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Old Wed Oct 2, 2013, 08:36 AM
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I'm sorry for your loss, Patti, God bless.
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Old Wed Oct 2, 2013, 01:37 PM
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Patti,

I just wanted to express my condolences. The persistence, patiences, and fortitude that you and Dean showed us were inspiring.
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Old Wed Oct 2, 2013, 01:44 PM
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Patti,

When I lost my mother to heart problems years ago, I found it helpful to write to her. Even though I could talk to her in my heart and mind, it seemed more real when I put it down on paper. So in those lonely hours at night when you can't sleep and you want to talk with Dean, you might try writing him a letter and telling him your feelings.
I hope as time passes that you will get involved in some activities and stay busy. You have spent so much time in the last few years taking care of your mom and then Dean that I know you are at a loss now. But you have so much to offer and have been such an inspiration to so many of us when we have been down, that I know you could offer a lot to others, if you feel so inclined.
Just know that there are a lot of us praying for you during this most difficult of times.
Peace,
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Old Wed Oct 2, 2013, 02:17 PM
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Dear Patti, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you are going to continue to be as brave as you have been through the MDS journey with Dean.
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Old Wed Oct 2, 2013, 07:48 PM
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Al's wife, I agree with your suggestion. When my Dad passed I had a journal that I wrote to him in. I found it helped to pour out my emotions.

Honey
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Old Wed Oct 2, 2013, 10:28 PM
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Patti--I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't check in as much as I once did but was sad to see this news today. God bless you and keep you. Maria
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Old Thu Oct 3, 2013, 12:54 PM
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Dear Patti
I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't posted much lately, but I have read and strongly identified with your journey (Jens and I have been married 13 years, together for 23, and he, too, is a strong fighter). I wish I could give you a hug and some comfort more than these words offer . . . I'm certain we all wish that. Just know that someone else, who has walked/is walking in your shoes, offers you love, strength, and comfort.
Darice
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Old Fri Oct 4, 2013, 06:00 AM
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Dear Patti and Dean, Dru and MagicBob - like your other Marrowforums friends my heart aches to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you too.
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Dx MDS RAEB 10% blasts + hypogammaglobulinemia, Sep 2011. Jan 2012 BMB - blasts down to 2% w/out treatment so BMT cancelled. Re-diagnosis RCMD. Watch and wait from Feb 2012. IVIg 5-weekly. New diagnosis Oct 2019 AML 23% blasts in marrow, 10% blasts in peripheral blood.
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Old Sat Oct 5, 2013, 03:42 PM
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Sorry I haven't been on the forum for a few days, but there is so very much that has to be done. I have been reading all of your comments for the last hour.

I so wish I could thank each of you in person for your kind and supportive words, your expressions of sympathy, and your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for me.

I cannot find the words to express my feelings for the love and support you have given to me.

Each of you are helping me get through this and giving me great comfort. I hope you know how much it means to me.

Sending my love, hugs, faith, hope and prayers,

Patti
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Dean,age 76, dx MDS, RAEB-2, 17% blasts, June 2012 - May 2013 - Dacogen with Neupogen and transfusions as needed. End of May 2013 Dacogen stopped working. BMB July 2013 shows RAEB-2 and severe Myelofibrosis. Passed away September 30, 2013
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Old Thu Oct 10, 2013, 12:34 AM
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Hi Patti and Dean,

Dru and I are ever so sorry for you both, and we find it very difficult to find words of comfort as we have been following each others paths.

I didn't want to make this another coincidence but I guess God wants us to meet each other, and celebrate our 77th birthday with Him.

My doctor stop treating me on Monday, and he strongly suggested Hospice, and since this past Wednesday I am under their care.

Give Dean a big hug from us, and will talk with you later; this has been an
awfully tough week.

OUR LOVE, PRAYERS, HUGS AND COMFORT,

Dru and Bob MagicBob
thinking about you guys tonight. how are you doing? I am praying for you both.
Elaine
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Old Sat Oct 12, 2013, 06:15 AM
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My deepest sympathy Patti. I pray that you will experience comfort and peace. Like you I believe you will see your beloved Dean again one day.
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Old Mon Oct 14, 2013, 07:28 AM
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Dear Patti

Tonight is the Light the Night event here in Perth. I will carry a lantern for Dean for you, as well as my own on the walk.

Honey
Honey, I was just reading over all the posts again. The last two weeks have been so very difficult, but time is making it easier.

I saw this post and am so sorry that I didn't get a chance to "thank you". This has touched my heart. Thank you so very much Honey for your beautiful poem and for carrying a lantern for Dean.

Patti
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Dean,age 76, dx MDS, RAEB-2, 17% blasts, June 2012 - May 2013 - Dacogen with Neupogen and transfusions as needed. End of May 2013 Dacogen stopped working. BMB July 2013 shows RAEB-2 and severe Myelofibrosis. Passed away September 30, 2013
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Old Mon Oct 14, 2013, 12:41 PM
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Dear Patti

There are pictures of the walk in one of my threads. I did ask for one of the easier to collapse ones in case you would like me to send it to you. The lovely organisers were very obliging when I told them who it was for. They have a handle instead of being on a stick, so can be hung up. The lanterns are made of fabric not paper. If you would like it just pm me your address and I will post it off to you.

Honey
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