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aquart

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51. I am so saddened by this and I wish you the best possible outcome.
Sun Nov 23, 2014, 03:07 PM
Nov 2014

About the suicide option, my best friend's doctor assured him he would have enough of the necessary drugs to do whatever he needed to do. That doctor gave Dennis his freedom back. He restored his sense of control. That was the giddiest day with the most soaring sense of freedom.

In the end, he didn't take that option, but knowing he had it made a huge difference. I hope it does that for you.

And I hope you do a Stephen Hawking beatdown of the odds. Because I like you.

My heart to your family because I know this journey from their side.

Good luck. Good luck. Good luck to all of you.

We all love you, my dear Omaha Steve... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2014 #1
I want to second what CaliforniaPeggy wrote, Steve. nt Snotcicles Nov 2014 #4
Peggy said my thoughts ChazII Nov 2014 #23
California Peggy speaks for me also. zeemike Nov 2014 #26
I can't say it any better. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #56
Peg Speaks For Me As Well... WillyT Nov 2014 #57
+ another Scuba Nov 2014 #74
Peggy said it Hekate Nov 2014 #86
You said it all, CaliforniaPeggy steve2470 Nov 2014 #126
Love you, Man! Octafish Nov 2014 #2
Your DU family will be holding you every step of the way Steve riderinthestorm Nov 2014 #3
{{{hugs}}} shenmue Nov 2014 #5
Grab what joy you can. alfredo Nov 2014 #6
So sorry MoonRiver Nov 2014 #7
Hey Man... PCIntern Nov 2014 #8
k&r... spanone Nov 2014 #9
our best wishes Steve rurallib Nov 2014 #10
I do not know you but I value you. oldandhappy Nov 2014 #11
... handmade34 Nov 2014 #12
... truebluegreen Nov 2014 #13
Love to you Steve and to Marta as well.... Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #14
Sending lots of love your way Stargazer09 Nov 2014 #15
So sorry. onecaliberal Nov 2014 #16
Oh, we'll 'put up with you' just fine, Steve. randome Nov 2014 #17
............... marmar Nov 2014 #18
Try to enjoy the years as much as you can. sadoldgirl Nov 2014 #19
. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2014 #20
Omaha Steve kpete Nov 2014 #21
You are one of the best here, Omaha Steve MissDeeds Nov 2014 #22
I'm so sorry OS Greybnk48 Nov 2014 #24
One of the contributors that I have always enjoyed and will enjoy as long as possible. Moostache Nov 2014 #25
You are loved here as well as at home. antiquie Nov 2014 #27
You are one of those people whom I always respect... NaturalHigh Nov 2014 #28
We all love you OS NutmegYankee Nov 2014 #29
Peace denbot Nov 2014 #30
Best wishes. former9thward Nov 2014 #31
I'm so sorry. DU will lose a real teasure. Hope you are here for a long, long, time still. OregonBlue Nov 2014 #32
hugs bigtree Nov 2014 #33
My favorite person on here classykaren Nov 2014 #34
I don't know what to say but I love you. know that forever. roguevalley Nov 2014 #35
Hang in there, my friend OhioChick Nov 2014 #36
god bless you, Omaha Steve librechik Nov 2014 #37
Surely you don't top out at more than 240 lbs! bettyellen Nov 2014 #38
330 on a 6-3 frame Omaha Steve Nov 2014 #63
Impressive! Well if you're a gorilla then I am a bull... bettyellen Nov 2014 #69
........ daleanime Nov 2014 #39
BE however you have to be. DU is lucky and grateful to have you, whatever your mood. Peace and love. ancianita Nov 2014 #40
Courage. You are loved. You make a difference. Courage. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #41
My friend, I know how you feel. Last year they told me I have inoperable liver cancer.... Rowdyboy Nov 2014 #42
<3 Mojorabbit Nov 2014 #72
Best wishes for your remaining years. Hoppy Nov 2014 #43
I wish I knew the right words to say lbrtbell Nov 2014 #44
BIG VIBES TO YOU. applegrove Nov 2014 #45
Hey Buddy,meant to stop and say Howdy Wellstone ruled Nov 2014 #46
How Psychedelic Drugs Can Help Patients Face Death grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #47
. ctsnowman Nov 2014 #48
Damn! Just - Damn! You are one of the best. Best wishes - and prayers, if you want them. pampango Nov 2014 #49
So sad to hear of your trials therehegoes Nov 2014 #50
I am so saddened by this and I wish you the best possible outcome. aquart Nov 2014 #51
Thank you for sharing this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. You've also reminded me DesertDiamond Nov 2014 #52
I'm so sorry OS LeftInTX Nov 2014 #53
Best wishes to you OS, health for as long as you can and hang in there. uppityperson Nov 2014 #54
I will celebrate the time you have left here, and mourn when you no longer are here. ColesCountyDem Nov 2014 #55
I've appreciated your posts locks Nov 2014 #58
(((HUGS))) Odin2005 Nov 2014 #59
Peace be with you~ democrank Nov 2014 #60
There is nothing to "put up with". You are part of DU berni_mccoy Nov 2014 #61
Thank you for telling us. Sending light always towards you.... glinda Nov 2014 #62
You have an opportunity now passiveporcupine Nov 2014 #64
Thank you for all you contribute cally Nov 2014 #65
Your news is not good for us DUers, but I'm glad for you that you're retiring No Vested Interest Nov 2014 #66
You don't know me wellstone dem Nov 2014 #67
... Warren DeMontague Nov 2014 #68
Damn. Damn. Damn. redwitch Nov 2014 #70
Your post is truedelphi Nov 2014 #71
God bless, Steve, nt geek tragedy Nov 2014 #73
Peaceful journey OS. GentryDixon Nov 2014 #75
Thanks so much for being part of DU mokawanis Nov 2014 #76
I always read your posts kcr Nov 2014 #77
Steve, take our strength for as long as you can. Skidmore Nov 2014 #78
Stay strong, keep up the fight, search for specialists, you never know. TheBlackAdder Nov 2014 #79
Let us treasure every minute. You enrich my life. nolabear Nov 2014 #80
I'm terribly sorry about your condition. blackspade Nov 2014 #81
.... madfloridian Nov 2014 #82
... Starry Messenger Nov 2014 #83
I'm so sorry to hear that. You'll be in my thoughts. nt raccoon Nov 2014 #84
We are here for you... Phentex Nov 2014 #85
I'm sorry, but don't give up yet. Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #87
Prayers for you and Marta Hekate Nov 2014 #88
Hang in there Steve Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #89
Omaha Steve.. like the mighty Mo...that flows by our homes Peacetrain Nov 2014 #90
I'm so sorry. May your days be pain-free and filled with joy, love and laughter. PeaceNikki Nov 2014 #91
As long as you are breathing, you will never lose the ability to enjoy being alive. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #92
Don't know what to say, really lillypaddle Nov 2014 #93
I'd say you have ample reason to be moody. Half-Century Man Nov 2014 #94
If you feel like sharing with a compassionate bunch of DUers NightWatcher Nov 2014 #95
we are here DonCoquixote Nov 2014 #96
Steve, you have been very kind to me. I thank you for that. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #97
I'm so sorry, Steve... pacalo Nov 2014 #98
Omaha Steve Diclotican Nov 2014 #99
You've been the staunchest labor advocate pscot Nov 2014 #100
Omaha Steve, I hurt for you and my thoughts are with you and your family rustydog Nov 2014 #101
Damn sakabatou Nov 2014 #102
Solidarity Rochester Nov 2014 #103
Ah Steve, dear annabanana Nov 2014 #104
Well hell. Iggo Nov 2014 #105
Not sure what to say. davidthegnome Nov 2014 #106
Be well friend voteearlyvoteoften Nov 2014 #107
Steve you're the best StoneCarver Nov 2014 #108
During the day, sometimes I think about you. BlueJazz Nov 2014 #109
I click on your posts before knowing it's you; then I see your name attached... NCarolinawoman Nov 2014 #110
you never know JI7 Nov 2014 #111
Hi Steve, I'm new here, so I don't know you, and vice versa, KMOD Nov 2014 #112
Nobody knows when their day will come, TexasTowelie Nov 2014 #113
I so clearly remember Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2014 #114
Way back when I joined DU, there was a popular abbreviation: NGU DFW Nov 2014 #115
Take care marlakay Nov 2014 #116
Our Thoughts Are With You - Enjoy What Is Left To The Fullest cantbeserious Nov 2014 #117
To one of the best of us..... Are_grits_groceries Nov 2014 #118
you are everything that is good and noble about DU.. I don't know you, but I already respect secondwind Nov 2014 #119
I'll be thinking of you Steve. panader0 Nov 2014 #120
Dear Steve, I wish you blessings, happiness, joy, support, friendship, strength, LiberalEsto Nov 2014 #121
I'm so sorry. If you leave DU, know that you will be missed. We love you, Steve. sinkingfeeling Nov 2014 #122
Wishing you much peace and comfort in the days ahead. cordelia Nov 2014 #123
I'm so sorry... Hun Joro Nov 2014 #124
Very Sorry stevenleser Nov 2014 #125
I have not logged in to DU in forever and now that I have, I see this terrible news Steve. In Truth We Trust Dec 2014 #127
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