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You're welcome, Janes, good on you for being there for her, her husband and other people in need.
posted by
Blanche.
on January 17, 2005 at 2:54 PM
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Thanks MaryX!
Yes, that makes a huge difference, does it not? I am so grateful for the realization that someday I will see my friend again in Heaven. Woo hoo!!!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on January 17, 2005 at 2:47 PM
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JanesOpinion,
At least they and you both believe in God, if they didn't, how would either of them find any peace or strength. I feel for him and you, and may God be with you all, now and forever.
posted by
Blanche.
on January 17, 2005 at 2:35 PM
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Tough Woman!!
My friend is still alive, comatose but vital signs are stable. She remains on a morphine drip and is very comfortable. Thanks everyone for your TLC. Her husband, BTW is still hoping for a miracle, which is understandable.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on January 5, 2005 at 8:09 AM
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isn't it so sad that there are those
who search for God's actions in a matter, that they've blinded themselves to the miracle?
God does answer every prayer, but like any excellent Father, sometimes the answer is no. His will and our wishes are not always in alignment.
posted by
PastorB
on January 5, 2005 at 6:11 AM
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Very sad....Death and taxes - both inescapable.
posted by
Ca88andra
on January 4, 2005 at 2:39 AM
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Jane
I am sorry all of you are going through this right now. I will keep your friend, her husband and children in my prayers, as well as, you.
posted by
Justi
on January 3, 2005 at 10:26 PM
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Thanks, Guys, for all your kind, loving comments. . .
I visited my neighbor (and friend) twice while I was working today. She was just two floors down from me. Anyway, she's very comfortable now on a continuous Morphine drip. Her respirations are about 6/minute and she is comatose. Her husband seems more peaceful about her pending death, although he is still hopeful for a last minute miracle. I stopped in at midnight (got off work late) and he looked so exhausted. She's got a large family, though, so they're staying with her in shifts. Thank God she's comfortable. Earlier today she was writhing in pain. Anyway, thanks for your prayers and kind thoughts.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on January 3, 2005 at 10:13 PM
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Coming to grips with the inevitable is probably the most difficult part of losing a loved one. I would like to say it's easier to handle when it's sudden, but even that is a ridiculous concept. There is no easy way.
posted by
Talion
on January 3, 2005 at 10:36 AM
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Stories like this really break my heart.
We all have to trust in God's plan though. HE knows best. You just feel for the family. Even though death here on Earth always make family and friends sad it really should be a time of rejoicing that the loved one can now rest in peace. This poor soul has been suffering so much that it will be a relief for everyone involved to see that suffering end. It is so hard to let go. I have lost it when one of our animals has died!
posted by
sarooster
on January 3, 2005 at 10:31 AM
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Janes - It is so hard to let go of a loved one. I don't know which was harder for me--my son who kept saying, "It's all right, Mom, everything will be OK," or my sister who would say, "I don't want to die." I really feel for that poor husband. I spent so much of my nursing career dealing with family members of dying loved ones and trying to be a help to them. It did not make it any easier for me when it was my turn to be the family member.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 3, 2005 at 10:22 AM
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A beautiful reflection
I was just reading your reflection and wanted to let you know that you and your friend will be in my thoughts and prayers as well as her husband and family. Your final comment is a shared hope...may she receive a truly full healing (if not a corporeal one) and may her family know peace! I recently lost a very dear friend to breast cancer and walked the path to death's door with her, so know that your journey is understood. Peace- Bishop Ben Evans, FSP
posted by
BishopBen
on January 3, 2005 at 10:18 AM
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