tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post1926287461102814847..comments2024-03-17T23:12:54.509-07:00Comments on DJan-ity: Introspection and celebrationDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-57402404670824056322011-02-09T11:22:20.094-08:002011-02-09T11:22:20.094-08:00I am so glad that his loved ones get this time to ...I am so glad that his loved ones get this time to say what they need to say. It sounds like he's making the best of every day.Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-87526721836087906012011-02-07T18:46:31.352-08:002011-02-07T18:46:31.352-08:00I read a couple of his posts just a couple of days...I read a couple of his posts just a couple of days ago. I cried. I have lurked on his blog some; his writing and his wit is highly entertaining. I think you're right-having such an outpouring of love from those around him is cause for celebration. It will bring happiness to everyone after it's all said and done. This is a time when technology is such a blessing.<br /><br />Good for you on losing another pound! I can honestly say that when I have dreams about wonderfully decadent food I usually lack the willpower to abstain. It's a work in progress.Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-27004941365907622422011-02-07T07:38:40.048-08:002011-02-07T07:38:40.048-08:00One day at a time. That's the way everyone sho...One day at a time. That's the way everyone should take life. Pete has a great spirit. I think it's wonderful that everyone is rallying around him. He needs to know now how much everyone cares, not at some eulogy later. Celebrate away Pete!!Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-14160711632883151432011-02-06T21:39:45.246-08:002011-02-06T21:39:45.246-08:00I just drop by Lynn's blog and I was laughing ...I just drop by Lynn's blog and I was laughing at SQ's comment about Luc, then I moved to read your post and there was this sudden change of emotion from happiness to sadness, but I commend's Pete's courage for still being hopeful at the same time still has a his sense of humor. Who knows? Laughter is still the best medicine.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492525710308662179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-24558418842452364212011-02-06T16:46:34.618-08:002011-02-06T16:46:34.618-08:00As sad as it is, Pete is an inspiration.As sad as it is, Pete is an inspiration.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-29164538675869021302011-02-06T12:42:01.433-08:002011-02-06T12:42:01.433-08:00DJan,
So sorry to have been away and missing your...DJan,<br /> So sorry to have been away and missing your posts...only to get back to this sad news. Pete sounds like a great guy. The eggs were a hoot!<br />It's great that you get to visit with the use of the internet...gotta love technology for that.<br />Sending you and your family love and light and holding you in my thoughts and heart. <br />Take care.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749464659476217501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-18444087243838182252011-02-06T11:43:50.027-08:002011-02-06T11:43:50.027-08:00What an up-lifting post. Pete sounds like an incr...What an up-lifting post. Pete sounds like an incredible person...I am headed over to visit and leave him a message.<br /><br />Glad the hot sauce charges were resolved!Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-9095226463761207812011-02-06T10:26:26.038-08:002011-02-06T10:26:26.038-08:00Oh Djan - I just love your writing which is full o...Oh Djan - I just love your writing which is full of gentle humour and compassion. With Pete's outlook on life I am sure he will hang on in there a lot longer that the doc suggested. A very humbling post. St Jude will get a wee prayer from me for you brother in law. What an inspiration. Xmenopausaloldbag (MOB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04320287770097378027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-78011593347022615092011-02-06T10:19:58.759-08:002011-02-06T10:19:58.759-08:00I'm glad you suggested reading his blog, becau...I'm glad you suggested reading his blog, because it really does show how someone can be full of life even while knowing the end is near. All the best to them and to you.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-22964002188760223402011-02-06T10:12:04.306-08:002011-02-06T10:12:04.306-08:00Love the eggs. So symbolic. What a cool way to be ...Love the eggs. So symbolic. What a cool way to be able to visit at this time and celebrate life.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-18377495292933495342011-02-06T08:43:11.793-08:002011-02-06T08:43:11.793-08:00Oh Jan, I'm so sorry about your brother. He s...Oh Jan, I'm so sorry about your brother. He sounds brave and wise and witty and spirited; a great example for us all, as do you. <br /><br />Blessings and strength to you, my friend.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-8919420319682225822011-02-06T08:40:44.745-08:002011-02-06T08:40:44.745-08:00Pete knows how to live life in the moment. What a...Pete knows how to live life in the moment. What a remarkable man!Jan Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028376414981383091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-34060325196536417982011-02-06T07:58:55.895-08:002011-02-06T07:58:55.895-08:00Oh, gosh, how bttersweet He is one of the folks I...Oh, gosh, how bttersweet He is one of the folks I admir, being able to spend his last days with the people he loves.<br /><br />We do have a wonderful hospice program here in Canada as well. I work in the medical field, and we often arrange for hospice care for our patients.<br /><br />Blessings to Pete. He has lived a good life, and will die a good death. That is what everyone should wish for.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-28856577503722787892011-02-06T04:30:26.995-08:002011-02-06T04:30:26.995-08:00Your post could have been written about my sister&...Your post could have been written about my sister's husband, whose funeral we just attended Thursday. He also knew his death was imminent, had many visits in his home with family and friends as hospice made his remaining time very meaningful for all. <br /><br />My thoughts are with Pete and his family.Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-85315934250621418582011-02-06T04:05:10.622-08:002011-02-06T04:05:10.622-08:00I do wish him the best.
I have emphysema and asth...I do wish him the best.<br /><br />I have emphysema and asthma and two shot lungs so oxygen is my life. And the end will come but I don't want to know about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-17008438792597700032011-02-06T03:58:53.348-08:002011-02-06T03:58:53.348-08:00What a nice piece Jan. ThanxWhat a nice piece Jan. ThanxPeterDeManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669673190309431400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-12295572940282303282011-02-06T00:02:47.047-08:002011-02-06T00:02:47.047-08:00Pete sounds like a very remarkable man with a lot ...Pete sounds like a very remarkable man with a lot of inner strengh, maybe he will prove the doctors wrong. Sending good vibes his way. <br /><br />I'm glad to hear you bank account is back to normal, that must have been a big relief. I was envisioning a semi truck filled with hot sauce pulling up to you place. <br /><br />Have the salad, skip the dressing, carrots are very filling.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-76475153150176905782011-02-05T21:45:34.931-08:002011-02-05T21:45:34.931-08:00I think it's wonderful how Pete is able to be ...I think it's wonderful how Pete is able to be in touch with everyone who loves him. I keep you and yours my very best thoughts. Oh, and you and your sister sure do look alike.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-84830379812350819792011-02-05T20:06:48.292-08:002011-02-05T20:06:48.292-08:00Hi DJan, I am headed over to say Hi now. One day ...Hi DJan, I am headed over to say Hi now. One day at a time..you know..he knows his days are numbered and he is being given the chance to say his goodbyes..he is really lucky to have you in his life:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-69142507585904485582011-02-05T20:06:00.213-08:002011-02-05T20:06:00.213-08:00I so admire Pete's spirit and drive to live li...I so admire Pete's spirit and drive to live life while he still can and on his own terms. I love that he can use technology to leave a final record and connect to so many. The photo his family connecting through technology is amazing.<br /><br />I know these times are so difficult for families. Thank you for sharing this story with us.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-10015684949757117322011-02-05T18:50:28.257-08:002011-02-05T18:50:28.257-08:00I just read a few of Pete's posts. Hope the do...I just read a few of Pete's posts. Hope the doctor's are wrong. Thinking of you all!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-76501390491238450242011-02-05T16:32:02.004-08:002011-02-05T16:32:02.004-08:00Pete sounds like a wonderful man. Wishing him man...Pete sounds like a wonderful man. Wishing him many more happy days ahead.<br />Glad you got the hot sauce issue settled!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-52317082055337684522011-02-05T16:12:50.469-08:002011-02-05T16:12:50.469-08:00It is nice for people to know people love them whi...It is nice for people to know people love them while they're conscious. Best wishes to all of you and strength for the journey. I'm off now to check his blog.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-34239459079416495972011-02-05T15:27:34.866-08:002011-02-05T15:27:34.866-08:00i hope that when my time comes i can make the most...i hope that when my time comes i can make the most of those last days...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-67230229454207061732011-02-05T14:28:33.025-08:002011-02-05T14:28:33.025-08:00I had just read Pete's post just before I came...I had just read Pete's post just before I came to yours.<br /> He had told me he was entering a hospice program and told me that we didn't have this in Canada. So I suggested he tell me about it. So he's written a great post telling about the hospice program <br /> I was impressed and amazed at the difficult choices that were being made. <br /> I have learned so much by following his blog for this short time. <br /> We all wish him the best for this next while but he will decide and know when he is finished and leave us peacefully.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.com