Curmudgeon In Hospice - [November 2013]

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 10:19 PM

Tom's obit thread is at

http://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=152832&messages=65

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 04:44 PM

Tom Hall obituary thread.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST,GUEST Pam Biggi
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 12:47 PM

OH Linn! My heart is breaking for you and Tom! Hope the Hospice is wrong and Tom can make it another month for your anniversary. It's really hard but a better death when the loved one is there. Chris was totally *out of it* when he died, but I know I was there with him. I believe he did too, somewhere deep inside. Hugs and kisses to both of you. Will try to get up there tomorrow if he's still with us….
Love,
Pam

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: frogprince
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 11:34 AM

May you find strength, comfort and peace to carry you through this time.

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From: fat B****rd
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 11:16 AM

Linn, I can only send love and my very best thoughts to you and yours. Many of you know that, with my own recent loss, I understand completely what life is like for you just now and my heart goes out to you.
Charlie(fB) X

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 11:13 AM

Elaine and I send our loving thoughts from the UK to both of you. .We haven't met but feel that wwe know you from Mudcat conversations, mainly about Nottingham, NH. Don't worry about tears, let them flow, they can bring you ease. It's good that you are together at this time, hold hands, and feel blessed by the long time you have had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roy Harris

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From: GUEST,Meg
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 10:30 AM

I have been following from Virginia. Grace and peace to both of you. Please tell Tom I said, "Thank you both for being my friends."   I have no more words, just sending forth thoughts of peace as Tom moves toward the dawning of a new day.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: JudyB
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 09:53 AM

Tom, sending light and love, to wrap you close and guide you on your way.

Linn, sending light and love, to give you strength as your journey changes.

Hugs to you both,
Judy

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From: Rapparee
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 09:46 AM

Remember -- when a ship sails it might disappear from sight, but the ship continues to exist. You are part of each other -- always.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 09:05 AM

To Linn and Tom

I don't know what to add that hasn't already been wished for you both. As much joy and peace as can be had in this stage of a very special journey.

With love, Tam

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 08:55 AM

Dear Tom and Linn,

We walk this journey with you through your notes and the messages of all who love and care for you so deeply. They reflect the lives you have lived together and the joy you have brought to so many through your music and your presence. May Tom's journey continue to be peaceful and may your joy in each other carry you through the next hours and days.

With love and healing thoughts,

Raelene and Dale

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: gnu
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 08:33 AM

Peace and love. r1 is now on her way out the door as posted on Facebook a minute ago.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 08:17 AM

I've been of Facebook, but this computer is sooooooooo painfully slow there.

Peter, if you want to come, please do -- others are on the way.

As far as I know, Tom is still asleep...and may stay mostly asleep today.

But he'll "know" you're here...and I definitely will.

Linn

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From: Brian Peters
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 08:08 AM

I've been deeply moved by this account. My very best to you, Linn, and to Tom, and may the bravery, love and humanity that burst shining from your bulletins continue to support you.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 07:56 AM

So glad you got some rest, Linn. I thought of the two of you every time I woke in the night. Will be thinking of you all day.

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From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 07:50 AM

Just checking in. Hope you both spent a peaceful night.
M

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From: ranger1
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 07:48 AM

I'm headed down to the hospice in a few minutes. Will liberally dispense hugs from all.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST, Bat Goddess
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 07:48 AM

It's morning. Tom is still asleep. I asked the nurses whether it was sleep or pain meds, and they said he really hasn't needed much pain medication. They said his breathing has slowed, which is normal. I'm sure I'll be able to talk to the doctor in charge within the hour or so.

I slept bettter than I had expected. I think the oxygen machine's susura reminded my body of the ocean.

A phone call from Ranger1 reached me just as I was being shown where these computers are. Right now I need to call someone Tom taught with at Whittier for many years -- he moved to New Hampshire and set up his garage on Tom's recommendation. He talked to Tom last night, but REALLY wants to see him one last time and I promised I'd call this morning.

I'll be back here. We are so blessed with friends. I couldn't do this alone. Well, I could, but it would be an entirely different experience.

Speaking of experience, Tom said the other day this he's looking forward to this...this new experience.

Linn

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: LilyFestre
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 07:28 AM

Good Morning Linn,

Sending my love and many prayers for a deep peace, love and a sense of calm in your hearts.

XOXOXOXOX

Michelle

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 06:55 AM

Sad news.

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From: JennieG
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 06:47 AM

Linn, sending you both blessings and love....we've never met in person, but I'm another who has been following your thread about Tom.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: mouldy
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 06:33 AM

Trying to send as much love and strength as I can to you both, and hoping that my efforts are good enough. Even if I only add one little thread to the blanket of love, light and good thoughts that is wrapping itself surely around you, I will be content.

A good death is all that any of us can wish for, as we step out onto the next part of our journey, and it seems that Tom's passing is possibly going to be such a one.

Deep peace to you both

Andrea xxxxxxxxxx

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From: GUEST
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 06:26 AM

Lighting a candle in my heart,

with love to you both

Wendy xxxxxx

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 06:06 AM

Having 'been there myself', I have some understanding of what you are enduring.
Along with all your Mudcat Friends, I send Love & Compassion.
                              Holding You both in my thoughts,
                                                                                 Nigel.

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From: maeve
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 05:34 AM

Morning here, dark and cold, yet light and warmth will return. Love you.

Maeve and Truelove

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST,Giok
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 04:46 AM

Linn, I don't "do" Mudcat now, but when I read Tami's post on FB, I had to come here, to express me sadness.
You are both good friends, and I cherish my visits to the Press Room, so I have those memories to sustain me.
You are blessed with many good friends, and Jeri is close by, she'll be a rock for you to lean on, I'm sure. So I know you'll have close as well as distant support.
Blessings on you both.

John

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 04:41 AM

So sorry to hear this Linn, thinking of you with love.

Pat

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Megan L
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 03:33 AM

I have no words today to many memories but I am thinking of you and praying for peace and rest for you.

Meg

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 03:27 AM

So very sorry to read this news and I echo all the thoughts of others near and far. Candle lit here at Old Keepers for Tom for a peaceful passing, and sending love and hugs to you both. Hil xx

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From: GUEST,LTS on an android
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 03:14 AM

A candle burns here, may it light the way to peace and tranquility, warm the weary traveller and bring comfort to those who wait til they meet again.

Thinking of you all.

LTS

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST,From ,Chris Vaughan.
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 02:51 AM

Sadness is not a word that i can use to describe how i feel. i who am usually so good with words am at a loss to enunciate how i feel.Grief,disbelief,flows over me like an unwelcome tide. Tom Hall taught me so much,guided me,helped me,by kindness,and critic, "Chris, yer a lovely man,and ye write some great songs,but ye need tae get some voice lessons!" He was right ,as always.and i took that to heart.With his advice i think my voice has slightly improved! Love you,Tom and Linn.xxx. If you want to learn more about Tom and Linn.there is a great article in the Spotlight Magazine. 09/26/2013 at www.seacoastonline.com.

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 01:54 AM

as ChanteyLass said - Wishing peace to both of you, Linn and Tom.

sandra

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: KT
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 11:51 PM

Linn, and Tom, though we only met once, at the Getaway, I feel that I've learned much from and about you, from your generosity of spirit in sharing your brave and profound journey with all of us. Holding you both in heart and mind, and offering a prayer for comfort and peace. with love,
KT

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 11:39 PM

Anyone got a tissue? Wait, we may need a whole case sooner than hoped for.

Things seem to be moving fast.

Wishing peace to both of you, Linn and Tom.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Jeri
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 11:19 PM

Home, and knackered. Otherwise, I would have come by. Tom was the major reason I moved here. Finding Tom, you, and the Press Room, I knew: here was my home.
Big hug.

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From: JennyO
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 10:45 PM

Sending you both love from over here in the UK. Together till the end as soulmates should be, and carried on your journey by all our loving thoughts.

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From: Padre
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 10:29 PM

Linn and Tom,

I've never met you all, but your journey in this post has truly touched me. I will be praying for you both in the Mass this week.

Padre

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 10:21 PM

I have sat back and followed this journey as a friend from afar. Knowing the two of you, it comes as no surprise to me that you are giving us a tutorial on how soul mates make this trek together. I spent some time on my hill this week, and sang a song of thanksgiving for two good people teaching us how to walk with grace. Tom, you old grump, you are a blessed man to have this partner, and so many people who are happy you have been in their lives. Linn, words fail me. You two are as one, you have always drawn on each other. To watch you as you go through the highs and the lows of this journey leaves me hoping that I have that kind of love and support.

I sing your song.

Mick

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST,Julia L
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 10:11 PM

A blessing for Tom from the ancient ones...

You're going home tonight to the house of Winter
To the house of Autumn and Spring and Summer
You're going home tonight on the music of poets
Fair companions await you on the shores of Tír na n-Óg               
Guardian Angels with you in sleep                        
Brighid the Healer with you in sleep
All Holy Ones surround you in sleep ..                                                                   Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you,
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the blazing hearth to you,
Deep peace of the King of Peace to you.

Fare Well, friend
Julia & Fred

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From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 09:50 PM

Dear Linn, I am thinking of you and Tom tonight, sending a prayer from North Carolina for contentment, peace and light for the both of you, alone and together.

It's a cold, cold moonlit night here, getting late. I imagine it is even colder there, but then I imagine a circle of love and warmth surrounding you both.

And I am so very glad you have each other for comfort.

Dani

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: KathWestra
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 09:41 PM

Dear Linn and Dear Tom,
Sending much love to you both on this longest night. May you both feel nurtured and sustained by the deep love and commitment you have shared for so long. So glad that hospice affords this time for you to be together for whatever time you have. Holding you both in my heart.
Kathy

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From: GUEST,Mary Ackerman
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 09:39 PM

Dear sweet loving Linn,
So sorry to read your post tonight, but the angels in heaven are by yours and Tom's side. How wonderful that you are together at this time. Please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you, Mary

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: DebC
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 09:01 PM

Linn and Tom,

John Roberts and I are here in California and we want you both to know that you are in our thoughts.

Love and peace,
Deb Cowan

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From: ranger1
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 08:43 PM

Love and white light.

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From: Noreen
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 08:27 PM

Much love, calm and strength to you both. Xxx

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST,Claire
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 08:09 PM

Love and hugs to you both. Holding you in the Light, now and ever.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Amergin
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 07:49 PM

I haven't posted on this thread...but I have been following it. I am sorry to hear this news, Linn....my thoughts are with you and Tom.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: RTim
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 07:49 PM

Thinking of you both at this time.

Tim Radford

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Janie
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 07:28 PM

May the two of you rest well tonight, wrapped in the love and comfort of being together.

Hugs.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 07:25 PM

Here and thinking of you both.