Edited by IAmStrong on Sunday 8th of January 2017 10:43:24 PM
Thoughts and prayers with you John, and huge (gentle) ((((((hugs)))))))
You've touched my life in the most positive ways possible. You mean a lot to many.
(((John))) - thoughts and prayers continue for you today!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Dearest John, if I was there, I would be there with you. Thank you for saving so many of us. God indeed has you in His hands. Love to you always!
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I am strong in the broken places. ~ Unknown
All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another! ~ Anatole France
I have not been on this board for a few years but I know that God led me here today. When I had no one to turn to in 2006, after discovering my husband had relapsed, Miracles In Progress was here. Your kind words and everyone's support got me through hard night's, difficult days, graduate school and years of tremendous growth.
Thank YOU. God sent you to us and I know you are in his loving arms. You are a gift!! <3
