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- Just a quiet country boy who believes in remaining calm at all times even though there are times when a little excitement is necessary. I also believe in living each day to it's fullest because when it's over you can never have it back and it makes one less you have coming. I was married to the most wonderful woman in the world, my late wife Ellen. She will always have a place in my heart. I like cooking, dining out, traveling, shopping, gambling, blogging, bling and I love my truck cause she's pretty and fast. Oh and let's not forget food.
July 25, 2010
Not Feeling Well
Yesterday I took a quick trip to Grand Forks for the day. After I ate lunch I wasn't feeling very well. I was tired and didn't have a lot of energy. This happens sometimes on the Chemo which I am taking in pill form now so I decided to head home. I went and had the truck washed (lots of bugs on it) and then I came straight home.. Shortly afer that I got chills. So bad actually that I was shaking really bad. I put more covers on the bed and before long I was burning up, This went on all night chills and heat and was still going today. I stayed in bed all day and maybe I'll be able to go to work tomorrow. I will call the Dr and find out about this. Maybe it's just a bug going around. Ok it's back to bed for me.
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Curtis, I had a feeling you weren't doing well......anyway, please check with your doctor BEFORE you do anything!! Please!
Get Well. Drink lots of water.
Oh, gosh, I'm sorry, Curtis. I was thinking about you today and yesterday and wondering how you were since the new pills. If you see this, give me a call when you hear back from the doc, ok? I'll worry, you know I will.
I have an afternoon appt with the tax accountant, but if I'm not home, leave me a message and I'll call you right back when I get in.
I'll be thinking of you until then.
xoxoxo
Oh dog gone it Curtis, I feel bad you feel bad. Let us know tomorrow. Please take care my friend.
You make sure you call the doctor, and don't even think of going to work if you don't feel well. You take care of yourself, you hear!!
Greetings from Kentucky,
Jenny D suggested that I check out your site....and she was right....(did we expect less?)...it is very interesting and very well written.
Sorry to hear you are feeling so ill, Curtis. I have only just met you so I have no idea of your health history but it sounds like a visit to the doctor is in order.
See your Doc, and I hope your feeling better soon
Take care
Sue
Hope you're feeling better soon, Curtis. In the meantime rest and don't push yourself to go back to work too soon.
Hope it's nothin' serious my friend. Here are some prayers that it is gone today for you.
Curtis, sounds like fever, I pray you've seen the doctor. Please let us know how things are going.
Oh man, I hope and pray you're feeling better by now, Curtis. We just can't have you being sick, and that's an order! I've just gotten home from being with Brittney at the hospital all day; they kept her again. Please take care, and let us know how you're doing. ((hugs))
I've never had chemo, Curtis, so I can't imagine what the side effects must feel like. Lisa offered some practical advice--drink lots of water--and advice to consult with your physician is also very wise. Maybe the dosage needs to be adjusted...
Please rest and hopefully your body and the meds will learn to play nice together.
I'm thinking of you, sending my best hopes, and look forward to that update which says you're feeling better.
May it be.
I agree with Lisa,drink lot's of fluids and hopefully you should soon feel much better. Sounds like a bug of some sort.
There was a nasty flu bug going around here, people were feverish and throwing up, hope you didn't get that one. Hope you're over it already.
Hello to all of Curtis' blogging friends. This message is from his friends Heather,Ross and Marina. We have been worrying about Curtis and have been unable to reach him. We went to his house earlier today and hate to inform you that Curtis has passed away. We do not know any details. We trust that Curtis is with Ellen now.
Rest In Peace Our Dear Friend.
OMG, poor Curtis. What a gentle soul. Godspeed, you dear man.
OH nooooo, oh nooooooo, oh nooooo. I am in shock as I am seeing this for the first time. I had just sent Heather and Ross an email to see if they knew what was going on with Curtis. Omg, I am in shock and can't stop crying.
I am so sorry to hear this. My heartfelt condolences to his family. What a shock, he will be greatly missed by all his blogging buddies.
What shocking news! Words cannot express the sadness in my heart. Curtis was such a wonderful man, and he will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Oh my dear friend Curtis I heard the news and I cannot stop crying. May the Lord take you in his arms. Thank you who ever left a message to let his blog family know.
My heart is crying. We love you, Curtis. Rest in peace, dear friend. We will always remember you as a gentle giant among men.
I am shocked beyond belief. I was waiting for an update as he had just gone to Grand Forks a couple days ago.
At least he and Ellen are together again. I'll miss your gentle soul and stories. Rest in peace my friend, I am so happy to have met you.
Prayers.
Please know we are shocked and hope that the family will accept our prayers and thoughts right now.
We will miss one of our blogging family terribly. May he rest in peace with the angels and his beloved.
Today is no better than last night when I found out this devastating news. Nothing will be the same without Curtis around. A true man of men and made of nothing but pure goodness. My heart and soulfelt condolences to all of his friends and neighbors in Manitoba,and to Ellen's family which became Curtis's family for these last years. And to all of us, too, as no one was loved more than Curtis and we are mourning.
I will treasure every little gift he sent to me over the years and the dozens of photos and thousands of emails we wrote back and forth. I will never forget the Christmases and New Years Eves spent on Webcams with our holiday dinners and cheer. What fun that was. Yes, we burnt up the telephone wires, too. Curtis touched every life with a rainbow of love. How fortunate Heaven is to have him now. Now Curtis and Ellen will have a lifetime of dancing and smiles. No one deserves it more.
xoxoxo always
My heart is sad to hear of this. Curtis had a wonderful gift of writing and putting his feelings out for all to read. He was a gentle soul with so much love to share. He is now in Heaven with Ellen. He will be greatly missed.
As I read the sweet words left for our dear friend, I wish I had more to offer than these few poor ones.
I didn't know Curtis long, yet I feel I've lost a lifelong friend.
I'm going to miss you Curtis. You and Ellen are probably out riding around in that big Hemi Farm Truck of yours. Love and hugs to all that read this.
Oh my, I just heard. I'm going to miss you, I just can't believe this.
Rest easy, buddy, You will be missed.
Oh, I am so heartsick and very sad for the loss of our dear friend, Curtis!
I have always enjoyed the kindness that flowed when Curtis started one of his blogs. I especially enjoyed the photos and stories of his childhood with his grandparents on the farm. You could just tell what a dearly loved little boy he was!
I have been friends with Curtis since I started blogging in early 2007. His blog comment about wiener water soup started me giggling so much that I had to write him. His memories brought out my childhood memories. Ellen became a friend soon after and I was warmed by the sweet love they had for each other.
Later, I admired his spirit as he forged on alone with his many friends, finding joy in daily things.
He always made me smile with his humor.
I am sad for our loss and happy that he is now with the Lord and his lovely Ellen.
Rest in peace, dear friends.
Jacque
Oh NO! Lost another good friend in two weeks time.... I hope Curtis is now reunited with Ellen. We will remember him as a good friend.
I just barely found out about Curtis' passing. I can hardly write for the tears. We have lost a dear friend. Though I haven't been blogging for months I was planning to return. It won't be the same without Curtis blogs & comments. Sometimes serious others comical but always entertaining. God be with you Curtis we all loved you. You will be missed greatly.
Rest In Peace Curtis
You will be miss
I cannot believe this - every day since Sunday I would check for an update on Curtis' blog - so today decided to check the comments.
The world has lost a soul of pure love - may he rest in peace in Ellen's arms - I hope an address wil be provided to send florals or cards. And also more information - sudden deaths are so very hard.
So terribly saddened and shocked by this news. Such a gentle soul. All I can think of is that he is with his Sweetie Pie, Ellen.
Does anyone know what will happen to their beloved cats? I know Ellen and Curtis would want them to be cared for. I would be happy to make a donation for their care if someone can get some information out.
Again, so sorry. The world seems quite diminished right now.
Iris,
Atlanta
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I just heard the news from Herman, while on vacation in Paris. So very sorry to hear this. Curtis will be missed. He was such a lovely human being. I hope Ellen and Curtis are now together forever.
If anyone wants to see the obituary for Curtis it is here:
http://www.passagesmb.com/obituary_details.cfm?ObitID=167325
I will be going to his memorial. If any of the family wants to get a hold of me just let me know. I will do anything to help. jsmartin@mts.net
I loved reading Curtis' obituary - however, was disappointed when they said he called Ellen his "Sweet Pea" - all of us bloggers know she was his "Sweetie Pie" !!
I bet Curtis is up in heaven yelling - it was "Sweetie Pie" !!
Oh my - I just found out! I've been checking his blog but figured he just wasn't feeling well enough to post! Knowing that he is with his Sweetie Pie, Ellen, makes the news easier to take. She was the love of his life, as he, hers. The world is a sadder place, but heaven oh so much brighter! Goodbye, my friend!
We are heartbroken, all of us. So very grateful we had the chance to meet you and dear Ellen in person.
Love you, miss you dear Curtis.
This note is for Iris in Atlanta.
Iris, you were asking about the cats; I was worried, too, and heard this evening from friends of Curtis that 2 of them have been adopted by Curtis' cleaning gal, Barbara. At this moment I don't know about the 3rd but I'm hoping with all my heart that someone in Ellen's family took it in. I will post again when I hear.
This is just so devastating losing this wonderful friend. I posted a guestbook tribute on his obituary and also a little life/memory story of how he touched my life. It was posted yesterday afternoon. I see Joan posted the link to his obituary. I wish I didn't live 3000 miles away so that I could go to his memorial. I will never in my life forget him.
Jenny -- Thanks so much for letting me know about the cats. This just breaks my heart. Can you tell us what happened? It's still a horrible mystery to me. And I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend as well as your mother. I know that feeling. Sometimes the grief seems overwhelming. Curtis was an original, and I'm still in shock. God bless and comfort all who loved him.
Iris
Atlanta
Hello all...Curtis' friend Marina here. Just wanted to touch base and confirm that the cats are in good hands. Monkey and Milo have their own bedroom at Barb’s house and Duffy is with a relative of Ellen’s nephew; all are adjusting well to their new surroundings. Cardiac arrest is what took Curtis from us. We believe it was very quick and that he did not suffer. Curtis was like my big brother and I miss him like crazy, but take great comfort in him and Ellen being together again. My wedding is next weekend and it just won’t be the same without him! I’m going to try and make his peach schnapps infused watermelon, but I know it won’t be as good as what it would have been had he been serving and sharing it with us.
Marina
Marina, I cannot thank you enough for all this great information about Monkey, Milo, and Duffy (I have photos of all of them and aren't they beautiful). I wish they all could have stayed together, but this is most certainly better than the shelter, whew. I'm very relieved.
Cardiac arrest is what I figured. That fever he was running for 2 days was so bad and with his treatments, it seemed that would be what took him from us.
I have been hearing about you for years and yes, Curtis was the brother to us both -- big brother to you and little brother to me. He was the best in the entire world and I know you agree. I feel like you do in knowing he's with Ellen now but it sure doesn't stop the "missing" does it. I'd heard from him about your wedding coming up and Marina, it's going to be beautiful. Curtis will be there in spirit and cheering you on. Also, I had that recipe for his peach schnapps watermelon and have been trying to figure out where I put it. It is DELISH. If I ever get my mind back (doubtful) and find it, I'll post it for you.
Again, Marina, thank you SO, SO much for posting.
If you or anyone else ever needs to write to me, my email is:
jennyd412@verizon.net
I don't care who on this blog sees it as it's fine with me.
Many blessings on your wedding day, sweetie. Have a ball :D
Thanks Marina and Jenny for the information. Relieved to know it was probably fast for Curtis (couldn't stand the thought of him suffering), and I'm glad their beloved kitties are being cared for. Again, God bless and comfort all of you who loved Curtis and Ellen. It is a great comfort to think they are together again, but the world still seems bleaker without them in it.
Iris
Thank you for the update. Every time I think about him I get tears in my eyes. I have to stop and think of his great stories and our shared love of great food.
Hugs and prayers
Marina, if you see this, would you consider emailing me, bkbell at gmail dot com?
I appreciate the update so very much, we had the privilege of meeting Curtis and Ellen in 2005 when we went to Churchill to see the polar bears, my son's Make-A-Wish trip, an experience we will never forget.
We're devastated by the loss of first Ellen and now our dear friend Curtis.
Thank you Marina for everything you did for Curtis. We know how much you meant to him and how grateful he was for your friendship.
I hope you will have a wonderful wedding day next weekend and as I can imagine your thoughts will also be with Curtis on that day.
Hello All,
I just came from Curtis's funeral. It was lovely. Except for the mistake the pastor made. He had said to get to know Curtis better he went and read his blog. He talked about the blog post Curtis wrote about switching blog sites. Said how sad it was that Curtis never did get to make that new blog. What?! I am on it right now. Oh well. It was still a nice funeral as nice as funerals can go. It is hard to say good bye. They talked at the funeral about how it was a broken heart that ended Curtis's life. That was so sad. True I am sure. May the Lord bring comfort to all who morn. Curtis the world will not be the same without you. I pray Ellen was there to welcome you home.
Hi, DK, I'm so glad you went to the services. At the same time the service was being held, I sat very quietly in a chair and held my own for him. I'm still so sad.
I have to tell you, I posted both on the Passages guestbook and also added a memory on the Life Story page as well. I don't know why I was the only one to post. But in my Life Story post, I specifically said that if anyone wanted to know what Curtis was like, to go to his blog (and I posted the url) and read the blog titled The Rain Got Me Thinking Back. Hmmm, I'd also said it was the next to the last post. Now the "last" post is obviously the notification of his death, but I wonder if the minister thought "next to last" meant next to last on the page as you scroll down? Still, you'd think he'd figure it out. I'm sorry he didn't talk about that wonderful masterpiece of a blog by Curtis.
This world will never be the same without him, but I firmly believe that he is with Ellen and they are so happy once again. Maybe one of these days, I'll feel like smilin' myself.
Thanks again, DK, that was so good of you.
Hello JennyD,
Just to clarify the pastor did talk about his blog as did everyone else who shared. But the pastor just did not know Curtis had started a blogger blog. I guess he did not click on the link of his last blog on msn that lead you to the new blog. I still can't believe that Curtis has passed. I keep expecting to see an email from him. I know having lost my dad to cancer that it's hard in the beginning but it does get easier. You never forget and I still cry even though it has been almost 6 years. But crying is not a bad thing. It can be very healing.
Blessings to you JennyD and all those who were close to Curtis.
DK, I know what you mean by expecting an email -- so do I. I expect my phone to ring, too, and still even have his last message to me on my voice mail. Just can't bring myself to delete it.
I know what you mean about losing someone to cancer, too. Three days ago was my mother's first anniversary of her death from that. I still cry, too...every day, and now Curtis is added to that. This is not an easy time by any means. I wish I'd been able to travel across the country for Curtis' service but I know he and Ellen both know that all of us hold them dear to our hearts. Curtis was the closest thing to a brother I ever had.
Blessings sent back to you, too, DK. Hope to see you around blogspot.
I would have dearly loved to be there for Curtis' memorial. I can hardly describe how this has broken our hearts, telling my son Steven about Curtis was so difficult.
It is almost 3 years since Ellen passed, we so enjoyed our contact with Curtis, I do believe he's suffered from a broken heart for the last 3 years.
We spoke at length in January about Ellen. My son Steven took a speech class in his first year of high school, a milestone we've never taken for granted since he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
The first speech they were to bring 3 things in a box that meant something special to them. He brought his karate belt, a golf ball, and the polar bear that Ellen bought for him in Grand Forks.
When he got up to speak about the polar bear, he hugged it to himself and said only that the person who gave it to him was very special and she had passed away.
The speech teacher told me that nobody else in the class shared anything so personal and emotional, that they were all in tears just from that short account.
Curtis and Ellen sent us the DVD for the first season of Fawlty Towers, it's something that never fails to make me laugh except right now, sometimes it's hard to see through the tears.
He was the sweetest, most gentle soul. The most difficult thing about my son's cancer battle is the truly exceptional people we've met along the way that we've lost, Curtis and Ellen number among them.
If there was any way I could have arranged it, I would have been there today.
RIP dear Curtis, we won't forget you.
JennyD could you email me please. bdkoop2002@yahoo.ca Thanks
I so miss Curtis and his blog. I looked forward to coming here and reading, he always brought a smile to my face. It's amazing how profound sadness can be felt from someone you really don't know. I met my husband much like Curtis and Ellen met, and lost my husband quickly, as Curtis did Ellen. I guess that's also part of what drew me here. Actually, his life and writings remind me of Garrison Keillor, I just love them. I keep coming, and checking, and missing. God Bless Curtis. Rest in peace.
DK .. yes the Pastor had me confused as well. It was a very nice service and I'm glad to hear in comments that his cats are being cared for. He was a special guy and I will miss him.
I am so sad and so sorry. I have been travelling and looking for updates and just now clicked on the comments and I am so, so sad. Curtis was just such a nice person and I enjoyed reading everything he had to say and seeing how his life was moving. He was lovely and sweet and stopped by my blog just to say hi.
I am glad that it was fast and I hope painless. My deepest sympathies to all who loved him.
I wrote about Curtis in August, but didn't have the heart to finish until today. He touched me deeply and I am still very sad when I think I can no longer read his words.
G, in Berlin, I know just what you mean :(
Curtis, I think of you every day and I miss you and our long, longgggg phone calls. When your birthday came along this past October, I thought of you the minute I woke up and sent a "happy birthday" to you in my thoughts. I am sometimes amazed that life has to keep going on without our favorite people being here to share in it all. I just shake my head. But Curtis, you made a huge difference in my life and you already know that, so I don't need to remind you of a thing. Just know that good thoughts and love always are coming your way. XOXOXO
Hi, my little brother. I know you're watching and sometimes I could swear I hear you talking.
It's 2 days before Thanksgiving and I'm really, really going to miss our dinner together. Shoot, I don't even bother with the webcam anymore -- what for, you know? I sure don't want to show this ugly old mug to anyone, lol. It was ok when we talked and when we could see all the good food we'd made. Mmmm-Mmm! those dinners were superb! Ok, so was the company :)
I went out and bought a little 10 lb turkey today and decided I'd cook it up with a bunch of other stuff. Staying home and staying in by choice. Knowing how much great turkey soup I'll be able to make and freeze is well worth the hassle even if it's just for me. But...when I sit down to eat, and I say Grace, I'll be giving thanks for having you in my life for the years we had. So, Happy Thanksgiving, my brother, with love from your BIG sister, Jenny xoxoxo
It's 2 days before Christmas now, and Curtis, this is the first one without you around. God, this is so tough. Every holiday rolls around and you creep into my head and thoughts and I miss you still. I always will. Only came by to let you know that in 2 days, on Christmas Day, I'll come back and wish you lots of good things. Till then, dance around that room with Ellen and throw back your head in laughter and happiness. See you soon, my brother. xoxoxo
Loving on you and Ellen this Christmas eve, you two left big holes to fill.
Merry Christmas, Curtis & Ellen. I am thinking very hard about you both and sending so much love and warm wishes to you. I ordered a few things this year from Figis and immediately thought of you and all that food I sent to you for the holidays when you got out of the hospital, lol. You were swamped at the door.
I am staying home as expected this year as I'm still not quite ready for anything else yet. But mark my words, tomorrow I will raise my glass and toast you and Ellen, so listen out for it. I love you both and I miss you terribly. I wish you all things Christmas, my little brother.
Love always from your big sister, Jenny XOXOXO
The New Year is almost here now; just under an hour, my time. I didn't want the time to go by without wishing you a Happy New Year. Maybe silly, maybe not. I'm just used to spending that time with you. It's ok, I'm ok. My fur-balls, Sam & Lucy are already gearing up for a kiss-a-rama at midnight. They're such romantics ;)
Happy New Year, Curtis, with love from your Big Sis. XOXOXO
Curtis,
You are much missed, doesn't seem right starting a new year without you, dear one.
Love you and Ellen, from the bottom of our hearts to the tips of the stars.
Just learned of your passing away... I often thought about your over the past few months and have missed you, more than I realize now. Rest in peace dear friend, sending love and hugs your way and give Elaine a hug from me too.
Curtis my friend, I'm thinking and loving on you and dear Ellen this evening. Giving thanks that our paths crossed on this side of the veil. Love to you...
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