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TRIBUTES FOR MEMBERS LOST => Rememberance For Past Members => Tribute for Chuck (JoannieBop's Husband) => Topic started by: Joanniebop on June 30, 2008, 06:10:30 AM

Title: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Joanniebop on June 30, 2008, 06:10:30 AM
There's no easy way to say this and since I have been posting on this thread and the fact that Chuck and I loved to cruise.

 Yesterday and 1:23PM Chuck went to be with the Lord.
He was lucid enough to hear me tell him how much I loved him before he took his last breath.
I do not regret taking him out of the hospital and having home with me and his two daughters.
This is the place where he wanted to be and he was surrounded by the people he loved the most.
We held him and stoked him for the last 7 hours of his life.
I hope that he will have the opportunity to meet Goofynina and maybe hang out together in a better and more comfortable place without any pain or discomfort.

Thanks for all your support.

Joannie

Here is the link to the original Thread.  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=6088.msg142774#msg142774

EDITED: Split from "back from our cruise" this sad news deserved it's own thread - Changed subject line - Sluff/Admin



Title: Re: Back from our cruise
Post by: monrein on June 30, 2008, 06:25:48 AM
Joanie, my heart broke when I read this post.  My deepest sympathies to you and your daughters.  Chuck was so lucky to have you caring for him and loving him as you did and I know that the months to come will be sad and difficult for you.  Please keep posting if you need a virtual shoulder (make that shoulders, there are so many here who care) to cry or lean on.  I'll be thinking of you as you muddle through the upcoming weeks.
 :grouphug; :cuddle; :grouphug;
 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(


Title: Re: Back from our cruise
Post by: xtrememoosetrax on June 30, 2008, 06:35:08 AM
Oh Joannie, I'm so very sorry. I'm sending condolences and prayers to you and your family. :grouphug;
Title: Re: Back from our cruise
Post by: KR Cincy on June 30, 2008, 06:38:10 AM
My thoughts and condolences to you and your family Joanie.
Title: Re: Back from our cruise
Post by: Sluff on June 30, 2008, 01:41:01 PM
There are no words to describe how I am feeling Joannie.  :grouphug; Please accept my deepest condolences as well as the Administration team of IHD.



Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: twirl on June 30, 2008, 02:10:41 PM
I am so sorry.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: kellyt on June 30, 2008, 02:12:05 PM
Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family.     :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Rerun on June 30, 2008, 02:26:58 PM
I'm so sorry about Chuck.  I hope you get to feeling better.  He would want that.  Go get some Boost and drink it.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: flip on June 30, 2008, 02:35:21 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I've lost many friends, both online and at my center, and it seems like each one hurts a little more. May God bless
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: lola on June 30, 2008, 02:44:19 PM
I am just heartbroken for you :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Romona on June 30, 2008, 03:28:45 PM
I'm glad you had special time with him. My thoughts are with all of you.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: willieandwinnie on June 30, 2008, 03:45:34 PM
Joannie, My heart is just broken for you and your daughters. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: charee on June 30, 2008, 03:49:07 PM
thinking of you joannie :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: MIbarra on June 30, 2008, 05:06:38 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: jbeany on June 30, 2008, 05:09:58 PM
 :grouphug;

So sorry, joannie.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: rookiegirl on June 30, 2008, 07:28:27 PM
Joannie,

My deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family.  My heart aches for you, but remember all the wonderful memories you and Chuck shared.

RG  :'(
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: aharris2 on June 30, 2008, 07:38:13 PM
Life with renal disease is too short as we all know, so why not enjoy your life and live it to the fullest...

I've tried to make his life as pleasurable and enjoyable as I possibly could for him no matter what stage of his disease...

Now I am his fighter. I am fighting for his life. I am not ready to give up or let go.

Joannie, I am so sorry. You have fought the good fight that, in the end, cannot be won by anybody. But you held it off and brought happiness. I hope you find solace in that and peace, contentment, and in time, happiness yourself from all your good memories.

 :grouphug; You have our deepest condolences
Alene and Rolando
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: pelagia on June 30, 2008, 07:43:04 PM
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: lruffner on June 30, 2008, 07:53:33 PM
So sorry for the loss of your husband.  God bless you and your family.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: mikey07840 on June 30, 2008, 07:55:27 PM
I am so sorry about your loss. God bless you...
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Kitsune on June 30, 2008, 08:23:21 PM
Joannie,

I am so sorry to hear about Chuck. I am on dialysis myself and waiting for a kidney. My fiance would feel the same way if I passed. Hope he's in a better place.

Chandi
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: st789 on June 30, 2008, 08:28:07 PM
Sorry for this not so good new.  Take care.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Sunny on June 30, 2008, 09:09:05 PM
Very sad news. I am so shocked. My condolances to you and your loved ones.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Mimi on June 30, 2008, 09:47:59 PM
Joanie, I am so shocked to hear of Chuck's death.  At least you both got that one last cruise.  Please
know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Much love to you,
Mimi
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: rose1999 on June 30, 2008, 10:38:25 PM
Joanie I am so very sorry and saddened to hear this , we had all hoped Chuck would get better.    It's no comfort today but in times to come you will look back and be glad that you were with Chuck when he passed, I was with my husband at that time and I am so grateful that he did not die alone.  Please don't desert IHD, come back and let us know how you are when you feel up to it. We all care about you as you can see from these posts.
Sending love and prayers to you and your family  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: okarol on June 30, 2008, 11:12:18 PM

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Chuck, Joannie. What a blessing that he had such a wonderful person like you in his life. Sending you love and prayers.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: tamara on July 01, 2008, 03:33:42 AM
So Sorry

Thinking of you  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: skyedogrocks on July 01, 2008, 07:46:34 AM
Oh I am so sorry to hear about Chuck.   :cuddle; :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: glitter on July 01, 2008, 08:05:04 AM
I am Sorry to hear about your Chuck   :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Bajanne on July 01, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
My caring thoughts and prayers (and my tears) are with you at this time.   :grouphug;  This is not easy, I know, but at least it was made that much easier because you were with him. This is so precious.  He was indeed blessed to have you as his partner.  Please know that we are there for you and would love you to continue to let us know how you and your daughters are doing.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: thegrammalady on July 01, 2008, 01:00:30 PM
there are days that ihd is a very sad place. may your family find peace in the fact that you did it your way. know that we are here for you.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Deanne on July 01, 2008, 02:13:10 PM
I re-read your thread about the cruise after seeing that Chuck has passed. I'm glad for you that you had that last cruise together before he had to leave you.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: RuthWells on July 01, 2008, 02:14:20 PM
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Mizar on July 01, 2008, 03:10:28 PM


     I am sorry for Your Loss. May the Peace of God, be with You.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Jill D. on July 01, 2008, 06:20:03 PM
So, so sorry to hear the news. God bless you for your love and caregiving that you gave.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: kitkatz on July 01, 2008, 06:41:02 PM
My utmost sympathy to you and your family.  Love to all of you. Prayers for him in heaven.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: The Wife on July 02, 2008, 08:00:51 PM
Oh Joannie I am so very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing.

 :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Gramapat on July 02, 2008, 09:40:27 PM
I'm so sorry to hear that Chuck has passed.  He was so lucky to have had you!
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: keith on July 02, 2008, 10:24:08 PM
 :( I'm sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my prayers  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: annabanana on July 03, 2008, 10:38:47 AM
Godspeed, Chuck.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Ginger on July 03, 2008, 02:10:16 PM
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on July 03, 2008, 02:25:34 PM
Oh, Joannie, I am so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing.
I'll be keeping you and the family in prayer during this time of grief.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Joe Paul on July 03, 2008, 11:56:50 PM
Sorry for you loss, God Bless
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: donnia on July 04, 2008, 12:51:15 AM
So very sorry for your loss.  Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: kimcanada on July 04, 2008, 05:28:28 AM
Joannie, I am so sorry about your lose, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: 2_DallasCowboys on July 04, 2008, 08:22:49 AM
Joanie,

Was so very very sorry to read this about your Chuck.

Please try and take care of yourself, someone said
Boost -  try and drink some if you can, to go without
any food is not going to be good for you.

Again, my sympathy,

Anne
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: devon on July 10, 2008, 07:38:24 AM
Please forgive the late reply. 

My sincere condolances to you and your family.  Thank you for being there for him in the final hours.  I agree with your decision to bring him home from the hospital so he could be with y'all.

-Devon
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: MyssAnne on July 10, 2008, 07:47:11 AM
My sincere condolences, I just now found this site. I know how much you two enjoyed the cruises. I am so glad you were able to have good memories, and that you were able to bring Chuck home to be with his family as he passed on.

God be with you.
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: KT0930 on July 12, 2008, 03:48:37 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss.  :'(
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: CW on July 17, 2008, 10:24:42 PM
I am very sorry for your loss JoannieBop
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: okarol on July 26, 2008, 02:33:21 PM
 :flower; How are you doing Joannie?
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Joanniebop on August 02, 2008, 09:05:52 AM
Hi Everyone,
I only discovered this tribute by accident when I started to receive posts from a subscribed thread about Goofynina.
Prior to that, it was just too painful to come back to IHD.

I was elated and extremely emotional as I was  reading all of your caring posts.

If Chuck had only been able to read and post, I know that his loving, warm, witty, brilliant, adorable, generous, funny, adventurous, talented, courageous, loyal and faithful personality would have shone through.

I miss him but know that he is in a better place and again hopefully he and Goofynina are having a blast together in heaven above.

Thanks for being there, it helps to get through the pain knowing that you at IHD are more aware than anyone what we all go through with this awful disease.
I wish you all well!

Joannie
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Sluff on August 02, 2008, 09:47:35 AM
I'm sure this has been such a stressful time for you, thanks for keeping us updated. Please see if you could join us in the IHD get together in Oct in Vegas, it would be so nice to pass on an old Sluff hug and it would be nice for you to meet all of us in person. Until then take care of yourself.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: willieandwinnie on August 02, 2008, 10:01:18 AM
Joannie :cuddle; Please keep letting us know how you are doing.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Split from Back from our cruise (Sad News)
Post by: Kitsune on November 29, 2008, 01:42:43 AM
Good to know that you're holding up well, Joannie. Sorry that Chuck is gone though and that all the condolences in the world won't bring him back. Try to take care of yourself though.