[Blind-rollers] some sad news to share

Tue Apr 9 01:00:39 UTC 2013

Hi Bibi

I am so very sorry to hear the sad news of Dale passing it must be such a shock with this happening so unexpectantly and although we have not met or chatted directly - this is a very special and personable mail list and I feel very close to you and Odie - so I am thinking of you and sending my heartfelt wishes to you at this really difficult time  --------

With warmest wishes

Deidre O&M S
Vision Australia
Brisbane Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Becky Frankeberger
Sent: Tuesday, 9 April 2013 10:08 AM
To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] some sad news to share

Bibi, just devastating for you.  I am so sorry, warm hugs.
Keeping you in my prayers.

Becky and Jake
-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Criminaljusticemajor Extraordinarie
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 4:16 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: [Blind-rollers] some sad news to share

Hi, all,
If you'd rather not read this, then, please, move on to other messages.
Sub says it all.
Reason for my less group participation...
Last Tuesday on April 2, 2013, my beloved husband and Odie's daddy, Dale Ray Gilmore past away from a massive heart attack.
I had gone out for probably an hour to run a few errands such as Office Depot, William Crow's Jeweler to get my braille watch working again and then Odie's nails clipped.
We came back home, Odie suddenly wanted to bolt into the apartment.
I first checked to see if my husband had locked the door behind me as he always does.
The door wasn't locked.
I opened the door, came in with Odie bolting ahead of me.
I took him out of his gear and prepared to go put stuff on the bed in the bedroom.
On my way back out to the kitchen, I suddenly kicked something, but really didn't think on it until after I made my trip to the bathroom.
I came back out and my foot hit something again.
A sixth sense told me I'd betterh check the floor.
I bent down to the floor and there, was, my husband.
I tried ten chest compressions and mouth to mouth CPR three times.
Nothing happened, so I knew I needed more help.
I raced to the bedroom, grabbed the phone with the speaker on it and called
9 1 1 , described the emergency situation of what had happened.
The fire department, paramedics and police showed up less than five minutes.
I was asked to grab my cane and step out into the hallway as well as Odie.
After what seemed like ten minutes, the fire fighters and paramedics emerged from the a apartment with Dale on a  stretcher, letting me know he wasn't breathing.
I asked if I could get some assistance getting down to the hospital as I couldn't wait for the bus.
A fire fighter told me they couldn't take me and to speak with the office in my apartment complex.
I wasn't happy with that response because I already know my leasing office won't do anything.
I was thankful there was still a police officer on scene and she did offer to assist me by rushing Odie and I to the hospital in the back of her police car.
I was in the family room in the emergency room for what seemed like twenty minutes or more.
Doctors came in and told me that Dale had died.
One Memorial Service was held yesterday and another one will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM.
Odie and I are both struggling to keep it together as all of this happened so suddenly.
I definitely did a lot of crying the rest of the week and Odie was very depressed each day.
I was asked if I'd still live in the same apartment and I plan to do so.
Am not sure when I'll be able to post to many of the lists I'm on as I still have a whole lot to do and get through with.
Dale will be cremated after all is said and done.
I will be able to have his ashes and my husband will always be with me wherever I go.
It will take Odie a while to perk back up, but I'm sure he will do so.
Well, enough from me, so talk with you'alls soon.
Bibi and son Odie
the happy spirited bounty labrawolf
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