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Gene
climber
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May 12, 2011 - 07:47pm PT
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Thinking about you Paul.
g
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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May 12, 2011 - 08:06pm PT
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Every time this thread pops up, I have to look at it. Hoping today is a good day for you.
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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May 12, 2011 - 11:01pm PT
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How's it going Paul.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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May 13, 2011 - 01:08am PT
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Paul-
As you can tell if you see this at all, your posts and ours have withered away or else we have engaged in insignificant natterings to distract ourselves from the real issue which is your suffering and ongoing demise.
Our culture does not deal with the end of life well at all and we all reflect this. Please do not take this for lack of love and concern. Most people are just at a loss as to what to say.
Also since most of us only know you through this thread, we don't know if your childhood religious upbringing is a comfort to you now or not. Knowing you through this thread however, I would imagine your strategy will be to face this as one more adventure, curious about the other side. Whatever the passage to the other side leads to, love and light, or eternal sleep, you can be sure that there will be less pain than now.
In the meantime, know you have made a huge impact on our lives and we will think of your example of courage when our time comes and many times in between. Meanwhile we wish the best under the circumstances and send our hope that you are as pain free and recollected as possible. And we thank you once again, for sharing this journey with us.
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graniteclimber
Trad climber
The Illuminati -- S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Division
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May 13, 2011 - 01:48am PT
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Every time this thread pops up, I have to look at it. Hoping today is a good day for you.
Me too. We're thinking of you even though we don't have much to say.
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TeleMele
climber
Hood RIver, OR
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May 13, 2011 - 02:59am PT
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Sending love and light your way Paul. Thanks for being a part of my journey and sharing so many adventures. Thinking of your laugh and enthusiasm for life always brings a smile to my face.
Love you brother!
Melanie
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silentone
Mountain climber
wisconsin
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May 13, 2011 - 04:08am PT
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+1 What Jan said.
Very well said.
Wishing you well Paul.
S.O. (another Paul)
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 13, 2011 - 09:12am PT
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"We're thinking of you even if we don't have much to say."
Amen!
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Pastor Dave
Social climber
Yucca Valley, CA
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May 13, 2011 - 11:06am PT
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To all, Please keep posting, you are a wonderful example of truly caring friends.
Paul's Dad
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Brian
climber
California
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May 13, 2011 - 11:25am PT
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I hope things are unfolding in a way with which you are comfortable (given, of course, the circumstances). I admire both the fight you've given this, and the equanimity (angry outbursts aside--who wouldn't have them?!?) with which you are winding it down. We should all hope to do as well.
Brian
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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May 13, 2011 - 12:29pm PT
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Your struggle reminds me so much of my mom's struggle. I admire the determination, creativity, and ferocity of your fight. Try to find some joy in every second left in life. I still see my baby propped in mom's arms, reading a book. This precious grandma/grandbaby moment delighted both. Very soon thereafter, mom was gone, but the smiles she gave others still lingered.
I wish for you a day with less pain, where your family and friends can show you their affection and care for you. It is truly a gift to be able to care for someone else. It may be an uncomfortable gift to receive. Ultimately it is a gift to the giver as the discover what is truly important in this world, and it is not the hunt for fame or glory.
It is difficult to find the right words when we aren't in the same place.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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May 13, 2011 - 01:37pm PT
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Brewing my tea, thinking of you... Susan
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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May 13, 2011 - 02:31pm PT
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Bless, Heart
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Gene
climber
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May 13, 2011 - 03:59pm PT
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Friday afternoon Paul bump. Wishing you peace and comfort.
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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2011 - 08:26pm PT
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Hello all, it's Paul.
I am a bit more alert so I can write a response. Thanks and love for all the well wishes and gifts. It all helps. I am suffereing from a cut/bed sore and am uncomfortable in most positions. Oh, well. Just gotta deal.
Life is very emotional right now....lots of good but intense talks with Ruth. She seems more rested now.
I just finished radiation treatment. Have some burning on my crotch from the treatments. So far the help has been minor, but it might stil improve over the next week.
Only climbing is in my head lately.
So, overall things are staggering on, and I'll let you know more later.
Thanks all,
Paul
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scuffy b
climber
dissected alluvial deposits, late Pleistocene
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May 13, 2011 - 09:22pm PT
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Thanks for the update, Paul.
Wishing you well...
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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May 13, 2011 - 09:39pm PT
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Yes, so good to hear from you.....
Saludos...
xo
nita
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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May 13, 2011 - 10:44pm PT
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Sending strength and good thoughts to you and Ruth in these tough times...
Dave
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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May 13, 2011 - 10:59pm PT
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We're pulling for you Paul.
You are a good man in a tough situation and you are handling it admirably.
Keep us posted and keep battling as you need to.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 13, 2011 - 11:00pm PT
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Good to hear from you, Paul.
My thoughts are with you and Ruth.
Best.
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