Posts by Alleymom

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RIP Dansk (aka Ian), 18.12.1953- 20.12.2008

by faundy in

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have posted this on the other thread but just making this one as well:

i need to let you know that dad passed away this morning at 8am.

he fought so hard but in the end they could not get his blood pressure to rise and he died of heart failure.

Alleymom

Dear Stephanie --

I was so shocked to get your mom's email with the news of your dad's death that I felt faint.

(I have not been on the board in a long time and did not know of his sudden illness and decline.)

I sent your dad an e-greeting Thursday morning for his birthday, but I felt bad that it was just a cheesy e-card and not a real letter or card. I intended to write to him today and ask about his birthday.

You and your mom and Dom and Karl and Sandra -- and, yes, Jodi --- have been in my thoughts nonstop since I got the news.

Please tell your mom that Jim and I send our special love.

Here is the link to Ian's thread "Torn Apart," telling his story:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/47295/1.ashx

With a heart full of love and tears,

Marjorie xo xo xo

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586/587 the K.I.S.S. approach --- no VAT4956, Ptolemy, Josephus needed

by Alleymom in

nabonidus -- 17 years.

nebuchadnezzar -- 43 years.

nabonidus -- 17 years

Alleymom

Hi --

I have not checked this thread in a long time.

Many thanks to all those who wrote to say they found the KISS approach to be helpful.

Regards and best wishes,

Marjorie

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Dansk's 5 year anniversary of joining JWD

by Alleymom in

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today is ian (dansk)'s 5-year jwd anniversary!

he has beeen contributing since feb. 16, 2003.. ian is a dearly loved member who has gone through some painful trials in the last few years.. his courage and persistence have been an inspiration to many jwd members and lurkers.. his story "torn apart" has had thousands of views since ian first started it.. http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/47295/1.ashx.

his battle with mantle cell lymphoma is here:.

Alleymom

Today is Ian (Dansk)'s 5-year JWD anniversary!
He has beeen contributing since Feb. 16, 2003.

Ian is a dearly loved member who has gone through some painful trials in the last few years.
His courage and persistence have been an inspiration to many JWD members and lurkers.

His story "Torn Apart" has had thousands of views since Ian first started it.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/47295/1.ashx

His battle with mantle cell lymphoma is here:
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/72556/1.ashx

Happy anniversary, Ian!

Marjorie

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Ian (Dansk) in hospital with CMV

by Alleymom in

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hi, everyone ---.

claire asked me to let the board know that ian is back in the hospital and expected to be there for about a week.. those of you who have been following the weekly vigil thread know that his cmv has returned.

the virus is not responding adequately to the tablets, so ian needs to be medicated intravenously.. please keep ian and claire in your prayers.. marjorie.

Alleymom

Hi ((((((((((EVERYONE)))))))))), I'm home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I left the hospital at 5.00 p.m. today - and got caught in a traffic jam on the M60 as there had been an accident. Fortunately, Claire knows her way around and we made an exit further along. Looking down at the traffic it was bumper to bumper. Poor souls!

I can't begin to thank you all, especially Marjorie for starting the thread. The love displayed here is unbeatable and once again you have me humbled.

It all started last Friday. I was at home and got a 'phone call from the hospital. John, the nurse, said that the levels of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in my blood weren't decreasing fast enough and that I had to be readmitted to the hospital straight away. I was shocked but am now used to having to drop things and just get on with it. I 'phoned Claire at work and she came home and drove me to the hospital.

CMV is an insidious virus that most of us have but are able to deal with when we are healthy. When our immune system has been severely compromised, as mine had been due to the chemotherapy, the CMV is no longer controlled and can break out in one's body and cause havoc. Untreated, 80% of cases result in death, which is why blood tests are essential every week for me at the moment. It was through such a test that the CMV levels were tracked.

I was placed in the admissions ward for a day and a night and then, the following morning, was moved to ward 12. It was lovely and spacious and, as Claire has mentioned, I was able to walk around chatting to various people. I was in this ward up until yesterday, when it was discovered through swabs I had had taken that I now have MRSA. Again, it is not serious in healthy people (around one third of people in the UK have it and are not seriously at risk) but if one has low immunity or an open wound it can be dangerous, so I was transferred into a side ward (not bad as I had my own shower and toilet and a great view ) and have arrived home with various controlling products, i.e. mouthwash, body wash and nostril cream.

In all other respects I am feeling terrific! You would never know I have been ill if you saw me now Oh, and my hair has grown back!!

Well, that's my news. I got near flattened when I came through the door as our three dogs couldn't resist greeting Claire and I.

It's truly great to be home. I saw sights that upset me and, as usual, I felt helpless because I couldn't help the people other than say a few kindly words. To come back home and read your beautiful expressions of love and encouragement was just the tonic I needed. Thank you!!

Love,
Ian

Ian ---

How are you doing with the MRSA?

Hugs,
Marjorie

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Ian (Dansk) in hospital with CMV

by Alleymom in

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friends

hi, everyone ---.

claire asked me to let the board know that ian is back in the hospital and expected to be there for about a week.. those of you who have been following the weekly vigil thread know that his cmv has returned.

the virus is not responding adequately to the tablets, so ian needs to be medicated intravenously.. please keep ian and claire in your prayers.. marjorie.

Alleymom

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Ian (Dansk) in hospital with CMV

by Alleymom in

jw
friends

hi, everyone ---.

claire asked me to let the board know that ian is back in the hospital and expected to be there for about a week.. those of you who have been following the weekly vigil thread know that his cmv has returned.

the virus is not responding adequately to the tablets, so ian needs to be medicated intravenously.. please keep ian and claire in your prayers.. marjorie.

Alleymom

Claire says Ian is doing well and (hopefully) will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.

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Ian (Dansk) in hospital with CMV

by Alleymom in

jw
friends

hi, everyone ---.

claire asked me to let the board know that ian is back in the hospital and expected to be there for about a week.. those of you who have been following the weekly vigil thread know that his cmv has returned.

the virus is not responding adequately to the tablets, so ian needs to be medicated intravenously.. please keep ian and claire in your prayers.. marjorie.

Alleymom

Here is a link about CMV:

http://www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/CMV.asp

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Ian (Dansk) in hospital with CMV

by Alleymom in

jw
friends

hi, everyone ---.

claire asked me to let the board know that ian is back in the hospital and expected to be there for about a week.. those of you who have been following the weekly vigil thread know that his cmv has returned.

the virus is not responding adequately to the tablets, so ian needs to be medicated intravenously.. please keep ian and claire in your prayers.. marjorie.

Alleymom

Hey, folks ---

Today is Claire's (Ian's wife) birthday. Since Ian is in hospital and can't pamper her as she so richly deserves, please post a greeting or picture on her birthday thread:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/151158/2757061/post.ashx#2757061

Thanks,
Marjorie

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Ian (Dansk) in hospital with CMV

by Alleymom in

jw
friends

hi, everyone ---.

claire asked me to let the board know that ian is back in the hospital and expected to be there for about a week.. those of you who have been following the weekly vigil thread know that his cmv has returned.

the virus is not responding adequately to the tablets, so ian needs to be medicated intravenously.. please keep ian and claire in your prayers.. marjorie.

Alleymom

Hi, everyone ---

I just emailed Claire and asked her to tell Ian that the thread about him being in hospital is on its 4th page and has 799 views and 65 posts.

When I hear any news, I will post it. Or hopefully someone else from Dansk's family will update us.

Blessings,

Marjorie

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Ian (Dansk) in hospital with CMV

by Alleymom in

jw
friends

hi, everyone ---.

claire asked me to let the board know that ian is back in the hospital and expected to be there for about a week.. those of you who have been following the weekly vigil thread know that his cmv has returned.

the virus is not responding adequately to the tablets, so ian needs to be medicated intravenously.. please keep ian and claire in your prayers.. marjorie.

Alleymom

Hi, everyone ---

Claire asked me to let the board know that Ian is back in the hospital and expected to be there for about a week.

Those of you who have been following the weekly Vigil thread know that his CMV has returned. The virus is not responding adequately to the tablets, so Ian needs to be medicated intravenously.

Please keep Ian and Claire in your prayers.

Marjorie