http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9771593AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Aug-31-11 06:39 PM
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So it's official: I am dying
The treatment planning meeting yesterday gave us some bad news. Besides the tumor in my tongue, there is activity in my lungs and liver. Even with aggressive surgery, I would only be buying a few months. I can try chemo, which might shrink all the tumors some, but we're still only looking at a year, at the most. The doctor said 18 months would be beyond the range of possibility.
DU, I've loved you, and when I cross over, I expect to hang around in some heavenly Lounge with Kheph and Andy and 180 and all the DUers who have gone to the Great Internet in the Sky. I'll keep you updated when I can.
So it goes.
Tucker
Send email and let us know how to pack.
nolabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Aug-31-11 06:47 PM
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2. Ah, Tucker. I hope the coming year gives you many good moments.
And I hope you come back and share when you can. It's a pleasure knowing you.
Before or after the transition?
abq e streeter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Aug-31-11 07:15 PM
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12. Oh, Tucker...I don't know what to say.
I obviously don't know you, but have read your posts enough to know what a good and kind soul you are. Just my personal beliefs, which I try to never impose on anyone else, but I believe that your kind, compassionate soul will not cease to exist. My eyes though, are welling up as I type this. May the love of your family and friends help sustain you as you approach the end of this journey.
abq
(Ron)
Reads like a woman wrote it.
greatauntoftriplets DU Moderator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Aug-31-11 07:26 PM
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16. I am so sorry to hear this, Tucker.
You'll be in good company on the other side. Please give Andy a :hug: for me and here is one :hug: for you, too.
Andy doesn't want a hug. The queer wants a

roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Aug-31-11 09:31 PM
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44. I wish you only peace. Totally.
I saw this on a church marquee:
Know God. Know peace.
No God. No peace.
mopinko DU Moderator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Thu Sep-01-11 12:06 AM
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79. sorry tucker. the great beyond is really just the hot tub.

stay strong. keep in touch.
and peace.
With dead DUers shoveling the coal to keep it warm.
Kali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Thu Sep-01-11 12:06 AM
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80. DU is clearly here for you -
myself included, even though I'm not good with words in this kind of situation. Thankyou for allowing me to be reminded. After some of the things I have read about another DUer who also recently faced serious health problems with much help from the lounge, I was feeling pretty negative about the place. But the truth is, we mostly are capable of compassion and caring.
Thanks for helping to unite and for reminding us how this place can have very real effects on individuals.
I wish you comfort and peace.
Kali
You hypocritical bitch. Your compassion and caring only extends to DUmmies.
midnight Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Thu Sep-01-11 12:29 AM
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97. Can't you get to a cannabis clinic... Start asking around. There are about ten states that have
these clinics... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAVwWtxeGjA
That's it. Keep partying to the end.
texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Thu Sep-01-11 01:36 AM
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116. I am sure there is a DU in heaven.
:hug: :hug: :hug:
So you think religion is political?
There are a few who offer a witches remedy. Those people need to be burned at the stake.