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Reply #275 - Oct 27^th, 2010 at 8:32pm

Just spoke to Mary about an hour ago - she arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. this afternoon and is in good spirits.

She could be down there for a few months before a donor becomes available (if, God willing, it does), so whilst things are finally moving in the right direction, its important to emphasise that even if she does get one, she's on a waiting list and this isn't going to be an overnight fix. However, she's there at last, is being looked after by Bob, who is a very kind guy and has been through this ordeal himself, and the clinic where she'll be receiving specialist treatment is located nearby. Her mom is staying in New Jersey (she's 89, so it's a non starter for her to travel) and will be looked after by neighbours and close friends in Mary's absence.

She asked me to pass on her thanks to everyone for their love and best wishes.

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Reply #276 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 5:05am

Gazza wrote on Oct 27^th, 2010 at 8:32pm:

Just spoke to Mary about an hour ago - she arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. this afternoon and is in good spirits.

She could be down there for a few months before a donor becomes available (if, God willing, it does), so whilst things are finally moving in the right direction, its important to emphasise that even if she does get one, she's on a waiting list and this isn't going to be an overnight fix. However, she's there at last, is being looked after by Bob, who is a very kind guy and has been through this ordeal himself, and the clinic where she'll be receiving specialist treatment is located nearby. Her mom is staying in New Jersey (she's 89, so it's a non starter for her to travel) and will be looked after by neighbours and close friends in Mary's absence.

She asked me to pass on her thanks to everyone for their love and best wishes.

Thank You for the hopeful news

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Bitch Rocks Off Regular Offline I always get my Rocks Off! Posts: 4,900 FL - USA Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #277 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 6:49pm I thought I could help, and I went to my Dr. for a physical but found out I'm not in a position to be a donor right now. Sorry Mary. I wish you alot of luck.
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Reply #278 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 8:11pm

Bitch wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 6:49pm:

I thought I could help, and I went to my Dr. for a physical but found out I'm not in a position to be a donor right now. Sorry Mary. I wish you alot of luck.

No matter. Your offer, and those of a few others who made similar offers, was GREATLY appreciated. A fantastic gesture.

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Reply #279 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 9:32pm

Gazza wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 8:11pm:

Bitch wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 6:49pm:

I thought I could help, and I went to my Dr. for a physical but found out I'm not in a position to be a donor right now. Sorry Mary. I wish you alot of luck.

No matter. Your offer, and those of a few others who made similar offers, was GREATLY appreciated. A fantastic gesture.

Let me second that and mention by name Voodoo and glencar for taking the time to be tested.
Gold rings on ya!

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Reply #280 - Oct 29^th, 2010 at 4:20am

LadyJane wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 9:32pm:

Gazza wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 8:11pm:

Bitch wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 6:49pm:

I thought I could help, and I went to my Dr. for a physical but found out I'm not in a position to be a donor right now. Sorry Mary. I wish you alot of luck.

No matter. Your offer, and those of a few others who made similar offers, was GREATLY appreciated. A fantastic gesture.

Let me second that and mention by name Voodoo and glencar for taking the time to be tested.
Gold rings on ya!

Yep. A tip of the hat to both of 'em.

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Voodoo Chile in Wonderland Unholy Trinity Admin Offline The Stones are back you bastards!!!! Posts: 16,195 Wonderland Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #281 - Oct 29^th, 2010 at 8:36pm No need to thanks on the contrary I blame myself of not doing that earlier Tomorrow I'm gonna call her!
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Lantern_High_Lc I'm new!! Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #282 - Oct 31^st, 2010 at 11:35am Voodoo had you called her then? How Mary is? I wish her all the good luck and she really needs it. She deserves all the best!
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Martha Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 773 The Blues Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #283 - Nov 1^st, 2010 at 10:57am Thanks for the update LJ! Mary is in Stonesian hands now and that feels extremely HOPE FILLED to me. I am so thankful to everyone that is lending a hand and supporting our Mary. My prayers will never stop for her. Bless you all!!!! xoxo, Martha
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Reply #284 - Nov 10^th, 2010 at 8:26am

Another update for everyone.

Mary is currently in the hospital in Florida undergoing testing by a liver transplant team. I spoke to her yesterday and she was in great spriits. The progress made in two short weeks in nothing short of miraculous. She does, however, get a bit lonely and depressed as she is so far away from home and she is too weak to access email and the Internet. Additionally her surgeon is concerned about her "lack of a support system" in Florida.

Here's how you can help. If you would like to send a note, card or SMALL package to Mary, please email, PM or contact me via Facebook. I will give you MY home address and forward all to Mary in Florida. I think this will really do her a world of good!

In closing, Mary asked me to PLEASE let each of you know that she misses the Board and is very very grateful for all of the support she has received!

Hopefully it won't be too long before GotToRollMe is posting again.

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Gemmie Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 58 Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #285 - Nov 10^th, 2010 at 10:13am I am new here and don't know her, but I wish her a speedy recovery!!!!!
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Reply #286 - Nov 10^th, 2010 at 4:59pm

No worries, Gemmie. Any cards or letters would be appreciated.

Was talking to her last night and even though shes still in hospital, she was in much better form than when I last spoke to her a week ago.

Still a long, long way to go, but we can see a ray of light at the end of the tunnel, mostly thanks to Bob who's looking after her and the team at Broward Hospital.

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Rolling Hansie Rocks Off Regular Offline KEEP ON ROLLING Posts: 234 Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #287 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 2:12am Thanks for the updates LadyJane and Gazza. Great idea to send a postcard or something to Mary. I know by own experience how much a little thing like that can cheer you up. And this is something that we all can do.
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Ade Rocks Off Regular Offline What's Occuring? Posts: 3,145 London, U.K Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #288 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 2:29am many thanks for the updates. Here's hoping good times are coming Mary's way very soon. Best wishes, and if there's anything i can do, just ask.
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lotsajizz Rocks Off Regular Online Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,793 Rhode Island Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #289 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 10:56am kudos to those helping her as well
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Lantern_High_Blue Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 13	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #290 - Nov 12^th, 2010 at 10:55am Thanks Gazza and Lady Jane for the update.. !! I hope as you say, she's almost at the end of the tunnel.. and so we might re-see here soon posting. I will sent her something. A simply sign of friendship. nothing else of more. Be blessed who in all this time had helped her and still is doing it. She's a gift
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Reply #291 - Nov 14^th, 2010 at 11:06am

I am OVERWHELMED by the response to my request to "send Mary some cheer".
The outpouring of love and support by all you has reaffirmed my faith in the human spirit.
We really are a family here.

Happy to report that Mary is about to be released from the Hospital and thus far as passed all preliminary tests.
She IS a candidate for a Transplant and has a found a Surgeon to perform the operation.
Mary continues to feel hopeful and I cannot tell you how long it has been since I have heard her laugh so much.

Keep sending prayers and good thoughts her way.

THANK YOU!

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LJ.

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Rolling Hansie Rocks Off Regular Offline KEEP ON ROLLING Posts: 234 Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #293 - Nov 15^th, 2010 at 5:27am Always good to read good news. Thanks for the updates
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Gazza Unholy Trinity Admin Offline Rat Bastid "We piss anywhere, man.." Posts: 13,223 Belfast, UK Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #294 - Nov 15^th, 2010 at 7:38am Was talking to her last night. She's been in hospital for about 9 days and has, as LJ said, been undergoing a lot of tests and evaluations, and should be released today. Still a long way to go, but she's in good form and hopeful. She sends her love and thanks to everyone for their kindness and good wishes.
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Martha Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 773 The Blues Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #295 - Nov 16^th, 2010 at 11:36am Thanks for the updates and the GOOD news! Mary is surrounded by light now. She's where she needs to be thanks to the grace of so many. I am so thankful that she has made it to FLA and through the tests...ONWARD! love, Martha
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Reply #296 - Nov 19^th, 2010 at 6:40am

I had a voicemail from Mary yesterday afternoon. Her voice sounded so much stronger and her spirit seems transformed. It was so nice to hear. I'm going to try to call her back today.

She has made a lot of progress toward the goal of partial liver transplant. There is so much paperwork and she had many medical tests. Such daunting things. Having to work so hard to qualify for major surgery, which in itself is anxiety making. She needs all the love and support she can get!

Please keep her in your thoughts. I honestly think all this support is having a positive effect on her prognosis.

There is simply nothing like having the Rocks Off lunatics in your corner.

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keefchik Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 60 NEW JERSEY Gender:	Re: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP - PLEASE READ Reply #297 - Nov 19^th, 2010 at 10:08am Please please please pass it on to Mare her fellow hepper here in rocksoffland (me!) is praying hard i know she will get what she needs lady jane are you paula on facebook?? sent ya a friend request... i have been msging with bob what a great guy he knows alot about liver haha
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Reply #298 - Nov 19^th, 2010 at 10:39am

SweetVirginia wrote on Nov 19^th, 2010 at 6:40am:

I had a voicemail from Mary yesterday afternoon. Her voice sounded so much stronger and her spirit seems transformed. It was so nice to hear. I'm going to try to call her back today.

She has made a lot of progress toward the goal of partial liver transplant. There is so much paperwork and she had many medical tests. Such daunting things. Having to work so hard to qualify for major surgery, which in itself is anxiety making. She needs all the love and support she can get!

Please keep her in your thoughts. I honestly think all this support is having a positive effect on her prognosis.

There is simply nothing like having the Rocks Off lunatics in your corner.

Well said SV!!!! So glad she sounded stronger! I haven't talked to her since she's been discharged.
Cards and letters are starting to arrive; I will send the first batch early next week.
Again, if you want to send a greeting to Mary via snail mail, PM, email or contact me via Facebook.
Yes keefchik, LJ and Paula are one and the same. Wink

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Reply #299 - Nov 25^th, 2010 at 10:43am

A little sad this a.m. as Mary had to be re-hospitalized earlier this week and she's still in.
She's in pretty good spirits though as she is feeling better and "looking forward to the tray with my Turkey
dinner".

She misses being with her Mother on the Holiday.

Considering what Mary and so many others are facing today, I am very grateful for the Blessings in my life.

Happy Thanksgiving.

xoxo
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