While we get a bit tear-y today, we really are very happy he’s not in pain any more. He was SO brave, and the doctors said it was probably the worst pain anyone could experience, given the way his spine was badly compromised.
We’ll put it in the obit when it gets in the various papers, but that may be a week or two down the road, SO if you’re wondering what we would wish people would do, rather than letters, cards, casseroles, flowers, plants, boxes of Fairytale Brownies (that’s a joke a couple of you understand) or other lovely and thoughtful expressions of love, we would hope, instead that you would send a contribution, however small, in Chris Godwin’s memory, to
Hospice of Queen Anne’s
255 Comet Drive,
Centreville, MD 21617
It’s a place just about as close to heaven as you’d ever guess. Beautiful, like a comfortable elegant resort, full of caring, knowledgable people. Great for Chris and for all of us.
Thank you all for being there, electronically or in person, many of you for well more than a half-century. We’ll TTYL, as they say in Cyberspeak.
We will let you know about whatever we plan as a service, for those close enough to come. It won’t be for a week or two at least, to give Mark and Peekie and a couple of others time to arrange their schedules away from work.
With love, Connie and Stu
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September 13, 2009 at 5:36 pm |
I am so sorry for your loss. I definitely understand the relief that comes when a loved one’s pain and suffering are over, though. Chris will be missed very, very much.
I will heed your request about hospice donations. I live in Anchorage; we don’t have any nice hospice centers that rival Queen Anne’s here. I’m glad they were able to support you all and provide top-notch care.
FYI — there is a spot for making Internet donations to Queen Anne’s on their website, for those of us who have long ago forgotten how to put a check in an envelope and put a stamp on it before mailing. Here’s the link, in case you want to share it with others:
http://www.hospiceofqueenannes.com/donationform.html
My Condolences,
Jane
September 13, 2009 at 10:04 pm |
Hi folks.
I just posted a small tribute to Chris on Daily Kos. Nothing special, but wanted you to know it’s there. It’s called “Ad Memorium: Christian Godwin, My Friend.” It will be off the list by the time this gets posted, but it’s there, somewhere.
I’ll miss you, buddy.
September 19, 2009 at 6:08 pm |
Thank you, Jane, for noting that donations can be made on line to Queen Anne’s Hospice. You’re so right about using envelopes and checks. It’s so much easier on line.
We’re trying to figure out which Jane you are? Are you willing to share your identity with us?
Thanks much, Best, Connie g.