Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-Apr 29, 2011

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 09:07 AM

Mick,

It just ain't right. I know bad things can happen to good people, but these looks like a landslide! Know that my thoughts are with you. Wish I could just give you a hug, knowing it won't make any difference, but hoping it could ease the pain. I know you're a helper by nature, but know that even the helper's need help. Reach out to those who are your support.

May this period of sorrow end soon for you and yours. Godspeed.

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: maire-aine
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 09:16 AM

Dear Mick,

I can't do much but keep you and your family in my prayers. In the meanwhile, here's a big hug for you
((((((((((((Mick))))))))))))),
which you can exchange for a real one the next time I see you.

Love,
Maryanne

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Ebbie
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 10:37 AM

Tears and Hope; Sometimes there isn't much we can share but that we can share. Both in abundance.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: sapper82
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 11:05 AM

Bloody hell Mick, you've been given the shitty end of the stickand no mistake. All I can say is that I echo all that has been said before.

Hang in there Sunshine, things have to start improving ssoon.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 03:30 PM

Mick,

In the end...love is all there ever was.

You have it coming to you from every point of the compass. It is love you have earned by being who you are. Lean on it...let it enfold you.



Special Suffolk luv coming your way as always,

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Barb'ry
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 05:35 PM

So sorry, Mick.
Much love,
Barb'ry

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 05:54 PM

With you all the way, Mick.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Hollowfox
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 08:36 PM

I can't add any new words to those of all those who posted before me, but I do add my thoughts and prayers. (and a #$@!-reduction candle, of course).

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:3
From: Janie
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 09:21 PM

Adding what bit of love and Iight I have to offer to the radiant circle of care and concern, Mick.

Love,

Janie

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Guldhamstern
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 09:36 PM

It's overwhelming to read.

I have no good words.

You have my preyers.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:3
From: Charley Noble
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 09:38 PM

Mick-

You certainly have some good friends here, all pulling for you.

There's not much I can add but know that I'm focusing positive thoughts your way as well.

Maybe, I should address an appeal to the Old Gods. The current ones don't seem to be paying much attention.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Mrrzy
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 09:46 PM

Man, Mick, it never rains but it pours! I wish I could do something CONCRETE to help - but can't think of a thing. If you were physically nearby I could cook for you...

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 10:09 PM

Dear Lord - We ask in Your name that this family will be helped by your gentle hands. Hold them and assure them that all is well and that You are there for them. We know Your love knows no bounds and that Your Son Jesus said "Suffer all the children to come unto me." And so it shall be.

We ask this in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ - Amen

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Neil D
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 10:23 PM

I'm so sorry for all your troubles. I'm hoping like mad that your Dad gets well.
                                    Neil

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:3
From: semi-submersible
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 05:10 AM

This road is yours alone, but thank you for inviting us to travel part of it with you. One year was very bad in my family, for both old and young. Is there any meaning to these things, besides meanings we create? I am grateful for peaceful years we had together before, and for the years since then with the surviving half of our family.

I envision your family circle joined hand in hand, those with you in flesh and those remembered (dwelling in our hearts, they comfort and guide us) sharing love and strength with you now. I'm picturing outer circles, all interlocking: friends, kin, sharers of music, neighbours, many communities focussing healing and strength on each of your family.

May these dread churning rapids now give way to quiet waters for you all.
Maureen in BC, Canada

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 08:54 AM

Yeah, no kidding about the cooking, huh? Can you imagine the poor sucker if more of us lived closer?

There'd be a line snaking out the door, casseroles piled high next to the over-stuffed fridge, pots boiling on the stove....

We call it the "F-ing" casserole now, the one prepared for a friend in need. You don't say the whole word, just the "F-". When we were running our restaurant, at the time of my mom's illness, people just assumed we had ready access to food, but really I was scrambling to feed people while taking care of everything. One day in my self-pitying exhaustion I said to my friend, "where are all the fucking casseroles?!" Next day, from another friend (and then others after that) there was a casserole on my porch with a stickie note: "Here's your f'ing casserole!". People just needed to know when to jump in to action : )

Seriously, we could make food happen, if those Michiganers don't know how to do that right.

Just say the word, and it'd be there faster than you could say "Sinsull's KnickKnacks" five times fast.

Dani

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Carly
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 04:57 PM

I just read this thread...and am laughing through my tears at the vision of casseroles piled rooftop-high around your home, Mick. My dish would be there, too. If there is any way in which we, your friends, can be helpful, do not hesitate to ask; all of us, it is clear, would ease these burdens you must carry if we could.

To that end, I am adding my prayers to those going up all around the world, and sending my love to you and yours.

Carly

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: KathWestra
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 05:45 PM

Dear Mick,
Much love to you, Mary Lou, and Ciara in this latest round of trouble. You continue to be in my thoughts every day.

Now Dani, be really, really careful what you wish for our West Michigan buddy. The thought of what might happen if the locals unleashed a flood of hopelessly Midwestern casserole dishes on the Lane household is truly scary. The sheer volume of red meat, egg noodles, salt, butter, Durkee's french-fried onions, crumbled potato-chip toppings, and Campbell's cream soups could send the lot of them into collective cardiac arrest.
Kathy

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Art Thieme
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 06:23 PM

We DO actually care about this Big Mick guy! The thread shows it. For every addition onto the thread there has been a time or two that Mick has been there for us. ALL THOSE CASSEROLES! At the very least, the compost pile will be able to do it's job---even next year.

Art

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:3
From: MaineDog
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 08:38 PM

I'm reminded of a disaster that occurred when I was in high school.
My buddy Steve had two younger brothers, Charley and Chris. Their dad had a good sized boat, and we all used to go out to an island for a picnic several times each summer. One day we came back, and found that Charley was not with us. He was found floating in the water several days later. He fell overboard and no one could hear him over the engines. (One very good reason to sail).
All the survivors felt guilty, almost responsible for the accident. The family was wrecked emotionally for years, and my friendship with Steve ended because I could not deal with it either.
I did not know then as I do now that we live in a fallen world, and God is not in charge of everything that happens here on Earth, as some would have us believe, but our separation from Him allows the adversary to get his licks in sometimes, to our very great distress.          Comfort may be found in knowing that there is reunion in Heaven, and that despite incredible disasters, life goes on for some, and in time, joy will be found again. I know several catters who will back me up on this, and I'm working on it too!

Keep on keepin' on!

MD aka Jim

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: InOBU
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 09:03 PM

Holding thee, and thine in the light Mick.
I know at times like this, it seems it can never stop hurting, but it does. The loss remains, but the good things about those we lost remains, and becomes more important than the pain of loss.
Dearly with thee in the light
Lorcan

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Pistachio
Date: 16 Aug 08 - 09:43 AM

((((((((((((((( More hugs for you and your whole family )))))))))))))
... you really wouldn't want one of my casserolles - but you have my very best thoughts and wishes.
Hazel.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Aug 08 - 09:50 AM

No word yet from Mick about his Dad. I am better at baking than at casseroles, Mick.
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:3
From: Rapparee
Date: 16 Aug 08 - 10:53 AM

I can make casseroles:

Take a meat thingie (I generally use whatever I find in the street, peeled), a vegetable thingie (sagebrush works well), a cheese thingie (Velveeta is best), and a carbohydrate thingie (wood chips, sawdust, bark, two year old Irish soda bread, old newpapers), mix them all together, sprinkle some of the carbohydrate thingie on top, and bake until done. No need for seasonings since everyone says they like my casseroles just as I make them. People say things like, "Ah, yeah, here's your dish back" and "We cleaned out every bit of it."

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: MAG
Date: 16 Aug 08 - 11:21 AM

Thinking of you Mick

Chris Roe singing Sail on sail on another day ... yes.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:3
From: maeve
Date: 17 Aug 08 - 12:20 PM

Mick- Today in the State of Maine the sky is blue as a scallop's eyes. The sun is warm, and time and tomatoes hang heavy on the vines.

You and your family are in my thoughts and even more so in prayers on your behalf. Sent along a PM just now. Breathe, and be, and hold someone who loves you. You are not alone.

maeve

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:3
From: CET
Date: 17 Aug 08 - 02:25 PM

Mick:

More prayers from me.

I expect you have a shitload of PMs. As somebody pointed out earlier, nobody expects a PM back from you. You have enough on your plate.

It is a great blessing to be able to be with your Da and the rest of your kin at this time, but I can imagine you trying to do too much. Take care of yourself (I would underline that if I could).

Edmund

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: GUEST,Big Mick
Date: 17 Aug 08 - 11:02 PM

You know ... this saga just gets worse to the point of being almost laughable.

First the update on my Da. That is one tough old paddy, folks. Fewer than 20% survive the surgery, and of those that do, the mortality once they are in intensive care is very high. My Pop has dealt with fever, blocked endotrachial tube, fluctuating blood pressure, kidneys that are acting up, and he keeps coming through it. We are not out of the woods yet, but think I can see the edge of the forest out there. Tonight is the first night in 9 that I will sleep in my own bed instead of on a couch in his room. Tomorrow morning we will run the parameters again, and hopefully get his NBP down below 100 so we can pull the tube. If not, we may be looking at a tracheotomy for a spell. He is also being dialyzed for a bit, but likely won't need it long term. Prayers, good thoughts, holding in the light, ...... all are gratefully accepted and longed for. I sure love this man.

You ready for this? I took my laptop to the hospital so's I could continue my mod duties, conduct some business, keep up on email..... and some low life you know what stole my $2400 laptop right out of the ICU area which is why I am currently in GUEST status. The police are involved, I suspect someone on the staff of the hospital,as it happened between 3:15 am and 7:00 am. I am all over the security staff and am forcing them to let me review the security tapes. Long story which I will share another time. I need to go to bed right now.

Know that I feel the love, best wishes, and warm friendship expressed by you all, and it has touched me in a profound way. This has certainly been a summer I will not forget, but I am determined to come out the other side intact.

Now I am going to bed to dream of casseroles stacked two stories high around my house........ don't forget to put in a can of mushroom soup and some peas........

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Tinker
Date: 17 Aug 08 - 11:12 PM

Thanks for taking a moment to catch us up Mick. Sleep well tonite and share a few hugs all around.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:3
From: Escapee
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 12:13 AM

Still praying, Mick. Hang on.
Marty

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/13@3:38 PM
From: Bee
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 12:30 AM

Hard slogging. I'm sorry you're going through it, and wish you and your family better times.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 12:39 AM

Mick, we've got things covered here. Don't worry about the mod duties! Thanks for checking in and more good thoughts, thanks givings and all coming your way, darlin'.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 01:01 AM

"Security" in hospitals is like a sieve. Amazing they get away with it. Good luck in sorting out the health and property issues, Mick. And just sleeping in your own bed--what a luxury, eh?

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@110
From: Janie
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 01:04 AM

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Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@110
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 01:08 AM

what everyone said!

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@110
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 07:03 AM

Mick - good thoughts still on tap here, but you really don't want to know what I'm thinking for the low life that would do something like that.

Here's hoping they catch the b@%&$*d

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@110
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 08:21 AM

Mick, when life gives you shit, make compost tea for the flowers.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 08:39 AM

Sleep tight, Mick. There is nothing more soothing or healing than a night in your own bed.

I have not done this in a while but I will "zero in" on the thief and see if he can be convinced to return the laptop. There is something more to this that I can't seem to put my finger on but...

Your health is important too, Mick. Ciara and Mary Lou need you as much as you need your Dad.

Stay strong, love. I will work on those casseroles.
Mary

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: Tinker
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 09:45 AM

Mick, my " shite reduction" radar includes house cleaning. My kids are definately requesting a hiatus on this round. The dauther's room had two contractor's bags of clothing removed yesterday. The laundry pile is even caught up....but I am not making cassaroles.


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Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: alanabit
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 10:28 AM

What everyone else said Mick. Thinking of you here too.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@110
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 02:56 PM

The laptop is an aggravation, and an injury, but its the people and the emotions that are important. Between bouts of taking care of everyone else, I hope you find a little time to recharge your own batteries. Pick up a guitar, play a song. Sing through the hard times, and remember that we are with you.

Dan

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: Megan L
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 03:06 PM

Hecl lad wid ye mind oan yer names MICK no flamin Atlas. Hope they catch the son or daughter of a bitch who stole the puter. Have bin keepin ye in prayer since the first but the boss wants tae ken if yer tryin fur the bulk order rate. remember tak some time fur you yer nae use tae ithers when you drap wie exhaustion.

Awra best
frae
Dauvitt and his Meg

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: Susan A-R
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 08:22 PM

Mick, What a series of events. The laptop seems. . . well, unnecessary, off pissing and sad. How does someone like that function even remotely happily in the human race? Hope that things continue well with your Dad. Sorry I'm so far away. For you, I'd even cook something with mushrooms in it if I could get it to you.

Susan

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@110
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Aug 08 - 08:40 PM

Mick, I've had several things stolen over the years but I think the worst was the theft of my field jacket when I was in the bloody Army. Now, that wouldn't be so bad except that at the time I was in a Military Police company....

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: gnu
Date: 19 Aug 08 - 05:52 AM

Oh my... I got no words. Just more thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@110
From: Andrez
Date: 19 Aug 08 - 06:12 AM

I think this could be what they call a practical hug. If no-one living closer than Australia has a spare laptop to donate, I have a couple of old ones that can do the basic things, nothing flash but they work. If you have a moment to spare and I understand fully if thats not the case, PM me an address and I'll post one over.

Love, hugs and blessings to all involved,

Andrez

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 19 Aug 08 - 07:02 AM

You got to figure if the poor bastard only knew what he'd done, he'd bring it back with a ribbon on it. Figure he/she works there, and find a place to put up a flyer that'll give the picture. Someone knows...


Dani

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 19 Aug 08 - 07:45 AM

OK, here's what you do, Mick....

1. Check the ops list for the day, if anyone called A. B*gger is booked in for a laptopectomy, (a space age operation involving removal of old laptop and insertion of new) find nurse's outfit and squeeze yourself into it.
2. Go to medical supplies cupboard, take out largest enema you can find...hey take half a dozen.
3. Shimmy into operating theatre, smile at said patient, whilst gently patting their arm.
4. *Just* before they go under, wave said enemas in front of them and smile once more.
5. After patient is in the Land of Nod, remove shiny laptop from medical trolley and exit, stage left.
6. Remove nurse's uniform.
7. Worry like hell about burly doctor who winked at you several times as you walked into theatre earlier on, making mental note to avoid him next day.
8. Go home, remembering to enter via windows, as door is now completely hidden by casserole pots.
9. Eat large volumes of said casseroles, in assorted flavours, colours and textures, washed down with exceedingly large doses of anything VERY alcoholic.
9. Just before passing out, smile and remember we are all out here, surrounding you and your family with love.
10. On waking next morning, look up at sun, and know that every day which passes brings you closer to the light.



Loads of love..xx

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: Bobert
Date: 19 Aug 08 - 08:22 AM

How's yer dad, mick???

Ya' know, I hate a thief... I really do... Sometimes I think that Islam has it right when it comes to stealin'... Maybe we should just do it one finger at a time, I donno...

But in the much larger piccure, laptops can be replaced... Dads can't and this ol' hillbilly has had yer dad in my thoughts since reading about him...

Prayers still going out for him and your family...

They say that into each life a little rain must fall but, geeze Louise, you gotta a hurricane on yer hands, Mick...

But thru it all, God is with ya'... He sho nuff is and He's doing what He can... Might not look like it but He's workin'...

B~

Subject: RE: Obit: My heart is broken-Mick**Update-8/17@1102 PM
From: catspaw49
Date: 19 Aug 08 - 08:28 AM

400.................Well why not? This thread deserves some sort of stupid laugh doesn't it?    So 400!!!!

"If I laugh at any mortal thing, t'is that I may not weep."......Lord Byron (George Gordon)


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