Re: Marlene

[Larry Colen]

Paul Stenquist wrote:

Marlene doesn't want me to discuss her condition, and I find myself reaching 
out on other topics, which feels heartless, but deflecting may well be worse.


We all understand.



A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much known this was inevitable 
since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside the OR, 13 months ago. After six hours in surgery 
he looked defeated. "I wish I had gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there 
hope? I asked. There is always hope," he said, head hanging.

Today,Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago and they laughed and even 
danced a little. (She was with Marlene when we met at a bar in February 1971.) 
A rare good day, but all we can realistically do now is wait and hug and 
whisper words of love.

Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at getting 
more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.


As I see friends commenting all too often these days,
Fuck Cancer

Know that you are in the thoughts and hearts of your friends all over the world.



Paul via phone
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Re: Marlene

[Dario Bonazza]

I've been there, for my father, exactly one year ago.
Following his ordeal hour after hour, day after day.
So I understand well, dear friend.
You are in my heart and thoughts.
Dario

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Paul Stenquist wrote:
Marlene doesn't want me to discuss her condition, and I find myself 
reaching out on other topics, which feels heartless, but deflecting may 
well be worse.


We all understand.



A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much 
known this was inevitable since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside 
the OR, 13 months ago. After six hours in surgery he looked defeated. "I 
wish I had gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there hope? I asked. 
There is always hope," he said, head hanging.


Today,Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago and they laughed and 
even danced a little. (She was with Marlene when we met at a bar in 
February 1971.) A rare good day, but all we can realistically do now is 
wait and hug and whisper words of love.


Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at 
getting more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.


As I see friends commenting all too often these days,
Fuck Cancer

Know that you are in the thoughts and hearts of your friends all over the 
world.




Paul via phone
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Re: Marlene

[John]

I hope that she will have peace & surcease from pain. I hope that you 
will find them as well.


On 10/29/2015 11:39 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:

Marlene doesn't want me to discuss her condition, and I find myself reaching 
out on other topics, which feels heartless, but honesty may well be worse.

A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much known this was inevitable 
since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside the OR, 13 months ago. After six hours in surgery 
he looked defeated. "I wish I had gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there 
hope? I asked. There is always hope," he said, head hanging.

Today,Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago and they laughed and even 
danced a little. (She was with Marlene when we met at a bar in February 1971.) 
A rare good day, but all we can realistically do now is wait and hug and 
whisper words of love.

Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at getting 
more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.

Paul via phone
Paul via phone

Paul via phone



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RE: Marlene

[John Coyle]

Thinking of you Paul - sometimes that course is the only way to go.


John in Brisbane



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Subject: Marlene

Marlene doesn't want me to discuss her condition, and I find myself reaching 
out on other topics,
which feels heartless, but deflecting may well be worse.

A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much known 
this was inevitable
since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside the OR, 13 months ago. After 
six hours in surgery he
looked defeated. "I wish I had gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there 
hope? I asked. There is
always hope," he said, head hanging. 

Today,Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago and they laughed and even 
danced a little. (She
was with Marlene when we met at a bar in February 1971.) A rare good day, but 
all we can
realistically do now is wait and hug and whisper words of love.

Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
they're beating the
disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at getting more Medicare and 
insurance dollars. Fuck
them.

Paul via phone
Paul via phone
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Re: Marlene

[Eric Weir]

Thanks for letting us know, Paul. Sorry that you—both of you—have to go through 
this. It sounds like you’re making good use of the time you have. Again, 
you—both of you—will remain in the thoughts of many. Certainly many here.

Eric 

> On Oct 30, 2015, at 7:15 AM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> 
> Marlene is very private, do Im loathe to discuss her condition, but I find 
> myself mentioning her battle when I'm speaking on other topics, and that 
> feels heartless.  Perhaps  honesty is better.
> 
> A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much known 
> this was inevitable since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside the OR, 
> 13 months ago. After six hours in surgery he looked defeated. "I wish I had 
> gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there hope? I asked. There is always 
> hope," he said, head hanging. 
> 
> Today, Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago. Marlene got out of bed 
> for several hours, and they laughed and even danced a little. (She was with 
> Marlene when we met at a bar in February 1971.) A rare good day, but 
> rewarding for all. But it remains that all we can realistically do now is 
> wait and hug and whisper words of love.
> 
> Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
> they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at getting 
> more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.
> 
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Re: Marlene

[Daniel J. Matyola]

I'm saddened to hear of Marlene's present condition, and I hope and
pray that she achieves the peaceful and painless conclusion that is
her goal and yours.  Continue to be strong for her and for the family.

I have gone through similar trials over the past 12 years with first
my father, then my mother, then my mother in law and then my younger
sister.  As my mother used to say "life is not for sissies."

I agree with your comments on cancer ads.  We have a very long way to
go.  A friend of mine from our local Rotary Club lost her 16 year old
daughter to pediatric brain cancer a decade ago.  She and her husband
started a foundation, which supports cancer research at Columbia
Presbyterian in NYC.  At the annual fundraising gala a few weeks ago,
the head of the research team reported that they have made significant
progress in the last year towards developing a vaccine for that
particular kind of cancer, but is will be years yet before they will
know how effective it might be.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Fri, Oct 30, 2015 at 7:15 AM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> Marlene is very private, do Im loathe to discuss her condition, but I find 
> myself mentioning her battle when I'm speaking on other topics, and that 
> feels heartless.  Perhaps  honesty is better.
>
> A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much known 
> this was inevitable since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside the OR, 
> 13 months ago. After six hours in surgery he looked defeated. "I wish I had 
> gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there hope? I asked. There is always 
> hope," he said, head hanging.
>
> Today, Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago. Marlene got out of bed 
> for several hours, and they laughed and even danced a little. (She was with 
> Marlene when we met at a bar in February 1971.) A rare good day, but 
> rewarding for all. But it remains that all we can realistically do now is 
> wait and hug and whisper words of love.
>
> Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
> they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at getting 
> more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.
>
> Paul via phone
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Re: Marlene

[David J Brooks]

Very sorry to here this paul

Dave

On Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 11:03 PM, Paul Stenquist
 wrote:
> Marlene doesn't want me to discuss her condition, and I find myself reaching 
> out on other topics, which feels heartless, but deflecting may well be worse.
>
> A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much known 
> this was inevitable since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside the OR, 
> 13 months ago. After six hours in surgery he looked defeated. "I wish I had 
> gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there hope? I asked. There is always 
> hope," he said, head hanging.
>
> Today,Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago and they laughed and even 
> danced a little. (She was with Marlene when we met at a bar in February 
> 1971.) A rare good day, but all we can realistically do now is wait and hug 
> and whisper words of love.
>
> Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
> they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at getting 
> more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.
>
> Paul via phone
> Paul via phone
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Re: Marlene

[Jack Davis]

Beautifully stated!

J

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Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 8:03:34 PM
Subject: Marlene

Marlene doesn't want me to discuss her condition, and I find myself reaching 
out on other topics, which feels heartless, but deflecting may well be worse.

A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much known 
this was inevitable since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside the OR, 13 
months ago. After six hours in surgery he looked defeated. "I wish I had gotten 
to this years ago," he said. "Is there hope? I asked. There is always hope," he 
said, head hanging. 

Today,Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago and they laughed and even 
danced a little. (She was with Marlene when we met at a bar in February 1971.) 
A rare good day, but all we can realistically do now is wait and hug and 
whisper words of love.

Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at getting 
more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.

Paul via phone
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Re: Marlene

[knarf]

Not sure what to say, Paul. I've never had to go through anything like what you 
and your family and Marlene are right now. I can't imagine...

I hope she's mostly comfortable and at peace. We know she has the love of her 
life at her side, along with the light of her life in Gracie. 

Hold her and treasure your time with her. She needs that now.

Your anger is to be expected, and probably a good thing.

Best,

frank

On October 29, 2015 11:03:34 PM EDT, Paul Stenquist  
wrote:
>Marlene doesn't want me to discuss her condition, and I find myself
>reaching out on other topics, which feels heartless, but deflecting may
>well be worse.
>
>A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much
>known this was inevitable since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me
>outside the OR, 13 months ago. After six hours in surgery he looked
>defeated. "I wish I had gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there
>hope? I asked. There is always hope," he said, head hanging. 
>
>Today,Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago and they laughed and
>even danced a little. (She was with Marlene when we met at a bar in
>February 1971.) A rare good day, but all we can realistically do now is
>wait and hug and whisper words of love.
>
>Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that
>suggest they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie
>aimed at getting more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.
>
>Paul via phone
>Paul via phone

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Re: Marlene

[ann sanfedele]

Whatever you need to do to keep yourself together for her is what you 
do... and all you can do.


ann

On 10/29/2015 11:39 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:

Marlene doesn't want me to discuss her condition, and I find myself reaching 
out on other topics, which feels heartless, but honesty may well be worse.

A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much known this was inevitable 
since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside the OR, 13 months ago. After six hours in surgery 
he looked defeated. "I wish I had gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there 
hope? I asked. There is always hope," he said, head hanging.

Today,Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago and they laughed and even 
danced a little. (She was with Marlene when we met at a bar in February 1971.) 
A rare good day, but all we can realistically do now is wait and hug and 
whisper words of love.

Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at getting 
more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.

Paul via phone
Paul via phone

Paul via phone



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Re: Marlene

[Boris Liberman]

Paul,

Nowadays you often come up in my thoughts... You know why...

Boris

On 10/30/2015 5:03, Paul Stenquist wrote:

Marlene doesn't want me to discuss her condition, and I find myself reaching 
out on other topics, which feels heartless, but deflecting may well be worse.

A peaceful and painless conclusion is now the goal.. I've pretty much known this was inevitable 
since Dr. Kim, the surgeon, met with me outside the OR, 13 months ago. After six hours in surgery 
he looked defeated. "I wish I had gotten to this years ago," he said. "Is there 
hope? I asked. There is always hope," he said, head hanging.

Today,Marlene's best friend drove up from Chicago and they laughed and even 
danced a little. (She was with Marlene when we met at a bar in February 1971.) 
A rare good day, but all we can realistically do now is wait and hug and 
whisper words of love.

Did I tell you I deeply resent the ads from a cancer hospital that suggest 
they're beating the disease? They're not. It's a blatant lie aimed at getting 
more Medicare and insurance dollars. Fuck them.

Paul via phone
Paul via phone



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