Topic: Steve has passed on -- 10/10 Update in first post
beaches
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Bea, I am so very sorry to hear that Steve has passed on.
Today I went to the grocery store. After I parked, I looked at the clock and it was 3pm. A strange feeling came over me and the phrase "he is no longer with us" popped into my head. I immediately checked Lymenet on my phone but I didn't see any news that he had passed, so I was relieved.
Then of course, to check in after 4pm and see this terrible news was so sad for me and everyone else here, and of course, most especially you.
Bea, I applaud you. You have stopped at nothing to get Steve well. You have researched and documented his journey so thoroughly and completely.
You have done so much over and above what most people could ever imagine. I believe that because of you, Steve lived a longer and better life.
You have been a faithful, loving and dedicated spouse. Your strength and perseverance in the face of awful odds has been unwavering and amazing to so many.
You are a blessing to so many and a beacon of light in the darkness that is this awful disease.
I pray that God gives you the strength to get through the tough days and months that lie ahead. I hope that you find comfort in the words that everyone here has posted.
God Bless you, Bea. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Keebler posted one of my favorites - An Old Irish Blessing - and I'd like to repeat it:
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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Bea-I have been amazed by your courage and strength. So sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you.
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Sammi
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Bea, my heart breaks for you. I am so very sorry.
I continue to pray for you and your loved ones.
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Kudzuslipper
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I am so so sorry Bea. I how you find some comfort that Steve can now rest in peace. I am keeping you in my thoughts in this sad difficult time.
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Bea, You are continually in my prayers. May you feel the Lord's love and strength. Hugs.
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So sorry for your loss. Will pray for you in this difficult time.
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philly78
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Bea
I am so sorry for your loss. The strength and courage you have shown through all of this is inspiring. I will continue to pray for you.
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BoxerMom
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Bea, I am so sorry. You both fought a long and brave fight. True Lyme Warriors!
This is for you. You were Steve's all-nourishing Sun:
�And still, after all this time, the Sun has never said to the Earth, "You owe me." Look what happens with love like that. It lights up the sky.� - Rumi
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Bea, I am so sorry to hear this. May God hold you in His arms and comfort you.
We all know that YOU DID EVERYTHING HUMANLY POSSIBLE to help Steve. Do not ever forget that!!!
I am speechless and I'm sorry I can't say beautiful things like so many here have done. Just know and forever remember that YOU and STEVE are greatly loved by everyone here.
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I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a strong woman the way you fought for your husband through out the years. May Steve finally rest in peace. Praying for both of you.
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Keebler
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- From: BettyG asks to share here, her post from over at mdjunction: --------------------------------------------------
thank you to the 5,811 people at www.mdjunction.com lyme board, who have read this thread from when i first posted it 10 days ago.
your PRAYERS sent to this unknown person to you helped him last this long. you gave support to his wife, bea, who fought the hospital ALONE since no family members lived close by.
bea is the most courageous woman who REFUSED to do less for her spouse, the babs patient, then she possibly could.
if our LYME/VECTOR-BORNE BILL gets before the FULL committees on senate/house, i'd love to see BEA SIEBERT be one to testify on behalf of all of us for what they went thru!
she's a gifted writer; both she/steve were accountants; so i see the detail to specifics in all her posts.
please send prayers to BEA now as she grieves the loss of her beloved husband, steve siebert.
thank you all. this could have been any one of us; doesn't it feel good that total strangers reached out to help them both thru the stress, LONELINESS of handling this alone, etc.
god bless you all, hugs/prayers,
bettyg, iowa friend of theirs 8 yrs. -
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Keebler
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- Now, for BettyG's personal note:
Bea, my heart goes out to you for losing the love of your life, steve. you 2 were such a special pair together; you lived FOR EACH OTHER!
you fought more battles for steve trying to get what he DESERVED to be done on testings and paved the way for more lyme/vector-borne patients/families to get the needed care and RESPECT they so deserved.
please let us know [contact details] so we may send you cards [and MEMORIAL GIFTS to use as you might need].
you'll always be a part of this community; i know you have lots more to share as you heal the pain and sorrow of steve's passing.
may god walk beside you now as he has with you and steve during these final weeks and years prior.
when you are missing steve, put on a video of him hearing his voice/laughter and watching gestures and mannerisms.
BUT make copies of the ORIGINALS first since they'll get worn out fast.
keep in touch bea; i'm so proud to have gotten to know you both thru your writings these last 8 yrs. of your battle together.
i'm proud to be a friend to you both.
hugs/prayers forever,
BettyG, iowa lyme activist friend. -
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blinkie
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Bea, I'm so sorry. Nothing can be said to comfort you right now. Just know that God is holding Steve and he is not suffering anymore.
You are an amazingly strong women and I thank you. I hope that your and Steve's struggle will cast a bright light on Lyme.
Hugs and prayers for you.
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Bea, Sending heartfelt condolences. You are an amazing and courageous woman, a loyal wife and friend. Gentle hugs to you. May Steve find peace now.
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feelfit
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My deepest, deepest sympathy, Bea Seibert. And my even deeper respect for you, your perseverance and your obvious commitment to the phrase " for better and for worse, in sickness and in health"
Goodbye to Superman, The Lone Ranger- Steve Seibert.
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cactus
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Dear Bea,
I am so, so sorry. You and Steve have been in my thoughts and prayers, and will continue to be.
Thinking of you...
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So sorry to learn of Steve's passing. You are a great example of devotion to the end, I'm sure all your efforts on Steve's behalf will have some influence on the battle we all fight.
Peace and comfort to you.
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map1131
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Lord knowns you tried your hardest. You gave it everything you had to beat this for Steve.
I'm so sorry. We've all lost a little piece of ourselves today. It hurts. This should not be our world.
Peace be with you my dear.
Pam
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You and Steve touched many hearts, some you have not even met.
Wanted you to know that there were more doctors and researchers who were trying to figure out what was in thos video clips than we knew!
lax mom sent your clips and situtation through her network where more researchers were trying to figure out what was in Steve blood.
Thoughts are with you Bea.
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Jane2904
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Bea, so sorry for your loss.
Hugs and God Bless.
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tickled1
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I am so very sorry.
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lyme in Putnam
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Bea, I'm so sorry. You did all you can do always.
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beaches
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a mom and lax mom, it was very apparent that both of you were working very hard behind the scenes to help Bea.
I am sure you both have your own problems, yet you went all out to help Bea.
God Bless you both for doing what you did, as well as anyone else working "behind the scenes" on behalf of Bea and Steve that we don't know about, and I'm sure there are at least a few more.
Bea, I hope and pray you feel the love from so many here surrounding you tonight.
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MannaMe
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Bea, You have my sympathy. May God be especially close to you in the coming days.
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canbravelyme
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Bea,
I am so shocked to read this -- I thought if anyone would recover, it would be Steve. You guys sought out the best of medical care, and went to the ends of the earth to obtain it.
It's a real glass of ice water in the face that no matter how long we have been battling this hideous illness (+ the politics), that we (or maybe I should say, "I") are not immune to succumbing to this dreadful disease.
I send you every last shred of my love.
CBL.
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sixgoofykids
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I'm so sorry to hear this, Bea. May he rest in peace.
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So very sorry for your loss. We all have been following you, walking beside you, and praying for you throughout this journey.
We don't understand life at times...Let God carry you through these next months.
Does anyone know where we could send cards-money, to help with costs and all?
Please let us know.... we can rally together and help. Beth
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D Bergy
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I am sorry to hear of your loss.
I hope you get through this time of grief by remembering the time you had together.
Best regards
Dan
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Abxnomore
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My thoughts are with you Bea. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and give you strength. May Steve rest in peace. God Bless!!!
Kathy
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glm1111
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Bea,
So sorry that you lost Steve. You worked so hard to help him get well through the years and most recently did everything you could to save his life. Hope you find some peace in your life.
RIP Steve.
Gael
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Bea, I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was so blessed to have such a loving and devoted wife. You were so strong and unwavering, it seemed like just your will could pull him through.
Much Love Prayers
Bev
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Saddened and very sorry for your loss. You have incredible grace and strength-
God bless------
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss and may you find comfort in God.
My prayers are with you.
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lymednva
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Bea, I am so sorry to read this. May y our memories of happier times sustain you through this difficult time. May you feel God's presence with you in the coming days, weeks and months. You have my deepest sympathy.
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Very sorry to hear bea...my deepest most sincere condolences
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seekhelp
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I am so very sorry to hear this news Bea. As others said, your commitment and dedication to your marriage / lifelong partner is beyond admirable. He was so lucky to have you. I pray he is in a better peaceful place now. You're one amazing woman.
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Lymedin2010
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I echo the many words on here & feel deep sorrow.
I respect you & saw all that you have done. We would expect other loved ones to do the same, but unfortunately not everyone does.
You win an award for all your efforts. As unfortunate as it is, the only comfort is that he is no longer suffering and is in a much better place now.
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Pinelady
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Another mighty Lyme Angel working for us all now.
Peace and comfort Bea.
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Marz
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So very sorry for your loss Bea.
I know someday you and Steve will be joyfully reunited again in Heaven.
Until then I pray our Lord's spirit of peace and comfort be with you.
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My condolences, Bea. You are an amazing woman. I'm sure Steve is in in a peaceful place now. In helping your loved one, you also helped us here with your extensive knowledge.
Best wishes to you & to Steve - resting in peace...
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sammy
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Oh Bea, my heart goes out to you. I can't think clearly and can't speak well right now because I just can't stop crying. I am so so sorry...
Keeping you in my prayers, asking that God will bless you, comfort you, and provide for you during this difficult time. Hugs friend.
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Razzle
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My condolences
But please know that you did everything - everything! - humanly possible to help Steve, and many prayers were said to do the beyond humanly possible...
And I pray for the Lord to comfort you, that the Lord would be a refuge, a source of peace.
Blessings,
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