April 20, 2006 

April 20, 2006

Hello everyone- this is Connie. I got into Tacoma on Tuesday night adn went to see Daddy on Wensday. As you all can imagine it is really hard to see him. However, that aside he looks ok. He seems fragile and is slow moving. He is up and out of bed sitting in a recliner in his room. There is a couch for Mom to lay on and the chair is next to it. I need to share what I was blessed in seeing yesterday becasue it was a gift I think from God that I see this.
Dad asked if I was ok and I said yes. He said I should be because he was ok with all of htis and I told him that was the ONLY reason I was ok.
He did not have a good night Wen he is unable to hold down anything and the medication they are giving for the CMV makes him sick so he can not have that until they get the nausea from everything else under control. He is getting more tired each day and I can see that. He is moving around but slowly and he has lost some weight. His has ok coloring and his eyes are not the bright they once were but a bit fuzzy. My son RIchard was able to meet Dad for the first time yesterday and he went over gave Dad a hug and kiss and I said "I love you Papa." Dad had never heard those words from my son before because this was the first time they met and I thank God they did meet. Anyway, Dad tolerated that visit well but he was very tired the rest of the day. As you know Sandy and Terry were here. Terry went back yesterday but Sandy is here to support the family, Mom's sister, Roberta, is coming in Saturday adn my sister will be in tomorrow.
Dad is in NO pain and is being kept comfortable as much as possible. The Hospica House is wonderful. Quiet, peaceful, and they provide a little area foro the family to sit in, cook, or what eber along with coffee and tea. The cook there is great and makes the best soup. The nursing staff is just awesome. Mom is able to spend time with Dad and not have to worry about anything but being with the love of her life and just...being there sitting quietly next to him. Dad is hanging in there but to be honest everyone...the prognosis is the same and soon I believe he will be going home to our Heavenly Fathers' house. Well, yesterday is come and gone and we are all staying in the 24 hour box so today is another 24 hours and at times we are in a one hour box, or a minute.
I am printing everythin from this blog to keep in a scrap book for future viewing.
God bless everyone and thnak you for your loving support. I willupdate tonight or first thing in the morning.
Connie

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Comment Hi Rick and Sharon, What a blessing you have been to me. I can't even remember all the times that you both sat patiently listening to me groan on about some absolutely mountainous nothing and offering your experience, strength and hope. What a rock you are. I know that God is with you in these difficult times and continues to bless you with friends and family. All that love that you so freely gave to all of us these long years is coming back to you to comfort you. Rick, I thank you for all the hugs and good humor that you spread without even blinking. Sharon, I thank you for all the wisdom and love you gave me. I think of you often and pray for you daily. I wish we weren't on opposite ends of the country. God is showing me a rainbow just now after a severe thunderstorm which reminds me that God is in his Heaven and all's right with his world. I love living in Florida and sharing in the sobriety that is here. Take care and God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand. I love you both, Dora

Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:40 pm MST by Dora Miletic

Comment Rick and Sharon, just a note to let you know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers -- I will always remember the interesting and funny times at Ramstein with the Vogelweh Group crazies. I daily remind myself that "AA is not hotbed of mental health" as I was once told by a large guy that wore funny hats and attempted to slap the Hell out of golf balls with a huge, 52-inch Killer Bee driver. Always great velocity and distance with an unknown vector and destination. I know that you are glad to have Connie and the grandson there to visit. I have four grandchildren and another on the way and they are rsuch a joy. They call me everything from "Opa" to " Hey, You" and I love it. I keep up with Mik often and I have been following your medical challenges all along. Rick, do everything that Sharon tells you to do ( how many r's in fat chance ) if it so pleases you. You have touched the hearts and minds of many and have been loved by all -- well, almost everyone with a few minor exceptions. I love you like a brother. Remember to keep your head down and do not sway on your back swing. Love, George

Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:18 am MST by George Oliver

Comment Rick! It is unbelievable! Way beyond my wildest immagination. I am graduating in 13 days. I was even offered a job. Me! I love you so much. I want so much, to be there with you and Sharon right now. I want to hold your hand and smile at you and hear your laugh. That infectious laugh! But, I know you would kick my butt if I missed school and screwed this up, so I'm still here in Montana. However, my heart is with you and Sharon. I am going to send you a picture of me in my cap and gown....lol. Here is a squeeze for you both. Love Always, Carol

Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:36 pm MST by Carol A. Anderson

Comment Hi Connie, I'm glad you made it okay. I bet Rick's eyes just sparkled to see his little grandson. I'm not sure if you know it, but you have so many brothers and sisters that you just haven't met. Your mom and dad took me in and raised me from a crying mess into the woman I am today. They are like a mother and father to me. The love and joy that they have brought to my life and to my children's lives, can never be measured, but it can be shared. I'm not the only one, you know. We are all just a huge extension of a family for you. This is my way of saying that I don't need to meet you to love you and I have been praying for you and your son as well. Now, go and love on those two amazing people as much as you can. Your Sister in Love, Carol

Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:28 pm MST by Carol A. Anderson

Comment HERE IS A MEMORY FOR THE SCRAP BOOK. FOR SEVERAL YEARS, MANY THINGS HAD TO BE DONE TO THE CLASSROOMS AND HALLWAYS OF BOTH BUILDINGS. THIS MEANT THAT IF YOU OWNED ANY TEACHING MATERIALS THAT YOU EVER WANTED TO SEE AGAIN, YOU HAD TO PACK THEM UP AND TAKE THEM HOME. FOR TOO MANY JUNES, RICK AND JAMES WOULD MEET EACH OTHER IN THE COURT YARD AS THEY LOADED THEIR VEHICLES WITH OUR SCHOOL "STUFF." OH, I WISH THAT YOU COULD HAVE HEARD THE COMPLAINTS AND THREATS TO TOSS ALL OF IT IN A DUMPSTER. TO HEAR RICK AND JAMES TELL IT, THEY WERE THE TWO MOST PUT UPON HUSBANDS IN THE K-TOWN AREA. OF COURSE, IN SEPTEMBER, ALL OF THE SCHOOL "STUFF" HAD TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL ALONG WITH MORE MOANS AND GROANS. WE CHERISH THOSE MEMORIES. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS

Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:23 am MST by JAMES AND NADIS DAVIS

Comment Rick, Our thoughts are often on you and your family, and you are always in our prayers. I know that I am a better person for knowing you, and we wish we could come out to see you. We love and miss you, Mike

Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:40 pm MST by Mike & Gerdy

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