In Case you Wondered where AL Is [Archive]

03-10-2007, 07:59 AM

It's been a trying week. My sister passed away last Friday after a 9 month battle with lung cancer. Tuesday I came down with some sort of virus and other than being on the toilet with a bucket in my lap I was flat on my back in bed. I missed my sisters funeral Wednesday and am just now able to sit up at the computer. I probably would have been in hospital but having a nurse in the family enabled me to stay home. I have answered my Private Messages and sent the technical difficulties ones on to David. Sorry for the inconvenience it may have caused. I'm reading as fast as I can to get caught up. AL.

ChrissyWho

03-10-2007, 08:25 AM

Al, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. I hope that you're feeling better soon.

Chris

Meg1

03-10-2007, 08:36 AM

Hi, Al. I'm sorry to hear about your sister but glad you are feeling a little better. Lung cancer is such a cruel disease. I've had two friends--women in their 40's, one who had never smoked--who were healthy at my diagnosis date (6/03) die of it since 2005. It's one of the few diagnoses that is worse than ALS, IMO. I'm so sorry your family has had to deal with both of them.

patricia1

03-10-2007, 08:51 AM

Dear Al sorry about your sister my thoughts are with you and yours I had that viru s two days ago and it was a horror something you didnt need on top of your loss Glad your back Pat

terri

03-10-2007, 09:07 AM

I wish you only happy memories of you and your sister, Al. Take care of yourself so that you continue to improve.

CindyM

03-10-2007, 10:25 AM

Yes Al, I second Terri's sentiments. Take care of yourself! Cindy

anne

03-10-2007, 10:54 AM

Al... I am sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope you are feeling better.
P.S. I was wondering why you had not been on the forum. Anne

John1

03-10-2007, 11:12 AM

Al,

I am very sorry to hear about your sister. That's a tough way to go. I hope you have fond memories of her to keep with you.

John

Beebe

03-10-2007, 11:39 AM

Hi Al, I was going to send you a message. Thought something was wrong haven't seen you on the Forum for quite a few days. Our Condolences to you and your Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hoping you feel better too. Flu or Virus can take a lot out of you. Be well. Fondly, Beebe and Family

bogey

03-10-2007, 12:13 PM

al- sorry to hear of the lose of your sister,al take care of yourself an know my prayers are with you an for you your friend bogey.

JACKIEMAX

03-10-2007, 01:16 PM

al,

i am truly sorry about your sister. i know this added heartache on top of your own physical limitations and esp. the awful stomach virus, was just about more than a normal man could bear - but you are a very strong and courageous man who has so willingly shared insight and information to us all. we all thank you for that, and i know i speak for everyone when i say get well soon and we send hugs.

jackie

liz

03-10-2007, 01:50 PM

Al -

Sorry to hear you lost your sister. And then getting the flu - what a trying week. Take your time with the forum business. We'll keep until your feeling better.

Liz

quadbliss

03-10-2007, 05:40 PM

Hi Al,

Sorry about your sister. We missed you. It is good to have you back.

Mike

hboyajian

03-10-2007, 10:00 PM

I'm so sorry to hear you lost your sister. This must be a emotionally tough time for you and your family. My prayers are with you.

Paty

03-10-2007, 11:35 PM

Al I am sorry for your sister"s loss, my best friend died of of lung cancer , when she was 43, didn't smoke and my husband's cousin died two yrs. ago at age 42 from the same disease, she too didn't smoke.

As to your abscence in the forums I was missing you, was going to post a message today to know if someone could tell me what was happening with you.

Guess what?? I got the same virus you had about two weeks ago, thank God I didn't pass it on to my husband Jorge.

Take care you know we all love you and wish you the best.

Paty
Husband's Caregiver
DX 10/17/05

vantec

03-11-2007, 12:38 AM

Al,

I am very sorry to hear that you lost your sister. I feel terrible for all you are going through. Don't think for a moment that you have caused any inconvenience. Take as long as you need to come back to the forum.

Conrad

Poco

03-11-2007, 12:55 AM

Hi Al,
I am sorry for your loss. My mother passed away from lung cancer one month before Dick was diagnosed with ALS. I haven't been part of this group very long but I have told so many people about you and how much I admire what you do.
Best Wishes
Phyl

ellisa

03-11-2007, 09:49 AM

Al-I am truly sorry for your loss and your bout with the flu. Your family and you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.

God Bless,
Ellisa

ltr

03-11-2007, 09:58 AM

Hi Al,

I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you have had time to heal, especially since you were sick at the time. My thoughts are with you. Leslie

hopingforthebest

03-11-2007, 10:10 PM

Dear Al

Deepest sympathy with the loss of your sister.

Hoping you are feeling better as I write this note.

Take care.

Patty

hope

03-11-2007, 11:56 PM

Al,

My husband and I are sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. We wish we knew the right words to say. We hope you feel better soon.

hope.

Rosaleen

03-12-2007, 08:25 AM

Dear Al,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Rosaleen

sufernan

03-12-2007, 10:28 AM

Dear Al,
You were missed - I hope you will feel better soon. I am very sorry about your lost.
Sunny

03-12-2007, 03:10 PM

Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart. It has been a difficult week. Today I am starting to feel normal, though still a bit week. Sat. and Sun I was only able to sit here for about half an hour and yesterday was Lee's birthday dinner so 20 of us went out for dinner and it was tiring but I haven't been out for a week and a half so needed it. Almost back to normal.
Webserver was hacked today so we were offline a bit but think we're OK now.
Hope everyone has a good week.
AL.

hkohlman

03-12-2007, 07:55 PM

HI AL , my prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry you are going through a trying time. I hope you feel better soon!!!

prayers,
Heather

Peg B

03-12-2007, 10:57 PM

Dear Al,

I am very sorry to hear about your sister. It is a terrible thing to lose a sibling. I am very sorry that you and your family have to go through this. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Peg

Teej

03-12-2007, 11:39 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your sister, Al. I am also very sorry that you missed the funeral. I know that must have been tough for you. I pray that you are healthy and back to normal very soon. God Bless you and thank you for all that you do! Teej

mandem

03-13-2007, 03:49 AM

Al-
Glad to hear things are better.
My best to you.
Mike

janf

03-13-2007, 01:51 PM

Al I'm So So Sorry Losing Loved Ones Is So Devastating And You Surely Don't Need That .god Bless I'm Praying For You My Friend Janf

janf

03-13-2007, 01:53 PM

We Just All Love You Aljan And Lanny Gatlenburg

joelc

03-13-2007, 05:33 PM

Al - Sorry to hear of your recent loss and challenges.
I pray your healing comes quick and complete!
Hang in there!!
Joel

MtPockets

03-14-2007, 07:54 AM

AL I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. My wife and I just went through the cancer battle with her mother last year and she also passed on. I know there are no words to help in times like these. Just know we love you and your family and pray for peace and for you to get well soon.

God Bless
Capt AL

tabney

03-14-2007, 09:38 PM

Al,

I lost my Dad to lung cancer. You have my deepest sympathy for you loss. It is good to read that you are recovering from the virus. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Toni

wewillbeatthis

03-14-2007, 10:42 PM

Al,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...

I am glad that you are doing better...

Jennifer

Countrycouple

03-15-2007, 06:28 AM