Our time w/Hospice was short!

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Our time w/Hospice was short!
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Wed, 06-18-2003 - 8:48pm
MIL passed away last nite & I am so relieved for her sake that it didn't drag out any longer. The last couple days weren't good for her tho better when she finally took a pain pill & Hospice had just started her on the Morphine patch yesterday afternoon to regulate the pain control. Luckily it didn't get as bad as it could from the cancer I think w/her body shutting down she felt like she was falling apart. All things considered she looked peaceful. DH couldn't quite figure out what he was feeling - but we've had a couple years to prepare & this part really went pretty quickly considering she was still at home on her own 8 weeks ago.

The next few weeks will be a bit busy taking care of business & getting her house on the market. But I'm going to try doing it in day trips & give myself time to come home & unwind at the same time.

Thanks again for all your thoughts & prayers & hugs.

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Wed, 06-18-2003 - 8:53pm
My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending you prayers and positive thoughts to get you through what comes now!

Please accept our deepest sympathies.....

Hugs big time!

Leilani & William

Aloha,

Lei

 

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Wed, 06-18-2003 - 9:57pm
My condolences for the loss of your mil...Prayers and good wishes for you and your family.Hope all the business stuff goes smoothly too.

Hugs

RJ


 


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Wed, 06-18-2003 - 10:15pm
Jo,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I guess it is a blessing that she didn't have to live in pain for year after year. I know you have rearranged your household and lives to have her live with you and I'm sure she knew how much you all loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hugs,

Sooze

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Wed, 06-18-2003 - 10:18pm
I'm new here but still wanted to offr my prayers and support.

Paula
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Thu, 06-19-2003 - 12:56am
Jo,

Condolences on the loss of your mil. Even when "prepared", it still brings sadness. May all go well with the things you need to take care of now.

Hugs,

Rain

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Thu, 06-19-2003 - 12:57am
(((Joanne and family)))....She is at peace now and I guess that's all we can hope for. I'm very glad she didn't suffer long. My condolences and prayers for your dear family. Love, Gabby

       


 


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Thu, 06-19-2003 - 1:30am
Jo my thoughts to you and your family! I am so sorry that she had to pass but am glad that she is no longer in pain.

Hugs to you and your family!

Lori

     

 

          

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 06-19-2003 - 1:47am
Jo, I am so sorry for your family's loss.

(((((((((Hugs)))))))))))

Cindy

p.s. so sorry I missed you in Vegas


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 06-19-2003 - 2:09am
Jo, I glad that things went quickly and smoothly for her at the end. You can never really be prepared for it, but later on it is a blessing to remember that she didn't have a long, drawn-out battle. Take care.

Kat

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Thu, 06-19-2003 - 9:18am
Ah, Jo, I'm so sorry for both of you. You're right, your mil is no longer suffering, but believe me, you both will miss her and continue to grieve for a while. Seems like no amount of time to prepare is enough. I'm glad that it was a peaceful passing, the Hospice people are an amazing group, they made it so much more comfortable for my Mike and easier for all of us.

Take care and lean on each other during this next few months. You have a lot to do, get some help from friends if you can and wish you luck with the house.

Love and hugs, Pam

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