A lot has happened since we posted Ray's last message.
Yesterday, Ray asked the doctor to put him on the medication that induces a restful sleep - and for most of the time - that is what he is doing now. There are still times that he comes out of the sleep and is relatively lucid, but generally they don't last long.
I was able to get the girls from school before they added the drug to his syringe driver and we had a lovely hour before he drifted off into sleep.
Sheila, the girls and I are keeping a peaceful vigil and are supported by our friend Sue and the wonderful palliative care and district nurses from Castlemaine Health to keep Ray comfortable.
Be assured I read Ray your email and blog messages. I was reading Ray a prayer from a friend today, and just when I thought he had gone back to sleep, he surprised me by joining in with me at the end to say 'Amen'.
Another lovely moment today was when the girls were giving him a shave - Marli was soaping Ray's face and Tahnee was doing the shaving. He obviously thought they were taking too long and said "give it here" and commenced to finish the job. We all had a good laugh.
Love to you all
Marg
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Dear Ray and his girls, am searching for something to say but can only say my heart aches for you all but you are living God's love and sharing this journey with such courage and strength and love, surrounded by the love of so many family and friends...Thank you Ray for what you have brought to my life....May God hold you all in the palm of His hand...XXXXX Ronda
John asked me to send his love to you all .....simply that. I should have added that to my comment but had just clicked the 'send' button..would like to share this ....a Celtic Prayer for you...
'You, Lord God, are strength for my task,light for my way, peace for my mind, power for this day,presence with me now, love for always.' Ronda & John
Love and prayers to you all Tony and I feel privileged to have met such a wonderful family when you came to Blackpool. We instantly loved you all. Raymond is in our prayers.
Betsy and Tony xx
Our love & thoughts go out to you all. Robyn & Pete (Perth) XXXX
Peace be with you, my friend. Love and prayers to you all.
Linda and Steve
You are all constantly in our thoughts these days, and we wish you all strength and peace imaginable at this time. Much love, Justin, Christine, Jono, Reuben and Emma. XXXXXX
Dear Ray,
It is hard to find the words to express how much light & love you have spread through my world. Your beautiful, welcoming smile is etched on my memory and the incredibly gifted, humble, connected family you have made with Marg & the girls is an inspiration just by being...I am glad to hear the sun is still shining for you my friend..Much love Cath & of course Mark, Rosie & Mackenzie xxxx
Dear, dear Ollertons
Thanks a lot for keeping us up to date Marg.
You've all become so important in our lives in the past few years. We wish you much strength in coming days.
much love
Neil and Heather
I've had some super special times and chats with you over the past many years... The words you’ve spoken, kindness, advise, and wisdom I will never forget....x I’ve come to my own conclusion that you were too great for this earth and your amazingness is obviously needed in another world ... Thank you for sharing it with me x Love and thoughts to you always x Taz
Our love to you all. Ray, thankyou for everything you have done for the boys- they will hold you in their hearts forever,
Love Marg, Angus and Patrick xxxxx
Sending all our love to you Ray, snug in your nest and surrounded by love. You touch our hearts. You are in our thoughts each day. We blow you a thousand kisses. In spirit, we travel with you and send you many blessings. To Marg, Tahnee, Marli, Andrew, Sheila and all those supporting Ray and his family, we send you our love and best wishes to strengthen you. An abundance of love to you all. Lee, Jan and MIa xxx
My dear bro and fam, our thoughts and prayers r with u all know that we r all there with u in spirit. God bless u all pat n steve xxxxx
Hi Ray, Marg, Tahnee and Marli, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this special time, special in many different ways. We thank God for putting you in our lives and for that you have done, I am writing a card to send snail mail this weekend but I just wanted you to know how special you are to us. God Bless. Love Sue, Bruce, Noah and Jana xxxx
Ps we are flying over on Easter Sunday...
Uncle Ray: as you rest I wish you dreams filled with beautiful memories of a wonderful life we have all been blessed to be a part of, in one way or another. We may all be separated by distance but we have eternal love in our hearts and this never changes no matter the miles between us.
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us"
- Helen Keller
The journey is the reward... much luv & hugs, your neice Trap xx
Dear Marg, Sheila, Andrew, Tahnee, Marli, Sue and other devoted supporters,
Peace to you all in these last special and significant days as you cocoon Ray and each other in love. Our hearts are aching with you while grateful for having shared friendship with a wonderful man.
Ros and Sue
Dear Ray,
Best wishes to you and your beautiful family. We send you our love and you are in our thoughts.
Bronwyn and the Committee of Gisborne Secondary Chaplaincy.
Thank you my friend for the journey. For the laughter in the slum, the theological questioning together, the sharing, the differences and working them through, he acceptance, the love. You are a gift. I watched mr Holland's Opus this week. You may remember Mr Holland was a music teacher. At his retirement he realised his great opus was the love and influence he had had on so many. A far greater opus than anything he could have written. Thank you for the influence and love you have shared with so many, including me. you have helped me be a better person.
Love you mate.
Steve.
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