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Dell
May 16, 2023 17:07:05 GMT -5
Post by PonyGirlJCM on May 16, 2023 17:07:05 GMT -5
Hello All…..
Dell asked I let you all know that he is taking care of a personal situation at this time so he will be off the Forum for a while …. Nothing for us to be concerned about….. just something that needs his attention…..
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Dell
May 16, 2023 18:07:54 GMT -5
Post by cherokeescot on May 16, 2023 18:07:54 GMT -5
Thanks for letting us know. Sending him my best wishes
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Dell
May 17, 2023 12:34:42 GMT -5
Post by 1hooper on May 17, 2023 12:34:42 GMT -5
Thank you for the heads up.
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Dell
May 17, 2023 13:35:10 GMT -5
Post by merasmag on May 17, 2023 13:35:10 GMT -5
hope he comes back soon
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Dell
May 18, 2023 11:17:29 GMT -5
Post by mysaladdays on May 18, 2023 11:17:29 GMT -5
I miss him already, hope everything works out in the most splendid manner.
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Dell
May 23, 2023 2:30:53 GMT -5
Post by PonyGirlJCM on May 23, 2023 2:30:53 GMT -5
Just wanted to let everyone know that Dell is still dealing with his personal situation ….. may be a little while before he is back but as we all know sometimes things just sidetrack us on occasion…. Thank you for your caring and concern…..
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Dell
May 23, 2023 16:07:07 GMT -5
Post by PonyGirlJCM on May 23, 2023 16:07:07 GMT -5
I spoke with Dell today about the fact I know some of you are extremely concerned and he gave me permission to post what is going on…..
You all know he recently traveled around the country with a dear friend of his…. She is 79 and they have known each other about 35 years…. Dell said she has probably been to more of his shows than anyone else…. After his ordeal in Duncan , Oklahoma 5 years or so ago he was staying with his cousin in California and traveling a ways to take her to church on Sunday….she decided she had plenty of room and if he wanted he could stay with her instead of going back and forth so he did…. It appears she had a massive stroke on Mother’s Day and was put on a ventilator… Dell was designated to make decisions concerning her care…. One day it she seemed she opened her eyes and squeezed his hand.. they shut the ventilator a little to see if she could breathe on her own …and it appeared she could for short stints….so he was hopeful she would get better….doctor even said maybe she only had a seizure…
Recently it was requested that any family she had to come see her to say goodbyes..
Dell is heartbroken and exhausted from back and forth to the hospital …and the fact he knows he is going to lose her…..
I also know that not long ago he had a neighbor with brain cancer who he visited every day….and sang to…. and held her hand until she passed…..
He appreciates all your caring and will be back when things resolve and he has time to recover …..
Please note that I check in with him regularly to be sure of how he is holding up…. Aside from tired and sad he appears to be doing okay…..
Thank you all for caring……
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Dell
May 23, 2023 16:45:43 GMT -5
Post by 1hooper on May 23, 2023 16:45:43 GMT -5
Thank you for the information M. I'm sure many of us boomers have been in a similar situation. For me it was 2018 with both parents. Let Dell know I'm available if he needs to message about anything.
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Dell
May 23, 2023 17:53:20 GMT -5
Post by eye123 on May 23, 2023 17:53:20 GMT -5
Life is going to kick us around, and that is for damn sure. Never easy to say goodbye. Just cherish the memories. Thankful for the time spent together. Remembering the moments. It's what is left. Over time, it will heal the sadness. (speaking from experience)
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Dell
May 23, 2023 19:27:09 GMT -5
Post by merasmag on May 23, 2023 19:27:09 GMT -5
speaking from experience... maybe gently inquire as to if he has consulted an attorney?
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Dell
May 24, 2023 9:52:16 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by spiderjohn on May 24, 2023 9:52:16 GMT -5
Providing love, support and care for loved ones is something that you will always remember and never regret.
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Dell
May 24, 2023 13:56:37 GMT -5
Post by PonyGirlJCM on May 24, 2023 13:56:37 GMT -5
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Dell
May 24, 2023 15:01:45 GMT -5
Post by eye123 on May 24, 2023 15:01:45 GMT -5
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Dell
May 24, 2023 15:43:29 GMT -5
Post by tc on May 24, 2023 15:43:29 GMT -5
sorry for your loss, Dell.
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Dell
May 24, 2023 15:49:58 GMT -5
Post by PonyGirlJCM on May 24, 2023 15:49:58 GMT -5
As some of you may not have access……
Attachment DeletedDora probably saw our show more than any other audience member. She loved Piano & Song. And she loved me. 30+ years of friendship and love... she outlived her two children, which no mother should have to do. On Monday, our beautiful Dora passed away peacefully surrounded by her grandchildren and loving family. I'm comforted by the idea that she is now with her children in heaven. She was loved by many and was very active in her church, so we will celebrate her life with the music she loved at the church she attended with her many friends and loved ones. I am overwhelmingly sad at the loss of my dear friend, traveling partner and sweet companion. Not sure I have much music left in me, but she came to me in a dream last night and when I woke up, I realized I have something important to do. The pastor says we can live stream the event so folks that can't make it to the service can join the celebration of Dora's life. She was so kind. Dora is pure and beautiful soul. I am lucky to love her. I will give her the best I've got.❤️ I'll let folks know the when & where details of her memorial in a few weeks... Love, Dell.
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Dell
May 24, 2023 16:40:13 GMT -5
Post by merasmag on May 24, 2023 16:40:13 GMT -5
sucks...rip and i hope dell has other support
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Dell
May 24, 2023 18:36:18 GMT -5
Post by phlierfreak on May 24, 2023 18:36:18 GMT -5
May time ease your pain but not erase the memories.
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Dell
May 24, 2023 19:48:22 GMT -5
Post by shoes on May 24, 2023 19:48:22 GMT -5
Thanks so much pony girl, I appreciate your doing this. I have said this before on more than one occasion and personally to Dell- he is truly a wonderful soul and kind person.
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Dell
May 24, 2023 21:59:43 GMT -5
Post by mysaladdays on May 24, 2023 21:59:43 GMT -5
TY for the updates, PonyGirlJCM. Being the person and friend to someone at end of life is such a huge responsibility and honor, probably one of the biggest in our entire lives.
What a kind and good friend Dell is. We should all be so fortunate to have someone like Dell in our lives. Dora sounds like the most lovely person and their joyful comraderie shows in the photo. Thanks for posting that, too.
I pray for his comfort during such a tragic time.
The only solace at a time like this is knowing we are not alone in this cycle of life. We all have a beginning and an end, and we all get some time in between to just be loving people for a while.
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Dell
May 26, 2023 8:26:46 GMT -5
Post by 5wide on May 26, 2023 8:26:46 GMT -5
Sorry to hear Dell, may she R.I. P.
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Dell
May 26, 2023 9:42:58 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on May 26, 2023 9:42:58 GMT -5
Very sorry to hear of this Dell. I hope you can take solace in the memories of your dear friend and that in time the pain of loss will ease.
Look after yourself.
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Dell
Jun 2, 2023 0:31:48 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Jun 2, 2023 0:31:48 GMT -5
I sang today...
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Dell
Jun 2, 2023 8:58:44 GMT -5
Post by 1hooper on Jun 2, 2023 8:58:44 GMT -5
Well done.
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Dell
Jun 2, 2023 10:47:34 GMT -5
Post by tims70ar on Jun 2, 2023 10:47:34 GMT -5
Well done, Dell!
May your grief be soothed.
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Dell
Jun 2, 2023 19:58:51 GMT -5
Post by merasmag on Jun 2, 2023 19:58:51 GMT -5
i have tears in my eyes u made dora MORE than proud peace b with u badman
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