catbirdseat Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) My wife passed away peacefully at home at 6:35 pm. She had battled breast cancer for 8 years. She fought hard, survived five years beyond the predicted. She did a lot of productive things with those years. She will be missed by many. Edited July 10, 2009 by catbirdseat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 My best to you and the rest of her family and friends. Â - Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindude Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 So sorry to hear Brian. How tough, I can't even imagine. My condolences to you and your kids and family. Â --Steve Reynolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmncwrtr Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I'm so sorry, Brian. Sending my condolences and prayers to you, the kids and the rest of the family and friends, as well as hugs to all of Gail's beloved birds and animals. Â Take care, Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhöQ Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Condolences bro. Life is an amazing and puzzling journey, as we grow older together we begin to appreciate the small things and moments. You are in my thoughts, be safe and feel the love.  -Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Brian, I've never met you or your wife, but your love and concern for her has always been tenable thru your posts. I am very sorry to hear of her passing. My heart goes out to you as you take these first steps forward without her by your side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 It's looking like the memorial will be in the garden in the back yard of our house on Saturday afternoon, July 18. It's going to be informal. We'll probably fire up the barbeque. Maybe cook off some salmon. It is what she would have wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I'm sorry to hear this Brian. Best wishes to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Brian, I am saddened to hear of your beloved wife's passing. Although not a religious person, I will offer prayers for you and your kids and wish all of you strength of heart as you cope with your loss and move forward in your lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Brian, thats a beautiful way and place to remember her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009  Brian, please accept my condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.  -- Stephen  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 CBS- Â There is nothing much to say other than offer our condolences. I hope you have close family and friends to spend some time with to grieve and celebrate her life. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Seems a waste to throw away so many expensive pharmaceutical products like Novalog Flexpen insulin syringes when people are scrimping to pay for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Brian, Though we've never met, I have enjoyed your cyber companionship over the years. I want to express my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. All the best to you. In her time in this world, by all appearances your wife had a wonderful partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkporwit Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Brian, I'm so very sorry to hear this. My heartfelt condolences to out to you and your family. Â -- Marcin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindude Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Seems a waste to throw away so many expensive pharmaceutical products like Novalog Flexpen insulin syringes when people are scrimping to pay for them. Â Indeed. I'm told by my wife, who is a nurse, that by law pharmacies cannot take back drugs. She mentions that those headed out on medical missions--through churches or professional organizations--will receive drugs originally prescribed for others. Another possibility may be a local clinic such as one of the many neighborhood clinics in Seattle (some of which cater to the low-income and homeless), but am not sure--perhaps someone else more knowledgeable about health care management, especially around Seattle, knows more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 I don't imagine there are a huge number of diabetic climbers. Â Anyone grow orchids? I just repotted the entire collection and I have divisions: Cattleya bowringiana, Cattley deckerii, Lc Carras, Sarcochilus hartmannii, Masdevallia Prince Charming 'Florizel', and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foraker Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 My condolonces and I'm glad to see you reaching out to the community here and that it's responding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_b Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I am so sorry. I can't even imagine losing my wife, little less after 8 years of struggle. Keep being strong and looking forward, it'll be worth your while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampdx Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 So sorry for your loss. My sister has breast cancer. It's difficult to have someone so dear to you go through this. My thoughts are with you even though I don't know you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear this. All my best to you and your family, you're a helluva good guy Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builder206 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, Brian. Best wishes to you and your children. Â Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 It's hard when you have to go through half a lifetime of possessions and decide which to toss and which to keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I know that there are no words that can do a magic trick and make it any better, but I hope peace can come to you after the loss of your wife Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephH Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Cat - just now looking at this thread. My condolences for your loss. Didn't you also have some significant health issues of your own? How are you doing? I was just in LB to see my parents, will have to remember you're down that way now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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