Friends and family,
Dad’s heart condition has worsened in the last 24 hours. It is stopping almost hourly for 15-25 second periods. We are told that each of these instances are impacting his other organs. At this point, the doctors state there is liklihood he will pass on soon, but they don’t know when. There is a chance he may not survive until the weekend.
Nothing hurts us more to write this, or to acknowledge it, but we feel it is important we let those closest to him know.
Thank you as always for your continuing support.
We love you all.
Colin and Ian
Dear Ian and Colin,So sorry to hear the news.I’ve known your Dad for a long time and I will miss him.I just spent eight months in the hospital with cancer and your Dad came and visited me.We had a nice conversation and he talked about you guys.He was pretty proud of you guys.May He now rest in Peace. Sincerly,Jim Thompson
Colin, Ian, and family……prayers are going up for all of you. He can rest now…..he fought a long hard battle. Know that we all appreciate the updates . teRi SRD
Been getting these updates regularly through Papa Dave and Dawg of Bikers For Christ. Wanted to let you all know that your family and Colin have been in my prayers constantly. Was hard to hear the last couple days updates, but if it is in God’s will, He can heal anyone. Praying for mercy on all parties involved here! Be blessed!
I would just love to see your Colin. I have off tomorrow and can make it.. What do I need to know to see him, please.
Janet His BESTEST Friend
Colin and Ian, your family and Colin are in our prayers. We understand how difficult it is emotionally right now. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. God seems to be calling many wonderful individuals home right now. We are hoping to come down tomorrow.
Colin and Ian
So sad to read, so very sorry that your Dad has taken such a turn for the worse. He means a LOT to a LOT of people and we all pray for a miracle. Your posts have helped us all keep up and I know we all wish we had been able to make more visits. We all know that life will end eventually but that does not make the loss of a Loved One any easier. Remember the good times and smile every chance you get.
After the Sun sets ….. the Stars come out.
Colin and Ian,
God is in control. It is so hard sometimes to “let go, and let God”.
My prayers continue for your father, and your family. God Bless and be safe! Jack Rickert and family.
Colin and Ian:
I want to thank you both for posting your Dad’s updates and keeping all of his friends up on his status. I am distressed to hear of the downturn in his condition. I know he is very proud of you and how you have supported him, and his friends, through your posts and being there for him. I continue to hope that the doctors prognosis does not come to pass. If it does, I know that you boys will rise to that challenge just as you have to his accident. It is difficult, if not impossible, to offer any words of solace that have an affect during times like these but know that your Dad’s many friends continue to pray for him and sometimes, things are out of mans hands to control. Only God knows what his plans are for your Dad. I do know that after a period of time, you will both be able to draw some comfort from knowing that you both were with him through it all and did everything you could to make things easier for him. I have held both your father and your mother in high esteem for many years and always enjoyed your Dad’s sparkling personality. They have certainly raised two very fine young men. God Bless your family.
John
I am so sorry for you and Colin to have to endure this but I hope you find peace as your Dad will and to be with a loved one when they pass, well to me it was a very special gift. Not only to comfort your Dad as he leaves his body of pain, letting him know how loved he is and will always be but for you and your brother – to share that special moment. Obviously not one that any of us want to share but again, it brought me great comfort and I believe my grandfather as he passed as well. I unfortunately was not able to be with my Dad and that brings great sadness to me.
Please know you and your brother are very loved by your Dad – could always see his eyes sparkle when he spoke of you both and his heart fill with pride! Your Dad was a gift to us all and taught us all so many things…..I hope he finds peace soon and is not suffering….he will always be watching you both and at the most needed times, you will feel his presence…..he will always be a special person!
Please thank him for sharing his knowledge with me, his laughter, his Mom and his boys. His legacy will live on in both of you….
I am always here for you both –
Cristal
God bless you all.
Colin and Ian,
Sorry to hear this news. He has been putting up a good fight. Thanks so much for all the updates. His friends in Leesburg really appreciate the updates since we are so far away. He must be very proud of you both and loves you very much. I know it is a comfort to him that you both are there with him. Your dad is a good man and quite a character that we all have known and loved for years. So sorry this has happened to him, you both and your mother. Bless you all. We love you all. If you can, let him know that I and all his friends in Loudoun County have been praying for him and he is constantly on our minds. We will see him someday in heaven.
Frankie Rust
We continue to pray for a miracle. Hang in there.
love you guys,
Heather and Rick
For God nothing is impossible. We will pray for a miracle.
Love you guys,
Olga
Amen
Oh, my. As the Hobbies said – talk to him – tell him how much he was loved. If it’s his time to go – then I pray he goes in peace and no longer suffers with the pains of this world. What an amazing man he is.
Colin, II and Ian,
I’m so sorry to receive news pertaining to this update. Your dad’s friendship meant so much to me. I still will continue to pray for all of you. My heart goes out to you and your family.. There is no words to express my feelings for the MacDiarmid family right now.
I did request the code to see your father, but I’m sure your mind is elsewhere. May God give all of you strength at this time. Please tell your dad that I love him very much. He’s still and all ways be my BESEST friend.
Love Janet.
Thank you for the update being that it is a sad one. I continue to send prayers for you all. Colin is a wonderful man, he has touched many lives. You are all surrounded by so much love and prayer energy to help you through this most difficult time. God Bless You, Faye Collacott
Colin and Ian
Back here in Leesburg we have been following all of the updates since your Dad’s accident and our hearts ache for all of you. Wish that we could be there to help you in some way. We have prayed and will continue to pray for each of you and that God will continue to give you strength. Your Dad knows that you are there with him, talk to him and tell him that you love him. We love you all, God Bless You! Jimmy and Linda Hobbie and family