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fubar
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I am a lucky man
« on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:06pm » |
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I have enjoyed the friendship of love of a great person over the last 12 years. She has been my closest and dearest friend and one of my biggest supporters through some difficult times. I have been there with her to bury her mother, her sister and finally her brother, all of whom died as a result of a nasty disease called IPF (Inherited Pulmonary Fibrosis). These trying times helped us forge a bond like I have not experienced with many people on this Earth. Sandy, who also had IPF, had a miraculous lung transplant in December 2002, about 2 years and 2 months ago. Most (about 80%) lung transplant patients do not survive more than 1 year, so I feel lucky to have had her this long. It is with a heavy heart and great sense of loss that I must say goodbye, but I know she is not suffering anymore and I will see her again someday. I will miss our daily phone calls. I will miss the challenge of trying to make her laugh once a day. I will miss the support she offered me, even as she sat there dying in front of me. I love you, Sandy.
Goodbye.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #1 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:09pm » |
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Thank you for sharing your pain. My heart goes out to you in your time of need. My prayers are with you. 
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #2 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:09pm » |
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #3 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:11pm » |
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Having been through a similar situation, I understand Shawn. Bless you.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #4 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:13pm » |
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So sorry to hear this Shawn...
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #5 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:14pm » |
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Thinking of you now.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #6 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:29pm » |
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Oh man, no words bro....just
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #7 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:32pm » |
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You are in my thoughts......
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My condolences friend.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #9 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:39pm » |
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my heart goes out to you.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #10 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:42pm » |
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Can't seem to muster the right words Shawn, so I am lighting a couple of candles instead.
Our condolences to you,
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #11 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:43pm » |
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Shawn - I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #12 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 6:45pm » |
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Sorry to hear but I'm glad you came here with the story.
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Shawn - sorry to hear about your friend Sandy. I'm happy that you had the experience of such a great friendship.
I had the pleasure of meeting your friend Sandy - she had the lung transplant and was a patient at Stanford Hospital when you and I went to visit DJ after his moya-moya surgery. I was glad you shared the visit with me...
Sending you love and good energy my friend.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #14 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 7:12pm » |
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Shawn,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
may she rest in peace.prayers going out to those
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #15 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 7:27pm » |
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sorry bro
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #16 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 7:39pm » |
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A friendship that will never be topped.......she's smileing down at you Pam
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #17 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 7:41pm » |
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I am so sorry Shawn...you were both blessed to have each other.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #18 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 8:12pm » |
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My sincere condolences to you, Shawn. Love never dies... It goes on and on. She is still as close as your own heartbeat. Blessings, peace, and strength to you...
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #19 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 8:22pm » |
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I'm sooo sorry Shawn...
..as you said you were blessed and lucky to have had her in your life and the memories will be cherished forever. 
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #20 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 8:37pm » |
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This is so sad... stay strong
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #22 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 9:01pm » |
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A very fortunate friendship Shawn.
Memories stay
She misses you too.
Thoughts for your sorrow friend.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #23 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 9:06pm » |
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Man oh man.
Lucky...yes...wise as well.
You can truly see, Fu.
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Re: I am a lucky man
« Reply #24 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 10:34pm » |
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My condolences
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