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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 08:13 PM Apr 2022

Looks like "that's all she wrote"

Well gang, I have been around a few years and had my give & take.
I have battled with a few, placed some on ignore, and been ignored and alerted on by my share.

I'm only 75 but find myself in the hospital the past week and heading towards hospice. A slim hope and a faint chance will end me in a rehab facility and eventually hopefully home but the odds look against that.

I will look in from time to time as long as I can keep my cell phone working.

But I do want to say with all sincerity
"Thanks for the memories"

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Looks like "that's all she wrote" (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Apr 2022 OP
:hug: elleng Apr 2022 #1
Positive thoughts to you. Nt spooky3 Apr 2022 #2
... Faux pas Apr 2022 #3
I second that hug BlueGreenLady Apr 2022 #4
A positive attitude can be very helpful for your immune systems... magicarpet Apr 2022 #5
Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome. niyad Apr 2022 #6
I said a prayer. God bless. Joinfortmill Apr 2022 #7
😘 Lefta Dissenter Apr 2022 #8
oh...I am so sorry. Evergreen Emerald Apr 2022 #9
we are here for you Skittles Apr 2022 #10
Holding you in my heart. Light is with you. n/t TygrBright Apr 2022 #11
Wishing you all the best LoC2012. Fla Dem Apr 2022 #12
I'm so sorry. Sending positive thoughts you way. Yorkie Mom Apr 2022 #13
I'm so sorry to hear this. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2022 #14
Oh man - I sure enjoy your posts rurallib Apr 2022 #15
The best vibes, karma and good will sent your way. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #16
(((...))) markie Apr 2022 #17
Hugs, love, hope. babylonsister Apr 2022 #18
May hope light your way DarthDem Apr 2022 #19
Yet another hug. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2022 #20
We're here for you! bucolic_frolic Apr 2022 #21
best wishes for a comfortable trip. EOM tiredtoo Apr 2022 #22
It's good not to be alone or lonely. jaxexpat Apr 2022 #23
Stay Vertical LOC! BadGimp Apr 2022 #24
well, hell. mopinko Apr 2022 #25
Sending positive vibes and good wishes to you. sinkingfeeling Apr 2022 #26
We love you, leftie - cilla4progress Apr 2022 #27
You have many buddies here. Check in when you can and don't be shy to let us know what MLAA Apr 2022 #28
damn. that's just plain sh*tty. stopdiggin Apr 2022 #29
I have faith gab13by13 Apr 2022 #30
Sending kind thoughts Cozmo Apr 2022 #31
You've 'made good trouble' on THIS side! 70sEraVet Apr 2022 #32
Courage to you, friend...... MyOwnPeace Apr 2022 #33
Love and healing to you. ShazamIam Apr 2022 #34
All my respect and care going forward cally Apr 2022 #35
... barbtries Apr 2022 #36
Love and hugs to you left-of-center2012. zbird Apr 2022 #37
Dang, l-o-c, I'll be sending all my best thoughts your way... cayugafalls Apr 2022 #38
Hugs... onecaliberal Apr 2022 #39
love and strength be with you proud patriot Apr 2022 #40
Hoping for the best possible outcome cousin. The Polack MSgt Apr 2022 #41
I believe that you have made the world a better place. Ohiya Apr 2022 #42
Sending evolves Apr 2022 #43
I will hold on to that "slim hope and faint chance". LoisB Apr 2022 #44
Sending love Delphinus Apr 2022 #45
So sorry to hear this, LoC. My heart goes out to you, and I truly wish you many joys still to come. Celerity Apr 2022 #46
I said a prayer... sprinkleeninow Apr 2022 #47
Hang in there and colorado_ufo Apr 2022 #48
((left-of)) blm Apr 2022 #49
Hugs and positive energy. sdfernando Apr 2022 #50
Looking forward to you looking in and posting when you can. Solly Mack Apr 2022 #51
I'm so sorry, l-o-c. Sending love, hugs -- and hope, since I have highplainsdem Apr 2022 #52
Old school "DU Vibes" coming your way. denbot Apr 2022 #53
Sending love and light your way!!! chowder66 Apr 2022 #54
Awwww, geeez, strong of you to let us know. I imagine that you've had a very fine ride on this side TeamProg Apr 2022 #55
Best of luck. multigraincracker Apr 2022 #56
... 2naSalit Apr 2022 #57
All my best thoughts and wishes for you. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #58
Sending hugs Danmel Apr 2022 #59
Hugs to you! SheltieLover Apr 2022 #60
Check in when you can L-O-C KS Toronado Apr 2022 #61
May you have a complete remission and recovery. PatrickforB Apr 2022 #62
I second that. LisaM Apr 2022 #64
Best of luck to you Nululu Apr 2022 #63
I'm sending you some patented, grade A DU vibes Wicked Blue Apr 2022 #65
Big love Andy Canuck Apr 2022 #66
I'm so sorry. I hope that somehow all works out. yardwork Apr 2022 #67
Best of care, and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. rwheeler31 Apr 2022 #68
You have my best wishes and thank you for all that you have shared Tumbulu Apr 2022 #69
Sorry to hear things are not going well. Scottie Mom Apr 2022 #70
I'm so sorry. ❤️ live love laugh Apr 2022 #71
one lefty to another: calm sea, prosperous voyage well met bringthePaine Apr 2022 #72
Oh no! Hugs LeftInTX Apr 2022 #73
Best of luck to you Nululu Apr 2022 #74
Sending hope and peace your way cate94 Apr 2022 #75
So sorry to read this - sending hope your way - be at peace NewHendoLib Apr 2022 #76
Sending you Chicagogrl1 Apr 2022 #77
May you be able to laugh and say, "Honestly, it's been a grand run!" FailureToCommunicate Apr 2022 #78
May you have a peaceful crossing when the time comes. jmbar2 Apr 2022 #79
So, you're saying there's a chance Algernon Moncrieff Apr 2022 #80
May you have a peaceful, joyous journey, L-O-C. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2022 #81
We're here for you 3Hotdogs Apr 2022 #82
Sending you hugs, hope and love... Ocelot II Apr 2022 #83
Hoping you had a hell of a run and the rest is peaceful and comfortable. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2022 #84
I send you big strong hugs and light and lots of love. fierywoman Apr 2022 #85
Good luck DashOneBravo Apr 2022 #86
much peace to you, Left-of-center2012 essaynnc Apr 2022 #87
We'll be here, l-o-c, and thinking of you, wishing you well. DU has been lucky to have you. ancianita Apr 2022 #88
Sorry to see this mountain grammy Apr 2022 #89
Thanks for posting, and best wishes to you. dalton99a Apr 2022 #90
We will hang on to that slim hope with you Bayard Apr 2022 #91
Wishing you stage left Apr 2022 #92
A hug and a prayer MacKasey Apr 2022 #93
Sending vibes of peace KT2000 Apr 2022 #94
Sending love and peace to you Pachamama Apr 2022 #95
Peace and love to you. Know we will be thinking of you... Hekate Apr 2022 #96
Damn, just damn. a kennedy Apr 2022 #97
Sending healing vibes your way. brer cat Apr 2022 #98
Oh, my dear. There are no adequate words. Love to you. Scrivener7 Apr 2022 #99
Peace. Magoo48 Apr 2022 #100
Stay as well as you can for as long as you can, dear left-of-center UpInArms Apr 2022 #101
Much love to you. Please keep us posted. We're all hoping for the best. Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #102
Healing thoughts and positive energy for you Marthe48 Apr 2022 #103
Wishing you joy, whatever your destiny. nt Trueblue Texan Apr 2022 #104
Love and peace to you. PittBlue Apr 2022 #105
Very sorry to hear your news dlk Apr 2022 #106
Sending Positive Energy ⚡️ Your Way! TheBlackAdder Apr 2022 #107
.......... Maraya1969 Apr 2022 #108
Your post in the bereavement forum last December gave me comfort Easterncedar Apr 2022 #109
Positive thoughts & vibes. CrispyQ Apr 2022 #110
Hope, Peace, and Love to you. Stuart G Apr 2022 #111
Love and peace Wild blueberry Apr 2022 #112
You will be missed here LoC Submariner Apr 2022 #113
Wishing you hermetic Apr 2022 #114
Sending you light and love... dixiechiken1 Apr 2022 #115
Peace, man AKwannabe Apr 2022 #116
OMG... I'm so sorry to hear this... You are in my thoughts. CaptainTruth Apr 2022 #117
We are all on board that same train randr Apr 2022 #118
So sorry to hear this! bluestarone Apr 2022 #119
I've come back to this thread several times Jarqui Apr 2022 #120
Bless you.... Sogo Apr 2022 #121
Much love to you pandr32 Apr 2022 #122
So sorry to hear this. COL Mustard Apr 2022 #123
I wish you peace. BradAllison Apr 2022 #124
. Achilleaze Apr 2022 #125
Awwwww... thanks for everything you've contributed, my friend. calimary Apr 2022 #126
Hugs and best wishes to you, 2Gingersnaps Apr 2022 #127
As I recall, you had some good posts here. "Thanks for the memories" indeed. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 #128
I'm 75 as well. tavernier Apr 2022 #129
🙏🏼 luvallpeeps Apr 2022 #130
We will remember you with love and fondness Leith Apr 2022 #131
I will miss you. I hope you can come back bronxiteforever Apr 2022 #132
Spent the last few days discussing Hospice for a family member. TNNurse Apr 2022 #133
Bless you, and I hope and pray you end up in rehab. Ilsa Apr 2022 #134
Get better dammit! alphafemale Apr 2022 #135
Peace SallyHemmings Apr 2022 #136
You will be missed... Phentex Apr 2022 #137
So sorry. But... trof Apr 2022 #138
Dear left-of-center .... mia Apr 2022 #139
Hey if you are still reading here dweller Apr 2022 #140
... Mad_Dem_X Apr 2022 #141
we are thinking of you, left-of-center2012 Skittles May 2022 #142

magicarpet

(18,511 posts)
5. A positive attitude can be very helpful for your immune systems...
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 08:19 PM
Apr 2022

Your input and perspectives are very helpful here.

Fla Dem

(27,633 posts)
12. Wishing you all the best LoC2012.
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 08:26 PM
Apr 2022

Last edited Mon Apr 25, 2022, 11:54 AM - Edit history (1)

You know we’re all pulling for you. Hang in there.

rurallib

(64,688 posts)
15. Oh man - I sure enjoy your posts
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 08:32 PM
Apr 2022

My best wishes and hopes for a positive outcome.

Hope we see you again soon.

 

jaxexpat

(7,794 posts)
23. It's good not to be alone or lonely.
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 08:56 PM
Apr 2022

A luxury really. I'm sure you're welcome for the memories. On behalf of the peanut gallery, thanks for the high appraisal.

MLAA

(19,745 posts)
28. You have many buddies here. Check in when you can and don't be shy to let us know what
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:08 PM
Apr 2022

you need ❤️❤️💗💗Left-of-Center 2012💗💗❤️❤️, sending love.

stopdiggin

(15,463 posts)
29. damn. that's just plain sh*tty.
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:09 PM
Apr 2022

I've been involved with some give and take - and this is me hoping that there's time for a good deal more. Chin up, son. We'll be pullin' for you.

gab13by13

(32,321 posts)
30. I have faith
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:09 PM
Apr 2022

you can make lemonade out of lemons. Stay positive, looking for more of your posts.

70sEraVet

(5,482 posts)
32. You've 'made good trouble' on THIS side!
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:12 PM
Apr 2022

If there's ANOTHER side, they're probably not in too much of a hurry to take you.
You may be stuck here for a while!

MyOwnPeace

(17,557 posts)
33. Courage to you, friend......
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:12 PM
Apr 2022

you've been there for some great input and responses - greatly appreciated.

We're of the same age so I'm hoping you'll remember/appreciate this 'oldie'-but-goodie' - but know that you've got friends there with you.......




cally

(21,868 posts)
35. All my respect and care going forward
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:15 PM
Apr 2022

Know that you will be remembered and your voice matters

barbtries

(31,308 posts)
36. ...
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:17 PM
Apr 2022


lost for words. hope you're not in huge pain! stick with us when you can and I hope you rebound but failing that, have a soft landing.

zbird

(1,608 posts)
37. Love and hugs to you left-of-center2012.
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:18 PM
Apr 2022

Wishing you peace and comfort. Thank you for the memories.

cayugafalls

(5,960 posts)
38. Dang, l-o-c, I'll be sending all my best thoughts your way...
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:24 PM
Apr 2022

Tune in and keep posting...we are here and hugs are plentiful.

Celerity

(54,407 posts)
46. So sorry to hear this, LoC. My heart goes out to you, and I truly wish you many joys still to come.
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:38 PM
Apr 2022
per aspera ad astra



Cel

colorado_ufo

(6,252 posts)
48. Hang in there and
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:41 PM
Apr 2022

take one day at a time. That is what each of us must do, no matter the circumstances.

highplainsdem

(62,143 posts)
52. I'm so sorry, l-o-c. Sending love, hugs -- and hope, since I have
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 09:58 PM
Apr 2022

heard of people recovering while in hospice.

 

TeamProg

(6,630 posts)
55. Awwww, geeez, strong of you to let us know. I imagine that you've had a very fine ride on this side
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 10:10 PM
Apr 2022

of life.

Of course you've had your battles!
That's a part of the ride
Recognizing what you love and like
or don't & can't relate at all

Maybe there is another side
You will probably find out
I wish you could let us know
if you happen to be about

I didn't start out to write poem
but it just came out this way
There are just too many friggin' unkowns
I guess that's why people pray.


Stay positive, you'll be surrounded by people trying to help.
All You Need Is Love



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BobTheSubgenius

(12,217 posts)
58. All my best thoughts and wishes for you.
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 10:11 PM
Apr 2022

For more than just you, as it happens. I'm not that far behind you, and hope for the grace that you are showing.

Take good care of you, and try to be as positive as you can. I was all but dead in the spring of 2010, and it took all my determination to come back from that. I hope you will, too.

Wicked Blue

(8,867 posts)
65. I'm sending you some patented, grade A DU vibes
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 10:30 PM
Apr 2022

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Blessings of healing and peace are headed your way

Tumbulu

(6,630 posts)
69. You have my best wishes and thank you for all that you have shared
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 10:38 PM
Apr 2022

on this board with us.

Sending hugs and thanks.

FailureToCommunicate

(14,605 posts)
78. May you be able to laugh and say, "Honestly, it's been a grand run!"
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 11:12 PM
Apr 2022

"No matter! I fight on! I fight! I fight again!

Yes you take all from me: the laurel and the rose!

Take them! Despite you there’s something though

I keep, that tonight, as I go to meet my Deity,

will brush the blue threshold beneath my feet,

something I bear, in spite of you all, that’s

free of hurt, or stain, and that’s...

that's...

My panache."


jmbar2

(7,989 posts)
79. May you have a peaceful crossing when the time comes.
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 11:12 PM
Apr 2022

I will pray that you don't go to the place where all the deceased Christian televangelists go.

You will be remembered fondly.

Algernon Moncrieff

(5,961 posts)
80. So, you're saying there's a chance
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 11:15 PM
Apr 2022
Live! Fight like hell. And when you get too tired to fight, then lay down and rest and let somebody else fight for you. - Stuart Scott.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,782 posts)
81. May you have a peaceful, joyous journey, L-O-C.
Sun Apr 24, 2022, 11:26 PM
Apr 2022

May you have at least one good friend around to talk with about anything you damn well please.

May you have all the coffee or martinis or chocolate or bacon or anything else you desire to eat and drink.

May your last days NOT be burdened with politics or wars or crime or theology or even worry about what colors to wear. As a wise person once said, "wear purple".

May your only worry be how soon you can get outside or to an open window each morning to hear the songs of your neighborhood birds.

Peace and love from an old class of '47 man in Kentucky.........

ancianita

(43,307 posts)
88. We'll be here, l-o-c, and thinking of you, wishing you well. DU has been lucky to have you.
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 12:19 AM
Apr 2022

Thank you for the memories, as well.

May hope and hugs be with you.

Bayard

(29,693 posts)
91. We will hang on to that slim hope with you
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 12:50 AM
Apr 2022

May it grow and prosper.

Peace to you. And a good cell phone battery. We want to hear how you're doing.

Hekate

(100,133 posts)
96. Peace and love to you. Know we will be thinking of you...
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 02:44 AM
Apr 2022
and prayers

Thank you for letting us know —

Marthe48

(23,175 posts)
103. Healing thoughts and positive energy for you
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 07:43 AM
Apr 2022

I sure hope you get a different outcome. You don't sound ready to move on.

TheBlackAdder

(29,981 posts)
107. Sending Positive Energy ⚡️ Your Way!
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 08:26 AM
Apr 2022

.

It pains me to read this post of yours and I wish you the very best.

.

Maraya1969

(23,497 posts)
108. ..........
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 09:30 AM
Apr 2022


I'm sure the place you're going will have an opportunity to get on the net.

We'll leave the light on for ya.

Easterncedar

(6,267 posts)
109. Your post in the bereavement forum last December gave me comfort
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 09:46 AM
Apr 2022

Thank you for that. I don't believe in much, and stories like yours from last year remind me that life is mysterious and unfathomable, and that I don't know enough to despair. Love and peace to you.

Wild blueberry

(8,295 posts)
112. Love and peace
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 10:30 AM
Apr 2022

Warm hug from northern Wisconsin
Not quite spring yet, but the peepers are singing in the wetland.

hermetic

(9,236 posts)
114. Wishing you
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 10:50 AM
Apr 2022

the best outcome. My experience with hospice workers is that they are very kind and gentle and will do whatever they can to make you comfortable.

randr

(12,648 posts)
118. We are all on board that same train
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 11:30 AM
Apr 2022

Some just a few cars back.
You be well, loved, and thankful!

Jarqui

(10,909 posts)
120. I've come back to this thread several times
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 12:28 PM
Apr 2022

Agonizing because I can't seem to find suitable words.

I am so sorry while clinging to hope for you.

Sogo

(7,191 posts)
121. Bless you....
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 12:49 PM
Apr 2022

None of us is going to get out of this alive, so enjoy the time remaining and whatever is ahead....

calimary

(90,021 posts)
126. Awwwww... thanks for everything you've contributed, my friend.
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 03:28 PM
Apr 2022

Dearest left-of-center2012, you are loved and deeply appreciated! Don’t forget that. We’ll keep a light on in the window.

mahatmakanejeeves

(69,851 posts)
128. As I recall, you had some good posts here. "Thanks for the memories" indeed.
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 03:56 PM
Apr 2022

I'll keep the light on, and I'll be thinking of you.

tavernier

(14,443 posts)
129. I'm 75 as well.
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 03:56 PM
Apr 2022

For me it’s hard to think of leaving, and sometimes hard to think of staying, especially since so many loved ones have already left … parents, friends, spouses, pets.
I’m sure you’ve had all the same thoughts.
And in my thoughts there is always an element of mystery, maybe even a sense of adventure. I don’t know. But for certain we will all find out.

Spoil yourself as much as you feel up to it.
Laugh as much as you can. It really is a great medicine.
Always feel surrounded by friendship from your DU family.
❤️



Leith

(7,864 posts)
131. We will remember you with love and fondness
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 04:17 PM
Apr 2022

The reason I joined DU was because of MiddleFingerMom. Remember him? I didn't know him in real life and I don't remember any DU mail with him, but I remember him.

You will always be with us.

TNNurse

(7,541 posts)
133. Spent the last few days discussing Hospice for a family member.
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 05:46 PM
Apr 2022

Her goal was to get to 75 which she did in February.
She lives in a facility, she has some dementia.
She is angry about not being able to care for herself...and now to even get out of bed.
She is my beloved sister-in-law, her brother and I were just trying to help her adult children get their minds around it.

As a retired RN, I have great respect for the people who work in Hospice. I also think it is the best decision when necessary. There is honesty, there is no denial, there is hopefully comfort and peace.

As you see there are many here very grateful for having known you in this group.

Rest easy.

Phentex

(16,709 posts)
137. You will be missed...
Mon Apr 25, 2022, 07:54 PM
Apr 2022

I wish you all the best and I hope you can check in from time to time. If you need anything, just send a message to my inbox.

Take care!

dweller

(28,410 posts)
140. Hey if you are still reading here
Sat Apr 30, 2022, 01:17 AM
Apr 2022

send us an update please

Hoping for the best for you


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