Friday-Saturday, September 20-21


1965-2019

Late Thursday-Friday - Our hearts are very heavy today as with complete disbelief our dear Patrick passed away.    I last posted on Thursday evening and shortly after, Anne told us she had called 911 for Patrick.    He was admitted to St. Joe's, had surgery (complications from earlier colon surgery in Chicago).    First, thinking it was successful, we later learned things spiraled out of control and just like that, he was in very critical condition.    Anne and I spent the night in ICU and Mark was home with the boys.

So much activity in ICU with many machines doing their thing to help Patrick.   But we were told that there was nothing more to do.    I can't describe the shock knowing he was going to be leaving us.    The boys came after school - heart wrenching to see them with their Dad who was unconscious.   Drew arrived from Iowa City and was a great comfort to the boys.   And then.....at 8:08, Patrick's heart stopped and he was gone.    

Saturday - The guys spent last night on Flo and Anne and I packed up our stuff from the hospital  and on home.    We were both up early and sat at the kitchen table crying and making lists.   We are just in "I can't believe this is happening mode".......off to the funeral home, florist, grocery store, etc.    Drew took the boys golfing and bought live crickets for their pet lizard.

So many friends stopped by with food and non-perishables - what wonderful support.    Lots of hugs and more tears.    Patti, (neighbor and dear friend to the Campbell's) brought supper.    It was a long busy day with much accomplished.

So Mark and I are back on Flo tonight and Anne is hanging out with her boys and Drew.   

Patrick was one-of-a-kind and will be dearly missed.....the outpouring of love with wonderful tributes on Facebook says so much.   It's just an unbelievably sad time but faith, family and friends will get us thru these next few days!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PHILIP
Philip and his Moppet








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