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Thanks for all the prayers. We really, really need them. Don had not been feeling well for about 2 weeks and had not been able to eat or drink very much of anything during that time. Lynn and I took him to the dr Wed. morning for his appt. When we got ready to go, he was so weak that we had to push him out to his Yukon in an office chair. They checked his bp when we got there and it was 66/42. They waited a few minutes and checked it again---72/48. The dr admitted him to the hospital which is connected to this office building. His bp was 108/72 when the nurse checked it.

They started an Iv and a bag of potassium, etc. They also started a bag of morphine because by then he was in a lot of pain. He was still very uncomfortable so Lynn and I stayed in his room constantly. About 12 midnight, I looked up and my sil and 2 nieces were standing at the door. They live in MS. They stayed at the hospital all of the time except to go to one of my niece's friends to change, shower, etc. I was in his room the whole time except for about 3 hours when they ran me out. That meant I had on the same clothes from Wed. morning to last night. Well, I did change shirts once.

They called all of the family in early yesterday morning because his bp started dropping and his Oxygen started decreasing very rapidly. His brother came in from Memphis with his daughter, his mom had come down Friday. His "adopted" sister who is a RN got there yesterday afternoon and took over. She knew what to look for along with one of my nieces who is a nurse, too.

Lynn, Levi, Leslie and I do not know what we would have done without my MS relatives and the others. We took over the sun room in the hospital.

For all of you who know about the space field, Don started AZ Technology years ago and they develop coatings for the shuttle and space station plus do optic research. Lynn and all of the other employees will continue the company.

I have lost my very best friend who was there for me through thick and thin. We met on July 1, 1962 and had our first date on July 4th. We went to the lake and I got so sunburned that he said it looked like I was walking on eggshells for about 2 weeks. We were together constantly from that time on. He was the best husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, cousin, and nephew anyone could possible want or need. We all depended on him.

The funeral will be Tuesday morning at the church and he will be buried close to Janice.

Need to run.\

Thanks again,
Mamab and family

112 posted on 07/09/2006 8:07:31 PM PDT by MamaB (mom to an Angel)

May the blessed Lord comfort you in your sorrow MamaB. I am grateful you are getting so much comfort from your relatives from MS, and your daughter Lynn. Thank you for letting us know. You are a special lady, and I'm sure your husband was just as special as you are.

113 posted on 07/09/2006 8:21:17 PM PDT by hoosierpearl (To God be the glory.)

Dear MamaB.. I was so glad to read your words, dear FRiend. I know things seem a confusing misty cloud right now as you go through the motions the next days... as you come back here eventually, I do hope that you will feel the love & the strength of prayer from your FReeper pals here.

we care & are here for you.

116 posted on 07/09/2006 8:28:06 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

To: Two Thirds Vote Aye

2/3 ... see post number 112 , You may know this gentleman who stepped into eternity yesterday.

117 posted on 07/09/2006 8:29:18 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Thanks for taking the time to update us, MamaB. You have a lot of friends and supporters here to lean on if you need us.

119 posted on 07/09/2006 8:35:51 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Where you go with me, heaven will always be.)

MamaB,

My heart breaks for you. You and your family are in my prayers. Don was one of a kind and contributed mightily to this country.

May you find peace through the tears.

Pollyannaish

121 posted on 07/09/2006 8:39:06 PM PDT by pollyannaish

122 posted on 07/09/2006 8:44:49 PM PDT by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)

I am sad to hear this, dear MamaB. {{{HUGS}}} Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you and your family.

123 posted on 07/09/2006 9:06:34 PM PDT by La Enchiladita

To: MamaB; Wolfstar; snugs

An update, the calling is today [July 10th]. The funeral is tomorrow morning [July 11th]. I have a link to the newspaper notice which has an online condolence book.

http://www.legacy.com/huntsville/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=18422405

139 posted on 07/10/2006 6:59:20 AM PDT by hoosierpearl (To God be the glory.)

148 posted on 07/10/2006 8:00:05 PM PDT by Jaded (does it really need a sarcasm tag?)

What a beautiful tribute to your beloved. May God every bless you and the loved ones!

149 posted on 07/10/2006 9:26:42 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl

God bless you. You and your family are in my prayers.

150 posted on 07/10/2006 9:26:42 PM PDT by alnick

Thank you for the update and that brief look into your life together. You have my deepest sympathies and condolences. He, you, and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

152 posted on 07/11/2006 8:53:48 AM PDT by Paradox (Removing all Doubt since 1998!)

Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for you and your family.

154 posted on 07/11/2006 1:29:23 PM PDT by Lemondropkid31 (Get Well, Barbaro)

MamaB,

My heartfelt prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

160 posted on 07/12/2006 2:30:47 PM PDT by Americanwolf (Mr. Bush build the border fence.... Do it now!!!!!!! ----AW Minuteman, independent, veteran....)

Please accept my condolences.

162 posted on 07/12/2006 10:56:49 PM PDT by Ciexyz (Leaning on the everlasting arms.)

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