Let's all say a Prayer for Capt. Carl

[denb45]

I got this just yesterday form Carl's other-half Norm, here is the email he sent to Bob & I  so I will update all of you with his condition, I'm having a very hard time with this right now, so please bear with me

Dennis/Bob,
This is a note to let you know that Carl is back in the hospital and not expected to live.  I apologize for the abruptness as at this point I am numb and not knowing how to cope with this.
They have taken him off nutritional IV and he isn't eating.  Has pneumonia, major swelling in the lower limbs and his cancer is taking over.
He is disoriented most of the time. 
No idea how much time he has......if he can beat the pneumomia, I can bring him home and hospice can help me.  Otherwise?
take care you guys,
Norm

let's all hope he pulls thur this, and I wish him & Norm the very best 

[karry]

Hi Dennis
Thanks for sharing this. Its sad, very sad. If you happen to speak to Norm, tell him I am keeping Carl in my prayers and sending best thoughts his way.
Karry

[leatherman]

that's very sad news , Dennis; but thank you for letting us know.

My thoughts are with Carl and Norm during this terrible time.

[drewm]

PRAYERS! (((HUGS)))

[hope_for_a_cure]

Thank you Dennis for posting.  I wish there was something I could do to make his illness go away.  I will keep them both in my thoughts and prayers.  

[bmancanfly]

very, very sad. 

[aztecan]

The last email I received from Carl discussed his condition, but I wasn't aware it was progressing so quickly.

I am sending energy to Carl for peace and energy for strength to Norm, who has been an incredible support for Carl throughout all of this.

SADLY,

Mark

[Miss Philicia]

This saddens me so greatly. I was just thinking of Carl this morning and checked his profile and saw it was active around 6 AM, though I knew his condition had worsened I took it to mean maybe he was on the mend and gaining some weight/strength back. It's so horrible to see someone go through so much.

[Rev. Moon]

These are very saddening news.  So not fair 

[LM]

Wishing much strength for you, Capt.

[RAB]

Carl has suffered through so much, I just hope and pray that the suffering will end.

Sometimes I get really angry at the "higher power", this is one of those times.

RAB  

[phildinftlaudy]

Definitely saddened by this news -
May Carl have healing energies, comfort, and peace -
I will keep him and Norm in my thoughts today.

-Phil

[next2u]

ill be sure to keep him in my thoughts and send good energy his way. may peace and swift healing come to him soon.

sincerely,
d

[bear60]

my heart is heavy
bless you Capt Carl

[GSOgymrat]

What awful news. I hope his suffering is brief. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

[Joe K]

I simply have no words. My heart goes out to all. Such a painful shared loss.

Joe

[Theyer]

so sorry
theyer.

[eric48]

We were so hopefull after his last posts... (back from hospital)

Now, we are lost.

Hugs

Eric

[carousel]

Just hoping this is a peaceful night for Carl.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Wishing you and Norm the very best.

[BT65]

I don't even know what to say.  So glad I got a chance to talk to the Cap the last time he was in the hospital.  It's just so sad.  I have a very saddened spirit at this moment.

[Jeff G]

Carl has a generous spirit and goes out of his way evertime we have talked to let me know how much friendship and the words of support mean to him . My conversations with him have been few lately but I will continue to think about him today as well as the days to follow and know what a wonderful guy he is .   

[Assurbanipal]

Thinking of Carl  ...

and wishing him and Norm well.

[David_CA]

This does seem so sudden.  He and Norm are both in our thoughts and prayers.  I hope both find peace soon.

D & D

[OneTampa]

So sorry to hear about Carl.

With prayer and hope.

[Lou-ah-vull]

So sorry to hear how both he and Norm are suffering.  I hope our support lifts their spirits.

Gary

[Matty the Damned]

I am keeping Carl and Norm in my daily anxieties.

MtD

[wolfter]

How terribly sad.  My thoughts and energy are with them both.
Greg.

[pozniceguy]

such  sad  news  , a real  test of support  and  love  from Norm,  praying he  can beat the pneumonia....and  have a quiet time  alone  with Norm

Nick

[Buckmark]

I'm thinking of and praying for both Carl and Norm.  I am so sad.

Henry

[J.R.E.]

Dennis,


Thanks for posting this.  Carl and Norm will be in my thoughts.  This is just so overwhelmingly sad news.  He's been through so much, thinking of them both, through this difficult time.


Ray

[spacebarsux]

This is terribly sad.

[klassykitty]

Prayers and thoughts for Capt. Carl and Norm
Michelle

[Raf]

I'm so sorry for this news.... please be strong capt. Carl .

[Hellraiser]

Truly awful to read this this evening.

[komnaes]

The Captain is a sweet man.. it's hard to find someone who is ill and not feeling well in the hospital but can still manage to lift other spirits while talking to him.

[Jeffreyj]

I hope and pray that his passing is swift and as painless as possible.So many have suffered so much during their final days on Earth. Please don't let him suffer, and may he go peacefully as possible.
So sad...

[denb45]

Here's another Update on Capt. Carl.......Norm is  having to move Carl to Kasemann Pres Hospice as I cannot care for him at home. 
I haven't told him yet and he's going to be pissed at me as he wants to die at home.  Probably move
him on Mon. or Tues.  they pretty well got the pneumonia under control but the cancer has taken over.
He is sedated most of the time.
appreciate your thoughts/support.
Norm
 
   I just have no words right now.......

[skeebo1969]

  Sadness fills my heart for the Cap....

[Robert]

yes, The Captain is a sweet man and my heart is also filled with sadness.  I wish him and Norm comfort and companionship during this lonely time.  

[thunter34]

My last thought upon sleeping and my first upon waking.

What a good, true friend you've been for me, Captain Carl.

[sharkdiver]

The Captain is a sweet man.. it's hard to find someone who is ill and not feeling well in the hospital but can still manage to lift other spirits while talking to him.

I have to agree. The last time I spoke with him we joked and laughed and for one moment ..I forgot where he was. 

Carl, you are my hero.

[AlanBama]

thanks for sharing Dennis....

I pray for mercy for our Dear Captain.    Love and prayers to Norm.....you are right my friend, there are no words.    We love you


Alan

[Dachshund]

Thinking of you and Norm my friend.

[camille07]

This just really sucks.  Prayers go out to the Captain and Norm.

Hugs,

Camms

[Solo_LTSurvivor]

Thanks for posting this, D.

Sending lots of positive energy to the Capt. and Norm

[WillyWump]

Sending up thoughts and prayers for The Cap'n and Norm.

-Will

[Jody]

Also my sympathies for Carl not to suffer.  Our forums have grown so much over the years, good and bad news both,  and I have not gotten to know everyone as much as I would have liked.  But Carl was a fine contributor here and was loved by many of our members.   Thinking of Carl and Norm tonight.

Jody

[bocker3]

Such sad news -- my thoughts are with Carl and Norm. 
Hoping for a peaceful night.

Hugs,
Mike

[AlanBama]

Dennis / anyone else?

Have you heard anything else from Norm?   Anxious to hear how Carl is doing....

[Hellraiser]

Dennis / anyone else?

Have you heard anything else from Norm?   Anxious to hear how Carl is doing....

I've been thinking the same thing, waiting to hear news.