Thank you for the prayers
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Thank you for the prayers
Thank you for the prayers that everyone sent out for my aunt, Judy, who was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer a couple of months ago. After several weeks of effort, her pain was finally brought under control, until this past week when even morphine wasn't able to relieve her discomfort.
We had her transferred from a nursing home in PA to my mother's home a week ago Thursday, so she would be surrounded by loved ones when she passed away. My mother did the bulk of the bedside care, but each of my siblings and I took turns sitting by her side and doing our best to make her final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
She passed away Sunday morning with my mother at her side. Nobody should have to suffer so, and it was heartbreaking to watch her go downhill so quickly and not be able to do anything to ease her pain. But at least she knew without a doubt that she was loved.
She was a recovering prescription drug addict and alcoholic. She was sober for the last 30 years of her life and still attended Alanon meetings religiously, but she was never able to find peace, happiness, or contentment despite herculean efforts. She is finally at peace.
Thank you for your prayers.
We had her transferred from a nursing home in PA to my mother's home a week ago Thursday, so she would be surrounded by loved ones when she passed away. My mother did the bulk of the bedside care, but each of my siblings and I took turns sitting by her side and doing our best to make her final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
She passed away Sunday morning with my mother at her side. Nobody should have to suffer so, and it was heartbreaking to watch her go downhill so quickly and not be able to do anything to ease her pain. But at least she knew without a doubt that she was loved.
She was a recovering prescription drug addict and alcoholic. She was sober for the last 30 years of her life and still attended Alanon meetings religiously, but she was never able to find peace, happiness, or contentment despite herculean efforts. She is finally at peace.
Thank you for your prayers.
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many blessings to you, ((((jill)))) and your (((((family)))). may your aunt Judy rest in peace now. it's a wonderful thing that she was able to come home to pass away amongst her loved ones.
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Jill Blessings to you and your family-She is in peace now and that is should be a blessing in its own to you and your family.
Thoughts and Prayers sweetie
Thoughts and Prayers sweetie
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Thank you, everyone, for your kind words, support, and prayers. Per Judy's wishes, the funeral was held in Pennsylvania today. Since she never married or had children, she will be laid to rest beside my grandfather and grandmother. We tucked the ashes of her little dog inside her casket, so they could be buried together.
On another sad note, my uncle's wife suffered a heart attack during Judy's funeral today. I guess the stress of losing Judy was too much for her.
With the loss of so many of my family members this past year, I should feel overwhelmed. Instead I just feel numb.
On another sad note, my uncle's wife suffered a heart attack during Judy's funeral today. I guess the stress of losing Judy was too much for her.
With the loss of so many of my family members this past year, I should feel overwhelmed. Instead I just feel numb.
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I'm sorry, Jill, I missed this somehow. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. In a similar situation, I also went numb for a while. I think it was nature's way of protecting me. I hope it is the same for you.
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I think feeling numb is a good thing. If I allow myself to absorb everything that's happened in the past few months, I think it will be more than I can handle right now. I think you're right, Denny. It's nature's way of protecting me until I get to a place where I can process everything that's happened in a healthy way.
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Originally Posted by FormerDoormat 
I think feeling numb is a good thing. If I allow myself to absorb everything that's happened in the past few months, I think it will be more than I can handle right now. I think you're right, Denny. It's nature's way of protecting me until I get to a place where I can process everything that's happened in a healthy way.
More prayers out to you and your Uncle's wife.
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Gosh! I am so sorry to hear about your uncle's wife! It was nice that Judy's little dog could be buried with her. I had a dear friend die a couple of months ago and the family did the same. It was comforting to know they were together.
And, I'm with everybody else...numb is not a bad thing for now. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
And, I'm with everybody else...numb is not a bad thing for now. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
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