Lew

Hi Melinda,

Please tell Lew that he is in my thoughts and prayers today, and that he’s a very special person in my life.  We miss him at the Monday night walks and happy hours, and other South Bay Fun Club events.

Love, his friend,      

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LEW

Thank you, Melinda, for keeping everyone updated about your dad. My thoughts are with him, you and all of the family.

Love, Fran

Update

Today has been Dad's least active I've seen thus far. He has a hard time catching his breath after adjusting in the bed. He still has moments of lucidity, and when Mandy checked his vitals today they were all strong and normal. Yesterday he had a half or so of a can of the liquid nutrition but, it didn't sit well with him. Actually it didn't "sit" for long, period.
He's still hanging in. If you ask him how he's doing his answer is "lousy" or "shitty" if it's not "oh... comin' along"

Thank you all for the prayers and kind words.

Hugs and smiles!

Melinda

To My Wonderful Friend Lew

It's me again! I have to write to my wonderful friend again. There are so many people that love you and are having good thoughts for you! Of course, you know I am one of them.

It was very enjoyable to listen and watch the video. I always enjoy your singing. You have been so kind to let me sing kareoke with you.

Fran

Your Papa Lew

I met Lew back in 2002 at a bereavement group and knew he was a good person.  After moving on we shared some great times together. Bowling, dancing, parties and just carousing He sure could sing and dance ! We have shared a love of music and the arts that will be cherished forever. He has given me a song book that I will hold dear. He has always been in my thoughts and prayers.I have attached pictures . Paul Sisti

Update On Papa Lew

I just wanted everyone to know that when I read him what you write, he gets a big smile and seems to take comfort in knowing that you all care so much. At this point he is refusing the nutrition, he has a lot of vivid dreams that he is acting out in bed. Like typing emails, reading the newspaper, smoking.
I think that if anybody wants to come by and see him, that is fine, just call ahead of time and know that he doesn't stay alert for long periods of time. However, he has been known to surprise us all in the past. He struggles after a sentence or two so understand he won't be able to socialize a lot. He isn't the same man he was a month ago. I don't know what more to do for him except what we already are. My brother is here now so there are 3 of us to care for him, with my uncle Lyle. Also my Aunt Sue and Uncle Jack are here from Indiana and they've been with him all day, too.

I am grateful to all the family and friends that been so understanding and supportive, and for all of your Prayers.

Melinda

Comments

Anonymous said...

Lew,

You continue in my thoughts and prayers.

Sonja AKA HazelG

Friday, May 29, 2009

Anonymous said...

Sweet you, Melinda and cherished friend, Lew,

Several messagesfrom your WAker family have been sent to you, Lew, via e-mail. Others will try to post messages here.

Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers and that you're desperately missed on WA, and that you're loved and cherished.

Tricia/onyx

Friday, May 29, 2009

Anonymous said...

Another friend from Wide Awakes checking in to say hello to Lew (we know him as CalKnight).

Lew, we've gotten to know and love you. We miss you on the forum. I enjoyed seeing the video of Back Home Again ... I'd seen it before.

Get that laptop going and check backin when you can!

Mary (altura)

Friday, May 29, 2009

Anonymous said...

Lew:

Bruce & I think of you daily -- especially when we listen to the Irish music you so thoughtfully shared. We love your rendition of "It's Good to be back home." Before we discovered Irish music we used to play that CD over and over on car trips -- expecially when we were nearing our distination. In fact, one of my gtandchildren would only go to sleep to that record when he was a baby because I would play it and rock him when he was a newborn. I like your version and pleased that we have TWO genres of music that we all enjoy. I hope you will be singing again.

Love & hugs --

Bette & Bruce

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Hi Lew,
Aurora and I are thinking of you and the good times we have together.

I'm adding a favorite thought (author unknown ) that expresses my feelings also , gives me a better feeling that's not negative.
With Love, Gene and Aurora.

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow:
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken
in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight;
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die."