Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07

Subject: BS: Prayer request
From: MaineDog
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:12 PM

My wife, Gail is very sick. All Mudcat Christians and well wishers are invited to pray for us. I will add details later.
MD

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Sorcha
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:30 PM

All the best from Wyoming, Dog.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Donuel
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:33 PM

Where are you?
Sincere caring not only matters, it works.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:37 PM

best wishes to Gail & Maine Dog

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Janie
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:42 PM

Holding you both to the Light in thoughts and in prayer, MaineDog.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: wysiwyg
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:55 PM

All the positive power of the universe is pointed in your directions.

The Mudcat Prayer Chain is on it, too. :~)

You will be remembered as well in our Mass (Saturday Night Service) tomorrow night.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 10:12 PM

i'm not a christian.. and i don't pray..


agnostic humanist..


but from one man being honest to another..

i'd crumble and fold without my mrs..


so all my positive wishes and heartfelt empathy..

concentrating in your direction..



i'm gonna find a proper apropriate CD and sit down quiet to reflect


and enter the special transcending world music creates that bonds us together ..


be strong for both of you..

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Kent Davis
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 10:28 PM

May God bless you both.
Kent

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 10:39 PM

Well-put, punkfolkrocker...

...well wishes and thanks givings from Colorado for Gail and you.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Rapparee
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 10:53 PM

...and from a temporary Coloradan, too.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 11:17 PM

Prayers and good thoughts and a candle to light the way.
If I can help in any way, PM me. Anything from pet visits to hospital transportation.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 02:41 AM

I will be praying for your wife Gail.
Best wishes and God Bless you both, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Partridge
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 03:12 AM

I hope Gail is feeling better. Healing thoughts from Yorkshire, candle lit, Hope all is well.

Pat xx

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Alba
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 05:42 AM

Gail and yourself are in my Thoughts Maine Dog.
Holding you Both in the Light.
Candle being lit this morning.
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 06:33 AM

May the Great Mother and the All Father hallow your beloved and you.

So mote it be.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 06:46 AM

Many have prayed for me during my lengthy illness, and it has helped me more than I could have hoped for. I happily pass on the blessing those kind people bestowed on me - prayers and good thoughts Gail and MaineDog.
S:0)

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 06:56 AM

Prayers and thoughts from North Yorkshire.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Hawker
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 06:59 AM

Prayers, love and kindest thoughts from Cornwall
Love,
Lucy

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 07:06 AM

Light and love for you and Gail.
Hang in there, friend!
Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Peace
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 07:53 AM

Love to you both.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 08:03 AM

Good thoughts coming from Scarborough ME MaineDog.

I hope all goes well.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: billybob
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 08:05 AM

Lighting a candle this evening
Wendy x

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: MaineDog
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 09:54 AM

Thank you all!
Gail has been struggling with colon cancer for over 3 years. She was diagnosed just after Old Songs in 2004. She was officially given 14 months after serious emergency surgery. Now after lots of chemo and radiation, the doctors have sent her home to die, but our Christian community is still praying for her healing to manifest --"by His stripes WE WERE Healed" ! She is weak, but she has not given up. We need all positive prayers even if you don't quite agree with her theology.
Thanks again.
MD aka Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: catspaw49
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 10:22 AM

And you have whatever I have to give. All the best thoughts your way........Hold on tight.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: RangerSteve
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 11:23 AM

Add me to the list of well-wishers.

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: alanabit
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 11:29 AM

Me too. Thinking of you.
Alan.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Arkie
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 12:03 PM

My prayers for Gail and you as well.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: HouseCat
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 01:09 PM

Peace in your heart and strength for the days to come. God bless you and your dear Gail.
HC

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Tig
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 01:31 PM

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((xxxxxx))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Hugs
Tig
zzzzz

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Art Thieme
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 01:43 PM

From here as well. --- Art

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: M.Ted
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 03:03 PM

God give you strength and courage.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 03:35 PM

MD, there's a beautiful slide show of my favourite prayer on This Page. I've posted the words below. May they bring comfort and peace for you both:

Prayer of Protection
- James Dillet Freeman -

The light of God surrounds us.
The love of God enfolds us.
The power of God protects us.
The presence of God watches over us.
Wherever we are,
God is.
And all is well.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: GUEST,bert on kelley's machine
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 02:06 AM

Lots of love and best wishes on their way right now.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: ragdall
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 02:47 AM

Prayers for healing for Gail and peace and release for both of you.

-rags

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: MaineDog
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:30 AM

Thanks again all.
Gail is clearly in end times now, but she is still here. She wants all her four children to surround her so that she can bless them, and then go in peace as did the Old Testament Patriarchs. Unfortunately, she hasn't been able to speak for days. Keep on praying.

Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: goatfell
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:47 AM

keeping you both in prayer

tom

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Janie
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 09:56 AM

May all of you feel the presence of the merciful embrace of the Great Comforter.

Ah, MaineDog, as your hearts are breaking open, and the love you have for one another flows without restraint during this most difficult and precious time, it is palpable, even across miles and electrons. Know that there are many who are sitting vigil with you.

Blessings and Peace.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Alba
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 10:27 AM

With Love and Light Jim.
Words are not needed for Love to be heard in the Heart and Spirit.
My thoughts are with you Gail and your whole Family.
Blessed Be and Be Blessed.
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 11:39 AM

Jim,
Her children know what she wants for them and from them. How lucky she is to be surrounded by people who love her. Stay strong.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Hawker
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 03:23 PM

Holding you both - and your family in my thoughts,
Much love,
Lucy

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: MaineDog
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:51 PM

Well, Friends,
It is finished.
Gail has gone home
5:20 pm    10/6/07
Thank you all.
I will post more later.
Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Hawker
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:56 PM

Jim, So sorry to hear this, though I am sure for her the suffering is over and she is in a better place. Sending love and kind thoughts to you and your family. thinking of you and praying for you all at this sad time.
Much love,
Lucy

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Alba
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 07:05 PM

My thoughts are with you tonight Jim and with all your Family.
May you find strength in each other at this sad time of parting.
Blessed Be Gail. Blessed Be.
With Love
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 07:08 PM

So sorry to hear this sad news.

Thoughts and prayers are still with you.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Alice
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 07:15 PM

Jim, my sympathy to you and your family at
this time that is so difficult to endure.
Alice

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Janie
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 07:16 PM

I'm sorry, Jim. Will continue to hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 08:04 PM

Much sympathy and support from all of us still, Jim. We are honoured and humbled by your request and your sharing.

kat & Rog

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Peace
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 08:09 PM

Sorry, Jim.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: catspaw49
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 12:36 AM

Oddly Jim, we not only want to send you our sympathies but somehow want to say thank you as well. The end comes to us all and many times all too soon. Gail faced hers with dignity, honor, courage, and grace..........No one can do better. Thanks for sharing her beautiful example and in these difficult times, may the heartfelt wishes of these many 'Catters give you the strength they have often given me.

The hole you feel in your heart will soon be healed with the overflow of memories of your life together. Hold tight to your family.

Our Very Best to All

Pat & Karen Patterson

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 02:43 AM

I am heartily sorry for your loss.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: KT
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 03:59 AM

Jim, I've just come upon this thread, and I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I'm praying for comfort, and peace in your heart and those of your family and all who were fortunate to know and love Gail. May you find some measure of comfort knowing that your Mudcat pals are holding a net of friendship and caring for you.

KT

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 04:17 AM

Sorry to hear your sad news Jim.

Holding you and your family close.

Khatt

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 07:19 AM

(((((Jim)))))

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Partridge
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 07:31 AM

So sorry Jim, thinking of you.

Pat xx

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: MBSLynne
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 08:18 AM

Oh Jim I am so sorry. All my love and thoughts to you.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: wysiwyg
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 10:16 AM

Jim, thank you for the privilege of sharing this blessed time with you. Be good to yourself for the long period of saying all the goodbyes that will come up for you, and know that our Lord holds you all in the palm of his hand-- in times you can feel Him and times when you don't.

I hope that in the days to come, Mudcat will be a place where you can talk about Gail, and help us to know her as you did. We'll be right here for you, any time.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 11:25 AM

Catspaw said it so well. Take care of yourselves.

SRS

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 11:39 AM

Her suffering is over. It is time for you to take care of yourself.
Stay strong.
Mary

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Bee
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 12:01 PM

I am so sorry for your great loss.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: open mike
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 12:12 PM

hugs to you. words cannot express.
luckily you had more than the originally predicted
14 months to share with each other.

blessings to all,
and take a deep breath..
you are loved.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: MaineDog
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 03:37 PM

I was thinking of starting another thread, but this one has been appropriately retitled for me!

Local Catters are advised that there will be a memorial service for Gail at the Wiley's Corner Baptist Church in St. George Me. on Friday Oct 12
at 2:00 PM.

Jim

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: CapriUni
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 03:38 PM

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 03:55 PM

So sorry Jim, but I'm glad that Gail had time to say her goodbyes.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: sapper82
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 04:02 PM

Another big hole in someone's life. When the raw edges have healed enough to touch, fill it with loving memories and, rather than mourne the loss, celebrate the life.

God bless you and be with you always.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: kendall
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 04:03 PM

There are no words, but add me to the long list of those who care.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Kent Davis
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 09:21 PM

May God comfort you and your family in this time of loss.

Kent

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 10:14 PM

Sorry to hear this, Jim. Only good wishes are coming from Idaho...for peace and comfort and, yes, acceptance.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: GUEST,Phil Frankovic
Date: 07 Oct 07 - 10:39 PM

Deepest condolences on your loss Jim, you are in my prayers. May God provide you comfort and strength in this most trying of times.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: MaineDog
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 08:48 AM

Last Friday we had Gail's Memorial service. It was well attended by dancing and music friends, and church people. We started out with old, somber Baptist hymns and ended with some very upbeat music that Gail wrote. Mudcat was represented by "Guest Julia", as well as me.

I need to mention that Gail got her final wish. She waited for all her children to assemble and be blessed. They each took her hand, and announced "I'm ---, and I'm here to receive my blessing!" Five minutes after completing the blessings, she was gone.

Jim

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Janie
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 06:42 AM

Precious memories.

Janie

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 07:12 AM

So sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing these precious memories with us, this thread is a testament to the dignity of Gail's passing. So glad that the family were together at the right time. My thoughts are with you all.
Hil

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 07:13 AM

May she rest in the arms of the Great Mother, know the smile of the All Father, and may you be comforted by the Great Ones.

Be comforted by Light of Sun, Radiance of Moon, Splendour of Fire, Swiftness of Wind, Speed of |Lightning, Depth of Ocean, Stability of Earth, Solidity of Rock.

Blessed Be and be Blessed.

So mote it be.

Bryn, with Love and Light.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Dave'sWife
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 05:19 AM

I am so sorry MaineDog but I am so thankfu that she was able to be surrounded by her family as she wanted. I have no children and my husbvand is everything to me. I cannot imagine living without him. He and I will be praying for you and Gail's children as you begin to live life without her here on earth. The service sounds like it was wonderful. God bless.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: folk1e
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 07:39 PM

i am finding this difficult to say ...... but you and your family have all my best thaughts and wishes! Even though I said nothing whilst she was living you are in my thaughts now.
It is difficult because I will be in your shoes soon enough as my wife has "the big C" and treatment will only put off the inevitable! We can only trust that it is in Gods will that it is so! I believe that the measure of our words and deeds is the love we leave behind us, and if so   your wife has had a full life and this should be celebrated!
All the best
Dave

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 10:24 PM

(((((Dave))))

((((All Who Grieve))))

~Susan

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Donuel
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 07:50 PM

Dave, my hope is that you share even more in the months to come. There is no distance between kind hearts and loving neighbors.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: folk1e
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 12:36 PM

Everything has its own time and place. That includes living as well!

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: MaineDog
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 12:04 PM

Well, it's been three months now. I'm over the shock of it, but I think that the "why?" question may never be answered.
I'm finding that the housework and chores are much less bad than I expected, when done to my level of perfection (fairly low), and the dog is easily managed except on long trips when he has to be kept in a kennel. I'm gradually training him to stay loose at home without doing damage, so far so good as long as I don't leave anything edible around. Even so, he's only good for about 6 hours.
I have been doing more music and dancing, which is good, and I'm looking up old friends that I lost track of over the past 4 years. This afternoon is a music-potluck that is an annual event, and the weather is ok, so I am off to play.
MD

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 12:48 PM

We will start our monthly Song Circle for 2008 this month. Early afternoon - 2PM - on the fourth Saturday.
Beds available here and there.
Afternoon buffet and probably pizza and salad later. Haven't really thought it through. But there will be good music and good friends. If the puppy is safe around people and other dogs, he is welcome too.
Mary

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Bee
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 03:15 PM

I'm glad you're getting out with people, MD.

My experience with big young dogs is they do calm down... at about age four, when they are officially mature. Our old girl was rather exhausting those early years, had more energy and more interest in exploring where she shouldn't than I could sometimes cope with. And then, like magic, she hit four and turned into a wonderful obedient loving creature, a delight to walk with and live with, and a great comforter in times of sadness.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: gnu
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 03:49 PM

I have no idea how I missed this thread. My thoughts and prayers are late, but still I hope they do some good... if not retroactive, for the future. God bless you and yours, MD.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 08:22 PM

like gnu, I have no idea how I missed this thread.

I am so sorry, Jim, I wish I could have visited again with you and Gail.

As well as being a thoroughly loveable person, Gail was a very talented kiltmaker, and the MacLeod tartan kilt she made for me is one of my most treasured possessions, even more treasured now ...

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 08:35 PM

wishing you all that you need to see you through this difficult time

I hope you be able to tell us if you don't feel you have that.

A sorrow shared isn't a sorrow halved, but its something

Think of your friends on mudcat - all of whom meant very deeply these words of comfort, and try not to feel lonely

big Al

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: MaineDog
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 07:44 PM

Hello friends,
The latest news is that Gail has been put to rest in her favorite cruising area -- Penobscot Bay, just east of Rockland. Family and friends went out on a chartered ketch, on a relatively calm day, and we had our final earthly parting.

The next event is going to be more fun.

We're having a memorial dance for her on Nov 16 in East Concord NH, that's a Sunday, from 7:30 to 10:30. All of Gail's friends are invited to dance contra, English Country, and Scottish Country, and those who know how may also play in the band.

More details later

Jim

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 08:08 PM

RIP Gail

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-
From: maeve
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 08:47 PM

Thank you for letting us know. What a lovely resting place, and what a grand way to celebrate Gail's life.

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: open mike
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 12:38 PM

glad to hear about the unfolding chapter of your life..
let the music and dance carry you along!!

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: wysiwyg
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 12:45 PM

She'd be proud.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Prayer request -Obit- MaineDog's wife-Gail 10-6-07
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 01:31 PM

What a lovely resting place for Gail.
Hope your coping MaineDog.

Scooby.