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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Dad has passed away, Mom in hospital  |
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Lori
Ontario
Canada
482 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 9:43:49 PM
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Where do I begin? I haven't been on for a few weeks; many of you know my Dad went into the hospital on April 8, with pneumonia, coma, and has battled various setbacks for 12 weeks now, being in intensive care twice. On June 12 my mom had a fall and a heart attack and was diagnosed with Parkinson's and thus has been in hospital ever since. For a time both of them were in intensive care a few rooms apart. Mom's prognosis is that she will not be able to live at home, has to go into long-term care.
I got a call at 7:30 am on June 30 that the nurse just coming on shift had found my dad passed away, apparently in his sleep. I feel so bad that he was all alone, but they did not see anything during the night to alert them to call us in. The night of June 29th was the big Grade 12 graduation night for my daughter and his other granddaughter--I think he held on until he knew they had their graduation nights. He was so frail and weak. The last time I saw him was Sunday the 27th (I live over an hour's drive away), and I spent the next two days looking for nursing homes for Mom in various areas of Ontario due to the long waiting lists.
So we have had to make arrangements to have no funeral at the moment until Mom is well enough to come out of the hospital. There will be a memorial service at a later date.
Many of you have sent prayers during Dad's illness--thank you so much. Please pray for us that we can all get through this. I know God doesn't give you a burden that's more than you can bear, but I think we've got quite a lot right now.
Your farmgirl sister,
Lori
Farmgirl Sister #183 |
Edited by - Canadian farmgirl on Jul 01 2010 06:08:54 AM |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 04:32:01 AM
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Hi Lori -
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing and your mom's health problems. You will definitely be in my prayers.
Hugs,
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 06:05:43 AM
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So sorry to hear this Lori, you and your family are in my prayers. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 06:31:49 AM
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Lori, praying for you and your family. May the Lord wrap you in his arms and help ease your sorrows.
Age only matters if you are wine or cheese.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 10:29:25 AM
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Lori,
so sorry to hear of this. May God lift you in HIs hands and shield with HIs love and comfort. You are in my prayers.
hugs
tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 11:03:31 AM
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Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. What a difficult time for you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers. Know that we are here to support you.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 1:31:15 PM
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I'm praying for you honey! So sorry for your loss.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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cgonyer
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Cindy
Petersburg
MI
USA
220 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 4:32:37 PM
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Lori - so sorry to hear about your situation. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now. Stay strong and keep the faith! God will get you through it!
~Cindy
Farmgirl #1273 |
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Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 9:49:17 PM
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Aww, Lori... wish I could give you a hug. Be sure to take care of yourself through all this. I'm sorry to hear about your dad's passing and your mom's health. You're in my prayers.
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 06:38:15 AM
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Lori,
Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Lori |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 10:36:31 AM
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 6:48:37 PM
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Lori, I will be sure to be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers right now. What a sad time for you. I know you will be a busy lady so try to take some time for yourself when you can.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 07:20:46 AM
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my heart aches for you. soooo very sorry for your loss and continuing struggles. i pray God will carry you while you travel this difficult journey. i will pray for you to have the strength and wisdom needed to go on. please be sure to rest when you can and take some quiet moments for your self. sending hugs and loving support your way. sincerely sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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kittykill
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Pam
Portland
or
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 08:58:05 AM
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You are in my thoughts and prayers right now.Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
www.fasterkittykill.blogspot.com
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Lori
Ontario
Canada
482 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 04:43:23 AM
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Thank you, everyone, for your kind thoughts and prayers. The doctors say Mom can come out for an afternoon pass (she'll be in a wheelchair the whole time) so we are hoping to have the visitation, service and burial on Saturday, July 10. I doubt Mom will be able to go to the cemetery, though.
This is so much harder, because Mom is not going to be coming home, so we have had to give notice on their apartment and get everything out of there by the end of August. It feels like we can't even properly lay Dad to rest because we are having to work on cleaning out their apartment, with limited time and everyone working full-time. Never mind settling an estate!
We did spend some time yesterday finding old photos, and I was up until the wee hours this morning scanning photos and trying to get that nice for the visitation and service.
Lori
Farmgirl Sister #183 |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 04:51:47 AM
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Praying for you in this hard time. It sounds like you are doing it all just right. Your dad would be proud.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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Dad has passed away, Mom in hospital
