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Family Matters:  Mom passed away this evening.  |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 7:28:07 PM
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My brother and his wife from England were at her bedside, along with myself. Oh, my....I've been up since 2am, it is 10:23 pm now.
Mom's passing was so difficult. She went into what is called Kussmaul breathing around 4am and it just never got any better no matter what. I kept her cleaned, turned and tried to keep her cool. I talked, sand and combed her hair. My husband, dear soul called off for the rest of the week.
I'm so tired right now, I just can't write anymore tonight. I'll write more about her passing tomorrow. It was miraculous. And a huge family conflict was resolved as if my a miracle...I promise to write more tomorrow. I'm falling asleep at the keyboard, and bed is calling to me. I haven't lied flat on a bed for more a month now.
Well more tomorrow, g
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 7:32:41 PM
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Oh Georgann, I am sorry. Prayers being sent, along with hugs.
If you can remember that she is in a better place, at peace, and no longer in pain.
I took care of my father, and he passed away 3 years ago, and those thoughts are what got me through.
She was ready for her journey, and you will be with her again, when the time is right....
Take care, and remember that we are all with you.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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simpler1773
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Ricki
Ashland
Wisconsin
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 8:13:41 PM
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(((hugs)))
~Ricki~
You can't pour anything out of an empty vessel, take care of yourself! |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 8:20:33 PM
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| God bless her soul! I am so sorry but do cherrish the time you had. You had the strength to be thre and gave her dignity to leave peacefully. You were given a wonderful oppurtunity, cherish that and I hope our prayers carry you through. Take th time away you need now with your family and let your children know how sorry we are that Grandma had to leave them but remind them she has only gone back to be with the Lord. Bless you all and my condolences to your whole family. Sincerely Carrie ((loads of hugs and prayers)) |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 8:49:45 PM
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Oh, Georgann - I'm sending you huge hugs and prayers for comfort and peace... much love...
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 9:15:01 PM
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Dear Georgann,
May you have peace and comfort in your heart and mind.
Prayers are coming your way.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 9:16:13 PM
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lots of love to you and many long hugs.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 9:42:38 PM
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hugs to you Georgann.please take care of yourself during this time.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 9:46:05 PM
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Georgann,
(((HUGS))) to you and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May she rest in the wonderful peace and love you gave her. Much love!
With Hugz and Thoughts Sent Your Way,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 10:08:21 PM
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Georgann,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet Mother. I know it is not easy, having lost my Mother. Know that you are loved and not forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
A House Is A Home Where Love Dwells |
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 10:25:27 PM
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dearest Aunt George............. I am so sorry about your loss... I'll tell you, being a nurse, it is a difficult place to be. You've often been at the side of others and then there you find yourself. It is a difficult position, to be one and both at the same time. When I lost Allan 5 years ago with a brain tumor - I just couldn't do any of the nursing at the end, try as I could I was weak as a kitten. That is the hardest thing of all, to let go of being the nurse and to be the daughter, sister, mother. I am so very glad that I've been a nurse all these years, but times tell me wouldn't it be wonderful to not know what the outcome was, or what certain things meant so you didn't really understand so much. I am weary of all that caring........ I dream also of helping someone buy a book, or bob their hair!! It has been a lifetime of responsibility, hasn't it. I lost my mother at 21 and still ache for her. thinking of you jo
"life is drab without a lab"
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 10:30:19 PM
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Knowing that you were able to be with and do for your mother will comfort you in times to come. Each of you were fortunate to have each other.
comforting hugs to you. Some of the nurses, aides and hospice were so good to my mother and it has to be heart wrenching.
Ronna |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 11:01:45 PM
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Georgeann, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Mother. God bless you REAL good for all the patient, loving care you showered her with in her last days. You have truly been an inspiration to me and I admire you so much for doing everything you could for your Mom. Not everyone is blessed with such a daughter. I know your Mom feels that way about you!
I will be praying for you and your family, and especially that you are able to get some rest. I'm so glad you have a good man there taking care of you. :) He's a keeper. I am looking forward to hearing about all that took place with your family. Much love to you!
Rhonda
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 03:38:35 AM
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Peace and comfort and PRAYERS to you in your time of loss.
So sorry  |
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BackyardTreasures
True Blue Farmgirl
189 Posts
Anne
Connecticut
USA
189 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 04:02:09 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm new here, but went back to read about all that you were going through helping to take care of your Mom. It's not an easy thing, I know. My sister and I took care of our Dad when he had lung cancer. But you have been a hugh blessing to your Mom. Hugs and prayers being sent to yu and your family.
~~Anne
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 04:09:28 AM
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Thinking of you and your family, Georgann. Take special care of yourself. You took such special care of your Mom while she was alive. Your Farmgirl sisters are here to support you.
[size=1]"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4567 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4567 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 04:30:27 AM
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2 Red Barns
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Jamie
Bay City
Michigan
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 04:42:45 AM
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| Aunt George...take care...Jamie |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 04:49:49 AM
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Oh my, I guess I didn't expect to read this when I got up this morning. Funny how it feels like I lost someone too and I didn't even know your Mom. You have been wonderful to your Mom, and she was blessed that she was with you and not in a care center where most are. My thoughts are with you and your family.
NANCY JO
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 05:21:40 AM
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Georgeann, my prayers are with you & your family. Im so sorry. You've been through a very rough time & may God give you all the strength yopu need.
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 05:35:04 AM
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| I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It's wonderful that you were able to help her this way with your medical training, but so hard for you. God bless you and your family. |
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LizDarnell
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Liz
Gulfport
MS
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 05:36:14 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, take comfort in the comfort you gave to your mother when she needed you.
~Liz |
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Family Matters: Mom passed away this evening. |
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Mom passed away this evening.
