Peace out, cuz :-(

[skybytch 273]

Sometimes life is so fucking unfair.

Those of you who've known me for awhile know that my cousin, Tim (aka Spot), has been dealing with serious medical complications from diabetes for a long time (here's a post I made about him back in 2002). He's had a kidney transplant and two pancreas transplants in the past 5 years. His only life goal has been to stay alive long enough to watch his son graduate from high school.

Kyle will be a senior in September, but Tim isn't going to make it. The pancreas has died, the kidney failed and his other organs are beginning to shut down. The doctor told my aunt yesterday that they're losing him. It won't be long now.

He's only 40.

Spot wasn't just my cousin. He was one of my closest friends through junior high and high school. We did everything together - rode bikes, played with tonkas in the dirt, walked our 4H lambs through downtown, and once we got a bit older, partied pretty hard too. We even both worked for my parents for awhile.

It's times like these I really wish I had a million dollars... so I could send my parents up to Spokane so they can say goodbye and be there for my aunt when he goes.

I'm gonna be making a tough phone call today... so I can say goodbye too. How I wish I could do it in person...

To everyone who is an organ donor, thank you. Without organ donors we'd have lost him years ago. To everyone who has diabetes, please please please manage your condition! To everyone who knows or loves someone with diabetes, please encourage them to continue managing the problem.

And don't forget to tell your friends and family that you love them. Often. Cuz you just never know.

I love you, Spot.

[goofyjumper 0]

I am so sorry about your cousin. I know what it is like to love someone with Diabetes.

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I love and Miss you so much Honey!
Orfun #3 ~ Darla

[shropshire 0]

Put's all of our little problems into perspective.

Best wishes.

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[drdive 0]

I'm sorry about your friend. If you can find a way to Spokane, you have place to stay.

Ed

"We saved your gear. Now you can sell it when you get out of the hospital and upsize!!" "K-Dub"

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[Conundrum 1]

I am so sorry to hear about your cousin.

Maybe he can hang on just a little bit longer (or a lot!).

[Jewels 0]

That's a priceless phone call. I know you'll treasure it. All my best to you and your family right now!

TPM Sister #102

[waltappel 1]

Very sorry to hear that and I hope anyone who knows someone with diabetes will pay close attention to your message.

Many people don't realize just how serious diabetes is and, in many cases of adult-onset diabetes, how *preventable* it is. Diabetics suffer from a great many problems related to poor circulation and as a nurse, I saw *many* people have limbs amputated because they didn't take proper care of themselves.

If you don't have diabetes, believe me, you don't want it. Eat healthy, exercise, and limited your sugar intake. Keep your body fat down to a reasonable level and please, if you love someone with diabetes, show them that you care by encouraging them to take care of themselves.

Walt

[Jumpervint 0]

Sorry for your cousin.

I'm in Spokane. If there's anything I can do to help, let me know. Like Ed said, if you come to Spokane, you've got a place to stay and people to run you around.

Vint

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"Make it hard again." Doc Ed

“A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

[weegegirl 2]

Hey there chick. So sorry to hear this news. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you. Hang in there.

[ACMESkydiver 0]

Sorry to hear about your cousin, Lisa. Take care of yourself.

In the end all you can do is remember growing up with him and hold on to those happy thoughts...it still sucks, though.

I'd offer my place too, but I'm on the other side of the mountains...I'm sure the Spokanites will set you up fine if you need anything. I never met anyone from Spokane that I didn't like.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[skybytch 273]

Thanks, everybody. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

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Take care of yourself.

That's the hardest part. It's all I can do to not start drinking myself stupid right now.

[ifall 0]

Thoughts and prayers coming from Ohio. I love someone more than anything in the world who also has diabetes. My mother. I know this is a hard time for you. Keep your chin up.

[jceman 1]

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Thanks, everybody. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

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Take care of yourself.

That's the hardest part. It's all I can do to not start drinking myself stupid right now.

It wouldn't help, but I wouldn't blame you either.

You have all the support we can offer, meager as that is.

I love you, Lisa.

Come to think of it, so does Lynn.

[ntrprnr 0]

Check your PMs. Now.

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"Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?"
"Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

[jceman 1]

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Check your PMs. Now.

Why did I get goosebumps reading this?

[ntrprnr 0]

Nothing like that at all. I just have a way of getting Skybytch there, but I have no way to contact to let Skybytch know. So if anyone knows a contact #, let me know - I figure time is of the essence.

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"Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?"
"Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

[turtlespeed 226]

Damn Lisa, Sorry 'bout all that . . .

Smile and enjoy the memories you do have though.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[monkycndo 0]

She lurks.

50 donations so far. Give it a try.

You know you want to spank it
Jump an Infinity

[apollard24 0]

Anyone know how to transfer an airline credit to someone else? I would be willing to transfer it over to Lisa to use towards an airline ticket. Its only $213 but it might help.


Vibes to you and your family

edit: I didnt read Peter's above post before I posted. I hope she gets there...

Breathe out so I can breathe you in...

[LisaH 0]

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Check your PMs. Now.

Why did I get goosebumps reading this?

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I did too. I think some really awesome help is on it's way.

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[Jewels 0]

You're a hero. Do you come with your own cape?

I hope you two connect in time and she gets there. It's a privilege to be able to say an in-person goodbye.

TPM Sister #102

[mnealtx 0]

I'm sorry to hear about your cousin...

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[guppie01 0]

Sending you all my love and strength! If Peter is able to help out... smiles for you and your cousin to remember happy times together! I also pray that he doesn't suffer much more.

Love you!
g

"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?"
Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU
OMG, is she okay?

[JustChuteMeNow 0]

Sending you good vibes <<<>>>. I know this is a difficult time and so I'm also sending some internet hugs as well <<<>>>. It is always hard to lose someone you love and while having good memories are good it just isn't the same.

Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that.

[ACMESkydiver 0]

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Thanks, everybody. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

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Take care of yourself.

That's the hardest part. It's all I can do to not start drinking myself stupid right now.

I wish I had some encouraging words, but I'd prolly be right there with ya. I hope you can find some extra strength within you to continue to resist that temptation...

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.