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Guck
Trad climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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Jun 19, 2011 - 01:08pm PT
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Happy Fathers day Paul!
With love from Gym Birdwell and Blink
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okaythatsme
climber
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Jun 22, 2011 - 06:10pm PT
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Hi Paul,
Wishing you a good day. Thinking of you and always hoping that you are comfortable and without pain. with love, marcella
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Pastor Dave
Social climber
Yucca Valley, CA
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Jun 22, 2011 - 07:04pm PT
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Hi everyone, Ruth is in L A at her advanced Yoga Instructor Class. I arrived here in Santa Rosa Friday afternoon and have been hanging out with Paul, Lots of pain and frustration but some really good "talk time" too. Tumors continue to grow with new ones popping up with each one adding to the symphony of different pains. The nurse says Paul's heart beat is "strong and regular" Paul's lungs "sound like the wind in the grand canyon". They upped the Methadone and he has been able to cut back some on the Morphine. Talking is exhausting, sitting still is exhausting, getting up and moving around hurts with "pain ambushes" no matter what he does or doesn't do. Are we having fun? With Paul the answer is still YES there is still no one I know who is more interesting or better at analysis of any problem or situation even when he feels like he is only functioning at 50% or 25% of HIS NORMAL!
I am honored and proud to be his Dad!
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Gene
climber
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Jun 22, 2011 - 07:06pm PT
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I am honored and proud to be his Dad!
As you should be, Pastor Dave. Let him know that his friends out here are thinking about him. Thanks for the update.
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rick d
climber
ol pueblo, az
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Jun 22, 2011 - 09:01pm PT
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hey paul-
miss your posts, get back to it when you can!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Jun 23, 2011 - 05:01pm PT
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Saw this today, and am reminded of the objective hazards in life.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43468687/ns/health-cancer
After scrutinizing the medical records of 1,000 people, an international team of researchers have determined that the risk of melanoma was cut by almost half when people took a daily dose of aspirin for at least five years.
Something for Paul when he gets back around to checking the thread...
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Jun 23, 2011 - 06:14pm PT
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Thanks Pastor Dave for the update. Please know that many keep Paul in their thoughts every day.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jun 23, 2011 - 10:44pm PT
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Sitting here with an evening cuppa tea and was nice to see an update on Paul. Thanks Pastor Dave. Is Paul still getting radiation? Susan
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Iclimb5.1
climber
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Jun 24, 2011 - 05:02pm PT
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Thanks from me, too, Pastor Dave for the update. Please tell Paul he is in our thoughts and we continue to send love and positive juju his way.
Vicky, Jeff, and Aaron in Oregon.
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blackbird
Trad climber
the flat water trails...
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Jun 24, 2011 - 05:58pm PT
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Thank you for the update Pastor Dave! Paul (and you and Ruth and the rest of the family) continue(s) to remain in my thoughts, heart and prayers as well...
Samantha
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Pastor Dave
Social climber
Yucca Valley, CA
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Jun 24, 2011 - 10:34pm PT
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Is Paul still getting radiation? Susan
The answer is no, Paul is not getting radiation and will not get anything from here on except meds to diminish his pain. "Diminish" is the best word because it could only be "controlled" by making him unconscious. Paul is Looking forward to Ruth's return and my wife, Marilyn actually wants me to come home too. For now we are "soldiering on" together.
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JLC
climber
Flatland, USA
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Jun 24, 2011 - 10:55pm PT
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I was getting gear together tonight for the family's first camping trip of the summer and came across the headlamps Ruth got for Sam and Pyper. Will be thinking of you even more than usual this weekend.
Love you,
jill
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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Jun 24, 2011 - 10:57pm PT
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Hang in there Dave and Ruth.
Cheers and admiration to you, Paul.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jun 24, 2011 - 11:07pm PT
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Best Wishes always to Paul.
You have been an inspiration for the last year!
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 24, 2011 - 11:57pm PT
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Thanks for the Humboldt County threads Paul.
"when I woke up this morning, you were on my mind"
Darwin
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Jun 25, 2011 - 12:22am PT
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Yes, thank you for the update even though it is not what we wanted to hear.
More good thoughts for Paul from Japan.
Good thoughts for Ruth and Pastor Dave as well. From my own hospice work, I have seen that being helpless to alleviate a loved one's pain and suffering is as difficult as to actually suffer it.
May you all find a place of peace.
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lyn
Social climber
humboldt county
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Jun 25, 2011 - 02:03am PT
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Hi Paul,
Sending more love and light from Humboldt County. We are finally getting some sun - good for the veggie garden. You are one of the most amazing people I know.
Peace and much love,
Lyn
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jun 25, 2011 - 02:21am PT
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Pastor Dave, thanks for the up-date..
Paul.. You, Ruth, and your Family- are in our thoughts and prayers..
We are by your side.. collectively wishing for the pain to lessen.
give little Blink a kiss.
Saludos Y Paz..
nita..
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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 - Jun 28, 2011 - 06:53pm PT
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Paul and Ruth, Our hearts have always been joined together through good and bad. True LOVE
We had an amazing day full of sweet memories for all of us. We headed to the nearby mountains to a beautiful spot by a babbling brook. There they exchanged symbols of their eternal love.
The cancer will continue to rob Paul of his strength but his amazing strength of body, mind and spirit as well as Ruth's incredible love and commitment will see them through.
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Gene
climber
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Jun 28, 2011 - 07:14pm PT
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FAR FREAKING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is wonderful.
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