Where can we send flowers to Stacey? - Democratic Underground

american_typeculture

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Tue Sep-25-07 03:40 PM
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Where can we send flowers to Stacey?

Edited on Tue Sep-25-07 03:42 PM by american_typeculture

Maybe we could get a collection going or something. Reading these posts, has really drawn me in to what OMC is going through. I feel like I have to do something.

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american_typeculture

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Tue Sep-25-07 03:59 PM
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1. kick???

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likesmountains 52

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Tue Sep-25-07 04:30 PM
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2. You can't (usually) have flowers in ICU..

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american_typeculture

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Tue Sep-25-07 08:22 PM
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3. Per haps OMC could suggest a charity

that we could make donation to in Stacey's name

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Critters2

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Tue Sep-25-07 08:26 PM
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4. I've sometimes had flowers delivered to the ICU waiting room

or family room, for those who spend so much time there.

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SarahB

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Wed Sep-26-07 01:15 AM
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20. If she's been neutropenic, fresh flowers aren't allowed.

Medically, it's not safe for her to have.

In all honesty there's enough psycho weirdos out there, I wouldn't post where my very ill family member was either.

I wish OMC and his wife the best.

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Dystopian

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Tue Sep-25-07 08:28 PM
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5. I hear you....

It would make me feel good to do something...I'm in...whenever whoever decides what to do...I know a lot of people feel the same from all the responses and love being sent...

peace~

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MadMaddie

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Tue Sep-25-07 08:29 PM
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6. Instead of Flowers maybe getting enough change together

Edited on Tue Sep-25-07 08:38 PM by MadMaddie

to hire someone to clean their house or something for the kids. Or stock the fridge....

Just a suggestion....

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LibraLiz1973

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Tue Sep-25-07 08:32 PM
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8. I'm thinking along the same lines

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supernova

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Tue Sep-25-07 08:32 PM
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9. That's a nice idea

Or OMC can take them on an outing somewhere. Give their pysches a break.

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driver8

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Wed Sep-26-07 08:31 PM
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35. Please count me in. I know it's not much, but I would like to do something. n/t

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Debbi801

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Fri Sep-28-07 09:24 AM
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41. Please count me in when something is decided....

I think meals or someone to come in and clean & do laundry would be far more helpful than flowers.

Debbi

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LibraLiz1973

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Tue Sep-25-07 08:30 PM
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7. I am of a similar mind

But I know flowers right now would be a no no, especially with how her counts are.

I am sure there must be something we can do... Gift certificates to Boston Market or local restaurants to pick up dinners? I am thinking food
because Stacey clearly wont be cooking for a while and OMC is running around like a mad man going to and from the hospital,
taking care of the kids and trying to work. If we all lived closer I'd suggest we all pitch in and make some casseroles
and baked goods.

Anyone have any ideas?

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yellowdogintexas

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Tue Sep-25-07 10:01 PM
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12. I thought this myself. Gift cards to real restaurants,

something like that.

If someone is the official collector, I can send something.

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OzarkDem

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Tue Sep-25-07 10:08 PM
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14. Really good idea

Pick up dinners, gift certificates for housecleaning services, etc. are all great ideas.

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NaturalHigh

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Wed Sep-26-07 10:03 AM
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24. That's probably the best idea I've seen.

Who can set this up? I'm in Oklahoma, so I'm not in a position to be the official collector. Anyone closer to OMC who can help?

If we come up with an official collector, please PM me.

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1gobluedem

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Wed Sep-26-07 07:40 PM
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31. I'm in

Will look for a message on where and to whom to send a contribution.

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Sugar Smack

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Tue Sep-25-07 09:18 PM
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11. You're awesome, a_t. The food fund would be a good idea.

:-)

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SeattleGirl

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Tue Sep-25-07 10:06 PM
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13. I agree, Sugar

They have to eat, but given what is going on, and OMC's anxiety, it would be nice for them to be able to just pick something up already made, or to go out together for a bit, have a little respite.

I really like this idea.

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NMDemDist2

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Wed Sep-26-07 07:10 PM
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30. Boston Market type certificates seem like a good idea nt

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flvegan

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Tue Sep-25-07 10:25 PM
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15. Kick for Stacey and OMC.

Tonight has not been kind to them on DU.

I've got money for this, and I don't even LIKE OMC. Jesus.

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Raksha

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Wed Sep-26-07 07:53 PM
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32. I have a feeling he's going to be a whole lot more likeable

when all this is finally over.

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mzteris

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Wed Sep-26-07 08:26 PM
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33. nahhhhhhhhhhh.........

that's what makes OMC, OMC!

B-)

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grasswire

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Tue Sep-25-07 10:29 PM
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16. most grocers sell gift certificates

and some grocers will deliver in certain areas. Safeway, for one.

I'm amazed that no DU-ers live near enough that family to be able to help out. I'd be there mopping the floor and doing laundry if weren't thousands of miles away.

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OzarkDem

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Tue Sep-25-07 10:33 PM
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17. OMC hasn't asked

Edited on Tue Sep-25-07 10:35 PM by OzarkDem

Seems he has family there to help out, IIRC he said her sisters are there. Might be best to put the offer out there and see if he needs something, but if not, that's ok. Its his call.

He's probably grateful just to come here and vent and get support and encouragement.

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lligrd

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Wed Sep-26-07 12:51 AM
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18. I'm For Anything That Lets Them Know How Much We Care

I can't stand that OMC and Stacey have to go through this.

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CaliforniaPeggy

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Wed Sep-26-07 01:04 AM
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19. Maybe you could PM him, and find out what he'd like?

And then we could implement it...

Just a thought...

I really like your idea!

We all feel so damn helpless...action helps that go away...:hug:

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american_typeculture

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Wed Sep-26-07 09:42 AM
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21. kick

for Stacey

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Kali

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Wed Sep-26-07 09:57 AM
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22. DU is so fucking cool

Thanks for starting this - good idea to do something.

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NaturalHigh

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Wed Sep-26-07 10:00 AM
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23. I don't know, but here's a kick.

Edited on Wed Sep-26-07 10:04 AM by NaturalHigh

I'd like to think there's something we can do, but I agree that it might be problematic to send flowers to an ICU. Whatever we do, I'm in.

BTW, a few recommendations would get this on the Greatest page, where it will be more widely read.

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cobalt1999

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Wed Sep-26-07 10:05 AM
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25. Whatever he wants, I'm in!

If someone gets his input on the best way to go, I'll contribute.

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Kali

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Wed Sep-26-07 04:57 PM
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26. another kick

anybody hear anything?

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SoxFan

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Wed Sep-26-07 05:17 PM
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27. Instead of flowers...

http://www.livestrong.org

http://www.jimmyfund.org

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zippy890

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Wed Sep-26-07 07:02 PM
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28. kick for OMC & Stacey some good ideas upthread

I'd gladly contribute in any way that would help out

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I Have A Dream

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Wed Sep-26-07 07:07 PM
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29. I'd also like to do something. Please count me in. n/t

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jgraz

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Wed Sep-26-07 08:29 PM
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34. I wonder if there's any way that DU could collect for us

:shrug:

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lligrd

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Thu Sep-27-07 12:48 AM
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36. Did This Go Anywhere?

I'd love to do something.

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Dystopian

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Thu Sep-27-07 06:00 PM
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37. Still waiting to hear.....

I know there are some on DU with paypal. We've donated before...
I'm still hoping that someone will take this on...There's many of us who'd like to donate to whatever is decided....
peace~

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lligrd

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Thu Sep-27-07 10:59 PM
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38. I Know, I Feel So Helpless

and want to do something.

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yellowdogintexas

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Thu Sep-27-07 11:04 PM
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39. where do they live? which DU person(s) live close by?

if we have a "treasurer" we can send money there to be converted into a gift.

How did this get handled when we did roses before?

another idea would be a cleaning service to ready the house for when she does come home.

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Lefta Dissenter

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Fri Sep-28-07 06:30 AM
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40. kicking and

to bring together some of the wonderful ideas... perhaps one of the grocers or pick-up places (Boston Market, whatever) would do a gift card via paypal, so DUers could be paying directly to them. Then all we'd need is an address (po box, even) to have the gift card(s) sent to. I worry a little about having a DUer collecting funds directly, because, as we've all seen in the past, sometimes people who are doing the nicest things end up being challenged and having to defend themselves against those rare jerks out there. It would be nice to avoid putting anyone in that position.

Cleaning, food, activities for the kids... :grouphug:

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Debbi801

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Fri Sep-28-07 09:28 AM
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42. Who lives closest, that would be willing to organize? (m)

Maybe we can send our dontations to that person, and he/she can get groceries, restaurant gc, etc.

The other option would be doing a paypal thing like was organized for Andy. ( :cry: I still miss him)

Does Skinner need to give his approval?

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