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Demiurge
Demiurge Posts: 10,874
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
My good friend, Kelley, has been going through a lot lately with her husband who was suddenly diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma with small cell variant CNS disease in leukemic phase. It's one of 6 cases every recorded in the world. It was a shock to us all, and it's especially tragic give his age of just 29. They have 2 beautiful children, Kya & Aidan, so this is an especially trying time for them all. I received an email this morning with the following update, and it was very hard to read given how close we all are.

* Edward went through alot yesterday. Sometimes his situation was changing from minute to minute. As you can imagine, it was a very emotional and somewhat confusing time for the family and all of you, our friends. Obviously, this created lots of potential for miscommunication and misunderstanding. Here's the situation...

* Ed is still in ICU, Ward 6D, in a chemically induced coma. The sedation drugs are keeping him free from pain and anxiety. We thank the Lord for the wonderful grace of these means of minimizing his suffering.

* Yesterday Ed's oxygen saturation level dropped dangerously during a CT scan, and it took a few hours to bring it back up. The doctors are certain that his brain is still functioning, but the question of brain damage cannot be answered presently. Sometimes this happens and people are OK.

* Ed's vital signs stablized during the night and have remained very good. His oxygen level is good, his heart rate is excellent, his fever is down, and his blood pressure is fair. Of course, any or all of these could change in the time it takes to read this sentence.

* The doctors reminded the family that these improvements are relatively small in the big picture and that Ed's longterm prognosis is still extremely poor.

* Though Ed's immediate family had decided to take him off the ventilator in light of his condition, his improvements have given them new hope! He is going to begin another chemo treatment today, but his situation is still moment by moment.

* Ed's family is convinced that rest is critical right now, and so they desire to limit visits and maintain some guidelines for visitors.

Please send prayers if you can. I appreciate it.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2005
    Sad story. He has been added to my prayer list.
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    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2005
    You got it broham.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2005
    Always hate to hear stories like this, prayers sent.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited December 2005
    Prayrer are sent Demi, I hope things will improve.
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  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited December 2005
    I hope things turn all right. The wife and I send our prayers.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited December 2005
    Funny thing happened about 3 weeks ago.
    If any of you are hockey fans you may remember John MaCauley as a referee. John lived in Brampton and his Aunt & Uncle are/were (a few members not here now) my parents best friends. My mother and John's Aunt went to school together and their friendship carried on for may years, even to this day. Anyway, John's Uncle went into the hospital 3 weeks ago with heart problems (he had a quad about 10 years ago). The family was called as the medical staff indicated that he would not live more than a couple of days. He was in bad shape and the doctors induced a comatic state to help slow things down. My mother called and indicated that Bill probably only had a few days left. I have known these people for years and they have always been like family. I started praying many times per day for Bill asking that he would be given a second chance. I called my mother last week and again today and Bill is coming home tomorrow. The doctors cannot explain it. They are mystified.

    My prayers go out to your friend.
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    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited December 2005
    Just lost my Dad this October to a year long battle with Cancer, you and your friends are in my families prayers...
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    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2005
    Ill have a good thought too my brother.
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    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    You got it.
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    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2005
    absolutly..
    Prayers sent....
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited December 2005
    He and his family will be in my prayers.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited December 2005
    You got it bro!
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2005
    Thanks for all the prayers. I know how much they appreciate it. Haven't heard anything new lately, but I'm hoping for the best. This is a really good man, and the world needs more people like him. Still praying for a miracle. It's just mystifying how this happens to someone just completely out of the blue. They stay home sick from work because they're running a fever. Next thing you know they're admitted to the hospital and fighting for their lives. This whole situation really knocked me down a few notches and made me take a look at a few things. In the end I'm most saddened for the 5 year old girl and 7 year old boy who have a father that's going through all this, and who's situation looks grim. I'm going to do whatever I can to help all of them involved and continue praying for a miracle.
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    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2005
    Me too
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2006
    Ed passed away this evening at around 4:45 PM in the hospital with his wife and family by his side.

    Ed had a bone marrow transplant about a month ago, but in the end couldn't overcome this fight here on Earth. This was one heck of a great man, and the world is a darker place now that he's gone.

    I feel so bad for his 2 children, and of course my friend, Kelley. They've got a lot of love and a lot of support, and this is one heck of a strong woman.

    If anyone is interested in sending any thoughts to the family, please PM me, but I'd rather not post their personal info here.

    Thanks again for the prayers.
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    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    Sorry to hear :(

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited July 2006
    Big prayers, broham.

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    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2006
    Very sorry to hear that brother, please pass on my condolences.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2006
    Sorry to hear that. I hope he wasn't suffering much in his last days. His family is in my prayers.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2006
    So sorry to hear. I just ran across this thread. My prayers for the family.
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited July 2006
    Sorry to hear the loss. 29 is way too short. God bless you bro.
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    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited July 2006
    Very sad story. My prayers are out to his family. Thanks for the update.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited July 2006
    On there way bro.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,566
    edited July 2006
    Prayer for you..
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    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited July 2006
    My best goes out to them.
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    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2006
    prayers and condolences
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    warren Posts: 756
    edited July 2006
    My prayers are with Ed. Regards, Warren
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2006
    Thanks you guys, Club Polk is the best. I know the family appreciates it. This is taking a long time to sink in just due to the age and the fact this guy was in perfect health before all of this came upon him.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited July 2006
    Prayers sent.

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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited July 2006
    Sorry for the loss man..my heart goes out to his family..

    It's always the good guys who leave us prematurely:(
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