great person gravely ill

chas · Post by **chas** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 4:10 pm

I think this is the first OT thread I've started. I found out earlier today that a colleague is gravely ill with a flesh-eating bacterial infection. This is someone I've only met a couple of times, but he works closely with other people I'm close to. He's a hoot to be around, very energetic, and literally one of the great scientists of my generation. A young guy with at least one young child.

I've even quoted him in my .sig now and then: "If I see less far than others, it is because giants stand on my shoulders."

I've lost two close friends to wasting diseases, and always thought there's no way to "prepare" for the passing of a loved one. But, despite not being tight with this guy, this is just devastating. I'm just not the same since I got the news.

So, pray, send good vibes, or whatever. I'm going to be traveling for a generous week, probably out of 'net contact, but I'll appreciate each and every good thought and prayer.

amar · Post by **amar** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 4:33 pm

you've got mine, chas.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 4:39 pm

And mine, Chas.

izzarina · Post by **izzarina** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 4:41 pm

praying chas

Jerry Freeman · Post by **Jerry Freeman** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 4:49 pm

I'm praying.

Best wishes,
Jerry

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 4:56 pm

My prayers are with him and you, Chas.

aderyn_du · Post by **aderyn_du** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:24 pm

Mine are added with everyone else's...

Best,
Ad

chattiekathy · Post by **chattiekathy** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:47 pm

I will be praying also.

kga26 · Post by **kga26** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:57 pm

Have a prayer from England too...there for the grace of God......

Lambchop · Post by **Lambchop** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:11 pm

My thoughts are with both of you, Chas.

Jay-eye · Post by **Jay-eye** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:18 am

I'll be praying for you both Chas.....

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:47 am

Am praying.

jkrazy52 · Post by **jkrazy52** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:53 am

... added to my prayer list, chas.

~Judy

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 2:18 am

My thoughts and hopes are with you Chas. I really hope there is some chance of remission in this case.

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 4:31 am

Add me to the list of wellwishers...