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[textualdeviance]

Mike and I have been together almost 10 years. And in that whole time, I've seen him cry maybe five times. So it's pretty disturbing when he does, and even more disturbing when he's on the other end of the phone and I can't be with him. He's been in Portland since Friday.

Dale's gone a week past when they said he would, but things keep going downhill. He's not drinking, now, and he's having episodes where he stops breathing when he's asleep. His swelling's gone back up again and his sodium/potassium are off again, too. He's apparently been non-communicative most of the weekend.

I've stayed away because my presence would just complicate things. But Mike needs me, now. So I'll probably be leaving tomorrow. I don't know when I'll be back.

Comments

[ex-lunarisi.livejournal.com]

Much love to you and Mike. Not much more I can say to make things better, but just know you're in my thoughts.

[foxykc.livejournal.com]

oh my god how awful.

Give Mike my heartfelt sympathies and save some for yourself as well.

Thank god (or someone) that this will be over soon.

[cherryheavy.livejournal.com]

I know that we haven't always been the best of friends... God, I feel terrible for all of you. Each of your positions suck.

I'm not going to be home until the 1st, but if you need someone to hang out with and get your mind off shit, I'd love to take you out to get some tea when I get back, if you're still there. I know that Jay is there for Mike if he needs a break. I can't imagine he'll be leaving Dale's side.

I know there is probably nothing that we can do, but if you need anything, please don't hesitate. Seriously. ladybuggirl@hellokitty.com gets checked every single day, and Jay can be contacted through his livejournal pretty quickly.

You are all in my thoughts, and I pray that Dale is spared as much pain as possible. God. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this.

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. I hope Dale - and you all - won't have to suffer much longer. *Hugs*