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Although there no longer lies any hope here, he still fights. When I told him to let go he shook his head 'no'...amazing...

I will keep you posted on funeral plans since I know there was a few of my peeps here that were interested.

Wish this was easier for him! I love you guys.

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How very strong that spirit to live is! My mom did the very same! I hurt with every struggling breath she took, but was proud of each one too! I was in so much pain seeing her struggle, I just wanted it to end. Wanting to move on too quickly caused me to have to go back and work through those last two days again and again. I believe that each and every breath was precious to her.

I've waited for this note this morning to see how Ed is and how you are. I'm praying that God sends some powerful angels to walk you through these last few days! much love, ma

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He's not ready to go yet and is still fighting. I have been thinking of you every day and checking in to see how it's going. You are in my prayers..sherry

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Oh Marie, it is heartbreaking, isn't it? I got into the bed with her when my Mom was dying. We didn't talk, just lay there side by side. Then my husband came and took my place for a while, then my sister, and finally my father. She just smiled.

My thoughts are with you all the time. The Mighty Oak has a Mighty Spirit.

Love

Jacqueline

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The life force is amazing. I guess he'll go when he and God agree! Bless you both. Thinking of you every day.

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Prayers continuing ....

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Marie,
My prayers for both of you continue. Ed is one mighty man and I guess he will go when he and God decide. (((Hugs)))

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Sending prayers and comfort during this difficult time. I'm pretty new to the group but you and Ed are such an inspiration and I'm so sad you are having to deal with this.

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I am thinking about you Marie and your Mighty Oak. Please take care of yourself too. Nourish yourself and try to rest as much as you can. Keep your physical state up as I know your spirit is down right now.

Love and many hugs

Becky

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Man, the "fight" we carry in ourselves, huh? The human body is an amazing thing. What it can endure absolutey amazes me. Like "MJO" said....when God and he agree........our "mighty oak" will pass on to eternal peace and rest.

Now more than ever though, YOU, dear friend need love and encouragement given to you. What you are going through is so difficult.....honestly, truly, I believe it's way more difficult for you than it is for Ed at this point.

Sending sincere love and prayers to you dear sister and I pray that Ed's passing comes soon.

I'm sorry you are having to go through this Marie..........my heart is heavy for you.

Mary Jo

P.S. Whisper in Ed's ear that we here at Her2support send him our deepest love and gratitude for all he's shown us on his journey. He truly is MIGHTY.

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Pure determination... he loves life, even at its toughest. I have the deepest respect for that. Only Ed and God will know what the right time is, but Marie, you have given him the greatest gifts you can give, deep abiding love and assurance that you are OK when he does choose to cross. I love you both deeply.

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Marie, I wish this could be easier on both of you, but as other's have said only Ed and God will know when that is.
Take care of you too:) xx

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Please take care of yourself too, Marie, during this time. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

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Both you and Ed are always in my thoughts and prayers. Ed may be the Mighty Oak, but you Marie are just as tough. May Eds passing be peaceful, Jeanette

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Sending my love to you both, Marie. I think of you many times a day. Wishing you comfort as you do these hard days with Ed.

Barb A.

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Thank you for this update, Marie. It must be so hard with all that you are going through and I am very grateful that you think of your Her2 family. Prayers and strength that peace comes soon. XO Suzan

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A mighty oak indeed. I was biking through a grove of oak trees today, Marie and I was thinking about you and Ed and the incredible storm you've weathered. You and Ed are an inspiration to us all. I pray that Ed is not in any pain and that when his time comes, it will be peaceful. For him and you. You are such a dear sweet lady. Know that we are all sending love your way.

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Oh Marie how difficult this must be for you. Like others have said this is between God & Ed on when the time is right. I wish much peace in Ed's heart.Prayers are still being said. I just I wish I lived close to you so I could give you a BIG HUG. So sending it thru cyber world to you.

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Mighty Oak is one mighty man !! He loves life and he is going to do everything on his terms with the blessings of God. We can learn from Mighty Oak's strong spirit.
Take care of yourself Marie.

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Marie,

Somehow, I thought about our little secret on the word 'accept'... [Am thinking of you - like everyone else here on the board.]

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Dearest Marie,

Sending my love to you and Ed. I will continue to pray for you both.

Kim

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Hi Marie! Thinking of you today! ma

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Marie,
As always, I've been thinking of you and Ed constantly. He is indeed a mighty oak - and will go in his own time. Maybe he is still holding on for that anniversary. It is beyond your knowing.

Whenever I see an oak tree now and forever into the future, I think of those mighty forces of life and love that you and Ed have shared with us. I am so grateful for this.

Much love, Marie

Chris

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Marie,

Under all the cancer, Ed is one tough guy.

Joan

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That is a beautiful picture of a Mighty Oak, Margerie.

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Dear Sweet Marie,

Thanks for the update, I too have been checking daily. Still sending prayers and hugs to both you and Ed.

all the best
caya

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Praying for you guys and thinking of you guys. Wish i could be there to give you a hug. I'm sure you are so exhausted physically and mentally. Hang in there!
love,
Sue

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Hugs to you and to Ed Marie.

TRS

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Marie,
You and Ed are in my prayers...

Jean

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Marie,

I wished that I could offer more as sending love to you both seems so inadequate.

You are both in my prayers.

Janie

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JanieR,

I agree, I too wish I could offer more...but sending love and prayers is not a small thing...had to remind myself of that.

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Marie,

Adding my prayers to you and Ed. God's holding both of you close.

Love,
Tonya

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More prayers for you and your mighty oak.

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Marie take care of yourself. Still praying and I love you.

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Marie,

Hope you and the Mighty Oak are o.k. this morning. I have been at the hospital with daddy since Friday, and this is the first chance I have had to check the board.

You and the Mighty Oak are in my prayers. Please try to rest.

Amelia

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Mighty Oak is one strong man.

Maire I have no internet at home, so all weekend i was praying and praying that when I came in today i was not going to see what I thought I would see. At this point I'm not sure what is better for this dear man of yours.

You in my prays as always.

Love
Randi

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Thinking of you and Ed. Sending lots of hugs & prayers.
Ruth

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Marie,

Thinking and praying for you and the Mighty Oak.

Love,

Barb