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Hi, my double DQ 1 friend,
Just wondering how things are going with you? I am still finding that I have to avoid all red and yellow MRT foods to be symptom-free, as well as all grains/pseudograins/dairy/legumes. The past few days I have eaten some coconut sorbet that contains guar gum (a legume) and find that I just cannot tolerate it - fatigue, muscle aches, sleep disturbances, etc. Sigh. Some things never change, I guess.
Because of your consistently-expressed concern and sympathy, I wanted to let you (and others here on the Board) know that my brother George died on Feb. 20th after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer. It has been quite difficult dealing with the loss of a sibling. You expect grandparents and parents to die, but it is more of a "whammy" when it is a sibling, I am finding. I am feeling devastated right now. He spent the last 18 days in residential hospice, and the staff was wonderful. On the night he died, the nurse called me to tell me that his breathing was erratic but to take my time coming in and that she and another nurse would sit with him until I arrived. Such compassionate people. Angels, to be sure.
Love,
Polly
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I'm very sorry to hear that sad news, Polly.
I hope that with time, the pain will begin to ease.
Love,
Tex
I hope that with time, the pain will begin to ease.
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Dear Polly,
So very sorry to hear about your loss. I know you did everything in your power to help your brother during his illness, and I have no doubt your love and caring was felt and appreciated. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way that you may find peace and acceptance.
Love,
Kari
So very sorry to hear about your loss. I know you did everything in your power to help your brother during his illness, and I have no doubt your love and caring was felt and appreciated. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way that you may find peace and acceptance.
Love,
Kari
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Hi Polly,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a sibling as I lost my youngest sister a couple of years ago. You are in my prayers. Time will ease the pain. You will then be able to look back at the good memories you shared.
Hugs,
Paula
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a sibling as I lost my youngest sister a couple of years ago. You are in my prayers. Time will ease the pain. You will then be able to look back at the good memories you shared.
Hugs,
Paula
Paula
"You'll never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have."
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... It's learning to dance in the rain."
"You'll never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have."
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... It's learning to dance in the rain."
Polly, no words can express my sorrow in the passing of your dear brother. Jesus, I lift Polly's pain of losing her brother into your capable hands. Grant her the calm and peace she needs in her time of grief. Lord, send guardian angels to cover and protect her and I ask, in your mighty name, to bless her with supernatural healing. Amen.
Mandy
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