Jerry continues to hang in there. Mostly he is sleeping much of the time now, but has brief periods of wakefulness where he is himself and able to have short conversations with his beloveds. He is comfortable, painfree, and surrounded by love. Please say prayers for Jerry, and for Susan, Alyse, Lucas, and Claire.
…now the mornings come and go
keeping time , the years go quickly ’round
an old man with greying hair
watches as the golden sun goes down
for he’s a dreamer
feels the love of living life
still he knows there’s so much to learn
wonders why the evening sunset burns…
for he’s a dreamer
he’s a dreamer
still a dreamer…
from He’s A Dreamer, on the CD Walkin’ Slow by Jerry Paquette
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Each time I hear something from Walkin’ Slow or in this case read a lyric, I’m reminded how absolutely wonderful that whole album is.
And of course I start to think of how blessed I am to know this wonderful man.
My love and prayers are with you…
b
By: Brian Hazelbower on May 15, 2010
at 12:46 pm
You are in my thoughts, in my prayers, in my wishes, you are in my heart; seemed to be a nice place to keep you too!!
Pam
By: Pam Edgar on May 15, 2010
at 5:45 pm
In all the years I have known Jerry, he was always uncomfortable with compliments and would pass them off with a sort of self effacing humor which would make you want to laugh right along with him. He thinks of himself as a “simple man” and the example he has set all of us in his circle of friends is “priceless” I see that quiet humility in Lucus and Shelly and wish I had some but regretfully not. Every day I am with you in my thoughts and feel like I am a part of this very intimate privilege allowed to me by the “fabulous” Paquette family. Love you Claire, you are a strong woman and you all have been through so much in the past two years. Thanks Shelly, for continuing the communication. You are an amazing person as well. Gratefully present, Sherry
By: sherry on May 15, 2010
at 6:09 pm
A small addendum please: I meant quiet humility in Lucas and Susan, as I have not met Shelly but feel I know her. Thankyou.
By: sherry on May 15, 2010
at 6:14 pm
Thank you Shelly for posting these because I want to keep up with how Jerry is doing, but I want to leave the time with him to the family. My heart is with you all.
By: Louise on May 18, 2010
at 7:42 am
Colin and myself thank the Paquette family and you Shelley for allowing us to keep in touch with your updates. Our continual thoughts and prayers are with you all! Only wonderful memories of times shared.
By: Vivian Cameron on May 18, 2010
at 8:57 pm