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beanblossom 18 years, 5 months ago

Do not stand at my grave and weep, "I am not there, I do not sleep." I am thousand winds that blow; "I am the diamond glints on the snow, "I am the sunlight on ripened grains; "I am the gentle autumn's rain. "When you awake in the morning's hush, "I am the swift uplifting rush "Of the quiet birds in circled flight. "I am the soft star that shines at night." Do not stand at my grave and cry. "I am not there; I did not die AuthorUnknown-kristi

toscamaddox 22 years, 11 months ago

Martha M. 23 years, 9 months ago

I'm so sorry about Mac, I enjoyed reading his website and journal so much. His journal was such a strength to me, and I was so saddened about his death. Please accept my condolences Carolyn, as well as the rest of his family and friends. I feel like I knew you all from his site.

Dixie E. 23 years, 10 months ago

To Mac's family. I was blessed to work with Mac a few yrs ago. He was special then and he will remain special forever. Even knowing about his death I feel this surgery is the right move for me. Even in death Mac is still doing special things for other people.

Kelley L. 23 years, 11 months ago

To Mac's family .you are in my thoughts and prayers.From everything i have heard Mac was wonderful man.I know he is in Heaven in his new body smiling down on us ,becuase now he is not overweight anymore and has the wings of an angel.

Jennifer S. 23 years, 11 months ago

Mac I want you to know that I'll be thinking of you in heaven tomorrow when I have open VBG. I'll think of you and smile knowing that you are watching over me and others like me. I'm so very sorry you didn't get your second chance at life, but where you are now is a place of eternal happiness, love and acceptance, and Mac you always were and ALWAYS will be BEAUTIFUL! God bless you and your family.

David O. 23 years, 11 months ago

Friends of Mac - We are devastated and in mourning along with everyone here about the loss of Mac. I was Mac's 'surgery buddy' last Friday, May 5th; Mac had the duodenal switch last Friday a.m., I had the lap Roux-NY last Friday pm. Mac was an inspiration to me both before and after surgery; his emails and support were very calming and tremendously appreciated. I believe my last words going into surgery were to ask Dr. Welker to extend my best to Mac's partner and family, and my first words coming out of surgery were to inquire as to how he was doing. My wife and I were 'right next door' in an adjoining patient room when the incidents of Saturday unfolded: all the "Code" responders at OHSU arrived en masse to work on Mac after he collapsed, and Paula and I were praying as hard as we could. I was still too ill and in pain following my lap procedure to contribute anything more than prayer; and we were and are filled with pain and extend our utmost sympathy to Mac and his partner Carolyn/Tika, and his friends and supporters. I want everyone to know that it seemed to me that few of us were more devastated than Dr. Welker, who is a brilliant, skilled, and caring surgeon and who for the first time was confronted with a situation which even his own healing skills could not cure --- the first such event in his entire distinguished bariatric surgical career. As Al M. said, there are unavoidable risks with this surgery, and those of us who walk this path have chosen to accept these risks in the interest of reclaiming our lives and loved ones. For Mac, my heartfelt love and best wishes are extended to you in the paradise of heroes and achievers who are willing to take risks for their own sake, and for their family and loved ones. Mac, on Saturday Paula and I both felt "there but for the grace of God go I", we were with you spiritually then, and we are with you spiritually now. Every hour and every day we are given to be rid of this heinous condition is worth the risk, and every hour we are free of it and on the road to recovery is a blessed hour. Blessings to you on the long and winding road, where we will surely meet in person at last.

Courtrina Amur W. 23 years, 11 months ago

We have been blessed with yet another angel...this one has wings of gold. Fly high and fly free Mac. Amur

Debra M. 23 years, 11 months ago

I am so sorry that Mac didin't make it to a new life here, but he has made it to a new life where there is not any obesity. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. I know there is not anything that could make it OK right now, but hopefully they can read the posting later and find a little comfort in them. Good bless all of you and my he make the load you carry a little lighter.

Margaret M. 23 years, 11 months ago

My heartfelt sympathy to Mac's loved one's. My prayers are with you in your loss. God bless you all.