I don't know if it's legal on this board, but just posting so I can keep up with the intel. Starby is definitely in our prayers

I guess that she's with Starby's brother.

Oh, Alty, but let both the camping trip cancelled and the just for fun threads close. Two chatting threads are difficult to keep updated. Then, I'll promise!

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At a time like this this is relatively important, but where is Nikki?

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Niki is with Starby's mom and dad. In fact, they mentioned Niki in their email to me a while back. They love her.

Starby's mom and sister are the ones that got Niki for her. The whole family loves animals, Niki will remain with Starby's parents, she's being well cared for. :)

Around 6 months ago Starby mentioned to me that she would want me to take Niki if anything every happened to her. I said "don't talk like that, what would happen to you?" Another thing I missed, perhaps another way that she tried to tell me she wasn't well.

I would take Niki but there's the 2 dog rule that I'm already breaking, also, there's not enough room for another big dog in my home.

No worries though. Just from the way Starby's mom wrote about Niki in the email, I think she's in good hands. :)

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I don't know if it's legal on this board, but just posting so I can keep up with the intel. Starby is definitely in our prayers

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Well, I'm the law here, so you're fine. ;)

I didn't mean it Ben, really. I know I'm not the law. Put the whip down! Put it down! :eek:

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the next thread will be a castle. I promise unky and rebbie. You both have to promise to join, even if it is without the duck.

It will be in her honor, okay? She'll like that.

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I promise!

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The next thread will be a castle. I promise Unky and Rebbie. You both have to promise to join, even if it is without the duck.

It will be in her honor, okay? She'll like that.

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That's a really great idea Alty, a testiment to starby :)

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thats a really great idea Alty, a testiment to starby :)

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I like it too Bear.

I'll wait, like Unky said, until the camping trip, fun thread etc are done. It does get too confusing.

It will be the last "Starby's and Alty's castle of doom". We'll do it up like we used to. All the original peeps and the new ones.

We'll make it happen! :)

Well... let's spam the crap out of that other thread and get it started.

I'm glad her parents love Niki :)

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Well... let's spam the crap out of that other thread and get it started.

I'm glad her parents love Niki :)

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Spam! Shh, you'll get us in trouble. :eek:

Psst, meet you there. ;)

Hey Starby... we miss you, hope you are feeling better soon.
I just heard from Bear about it.Thanks Bear for letting me know.

Thanks Alty for keeping us updated.

Edit:... Was just reading the previous posts,
I am sorry to hear about Starby.
I am finally getting the details straight.

Hugs to all...

Keep praying... keep thinking of Jo...

Any news?

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Any news?

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I sent you an email, forgot that it's your work email. Oops.

Starby is conscious, breathing on her own.

I got two messages from her Aunt today. I'll post them here.

First one;

We arrived in MH last evening and went directly to the hospital to see Jo. She is going in and out of consciousness now - so is not in a coma any more. This is good! She IS still on life support.

She opened her eyes when I said a was there... but I don't know if there was any recognition.

This morning I spoke with the Dr - whom I know personally - she is in the best hands with him. He wants to take her off life support today and see if she can breathe on her own. He said her heart is strong, her kidneys are okay, they have drained her lungs and all the fluid that was gathering inside her causing internal bleeding.

JO MAY GET ANOTHER CHANCE AT LIFE - IF she wants to take it. The Dr's idea is that Jo will not survive long, but she could live another week or month. IF she could survive 6 months - without one drop of alcohol - she could become a recipient for a liver transplant. These are all speculations - but at least the Dr. is allowing some hope - and I'll take that.

I don't want to be premature in my hopes, but I'd rather be hopeful than not. Today will be a turning point - I will let you know how it goes.

Thank you for your prayers and your kind, kind words of hope and encouragement! God Bless...

Second one;

Hi. Just a quick note. I'm on my blackberry. I'm presently sitting with Jo. They removed the breathing tube and she is beathing on her own! They are taking her off pain meds so she wakes up completely. She has a bit of pneumonia so needs to start coughing. She knows who I am. Smiled at me. I told her I had a mesage from you - she opened her eyes and looked at me. I told her that you love her and are praying for her to get well. She nodded and smiled !! This is good news Andrea! I will keep you posted. Hugs to you.

That's it for now. I'll keep you all posted. Guess I should do it here because I don't have everyone's email and I know that everyone is concerned.

Hope I'm doing the right thing posting it here.

Thanks Alty... you're right I won't get the email you sent until Monday. We'll just keep praying and leave God in control.

Just fine Alty..

You're doing good, Alty. If you're keeping count add my hopes in there too.

It seems that our prayers are working so far.

How can God say no with all of AMHD sending prayers? ;)

Thank you so much Alty for the update!

Gosh!! Things are finally turning to a good turn. I know it's a little to early but things are getting getting better! :) Will continue in prayers! :) Thanks for the update Alty!!

I'm not good at knowing what to say except that at least there is hope for a second chance at life. Addictions of any kind are tough to beat and even tougher than other's.

I know what addictions are without actually being "addicted".
Sugar was an addiction. Had to have it in everything before by teen years. I slowly cut down and for th most part it's eliminated. Pepsi, I nned to find a way to limit. I cannot drik diet because it gives me a headache.

I screwed up once and took a drug containing a barbituate sedative for a sinus headache instead of my normal trigger. Those 3 or 4 weeks were brutal detoxing myself from the drug. I've been on the drug for nearly 30 years with no other episodes.

It's a tough battle, but it can be won.

I hope Starby wins it.

Still pulling for you Starby.. she broke me in... gave me my first reddie I miss her.

Update, not a good one. Sorry guys, I had a feeling it would come to this;

I just received this message from Starby's Aunt;

Just a quick update. Talked to my sister tonight. They are having a meeting with the Dr. tomorrow and I will know more then... but they were called in today and told that Jo's organs are shutting down. It does not look like she will make it after all.
I feel a little stunned - even though I knew this was a strong possibility.
I'm feeling pretty low right now.
I'm so sorry to be the bearer of this news for you.
I will email you after I talk to Dona tomorrow.

I expected it, I'm sure a lot of you did too, but it doesn't make it any easier.

As soon as I know, you'll know.

I'm so sorry...

I'm so sorry Alty
Whoops, pushed it twice!:)

I'm so sorry to hear about this, Alty!

Bless you Jo.

The best I can for you Jo.

Fly away to the angels,
Fly away and be free.
Let your soul be at peace now;
Will you look down on me?

Are you numb or alone,
Can you hear when I speak?
Are you happy or sad,
Do you feel, do you see?

I can't understand
How it was for you.
Were you scared, did you cry?
Now I'm crying, too.

It was just yesterday-
You entered my mind.
I wondered how you were,
I remembered our times...

You could have come to me,
Though I'm sure you didn't know.
I would have been there,
Tried to soften the blow.

I can't believe that you're gone,
I read all your old letters.
You were sweet, loving, and kind,
And that's what I'll remember.

So fly away to the angels,
Fly with them and be free.
Let your soul be at peace now,
Don't forget about me.

I'm really sorry for your loss, Alty. I know it's so much larger than mine, you've known Jo longer. Chin up, girl, she's better... not here, but better

For our Jo... We love you...

YouTube - On The Wings of a Butterfly

I am so sorry, alty. I must have missed something within all of these posts because I thought she had just broken her leg, and then I read that she was on support and had liver damage. Can you please take the time to explain this to me when you get a chance. I would really like to know.

tickle

It's quite a touchy subject Ms. Tick. It appears that Starby needed some help with her drinking as it had gotten way out of hand. Apparently she hid it well for us, but her family knew better. They tried to help, but they were a little too late.

Oh gosh... I don't know what to say :( We love you...

Sorry to hear this. Starby and I was never close but the update brought tears to my eyes and your poem was beautiful. I hope she doesn't suffer much and she'll be heading to a better place.

She will be in a better place with no more pain lots of love to starby

Sometimes it's a blessing for the suffering to end.

If this is the end, God speed, Jo.

Jo,
I just wanted to tell you, I can't count the times I smile because of you... there are too many. YOu have never let me down, through conversations on the phone, here and on messenger... always as sweet as ever and inviting. You have been a great listener. Not only have you given me great advice, you have helped many here see the light to get back on track! Jo, you have been a wonderful friend and in my dreams I wish you can fight all this and come out on top! Lot's of love and hugs... I am with you in spirit...

Friends, think of her with good thoughts, let her stay or leave in good spirit. Hugs to all of you.

My condolanaces go out to Starby's family and Starby's extended AMHD family and especially for Alty.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.

I expect an update from her Aunt soon.

As the email said her organs have shut down, it's usually only a matter of time after that happens.

My prayer for her is to go peacefully, pain free, knowing how much she's loved.

It's a blessing that she came out of coma, that she got to reconcile with her family. I hope she found peace with them.

I'll keep you all posted.

I'm just the messenger, we all love her, we'll all miss her, she will never be forgotten, ever.

Keep her in our prayers, in our hearts, always.

We are her family too.

Thank you God for Jo. We put this situation in Your most capable hands. We accept what you allow even when we don't always understand it. This is all a part of Your master plan and Your way is perfect. This trial is but a stepping stone and we turn our troubles and cast our cares upon You.

In dedication to Starby:

"I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or
catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, more accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk my significance; to live so that which comes to me as seed goes to the next as blossom and that which comes to me as blossom, goes on as fruit."


She truly lived a fulfilled life... if this is her moment to go on into the great unknown, we shall remember her, keep her alive in our hearts, and cherish the moments we shared. She will not die for us, but will continue to thrive in the minds of those who loved her.

She was and always shall be my friend.

You're loved Starby.