I am sure the sight of your lovely face brought great joy to Chris & Laurie.

He looks tired, but his color seems good.

He is basically being kept alive for as long as he wishes, for a while.

He is tired but comfortable.

I'm sorry that he won't leave the hospital. I already miss him! I was so hoping for "that" miracle.

I wanted it so much too. When I think about all the scummy people walking around, and here's this brave intelligent man dying...I just want to scream.



I just feel so damn lucky I could be here to see him one more time...

I will miss him. Thanks for being a good friend.

there's just no way to make things like this easy. Lots of hugs.

With good reason, he's protective about that inline suction to his trach. Looks like he has the rotation bed and evidence of good trach care.

So dignified.

WC.. were you were my patient, I'd make sure you'd had it all.

Thanks for his image…

I'm glad he's comfortable.

Thanks Peggy....I thought at first that this meant he beat the infection. Sigh.

My heart is with him and his family and friends. He's a fighter through and through, and sometimes life just isn't fair.

You're a great friend.

You know we met here on DU...

It was really a lucky thing for both of us.

You are such a good friend to visit Chris and to share with us.

I knew you'd all want to know...

He was very glad to see me...

But it will be a while.

Stay strong

His infections are not responding to any antibiotics. There is nothing left to do.

He was having a good day today.

Where there is life, there is hope.

WC is missed here, for sure. Give him my best and tell him to stay sassy.

As much as he can without speech, anyway. He has such a spirit...it's amazing.

My thoughts are with Chris.

K&R!

All the best to WCGreen, Laurie, and of course, you!

It means a lot for us to walk nearby for this journey. You have brought us about as close as possible. Thoughts and prayers for Chris, Laurie and you.

for this and so much more.

I always liked seeing his posts in my threads.

I loved seeing his name in mine too...

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His DU Family sends their support...

Thank you for your kindness in keeping updated. I didn't always post...but, always read your posts about his condition. Had stuff going on in own family...it's hard......it would get me crying.

Glad he is surrounded by his loved ones and DU Community...!

And thanks to you for keeping us informed.

He's educated us all in one way or another. Let him know we are thinking about him, and hoping for miracles.

I hope your visit picked up Chris' spirits with your positive & sweet attitude.

Thanks for conveying to Chris & Laura that he's in our thoughts & prayers!

He greeted me with enthusiasm and gladness.

It made all my efforts to get there so very worthwhile.

I know Chris and Laurie are so happy you are there. Chris has always been so kind to me, answering my posts and being supportive instead of snarky and condescending. Both being Buckeyes was a bond between us. I know that he knows how valuable he is.

He's always been that way with me too. How much I will miss that...

He knows how highly we hold him and value him.

He must have been so happy to see you.

These pictures made me cry; I'm so happy you were able to visit Chris but my heart breaks for him, family and friends that he is in such poor health. I was also hoping he would somehow take a turn for the better. I'm thankful he is comfortable.

Thank you, Peggy. This must be very hard on you as well.

It has been hard to see him in this way. I just always remember all the good times we've had, and then the tears show up.

I have never lost anyone who has been as close to me as Chris has.............and it is awful.

He and his wife are both happy I'm there. And I'm really glad I could do it.

Thank you for your very kind and tender words.........they mean so much.

I've been following his health crisis and so hoped that he would pull through. He's really been through the ringer and looks very tired. I've always enjoyed his posts over the years and its sad to think that he has so little time left. Please give him and his family our collective best wishes for the strength to deal with whatever comes their way!

he lets us all know to live life fully

He sure does.

was good news. so glad that you could be there, and that you can share this time with us. sending love and prayers for peace and comfort for chris, laurie, and all their friends and loved ones.

I will double my prayers for him tonight.

I've not been posting a lot but have been following your posts.

I am wishing for a miracle ... and if it doesn't happen, for a peaceful passing!

I tell him every time I see him, which is typically twice a day.

If there's a miracle, I will become a believer!

The peaceful passing is guaranteed.

Thank you...

How blessed you and this amazing man and his family are that you are friends. The circumstances are tragic but the joy of friendship and life transcend the things we cannot control.

I know your visit must be joyous and bittersweet but what a wonderful thing for you to do.

May the time he has left be filled with the love of his family and friends.

We will be thinking about all of you.

Your words ring true; this is exactly how things are for us.

Joyous and bittersweet, and how!

I could not stay away; our friendship is too deep, too important for that. We have cared for each other all these years--I had to be here. I would never have forgiven myself if I hadn't come.

How often do we actually get to say goodbye at the end, when it counts?

He is surrounded by our love and he knows it...And we are surrounded by his...

I'm sure that you told him that he's dearly missed and that we're thinking of him...

Every time I see him, I tell him.

You're an exceptional representative for the good folks on DU...

Let him know how we are all thinking of him and sending him love.

during this most difficult time. Thanks for sharing CP

I am rooting for him. It's gotta suck, but I hope he digs deep, heals, and gets out of there to raise hell for many years to come.

How did I miss the fact that he's ill? He is so dear.

(it's also uncanny how much he looks like Ram Dass.)

My heart and my prayers are with him, truly and deeply. Much, much love.

he means to all of us here at DU.

Sending hugs and love to you all.

I am glad you were able to visit with Chris and his wife. So very sad.

thank you and WC for sharing the photos with us. How joyous, bittersweet, for him to be so surrounded with love.

And come back to DU to tell us how he's doing.

He has just days now, probably...

I'm sorry to have to tell you this.

Then I wish him lots of love and unending peace.

WCGreen, we miss you!

I don't like seeing him lay there in bed like that, brings back some painful memories...but glad to see him alive and recovering. You are a wonderful person Peggy. My hopes are with him.

The antibiotics no longer are effective against his infections, and they will soon be unstoppable.

I am so sorry to have to tell you this, but it is the truth.

I am glad you are there with him and his wife. Peace be with all three of you.

Shut and lock the door...

Step 2. Shut off the oxygen.

Step 3.





ROLL A BIG FATTY AND SHARE IT WITH HIM AND HIS WIFE...

Just wishful thinking...my love and best wishes to you all...

Anyway, he's on a ventilator...

Thank you anyway!

When he goes, I want it to be like that. I'm so sorry it's come to this for him and his friends and family. We've lost too damn many DUers in the past few years.

Thank you CP for keeping us posted, and most of all for being there for him at this time and during all this.

I am so glad you are getting to be there with him.