What is it you want more than anything...?

[carter]

Yes! I'm in, Carter, if the others are.
Funny you should mention the Boer War - I am coincidentally listening to Harry MacDonough's version of "Goodbye Dolly Gray" as I write this...
And could someone please point me to Ms. Veen's famed original post? I can't seem to find it.
Regards,
T.

It's in the Our Vintage Town thread.

On this page.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=11673&page=9&highlight=Our+Vintage+Town

 

[$ally]

Mrs. B. and Ms. $ally,For you and your husband, Mrs. B. and for you, Ms. $ally:Your Neighbour,T.

Thank you, and for you:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yki0xD7VSlo

 

[killertomata]

Right now? I want my boyfriend's father to be released from this mortal coil and move on. He's stuck between life and death right now... this is so unfair.

He's one of the "Chosin few"- a Marine in the Korean War who was one of the few who survived the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He's been suffering dementia for years, and heart problems, and it all seems to have come to a head.

His pacemaker is keeping his heart going when it wouldn't otherwise be beating, he's just had a third heart attack and is in severe dementia. While they have do not revive directives in place, they can't remove something already at work in his body. So he is stuck in a body that's not working, and he's not really even here anymore... he deserves to rest now.

I think it might be a gift that he is, in his mind, enjoying drives and good meals. We talked with him, while he was in his other world laying there in the hospital bed, and he was saying, "I just want to keep going."

So.. sorry for the digression... yeah, what I want is for the man to be able to move on now, go gently into the goodnight, and get the rest he so richly deserves. And for his family to be able to say goodnight and goodbye, and see you later, instead of watching this once incredibly strong man reduced to this.

 

[carter]

Right now? I want my boyfriend's father to be released from this mortal coil and move on. He's stuck between life and death right now... this is so unfair.

He's one of the "Chosin few"- a Marine in the Korean War who was one of the few who survived the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He's been suffering dementia for years, and heart problems, and it all seems to have come to a head.

His pacemaker is keeping his heart going when it wouldn't otherwise be beating, he's just had a third heart attack and is in severe dementia. While they have do not revive directives in place, they can't remove something already at work in his body. So he is stuck in a body that's not working, and he's not really even here anymore... he deserves to rest now.

I think it might be a gift that he is, in his mind, enjoying drives and good meals. We talked with him, while he was in his other world laying there in the hospital bed, and he was saying, "I just want to keep going."

So.. sorry for the digression... yeah, what I want is for the man to be able to move on now, go gently into the goodnight, and get the rest he so richly deserves. And for his family to be able to say goodnight and goodbye, and see you later, instead of watching this once incredibly strong man reduced to this.

killertomata, There is no need to apologize. What you want for this gentleman touches us all.

My heart goes out to this gentleman, his family, and you.

Usually the phrase, "i know how you feel.", just seems trite.

However, I do know how you feel. My Dad suffered from dementia for a number of years after a full and productive life. There are no words to describe the suffering inflicted by this debilitating disease. It is absolutely heartrending to see someone once so vital reduced to this state.

Thankfully, my Dad died from a heart attack while sleeping. It was a quiet and merciful end to his journey here on earth.

My prayers are with this fallen warrior who served his country nobly, his family, and you.

Carter

 

[BeBopBaby]

M Tatterscratch and Sally - Thank you for sharing those clips, Shine On Harvest Moon has always been a song near and dear to my heart. I always imagine it being sung to a ukelele accompanyment.

If you enjoy this sort of music, I recommend watching the recent DVD release of the Al Jolson movie, The Jazz Singer. Disc 3 of the set contains 4 hours of early Vitaphone musical shorts that are absolutely delightful to watch. I stayed up until 4 in the morning last Saturday night watching them all. Many of the shorts are vaudville performers singing and or playing similar musical standards of the era. I really wish they would release more of these shorts on DVD.

 

[Jovan]

Right now, I really want this new house share to work out. It looks that way... me and the owner get on awesomely.

 

[M Tatterscratch]

Thank you, and for you:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yki0xD7VSlo

Terrific. Anybody know that new dance, the Foxtrot? I hear the Castles are mad for it...

T.

 

[M Tatterscratch]

He's one of the "Chosin few"- a Marine in the Korean War who was one of the few who survived the Battle of Chosin Reservoir

Ms. K.,

Any man who survived Chosin already has an angel on his shoulder. All will be well.

Tell him a grateful stranger thanks him for serving,

T.

 

[thebadmamajama]

...I'd really like my mother to learn to let go a bit when it comes to my life decisions.

 

[scotrace]

I want more than anything for my wife to be successful.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I want more than anything for my wife to be successful.

That may be the nicest sentiment I've ever read. You're a good man, Scott.

 

[Edward]

One of my great regrets is that I didn't try to make it as a performer when I was younger. I would love to be able to be in a financially secure enough position that I could drop the day job and go for it now - hell, even if it meant being a "background artiste (extra) for the rest of my life. Just oncebefore I die I would dearly, dearly love to play the MC in Cabaret.

 

[deadpandiva]

I can't imagine getting married and having a family, but I would like to fall in love at least once. Even if it only lasts a little while and even if I get my heart broken.

 

[sweetfrancaise]

I can't imagine getting married and having a family, but I would like to fall in love at least once. Even if it only lasts a little while and even if I get my heart broken.

Oh, me too, honey!

 

[nobodyspecial]

Best of luck to the two of you in finding someone to love, it is indeed a wonderful thing. I'm very blessed that way.

 

[Babydoll]

I want The Mister to feel better.... the way he felt when we first met. And for the law suit (just filed) to be over, and us to be the winners.

 

[pennycarrol]

Babydoll, I hope that everything is going to be okay for you!!

 

[Babydoll]

Thank you! We'll know more in the next 60 days or so. Fingers crossed!

 

[Ada Veen]

fftopic: I like your new avatar deadpan diva

 

[Jovan]

...I'd really like my mother to learn to let go a bit when it comes to my life decisions.

Whatever you chose, I hope it works out.