Prayer Thread

[thebigweave]

Thank you for your kind words everybody.  My wife passed today at 10:12 AM. Not confirmed for a few hours as we waited in test results.  

 

She’s now being kept alive by a machine in the hopes her organs can save lives.  At the moment they are optimistic she can help save 8 recipients. 

 

Below I am including a tribute I wrote for her. 

 

This is Christine’s husband(hubby).  I wanted to let people who had not already heard the news know that on Friday, November 8th Christine suffered a medical complication that resulted in a sudden brain bleed.  Unfortunately there was no medical intervention that could bring her back to us.     Christine is currently being kept alive by machines so that she can hopefully serve as an organ donor. Something that she believed strongly in.  We recently learned that she appears to be a prime candidate to donate all her organs.  Which for all the people who knew Christine was classic her. Giving of herself so that somebody else could benefit.    I have been so touched by the outpouring of support from the various communities that Christine was a part of and helped to foster/nurture. As you all know that was Christine - she built people up without regard to the obstacles that were in the way, she was unstoppable.    Christine and I would sometimes disagree about this.  She was amazing and I wanted more time with her.  But now in this final hour I realize that I was wrong.  She was too special to not share. She was a light that needed to be allowed to shine on more people.  I have often heard the advice - don’t take away someone’s hope, it might be all they have. And Christine was hope to anybody who needed some.  Through her kindness she gave hope freely and without limit.    If you would indulge and please forgive my rambling but I wanted to also share a bit about our final day.  And then a few things more. To try and sum up concisely a love that in my books was one for the ages. It wasn’t always easy but dear god was it worth it. I freely admit that this may be more for me than for you. But I want people to know these things.    Christine helped make our last day together a magical day.  Her mother had been visiting and this was our last day together for her visit.  We had a wonderful morning together which transitioned from home as we went for a parent teacher conference to talk about our favorite topic. Our wonderful daughter Libby.  We went to ihop which has become a simple family tradition, before moving on to the zoo to attempt to fulfill a promise to Libby. We failed because we had made some poor assumptions but Christine being Christine quickly made a plan on how we could seek to fulfill it. We continued though the zoo making wonderful memories.  We then went home where Libby and Christine’s mom sat down to enjoy a movie.  A treasured tradition for them both.  Christine and I were blessed to putz around the house getting things done and we got to share little moments of connection.  We searched to see if we could watch the Thursday night service of our church as due to traveling this was a way we could share it together.  Unable to to do so we continued to occupy ourself with the home and making plans for the future good times we intended to have.  Eventually Libby was all showered and tucked in and as the day wrapped up Christine began to pack for her trip the next day.    I elected to sleep on the couch to run interference between our very vocal puppy who does not believe in sleeping through the night.  Christine was to take her mom back to Wheaton in the morning and I wanted her to have a chance to get some rest.  The last I saw her was around 11 pmas she came downstairs to get a pint of coffee ice cream to eat as a last minute snack. For anybody that knew her. This was the most Christine thing ever. I told her I loved her and to get some good rest.  And I watched her go up the stairs of the home we built for the last time.     I used to be able to be a less than ideal version of myself because I always had Christine there to have my back and to help me be the person I could be. Now all I have is her example.     I’m going to remember all the times we had together, all the dreams we had together and everything in between.    And one last thing to conclude.  A warning and plea.  Hug all your people, tell them what they mean to you.  And do not wait to forgive and reconcile, life can come out of nowhere.  Do not wait for tomorrow to repair your relationships.  Tomorrow is not guaranteed, I struggled with this at times and feel so blessed that I was the best version of myself that night. Our final words together were words of love and support.     And in honor of Christine I have another thing (and then one last thing as she was also prone to say). And now I leave you with two quotes. One from Les Mis.  Something that was special to Christine before I met her and became special to us as a couple.    The last quote is from a TV show of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That Christine and I both thought was a truly beautiful sentiment. And in some way she found solace in. I never imagined the way I would look to it for strength in this time.    There's a grief that can't be spoken There's a pain goes on and on   And    What is grief, if not love persevering?   And finally the movie Moulin Rouge meant a lot to us we had for a time a tradition of watching it on Valentine’s Day.  So I leave you with:   As I mourn this loss I will watch this over and over again because when I hear it. I am transported back to our first Valentine’s Day when our growing love was only ahead of us. [/url]  

So sorry to hear of your wife's passing, but a beautiful tribute to her and the life you made together. Prayers to you, your daughter, and family.

 

 

 

[pappy1865]

Brass, so sorry for your loss my friend. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family in this difficult time.

 

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

A truly wonderful tribute.

[OliviaPope40]

A wonderful and heartfelt tribute Brass.

[Demo]

2 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Thank you for your kind words everybody.  My wife passed today at 10:12 AM. Not confirmed for a few hours as we waited in test results.  
 

She’s now being kept alive by a machine in the hopes her organs can save lives.  At the moment they are optimistic she can help save 8 recipients. 
 

Below I am including a tribute I wrote for her. 
 

This is Christine’s husband(hubby).  I wanted to let people who had not already heard the news know that on Friday, November 8th Christine suffered a medical complication that resulted in a sudden brain bleed.  Unfortunately there was no medical intervention that could bring her back to us.  

 

Christine is currently being kept alive by machines so that she can hopefully serve as an organ donor. Something that she believed strongly in.  We recently learned that she appears to be a prime candidate to donate all her organs.  Which for all the people who knew Christine was classic her. Giving of herself so that somebody else could benefit. 

 

I have been so touched by the outpouring of support from the various communities that Christine was a part of and helped to foster/nurture. As you all know that was Christine - she built people up without regard to the obstacles that were in the way, she was unstoppable. 

 

Christine and I would sometimes disagree about this.  She was amazing and I wanted more time with her.  But now in this final hour I realize that I was wrong.  She was too special to not share. She was a light that needed to be allowed to shine on more people.  I have often heard the advice - don’t take away someone’s hope, it might be all they have. And Christine was hope to anybody who needed some.  Through her kindness she gave hope freely and without limit. 

 

If you would indulge and please forgive my rambling but I wanted to also share a bit about our final day.  And then a few things more. To try and sum up concisely a love that in my books was one for the ages. It wasn’t always easy but dear god was it worth it. I freely admit that this may be more for me than for you. But I want people to know these things. 

 

Christine helped make our last day together a magical day.  Her mother had been visiting and this was our last day together for her visit.  We had a wonderful morning together which transitioned from home as we went for a parent teacher conference to talk about our favorite topic. Our wonderful daughter Libby.  We went to ihop which has become a simple family tradition, before moving on to the zoo to attempt to fulfill a promise to Libby. We failed because we had made some poor assumptions but Christine being Christine quickly made a plan on how we could seek to fulfill it. We continued though the zoo making wonderful memories.  We then went home where Libby and Christine’s mom sat down to enjoy a movie.  A treasured tradition for them both.  Christine and I were blessed to putz around the house getting things done and we got to share little moments of connection.  We searched to see if we could watch the Thursday night service of our church as due to traveling this was a way we could share it together.  Unable to to do so we continued to occupy ourself with the home and making plans for the future good times we intended to have.  Eventually Libby was all showered and tucked in and as the day wrapped up Christine began to pack for her trip the next day. 

 

I elected to sleep on the couch to run interference between our very vocal puppy who does not believe in sleeping through the night.  Christine was to take her mom back to Wheaton in the morning and I wanted her to have a chance to get some rest.  The last I saw her was around 11 pmas she came downstairs to get a pint of coffee ice cream to eat as a last minute snack. For anybody that knew her. This was the most Christine thing ever. I told her I loved her and to get some good rest.  And I watched her go up the stairs of the home we built for the last time.  

 

I used to be able to be a less than ideal version of myself because I always had Christine there to have my back and to help me be the person I could be. Now all I have is her example.  

 

I’m going to remember all the times we had together, all the dreams we had together and everything in between. 

 

And one last thing to conclude.  A warning and plea.  Hug all your people, tell them what they mean to you.  And do not wait to forgive and reconcile, life can come out of nowhere.  Do not wait for tomorrow to repair your relationships.  Tomorrow is not guaranteed, I struggled with this at times and feel so blessed that I was the best version of myself that night. Our final words together were words of love and support.  

 

And in honor of Christine I have another thing (and then one last thing as she was also prone to say). And now I leave you with two quotes. One from Les Mis.  Something that was special to Christine before I met her and became special to us as a couple. 

 

The last quote is from a TV show of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That Christine and I both thought was a truly beautiful sentiment. And in some way she found solace in. I never imagined the way I would look to it for strength in this time. 

 

There's a grief that can't be spoken

There's a pain goes on and on

 

And 

 

What is grief, if not love persevering?

 

And finally the movie Moulin Rouge meant a lot to us we had for a time a tradition of watching it on Valentine’s Day.  So I leave you with:

 

As I mourn this loss I will watch this over and over again because when I hear it. I am transported back to our first Valentine’s Day when our growing love was only ahead of us.

 

Lovely. May her memory be a blessing. And every time you look at your little girl your beloved will be there. 

[Stuhoo]

My complete condolences Brass. How incredibly sad, and how incredibly brave you are and clearly will continue to be.

Godspeed.

[cleeter]

Brass,

I hope God can give you and your daughter and family the strength and courage to get though the hard times ahead of you both. The tribute you wrote was truly amazing. 
I will pass along a quote i was told when my father suddenly passed 2 years ago now,
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal."

Godspeed my friend. 

 

[ALASKA HOOSIER]

Brass, Just saw this thread. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Prayers your way, buddy.

 

[FortWayneHoosier]

you have my deepest sympathy Brass. Prayers for you and the family.

[OliviaPope40]

Update on my cousin Tyler: 

Had 2 hour surgery done today. Doctor sent him home with a couple of drains to keep the wound in his muscle clean and some pain medication. Sending his tumor and surrounding tissue for extended pathology.

[8bucks]

On 11/10/2024 at 4:49 PM, Brass Cannon said:

Thank you for your kind words everybody.  My wife passed today at 10:12 AM. Not confirmed for a few hours as we waited in test results.  
 

She’s now being kept alive by a machine in the hopes her organs can save lives.  At the moment they are optimistic she can help save 8 recipients. 
 

Below I am including a tribute I wrote for her. 
 

This is Christine’s husband(hubby).  I wanted to let people who had not already heard the news know that on Friday, November 8th Christine suffered a medical complication that resulted in a sudden brain bleed.  Unfortunately there was no medical intervention that could bring her back to us.  

 

Christine is currently being kept alive by machines so that she can hopefully serve as an organ donor. Something that she believed strongly in.  We recently learned that she appears to be a prime candidate to donate all her organs.  Which for all the people who knew Christine was classic her. Giving of herself so that somebody else could benefit. 

 

I have been so touched by the outpouring of support from the various communities that Christine was a part of and helped to foster/nurture. As you all know that was Christine - she built people up without regard to the obstacles that were in the way, she was unstoppable. 

 

Christine and I would sometimes disagree about this.  She was amazing and I wanted more time with her.  But now in this final hour I realize that I was wrong.  She was too special to not share. She was a light that needed to be allowed to shine on more people.  I have often heard the advice - don’t take away someone’s hope, it might be all they have. And Christine was hope to anybody who needed some.  Through her kindness she gave hope freely and without limit. 

 

If you would indulge and please forgive my rambling but I wanted to also share a bit about our final day.  And then a few things more. To try and sum up concisely a love that in my books was one for the ages. It wasn’t always easy but dear god was it worth it. I freely admit that this may be more for me than for you. But I want people to know these things. 

 

Christine helped make our last day together a magical day.  Her mother had been visiting and this was our last day together for her visit.  We had a wonderful morning together which transitioned from home as we went for a parent teacher conference to talk about our favorite topic. Our wonderful daughter Libby.  We went to ihop which has become a simple family tradition, before moving on to the zoo to attempt to fulfill a promise to Libby. We failed because we had made some poor assumptions but Christine being Christine quickly made a plan on how we could seek to fulfill it. We continued though the zoo making wonderful memories.  We then went home where Libby and Christine’s mom sat down to enjoy a movie.  A treasured tradition for them both.  Christine and I were blessed to putz around the house getting things done and we got to share little moments of connection.  We searched to see if we could watch the Thursday night service of our church as due to traveling this was a way we could share it together.  Unable to to do so we continued to occupy ourself with the home and making plans for the future good times we intended to have.  Eventually Libby was all showered and tucked in and as the day wrapped up Christine began to pack for her trip the next day. 

 

I elected to sleep on the couch to run interference between our very vocal puppy who does not believe in sleeping through the night.  Christine was to take her mom back to Wheaton in the morning and I wanted her to have a chance to get some rest.  The last I saw her was around 11 pmas she came downstairs to get a pint of coffee ice cream to eat as a last minute snack. For anybody that knew her. This was the most Christine thing ever. I told her I loved her and to get some good rest.  And I watched her go up the stairs of the home we built for the last time.  

 

I used to be able to be a less than ideal version of myself because I always had Christine there to have my back and to help me be the person I could be. Now all I have is her example.  

 

I’m going to remember all the times we had together, all the dreams we had together and everything in between. 

 

And one last thing to conclude.  A warning and plea.  Hug all your people, tell them what they mean to you.  And do not wait to forgive and reconcile, life can come out of nowhere.  Do not wait for tomorrow to repair your relationships.  Tomorrow is not guaranteed, I struggled with this at times and feel so blessed that I was the best version of myself that night. Our final words together were words of love and support.  

 

And in honor of Christine I have another thing (and then one last thing as she was also prone to say). And now I leave you with two quotes. One from Les Mis.  Something that was special to Christine before I met her and became special to us as a couple. 

 

The last quote is from a TV show of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That Christine and I both thought was a truly beautiful sentiment. And in some way she found solace in. I never imagined the way I would look to it for strength in this time. 

 

There's a grief that can't be spoken

There's a pain goes on and on

 

And 

 

What is grief, if not love persevering?

 

And finally the movie Moulin Rouge meant a lot to us we had for a time a tradition of watching it on Valentine’s Day.  So I leave you with:

 

As I mourn this loss I will watch this over and over again because when I hear it. I am transported back to our first Valentine’s Day when our growing love was only ahead of us.

 

Beautiful.  I am so sorry for you Brass. That was heartbreaking but a beautiful note for I am sure an amazing person. 

[Brass Cannon]

Thank you all for the kind words 

[OliviaPope40]

If everybody could please do me a big favor don't know who all has been following the news in the last few days please keep the CEO of the company I work for in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season I greatly appreciate it. Obviously I don't have the details of what took place. 

[OliviaPope40]

My grandma on Christmas Eve is in the hospital. She fell thankfully didn't break anything they did some labs all were normal except that her hemoglobin was abnormal some scans they did were negative. Keeping her overnight and then next steps will be decided don't know if they will need to do any further testing she's in a lot of pain. She's 89 years old will turn 90 next month. 

[hoosierfan6157]

Praying 

[OliviaPope40]

They did a CT scan last night when she fell she fractured her butt bone. 

[AZ Hoosier]

Got word yesterday morning that my 94 year old mother has been moved to hospice, She's had a good, long life, but has struggled over the past several years with declining health - a broken hip, a couple of strokes and now diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer...

I'd appreciate your prayers for a quick and peaceful end of life. As a family, we have known that this day was coming but it doesn't really make it any easier to accept.

Obviously, I will be stepping away from here for a while, and traveling back to be with her and the rest of the family.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

11 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

Got word yesterday morning that my 94 year old mother has been moved to hospice, She's had a good, long life, but has struggled over the past several years with declining health - a broken hip, a couple of strokes and now diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer...

I'd appreciate your prayers for a quick and peaceful end of life. As a family, we have known that this day was coming but it doesn't really make it any easier to accept.

Obviously, I will be stepping away from here for a while, and traveling back to be with her and the rest of the family.

Prayers and warm thoughts for you and your family at a difficult time.  

[Stuhoo]

14 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

Got word yesterday morning that my 94 year old mother has been moved to hospice, She's had a good, long life, but has struggled over the past several years with declining health - a broken hip, a couple of strokes and now diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer...

I'd appreciate your prayers for a quick and peaceful end of life. As a family, we have known that this day was coming but it doesn't really make it any easier to accept.

Obviously, I will be stepping away from here for a while, and traveling back to be with her and the rest of the family.

Thoughts are with you AZ. Just went through a similar situation with my mom at 93 last year. It was bittersweet, but mostly a celebration of a life well-lived for my family.

[LamarCheeks]

56 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

Got word yesterday morning that my 94 year old mother has been moved to hospice, She's had a good, long life, but has struggled over the past several years with declining health - a broken hip, a couple of strokes and now diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer...

I'd appreciate your prayers for a quick and peaceful end of life. As a family, we have known that this day was coming but it doesn't really make it any easier to accept.

Obviously, I will be stepping away from here for a while, and traveling back to be with her and the rest of the family.

Peace and prayers to you and your family.