Much love to you both. 
Wow - that one great-aunt was a rebel, wasn’t she?
I had a great-aunt who was mother superior of her convent.
StG
OMG - I never heard of a burnt almond torte, but now I *NEED *one!!!
Actually, it was just the opposite. My great aunt was obviously older and very much wanted at least one of her nieces to follow her into her order. Two of my aunts left their order years after final vows (we call them the white sheep of the family :)), one has passed away and the third is in no danger of leaving.
And the one you need is from Prantl’s. They will blow your palate away.
Just direct us to the GoFundMe for contributions to your bond. 
Tell ruble that I’ll meet him at King’s Island once he’s sprung from the hospital. Hugs and warm fuzzies to you both.
You two are still on my prayer list. The almond torte sounds delish.
I’ve got one that’s got my imaginary friends in their list of “people to pray for”, I’ve shared some of the stories with them but haven’t seen them in the last few days. Nowadays their main source of income is from a herbal skincare cream but they also do embroidery; when they get jobs from people who are getting married they take odds on how long will the couple last. If the mother of either one talks more than the actual future-spouse they bet on “either won’t get to the wedding or will elope and send that octopus woman a SMS from wherever.”
Out of context, “dive burguer” sounds like something that would be soggily salty, or perhaps saltedly soggy.
Sorry not to have updated but difficult conversations had to be had last night and today about test results and decisions. My wishes have been conveyed to his care team and we’ll meet tomorrow to sign consents, etc. Our goal is now to keep him as comfortable as possible because there’s nothing else they can do. There was simply too much oxygen deprivation, as they’ve told me from the beginning.
I can’t begin to describe how unreal this is and how mightily it sucks.
OW
Oh no. I’m sorry OW (((((HUGS)))))
I’m so sorry. Best wishes.
Damn. I’m so sorry, OW. I’ll continue praying, not so much for a miracle as for grace and comfort and smooth sailing.
I am so sorry, Old Wench. Grace and love to you and Kopek.
OW, words can’t express how sorry I am, for you and for all of the lives that kopek has brought joy to (mine included). May you both have comfort in the days to come and always. {{{OW and ruble}}}
I am so sorry. Words are so inadequate. Please take care of yourself.
I’m so sorry. I can’t imagine how you’re feeling right now.
So, so sorry.
I wish you peace with the hard things you’ll be facing.
I’m thinking of you both in your time of need.
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I am so, so sorry. I hope his time is peaceful. He’s been a part of my life every day for years. I will miss him profoundly. I can only imagine how hard this is for you. You are in my thoughts.
Old_Wench, I didn’t know kopek well though I appreciated his presence on the board. But I do know the pain of unexpectedly losing a beloved spouse. There is nothing painful in quite the same way.
I am very sorry you are going through this. I promise your cherished memories will buoy you through this most miserable time and eventually bring immense comfort. You have my most tender wishes for a peaceful transition – for both of you.