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03-13-2014, 08:06 PM
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#201
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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Although we never met, please know that our family sends you prayers of comfort and healing. This has been a heartbreaking thread to follow.
Deb, Frank, and PiggySu.
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03-13-2014, 08:26 PM
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#202
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,342
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Maggie, we are wishing you safe travels. We are so very sorry for your loss. You and Doug are such wonderful people and our hearts just ache for you. Katie and Rob
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03-13-2014, 08:47 PM
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#203
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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I read you might need some help...
Glad to offer but we are in southern Indiana en route to Chicago. If we can intersect or get close well do whatever we can to help you.
Send a pm and let me know.
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03-13-2014, 08:52 PM
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#204
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2 Rivet Member
1989 25' Excella
Torrington
, Wyoming
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 18
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So these three things
continue forever: Faith, Hope, and Love.
And the greatest of these is Love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are continuing to pray for you.
Carole
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03-13-2014, 09:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,080
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Maggie, I was so sorry to read that Doug has passed. God grant you strength and be with you in this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
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03-14-2014, 03:25 AM
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Totally New No Clue
2012 16' International
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 62
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Maggie, I'm just checking in to make sure you are safe. It makes me nervous that you are doing this long trip by yourself while you are most certainly exhausted. I do know that your co-pilot is there by your side. He will watch over you. I hope Lili is there with you too.
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Dorsey
International 16' Bambi
wife of Bruce B (Bruce)
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03-14-2014, 06:41 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Hopefully you have help from relatives and friends nearby. Do not be afraid to accept any help offered. Do not try to do all by yourself. Please, please, please try to take a few minutes every hour for self reflection, prayer or just silence and physically relax if possible. You have many friends still praying for you. Peace. Jim
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03-14-2014, 08:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2008 27' Safari FB SE
Pfafftown
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 155
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Maggie,
Chuck and I are saddened to learn of Doug's passing. We met you last March at Alumalina and have shared many times the wonderful story of how Lily became a member of your family. Please know we are thinking of you during this very difficult time.
Susan
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03-14-2014, 09:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,077
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Am at A&L RV in Murfreesboro, TN, who are winterizing and getting me back on the road.
Sweet little Jodi in the service center here asked if she could pray with me and did, for me and for Doug, for both our peace and comfort and my safe trip home. Her grandpa did the same. They are actually from just down the road from where we live.
I feel Doug is with me, am talking to him and telling him he needs to help me get home, handle the mountains, navigate thru Atlanta, to plan his funeral, music, etc.
I also believe...after 3 resuscitations still had him flatlined, then his heart just, miraculously, began beating again....that he came back so his body could be around a few more days. Give time for the kids to get here and us to work thru the process of having to take him off the ventilator. If I had had to deal with sudden cardiac arrest, from which he never regained a heartbeat, I don't know how I would have managed that. He is helping me, and will continue to do so.
I feel certain he was with me yesterday, when I nearly put unleaded into our diesel tank.....I of course know better, but am in a bit of a fog, saw a green nozzle and.... He also whispered " it's the prudent thing to do" this morning, when I debated whether I really needed to lock up the Interstate when I ran to take a shower.
If I listen, he will guide me, as he would never just go off and leave me to figure everything out by myself. He was a truly good and kind man, and I am so fortunate to have had him in my life.
Thank you for all the support, comfort and caring. I feel enveloped.
Maggie
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03-14-2014, 09:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,077
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My son came and drove Lily home.
I will be home tonight and be glad for her comfort.
Getting back on the road now.
Maggie
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03-14-2014, 09:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 25' Tradewind
Bloomsbury
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 696
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taking care
Maggie, glad you are doing well on your journey. Keep us posted, we are here for you. John
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03-14-2014, 09:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Safe travels Maggie. Thanks for keeping up posted on your progress.
Chris
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03-14-2014, 09:49 AM
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#213
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3 Rivet Member
2017 30' Classic
2017 30' Classic
Summerville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 188
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Maggie,
Safe travels. You have a great Airstream family to help you along the way. I am sure Doug will also help you along the way. Good luck in the future. Keep us posted.
Henry
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03-14-2014, 09:49 AM
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#214
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Praying for continued travel mercies...be safe!
Shari
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03-14-2014, 09:54 AM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 251
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So so sorry for your loss Maggie!
To all those keeping tabs and poised to help...BLESS YOU.
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TV: 2007 Jeep GC Laredo diesel
Toy: 1995 Jeep YJ
Experience is what you get from not having it when you needed it.
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03-14-2014, 10:55 AM
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Streamliner
2006 19' Safari SE
Santee
, California
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 245
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doug&maggie
Am at A&L RV in Murfreesboro, TN, who are winterizing and getting me back on the road.
Sweet little Jodi in the service center here asked if she could pray with me and did, for me and for Doug, for both our peace and comfort and my safe trip home. Her grandpa did the same. They are actually from just down the road from where we live.
I feel Doug is with me, am talking to him and telling him he needs to help me get home, handle the mountains, navigate thru Atlanta, to plan his funeral, music, etc.
I also believe...after 3 resuscitations still had him flatlined, then his heart just, miraculously, began beating again....that he came back so his body could be around a few more days. Give time for the kids to get here and us to work thru the process of having to take him off the ventilator. If I had had to deal with sudden cardiac arrest, from which he never regained a heartbeat, I don't know how I would have managed that. He is helping me, and will continue to do so.
I feel certain he was with me yesterday, when I nearly put unleaded into our diesel tank.....I of course know better, but am in a bit of a fog, saw a green nozzle and.... He also whispered " it's the prudent thing to do" this morning, when I debated whether I really needed to lock up the Interstate when I ran to take a shower.
If I listen, he will guide me, as he would never just go off and leave me to figure everything out by myself. He was a truly good and kind man, and I am so fortunate to have had him in my life.
Thank you for all the support, comfort and caring. I feel enveloped.
Maggie
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Maggie, my wife and I have tears in our eyes reading your words. Your courage and strength is remarkable given the situation. We wish we were nearby to help you. I'm sure everyone on this forum and in your life share in your grief and wish for peaceful resolve for you and your family. I can only imagine your pain. I hope that in time it will lessen and again one day you'll join up with some of these wonderful, thoughtful Airstreamers and continue the journey you and Doug started. I think he would probably want you to. We're all here for you and wishing you peace.
Our thoughts love and prayers,
Mark and Laurie
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03-14-2014, 11:18 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Central Florida
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 455
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Maggie:
I just saw this thread and was shocked and saddened at the news of Doug's passing. You have our deepest sympathies.
We met you and Doug at one of the Moraine View Airforum rallies.
You will be in our prayers.
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Dave
2008 Classic 34
Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab CTD
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03-14-2014, 11:49 AM
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#218
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
2022 Atlas
Homosassa
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 729
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Deepest sympathy for your loss and prayers for strength as you continue your journey.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Airstream Forums mobile app
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03-14-2014, 02:25 PM
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#219
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,077
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Stopped for food and fuel, should be home within 3 hours.
Thanks to all for your continued prayers and words of comfort.
Doug's daughter has composed his obituary, with just a bit of tweaking from me.
It is beautiful, and comforting to read. I am going to post it here sometime soon. Also the picture from my daughter's wedding that we will use.
Maggie
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03-14-2014, 03:42 PM
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#220
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
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I've been checking in regularly for your updates, but not knowing what to say, except: hang in there, my heart goes out to you.
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