tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post111040276765568373..comments2023-09-10T05:03:15.314-04:00Comments on Bad Monkey No Banana: How Do You Say "Happy Birthday" to Someone Who's Dying?Bonezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528193979330191817noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-69718486550059468342013-07-26T00:40:03.043-04:002013-07-26T00:40:03.043-04:00Today I feel the same. I have to say happy birthda...Today I feel the same. I have to say happy birthday to my father in the hospital. He's been living in the hospital for almost half my life, what did you say to your little brother may I ask? And sorry for his lost, my heart is with you. I am going through what you went through before.<br /><br />Big love your friend,<br />Lucas<br /><br />www.leveluphealth.wordpress.comLucas TMhttp://www.leveluphealth.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-75319431657228216572007-08-09T08:01:00.000-04:002007-08-09T08:01:00.000-04:00Hello Bosco,Charles still lives in my heart every ...Hello Bosco,<BR/><BR/>Charles still lives in my heart every day. He taught me so much in his last months in the flesh. He showed me what it means to be brave. What it means to not give up no matter what the "odds". What it means to love so much that our perspective of reality is actually altered to a more positive view. What it means to be grateful and in awe of everything around us... the sun rising or setting, the birds building a nest outside your hospital window, the wind rustling the branches and whispering God's presence. Charles changed my life in his death. There isn't a day that goes by that he does not come to my mind. There's not a week that goes by that I do not still mourn his passing over.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for stopping by and commenting, Bosco. Charles touched more lives than he ever knew possible and continues to do so.<BR/><BR/>Namaste,<BR/>TonyBonezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528193979330191817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-6466392660994380932007-08-09T01:45:00.000-04:002007-08-09T01:45:00.000-04:00I find your heart to be just absolutely amazing.Ev...I find your heart to be just absolutely amazing.<BR/><BR/>Even with the sickness and the suffering God has turned it into a blessing. I really wish that his day on his Birthday was a happy one in comparison to the many other days and also the beginning of many more happy days to come.<BR/><BR/>God bless you in all that you do and keep loving with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind.Bosco Tunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312386089476399206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110830298245206302005-03-14T14:58:00.000-05:002005-03-14T14:58:00.000-05:00Thank you so much, BirdWoman. It is very difficul...Thank you so much, BirdWoman. It is very difficult to watch... and to feel guilt that it isn't me bearing the pain and the fear. Life doesn't suck as much as we sometimes think or else we wouldn't cling to it desperately in the end...Bonezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528193979330191817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110825282908178112005-03-14T13:34:00.000-05:002005-03-14T13:34:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry that your brother is going through th...I'm so sorry that your brother is going through this, and that you have to watch the boy you've protected have to go through it. <BR/><BR/>Life really sucks sometimes.<BR/><BR/>(*)>birdwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03430027415614308875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110505324207274032005-03-10T20:42:00.000-05:002005-03-10T20:42:00.000-05:00All prayers are welcome and appreciated, Jeff. Ch...All prayers are welcome and appreciated, Jeff. Charles was in good spirits today and our brief Happy Birthday conversation went well. Thank you and all my cyber-friends for your support through this difficult time.Bonezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528193979330191817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110423987335115842005-03-09T22:06:00.000-05:002005-03-09T22:06:00.000-05:00Thank you, AWFI. Giving comfort to others often b...Thank you, AWFI. Giving comfort to others often brings comfort to yourself. You must be willing to give in order to properly receive. Therefore, I will reciprocate those comforting thoughts and prayers to you for your life's situations, burdens and decisions.Bonezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528193979330191817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110423436926652242005-03-09T21:57:00.000-05:002005-03-09T21:57:00.000-05:00Tony,
You and I must make a pact, we must bring sa...Tony,<br />You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back<br />Where there is love, I'll be there<br />I'll reach out my hand to you, I'll have faith in all you do<br />Just call my name and I'll be there<br />Chorus:<br />And oh - I'll be there to comfort you,<br />Build my world of dreams around you, I'm so glad that I found you<br />I'll be there with a love that's strong<br />I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on - yes I will, yes I will<br />Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter<br />Togetherness, well that's all I'm after<br />Whenever you need me, I'll be there<br />I'll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love I respect you<br />Just call my name and I'll be there<br />(chorus)<br />If you should ever find someone new, I know She'd better be good to you<br />'Cos if "S"he doesn't, I'll be there<br />Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah<br />I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there<br />(Just look over your shoulders, honey - ooh)<br />I'll be there, I'll be there, whenever you need me, I'll be there<br />Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah<br />I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there... <br /><br />Your Baby Sister Teresa<br />You are not alone BubbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110422955693272782005-03-09T21:49:00.000-05:002005-03-09T21:49:00.000-05:00Tony,
I am sorry for your pain and Charlie's fate....Tony,<br />I am sorry for your pain and Charlie's fate. All you can do is be there for him in spirit and mind if not physical. I can not say I know how you feel; everyone grieves differently and at different paces. Do not try to hurry your grief. And I think it is normal to grieve for a missed future with someone.<br />I will pray for both of you. I will pray that his spiritual and physical pain is softened.A Woman From Illinoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497083806093179077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110421057488356702005-03-09T21:17:00.000-05:002005-03-09T21:17:00.000-05:00I just got off the phone with Charles and made a p...I just got off the phone with Charles and made a point of telling him about the people around the world who were thinking of him and sending positive energies his way. He was amazed that "strangers" would care enough to send their well wishes and that a Brazilian girl was moved enough to pray for him thousands of miles away though she's never met him. It was a bit overwhelming for him and he told me to please thank everyone and that he appreciated the kind thoughts and words. Thank you all. Thank everyone who stopped to comment and those who didn't but read my words about Charles anyway. It is the small things in life that can make such a large impact on people without us even knowing it.Bonezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528193979330191817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110417377190176282005-03-09T20:16:00.000-05:002005-03-09T20:16:00.000-05:00Call as early as it's allowed; tell him you're blo...Call as early as it's allowed; tell him you're blowing over a good day for him. Found you via BE. Virtual strangers are sending prayers and good thoughts. We are, after all, people--we're all the same.<br /><br />So much suffering...so much...(S)winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448245975795082170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110411722096865262005-03-09T18:42:00.000-05:002005-03-09T18:42:00.000-05:00Thank you, Dea. I will not be able to be with him...Thank you, Dea. I will not be able to be with him in person as I have used most of my paid time off in previous stays to assist him. We are sending him a giant ballon bouquet and funny card. And, of course, I will make that call I was writing about.Bonezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528193979330191817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110411502600342882005-03-09T18:38:00.000-05:002005-03-09T18:38:00.000-05:00Yes, God is in the small things. I have to believ...Yes, God is in the small things. I have to believe that there will be good come out of Charles' suffering. I have to believe that he will find peace. I never thought I would be writing my thoughts and feelings about this on the internet but it has become a comforting therapy to release my feelings this way. And there are people out there, like you, who comfort me with their words. Thank you.<br /><br />I hope the change to your day was a good one through reading my blog. I only want to bring happiness and understanding to people. But I know that we all must face our fears and challenges in life. I am doing mine this way, for now. I really am not normally a depressive personality, but I cannot mislead or lie, so when I hurt I am man enough to admit it openly and humbly.<br /><br />Yes, isn't it wonderful that language is not a barrier when we think with our hearts.<br /><br />Peace to you,<br />TonyBonezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528193979330191817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110411290560947762005-03-09T18:34:00.000-05:002005-03-09T18:34:00.000-05:00Oh my, I wish I could come and lift the burden fro...Oh my, I wish I could come and lift the burden from you for a while. There is no easy way of saying it. Sit with him, smile and laugh with him (bring a funny video tape and help take his mind off of it?) Challenge him to a game of war with cards, and stack his deck.<br /><br />Remind him that he is important to you.<br /><br />It's hard. I lost my mother-in-law to cancer a few years ago, I feel your pain. <br /><br />Praying for you and for him. <br /><br />~DeaDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591754394292112560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10312800.post-1110409292812018012005-03-09T18:01:00.000-05:002005-03-09T18:01:00.000-05:00Well, my english isn´t very good, too, but I can r...Well, my english isn´t very good, too, but I can read your blog and it has changed my day, maybe my life... thank you so much!!<br /><br />Good luck to you and Charlie... Send him a kiss and tell him that thare are a brasilian girl that is praying for him...<br /><br />And I think that God is in this small things.... You don´t speak portuguese, my english isn´t very good, but we can understand one another...Dri Quedashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764812436943166984noreply@blogger.com