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Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:17 PM

 

The love of my life fell ill last week and ended up in the hospital.

We planned on bringing our baby boy to the polls together today.

Over the weekend I made three trips back and forth from the hospital to the Supervisor of Elections office in order to get proper documentation, affidavits, signatures and ballot. She was hospitalized one day to late for the more simple process to be used. It was one of the most painful weekends of my life as all I wanted to do was hold my wife. All I wanted to do was hold my wife. All I wanted to do was hold my wife. All she wanted to do was vote. I gave up time with her, my job, and my son in order to fulfill her wish. I delivered it directly to the Supervisor of Elections office and they accepted the signature on the spot. Said it wasn't being sent "upstairs". I broke down in tears. Her ballot was straight D.

This morning I went with my son(21 months) to vote. We did so with heavy hearts. Truthfully, my son just misses his mom, he is not allowed where she is at, and only comprehends that she all of the sudden wasn't around. That is the burden of his pain. We have no clue as to her future but do know her wish has been fulfilled.

While the process took a considerable amount of time and was a pain, I can see the reason for each step they had. I want to thank the Supervisor of Elections office staff for how helpful they were. At every step. On the phone. In person. And to me as a human being. I never break-down. I fell to the floor in tears at their office. They held me. They comforted me. I just wanted to be with my wife.

Go Florida. GOTV

Have a good thought for my wife. She is young and strong.

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Reply The love of my life fell ill last week and ended up in the hospital. (Original post)
WeekiWater Nov 2018 OP
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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:20 PM

1. My heart breaks reading this, but you all are doing the right thing

She wanted you there to vote, you did, now I hope you can be by her side and that she has a full recovery

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:24 PM

2. Good thoughts to you and family

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:25 PM

3. Best thoughts for your wife's recovery

And to you for voting and fighting for her vote! (Belated welcome to DU)

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:25 PM

4. You did good...

Now go hold your wife. Hope everything goes great with her health.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:27 PM

5. I am so sorry, and I admire your strength and courage.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:28 PM

6. My heart goes to your wife, you, and your boy.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:29 PM

7. Nothing but well wishes for your family.

 

Please keep us informed as to how things are going as your family goes thru this.





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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:29 PM

8. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Anybody can do what’s easy. Your courage, and your wife’s, in thinking about all of us when you’re dealing with so much, is deeply inspiring.

May you all heal fast and your baby grow up in a better world because of what you did.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:30 PM

9. Hoping your wife fully recovers

I'm sure this has been quite a stressful time for you. Good for you for voting today and taking your son with you. And great job getting your wife her write-in vote.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:31 PM

10. So sorry for you and your wife...family. I pray for recovery and wish you all peace.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:32 PM

11. Stay strong

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:33 PM

12. That shows how precious that vote is to people

makes you wonder why anyone would pass up the chance to vote.

Hopes for her recovery.

A few years ago a friend suddenly took ill. His wife called me to get an absentee ballot to him so he could vote. That was utmost in his mind. It was Obama's first run.
He voted and I took it to the auditor. He did die shortly after the election. His wife said he was so thankful he got his vote in.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:39 PM

13. I hope your wife fully recovers really soon. She must be amazing to be so adamant about

voting even though she's ill in hospital.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:40 PM

14. When your beloved wife feels better, here's an idea...

I bet you could get help from your US Rep to start a hospital voting rights initiative, wherein sudden illnesses and accidents wouldn't hinder Election Day voting. People vote in churches, schools, and random warehouses (think Dodge City). Why not hospitals? Surely, if Medicare consultants can conduct sign ups and plan choices by visiting patients, poll workers could do the same.

Here's hoping your family is back home together very soon!

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:40 PM

15. My heart goes out to you, your wife and your son and sending virtual hugs!

Stay strong! You are a great Husband, Dad and person.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:43 PM

16. Bless you and your family.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:43 PM

17. Blessing and Comfort ur way!

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:45 PM

18. Best wishes on the struggles before you.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:46 PM

19. I am in tears. I wish the best for your wife, your son and you.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:48 PM

20. In sickness, and in health...

you lived up to your marriage vows. More so than many. May you be rewarded with a positive outcome in your elections.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 01:51 PM

21. She will get better!!

How could she not with such a loving and kind person at her side?

Here is to speedy and complete recovery....and hold and live your son, he needs you now more than ever.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:05 PM

22. Thank you for sharing a bit of your beautiful family relationship. I wish a speedy recovery to your

wife and for you, the continuing strength to keep going despite your pain and worry.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:05 PM

23. Sending good vibes to your wife as well as you and your son.

I hope you have a strong support network. You and your wife are both great examples of folks who know the importance of our votes. Go, Florida.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:09 PM

24. Many Prayers for your wife.

Hug her,hold her close.

While working at the Polls we actually had a man brought in a cot. The RescueSquad wheeled him right in.

We also had many on walkers from Nursing Homes. We helped them fill out a Provisional ballet because of the change of address.

Saw a woman in Texas this morning with a Beto signed shirt. On oxygen and in a wheelchair, told the Reporter,”We have a chance to make our Country decent again!” She was crying.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:12 PM

25. I am so sorry, WeeklWater! Sending you three positive thoughts and hope!

I hope you have family and friends nearby to help you with this. Please remember to take care of yourself, too, while you're caring for everyone else!



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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:16 PM

26. Good wishes going out to your wife!

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:20 PM

27. BEST HEALING VIBES GOING OUT!

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:39 PM

28. My best to you and your family.

Stay strong as you can.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:42 PM

29. Wish there were a way I could help.

You don't happen to live in southeastern VA, do you?

Good luck to your wife, you, and your child.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:48 PM

30. I hope that your wife gets better soon

You both sound like exceptional people. Thank you for your determination and I wish you both (especially her right now) health and happiness.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:48 PM

31. Bless you, your wife, and your little boy.

I hope things get better for you all very soon. Stay strong. Your wife is a very lucky woman.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:48 PM

32. Good vibes from Michigan coming to all of you.

I'm so sorry you are going through this. Your wife sounds like a fighter. You picked a good one. Take care.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:53 PM

33. My thoughts are with her your son and with you. nt

 

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:57 PM

34. Sending healing vibes

to your wife and strength to you.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 02:57 PM

35. Healing thoughts headed to your wife from Arizona

Hugs to you and your little boy.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:00 PM

36. OMG.

I hope your wife gets better soon.

This gave me chills, because I have a similar story. When Carter was up for reelection, my husband landed in the hospital with a nasty compound fracture to his leg. They were worried about infection. He was in a cast and he did not work for six months.

It was the day before the election.

I walked into the County Clerk's office with my baby and begged for an absentee ballot. They gave me one. I drove the the hospital. Then I drove back to the courthouse with his ballot. All those trips took about three hours and put about a hundred miles on my car.

They did let my fourteen month old daughter in to see her daddy. And he got to vote. Too bad we got stuck with Reagan for so long.

I hope your love has a speedy recovery. That is the important thing.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:00 PM

37. Good thoughts to your wife

and to you and baby boy. Hoping things will work out for all of you - she's young and strong, and that bodes well for recovery.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:00 PM

38. 🕯'Determination'. 'Perserverance'. Godly virtues.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:00 PM

39. Hope by now

she is better and you and your son are cheering up

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:08 PM

40. Father, I lift this wife and mother up

To You. Please place a healing touch on her and an encouraging one on her husband and child. When the world has no answer, You do. Please heal, restore and encourage. We ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:21 PM

41. Wishing your wife a speedy recovery.

Your efforts in ensuring your wife's vote was counted are admirable. Take care.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:24 PM

42. Here's what you need

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:27 PM

43. Best wishes for your wife and your family, and tell her THANK YOU from the rest of us for her

extreme commitment on behalf of us all. And THANK YOU, too, for your dedication and tenacity at such a difficult time!

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:28 PM

44. Healing light

to your wife - bless you all. Please keep us posted.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:31 PM

45. Thank you.

You went over and above for Florida and the vote. Time to focus on your wife and son moving forward. My heart goes out to you. Peace to you and your family.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:37 PM

46. May God give you strength.

What a wonderful family! Prayers that your wife will recover very, very soon.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:41 PM

47. that is so moving

i have tears in my eyes. wishing her a speedy recovery - a blue win today may turn her around. so sorry you're going through this!

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:42 PM

48. God bless you

Another FL resident here, close by judging by your screen name.

Message me if I can help.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 03:50 PM

49. What a wonderful family you are. Sending healing thoughts.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:11 PM

50. Bless you all

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:15 PM

51. Healing vibes to your wife

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:15 PM

52. Your story made me cry. Bless you, your wife and your child. Sending healing thoughts and wishes to

your wife. She sounds like a hero to me and so do you.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:16 PM

53. Your wife is special. You are special. I hope she recovers soon. Hugs & wishes. nt

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:18 PM

54. Sending you lots of love!

Thank you for your sacrifice in order to make the vote count, you go take care of your wife and all of us here in FL will do our part to "bring it home".

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:18 PM

55. Sending you comfort through this difficult time

I hope you will be able to hold your wife in health for many years to come!

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:20 PM

56. I truely hope things get better for your wife...and for all of us! May her overpowering wish for

a Democratic win come true.
We are all sick at heart.
We all need healing.
We all need each other...
and we all need to GOTFV!


Not go be with your wife and son. You have clearly done your part.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:28 PM

57. Sending love and healing thoughts to your wife, WeekiWater..


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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:32 PM

58. I'm keeping your wife and your son in my thoughts and will keep her in my prayers as well.

May she have a full and speedy recovery.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 04:44 PM

59. Thank your wife for me.

Fellow Floridian here whose fondest wish is to see Rick Scott lose. We really needed your vote. GWS 😘😽

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 05:36 PM

60. Said a quick prayer for you. We are in similar situation

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Response to cpamomfromtexas (Reply #60)

Wed Nov 7, 2018, 08:13 AM

69. Prayers to you

Too. Healing thoughts.

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Response to True Blue American (Reply #69)

Wed Nov 7, 2018, 09:47 AM

70. Thank you. My best to you for quick healing

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Response to cpamomfromtexas (Reply #70)

Wed Nov 7, 2018, 11:27 AM

71. This feeling for each other

No matter on the Internet makes me love Democratic Underground.

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Response to True Blue American (Reply #71)

Thu Nov 8, 2018, 10:37 PM

72. Yes. It is good to be part of a community of people

Who care.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 06:38 PM

61. prayers

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 06:41 PM

62. You are in our thoughts this evening..

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 06:44 PM

63. Hoping she recovers fully and

rapidly.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 06:58 PM

64. how scary and stressful for you

She and your family are all in our big DU family's thoughts tonight. She has my prayers if you want them, or good vibes if you prefer.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 07:12 PM

65. What a woman!

Love and good wishes to all of you! She is a strong
Woman! May she have a speedy recovery and return to you all.

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 08:36 PM

66. 🙏🏾💙💪🏾

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 10:05 PM

67. Best wishes

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Response to WeekiWater (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 10:31 PM

68. I hope VERY much that you all get the happy ending you deserve!!

I don't know what else I can say. I'm sorry.

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