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Connie Marcum Wong
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Connie Marcum Wong has been the Web Mistress of a private poetry forum 'Poetry for Thought' since October 1999. Her poetry has been in many publications, anthologies, magazines, and e-zines over the years. She published her first poetry chapbook, Island Creations in 2005. In 2007,Heart Blossoms was published. In January 2010, an anthology, 'A Poetry Bridge to All Nations', was published by Lulu Enterprises, Inc. 

Connie created the 'Constanza' poetry form in 2007 and 'Con-Verse' poetry form in 2010. Connie was a Stewardess (Flight Attendant) for 34 years before her retirement July 2003 and she has traveled extensively in the U.S and abroad. She became an Aura Photographer in 1997, a certified Reiki Master/Teacher in 2002 and a Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher in 2003.

She has three grown daughters and one son, who gave her a grandson in 2010 and her youngest daughter gave her a granddaughter in 2012. She has resided with her husband in Hawaii since 1980. 

 

 

 

I need your help Poetry Soup Members

Blog Posted by Connie Marcum Wong: 5/25/2021 12:36:00 AM

Dear Members,

My son Robby who is 44, had a stroke yesterday and it was severe. He is in hospital in ICU and will undergo an operation very soon. The stroke damaged 3/4 of his brain on the left side. After having an MRI the doctors said he will have to have part of his scull removed to relieve the swelling in his brain. He has not regained consciousness. My grandson is only 11 and he has been his caretaker of his son since his birth and my grandson is home schooled. I am worried sick and ask that those of you who believe in prayer please pray for his healing. I hope this blog does not infringe on any rules here at Poetry Soup. If so, please remove it. Thank you all very much.

Love, Connie



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Date: 6/23/2021 8:40:00 AM
- Dear Connie, I'm so sorry ... I have not been to the Soup in the last month ... this gives pain in heart and soul ... no words can comfort ... but, time can heal ... love and blessing to you and your family - // Anne-Lise
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Date: 6/20/2021 8:18:00 AM
Your news has brought me to tears. I saw your lovely poem and my prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you all at this time. Bless you Connie . We are here for you :)
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Date: 6/19/2021 1:55:00 PM
I just read that Robby has passed away. I am saddened by your heartbreaking loss. No words can make a difference. Prayers are all that I can offer, Connie. I hope strength will come to carry you through the days ahead.
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Date: 6/19/2021 4:32:00 AM
Connie, I'm sadden at the sea of heartache that you are in, and wish that your tides change, there's a nice wind coming into your sails and your skies, moon and sun are their most beautiful. I wish you well.
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Date: 6/17/2021 10:48:00 AM
I don't even have words. I am thinking about you my friend and praying for you and your family.
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Date: 6/10/2021 11:26:00 AM
Dear Connie, there are no words to express the sadness I feel for you in losing your dear husband- and now, your precious son- or are there magic words to comfort you in your loss. Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers then- and now, asking that God please help you heal and cope. Love and hugs, Sandra
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Date: 6/8/2021 4:04:00 PM
Connie, I'm saddened to learn of Robby's passing. I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers since you lost your husband and you can be assured I will pray for you and your family during this current challenge. In His love, Bob H
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Date: 6/6/2021 5:34:00 AM
Hello Connie, being an organ donner will be able to help other people. We are here for you . Blessings my friend.
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Date: 6/4/2021 12:48:00 PM
Connie, I am so sorry to hear of this devastating circumstance. I will pray for all of you, asking for strength and healing. When you are with Robby, talk to him about anything, even unconscious he hears you. My thoughts are with you.
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Date: 6/4/2021 12:44:00 AM
Dear Connie read scriptures, they bring solace. Remember you have to take care of yourself for you have the responsibility of your grandson. Remember better to die than to live and suffer. Also don't forget body dies Soul is eternal. It gets new body after death. Be a pillar of strength for your grandson. Take care. Will pray to God to give you strength during these bad times
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Date: 6/3/2021 5:36:00 PM
I am sort to hear of this. I am praying the the goud lowers his miracle of healing on your son for a speedy recovery and for his family to stay stone. ??????????????????
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Date: 6/3/2021 5:09:00 PM
Dear Connie, my heart is heavy hearing this news. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 6/3/2021 12:08:00 PM
Dearest Connie, what sadness to hear of your loss. Praying for God's healing and comforting touch to be upon you and your entire family as you grieve. My heart goes out to you, dear friend.
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Date: 6/3/2021 11:51:00 AM
Dear precious friend, my heart is breaking with the news of the passing of your son. There are no words that can ease this pain but know that I, and so many here on the soup, stand beside you in silent support of prayer - here for you. You and your family remain close to my heart in prayer.
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Date: 6/2/2021 1:23:00 PM
I’m so sorry for your loss Connie, my heart just hurts for you.
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Date: 6/2/2021 7:46:00 AM
Connie, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Know you are in my prayers. May the God of all comfort, comfort you in ways only He can. Kim M
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Date: 6/1/2021 9:21:00 PM
Connie, I am so heartbroken to hear of your son's passing, he was so young! I know there are no words of comfort I can give that will take away your pain but know that myself and all of your friends here on PS love you _Constance
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Date: 6/1/2021 7:36:00 PM
My dear friend, it is with much sorrow that I read that your beloved son passed away. His being an organ donor is a blessing to others and one that shows the fine honorable man he was. May God bless and comfort you in your time of immense grief. My condolences to you and all of your family.... God bless...
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Date: 6/1/2021 5:21:00 PM
My dear friend Connie, I am so deeply saddened by your heartbreaking loss. My condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories of your beloved son and in the warmth of your loved ones. You'll be kept in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/1/2021 8:41:00 AM
So sorry for your loss ..May God comfort your heart in such sorrowful moments..May He protect you and your family.
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Date: 6/1/2021 6:04:00 AM
I'm sorry to hear the heartbreaking news about your son's passing. May the Lord be with you and your family during this difficult time. I send my condolences to you and your family-Alexis
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Date: 6/1/2021 4:24:00 AM
Connie, so sorry to hear of your son's passing, my condolences to you and your family.
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Date: 5/31/2021 1:34:00 PM
Im so sorry to hear that terrible news Connie, there are no words that I can give you that will bring comfort at this sad time,only the fact that his organs will help to save others that will in time I hope give you comfort knowing that he helped others lead a better life. My condolences to you and your family, I'll keep you in my prayers. May he rest in peace. Tom
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Date: 5/31/2021 8:56:00 AM
Connie, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless you and your son at these difficult times; my heart weeps for you, my friend; I am so sorry that this tragedy has befallen you, Emile.
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Date: 5/30/2021 11:06:00 PM
Connie - I am so sorry, I haven't been here much. All the prayers and healing and hopes and love that I can send you, Dear Friend ... please message me when you can, and let me know how I can help, (here or FB) - much thought and love coming your way. Love, Greg
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Date: 5/30/2021 8:06:00 PM
Connie I have been away. I am terribly saddened by this news. I will pray for Robby, his son, and you. I know you recently had lost your husband, and now your facing this tragedy. Know that we are all here for you and we are a soup mail away. Please be strong, and trust in our Lord to carry you through your pain. God comfort you...
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Date: 5/31/2021 9:35:00 AM
Thank you Michael. My son was pronounced braindead May 29th. He will be an organ donor and save many lives with his organs. Thank you very much for your prayers. Love Connie
Date: 5/30/2021 7:13:00 AM
This is so sad and I'll for sure pray. God be with you all, Love, Gina
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Date: 5/29/2021 7:37:00 PM
Saddened to hear this news, Connie, I will join others in prayers
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Date: 5/29/2021 10:41:00 AM
Thinking of you and your family at this terribly sad time Connie, I hope you got to LA in time to say goodbye. My heart is aching for you my friend. a million hugs to you Jan xx
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Date: 5/29/2021 9:02:00 AM
So very sorry for what I've just learned. Now I feel foolish about the Soupmail I sent. I should have come here first to see the update when you replied to my comment a few days ago.
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Date: 5/29/2021 8:17:00 AM
I hope you were able to say goodbye to your son Connie. Not the same as losing a child, but when I think of my sister and father who have gone, I am reminded of Revelation 21:4 "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away".
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Date: 5/29/2021 4:52:00 AM
Dear Connie: I have been absent from PoetrySoup and had no idea you were going through such an ordeal. My thoughts and prayers are with you and God willing your son will recover. Look after yourself too. Much love. SuZ
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Date: 5/28/2021 11:50:00 PM
Really sorry to hear about your son's stroke, Connie, will remember him, you and your grandson in prayers...
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Date: 5/28/2021 11:06:00 PM
Connie, I've just read your update below (27th May) about you flying out to Los Angeles to say goodbye to your son. I honestly don't know what to say. I cannot begin to think how you are feeling right now or how I would feel in your situation. Ann and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Date: 5/28/2021 4:37:00 PM
Dearest Connie I am so very sorry to hear this and send my deepest love and pray a miracle happens for your dear son. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings and kindest thoughts my friend from Ann xx
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Date: 5/28/2021 12:54:00 PM
Dearest Connie, I am holding all of your family close in thoughts and prayer. Thank you for letting us know about your situation. It is an honor and a privilege to pray for your son, your family and you. I pray that all of you feel the presence of our God beneath healing wings.
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Date: 5/28/2021 11:52:00 AM
Our prayers will go out to you and your son my poetic friend...our heart is with you dear Connie
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Date: 5/28/2021 10:33:00 AM
Dear Connie, I am praying for your sons complete recovery and for God to be by your side and guide you through this. Much love to you.
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Date: 5/28/2021 6:52:00 AM
Dear Connie, I am so very sorry to hear this. I am sending you all the positive energy I can possibly muster. May you all somehow find the strength to bear this tragedy and honor him in this way. Hugs xx
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Date: 5/27/2021 8:35:00 PM
Hi, Connie! Sorry to hear of these troubles your son had gone through and your family as well. He will be in my prayers, and your family too. I am glad that he is conscious and has movement in the right hand. Best of Wishes, William
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Date: 5/27/2021 4:42:00 PM
I read further down that he is conscious now. That is a good sign!! In time he will recover, but he may likely be on disability like my neighbor's son-in-law. I will pray that his therapy could give him a full recovery.
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Date: 5/29/2021 9:01:00 AM
Oh my gosh, Connie. I had no idea he was on life-support. Thanks for informing me with this update. I pray you get to him in time. Is there even a chance he will come out of it? I am so so sorry. You have to be so heartbroken.
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Date: 5/27/2021 8:27:00 PM
I am flying out to Los Angeles tomorrow morning to say goodbye to my son. He is on life-support and I pray he will still be alive when I get there to say goodbye. I think everyone for their prayers. Love Connie
Date: 5/27/2021 4:40:00 PM
Connie, I heard of this last night from Carolyn and am just seeing your blog. I am SO sorry this has happened. My neighbor's daughter had almost the exact same thing happen to her 40's husband. yes, I will keep him in my prayers, along with Donna dying from liver cancer and other folks I know who are suffering It's very sad that the child depends on him. In which state is your son living? Oh, I hope things work out for your family
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Date: 5/27/2021 12:36:00 PM
CONNIE, COUNT me in the prayers For your son. My Mom had so many close calls. A priest told me GOD is the true healer... i watched my Mom outdo the doctors who predicted her death. I had people come in and pray over her. I never went to the hospital without a Bible. She lived to 88"..L trust God, Connie. He is miraculous. I SURVIVED dying five times. So, I think trusting God I best for anyone. Please do not worry, mt friend. We all shall pull for your serenity and his recovery. His son, needs prayers as well Love, the entire Romios family.
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Date: 5/27/2021 11:29:00 AM
Connie, how is your son doing now ? Love and prayers _Constance
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Date: 5/27/2021 1:16:00 AM
Oh Connie - I am very sorry for you and your son. I know the severity of a stroke. May your son continue to heal and may he have wonderful doctors on his side and team. Remain positive through all this stress. You and your son are in my thoughts. May today be a better day. Blessings always.
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Date: 5/27/2021 12:29:00 AM
Aloha Connie, my family's prayers are with you, may the Lord's tender mercy comfort you and guide you within His light of love, may the Lord bless you and keep you, as well as, your grandson during this time of need. Ke Akua pu, mahalo nui loa!
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Date: 5/26/2021 1:18:00 PM
Thank you all so much. My son is having surgery to remove part of his scull to help relieve the brain swelling at 1:30 pm California time today. I really appreciate your prayers and know they are helping. Blessings Connie
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Date: 5/26/2021 7:48:00 AM
There are no rules when it comes to helping someone. You have the prayers of many here, Connie. Your family has had more than its share of hardships and I’m so sorry you’ve been dealt another one. GOd is aware of your needs.
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Date: 5/26/2021 7:45:00 AM
Will certainly pray for him & your family dear Connie!
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Date: 5/26/2021 6:21:00 AM
Connie, it saddens me to hear that happened to your son, tears fall down my face as I write this comment. I stand with all the other soup members in prayer that your son recovers. So happy to hear that he is improving- Alexis
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