Friday, February 4, 2011

Surrounded by Family

All

Andy had the procedure completed last Thursday. While it provided temporary relief to his lower back and legs, he had additional pain in his upper back. On Monday he was assessed for further radiation in that area. During the Monday night and Tuesday he was in a pain crisis.

He is surrounded by family at the hospital now. On Tuesday a family meeting was called and we met with his pain team and medical team. The cancer has accelerated and there's no further treatment that Andy's body could handle. They are medicating him to try to bring him some peace. Because of the meds he is on and pain he is in he will not be able to leave the hospital. He was made aware of all this and like us he struggled with this rapid physical deterioration and news. He had some time of lucidity on Wednesday and Thursday to speak with us all.

The drugs are powerful so he drifts in and out of being awake.

They are talking about days now.

While we appreciate your thoughts and prayers we may not return calls or emails for now.

Please pray for relief for Andy.

Tim
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    You are all in my prayers.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Tim, so sorry to hear it. Keeping the Swan family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  3. prop tartFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Thinking of you all.

    Sherill

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  4. TsuiFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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  5. Steve, Tracy, Wesley & ReeveFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Praying for the entire family and especially Andy to feel unsurpassing peace.

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  6. JenFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Praying for peace... for everyone. So sorry to hear this. - Jen Robbins

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  7. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Sending all of our love to Andy and his family....Rick and Cheri

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  8. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    We are praying for relief,peace and strength for Andy and for your entire family at this most difficult time. We are here if there is anything we can do to make anything easier...
    The Judems

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    we are all praying for andy and humming some U2... You are all in my thoughts...Tell Andy how much he means to me and that his fans are with him right now
    *hug*
    Mel

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  10. Sherry SimsFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all now. Please let Andy know how much he is loved. Call if you need anything.
    --Sherry

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  11. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Me and my family are here for you whenever you need. Andy and Jen should know this too. WE all love you and wish good health!

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  12. ScottyFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Sending thoughts and prayers for all of you.

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  13. BethFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Tim's friends here and have been following Andy's path via this blog and have been keeping Andy and all of your family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. I've been so inspired by the amazing courage Andy has shown and by the constant love and support by those who surround him. Our love goes out to you now even more than ever and we wish you all peace.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    andy you have been a courageous warrior ...now travel in peace my friend and know love and light will follow you wherever you go

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  15. Robert DulysFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Andy,

    My thought have been with you since day 1 of hearing your unfortunate news.

    It was a pleasure to work with you at Criminal Minds and things have not been the same there for me since you've been gone.

    Even though we didn't work "side by side" I somehow felt a connection with you and I knew you were a kind & loving person.

    I am SURE we will cross paths again.

    Your Friend,
    Robert

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  16. LaurieFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Please know that we are thinking of you all here in NJ and that we love you!! Nearly 30 years of friendship is an amazing thing, and the memories that we have of you are some of the most special of any summer memories that we have ever had or ever will.

    The Melia's

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  17. Sunny TapscottFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Sending prayers to you and your whole family. I have wonderful memories of those days in Playa and I will treasure them always.

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  18. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Dear Jen, Andy & Nicholas

    You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. What can one say....Jen, my heart goes out to you and Nicholas.
    From your old school pal, Berns

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  19. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Hey Andy,

    I've been thinking of you a lot today. I hope you're aren't in pain today.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Andy,
    All our thoughts and prayers are with you. Words cannot describe how you have touched our lives in so many different ways. Thank you for that gift. God Bless you and your family. May today be a day with less pain.

    Jim, Sharon, Bradley and Parker Bolek

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  21. tinFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Love to all of you
    XOX

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  22. Richard ScandrettFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Dear Bob, Irene, Tim, and all members of the Swan Family:
    I am so sorry to hear about Andy's passing. Although it has been a long time since we've seen each other, I will always remember Andy as one of the few genuinely and thoroughly good and honest people I have known. I regret not keeping up with Andy (and for that matter, all of the Swans). All of you are in my thoughts. God Bless.

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