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| Fri, 12-18-2009 - 9:23am |
Good morning to you all! We're having a heatwave here this morning and I think it's finally waking me up. It's 20 degrees and going to climb to 30 today! MUCH better than waking up to the minus digits! Everything is white, of course, and more snow on the way "they" say. All the little kiddies will get their wish of a white Christmas. Now that I don't have to travel in it, I'm happy for them. LOL
I just wanted to post and let you all know that I'm doing well. I've had a cold or I'd have been here sooner. Just had to lay low for awhile and get back on my feet. I'll have a lot of reading to do to catch up to over a week's worth of posts, but will get it done in the days ahead. The cold is finally on it's way out. Just got too run down, I think.
Thank you all for the prayers and love you've sent these past couple of months for me and my son and our family. They were felt, believe me. We had so many miracles happen that I know for sure God was listening to your pleas. Curt died 2 months to the day he was diagnosed with his cancer, but the doctors said he'd probably had it for almost 2 years. Isn't that amazing that he had no pain for that long! And the pain he did have that last 2 months was managed clear up until the day before he passed. That's a miracle in itself as full of cancer as he was. I plan on writing out the whole thing one of these days for anyone who wants to read it. I think after you do, you'll never doubt that there is a loving God who gives us blessings in the midst of crisis. But the one thing I will share now is how Curt's passing was so comforting. He had been in the death rale for a few hours and not concious of us, so we were all just watching and taking those breaths with him. The little chaplain came and read my father's favorite story of "The Footsteps" and then read the 23rd Psalm and a couple of other passages to him. She was a little bitty thing, but when his out-moan was loud, she spoke louder, so he could hear and touched him the whole time. She made the sign of the cross on his forehead and prayed a long prayer. When she was done, he stopped the noise, took a few short breaths and was gone. It was amazing. Even the Hospice supervisor was amazed. She said with his youth and strength she could have sworn he'd go on for days. Oh, and by the way, the little chaplain is pregnant with her first child. It's a little boy. Life goes on.
I love you all so much, it's hard to put into words. God bless you all and I hope you all have the best Christmas holiday with family and friends. I look forward to reading about all your celebrations!



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(((Pam))) good to see you. Love the story about Curt. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal touching moment in your life.
(((hugs)))
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Pam,
The story of Curt's passing was so moving. It sounds like such a peaceful, gentle passage into a new life.
Hello dear Pam! And God Bless you and yours! It is raining and due for snow here so I went out early. I guess it truly is winter time.
Hang in there and remember, "We all love you!"
A big TN HUGGGGG!!!!
Jackie
Pam, thank you so very much for sharing with us your final precious mintues with Curt.
Pam, your post is moving beyond words....Many thanks....Hugs, Ruth
Upset someone? On this board? Are you kidding me? You have shared the most personal experience a mother could possibly go through in her life and I'm amazed you could even write those words down. I was remiss in sending thank you notes because the minute I sat down to write those words I would start to cry. Your strength alone is a true testimony to the power of God's love.
As you know, I do believe in miracles and the power of prayer and know, for a fact, that God loves and protects us. I cannot imagine going through life without this ultimate protection. I get so much comfort from it.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Curt's final hours...as I've told you before...he's in good hands now.
It's so good to see you here on the Board again.
Thank you for sharing the moving story of Curt's passing.
Your strength makes me stronger.
Your understanding helps me to understand.
Your acceptance teaches me that I must accept things that seem unacceptable.
You have become a "Teacher" for many of us.
We watch you as you learn these BIG lessons and are encouraged to realize that God grants your needs at just the moment you are trusting him to do it.
Have you heard this song by Diamond Rio?
I find it very conforting.
http://vodpod.com/watch/240388-god-only-cries-for-the-living-karaoke
Glad you are physically feeling better.
We love you, Pam!
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