Sunday, March 20, 2011

Our niece just phoned to say that the hospice thinks death is near. We're about to head out there, instead of going to Mass. I'll take my knitting.

Greek Helen left at 4 this morning, Rachel and Ed at a more dignified hour to drive south. It was a good visit all round, on many fronts.
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  1. Anonymous10:44 AM

    I'll be thinking of you and yours today. I'm so glad the family was there in time to say what needed to be said.

    Barbara M.

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  2. Unknown10:55 AM

    I will be thinking of you today, I was particularly glad that little C was able to see her grandmother.

    I hope you and your family can take some comfort from the calm togetherness that the family will have when the inevitable comes.

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  3. fibreclaireUK11:11 AM

    Prayers and love to you all. I hope all will be peaceful and she just drifts off in her sleep. XXXX

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  4. rosesmama11:35 AM

    I'll holding C. and her loved ones in the light (quaker praying).

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  5. Donna11:39 AM

    Thinking of all of you.

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  6. Mel12:24 PM

    Although a loved one's passing is rarely easy for those left behind, it's good that C's passing seems to have been relatively pain-free and peaceful. Hospice has been a great comfort to my family several times, and I hope that it has eased things for yours, as well.

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  7. Anonymous12:54 PM

    Thinking of you and your husband at this time,
    Jane-Beth

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  8. Susan1:08 PM

    Prayers to your family at this time. Our faith sustains us when we need it most.

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  9. Mary Lou1:08 PM

    Sending wishes for a peaceful passing and healing thoughts for you and your family.

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  10. Anonymous1:12 PM

    You all held deeply in my heartprayer as your beloved C prepares to pass through the veil into the arms of God.

    Elizabeth

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  11. Maureen in Fargo2:08 PM

    Thinking of you and all your family, Jean, hoping C's passing is peaceful.

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  12. busywoman2:10 PM

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that the ending is peaceful, and that you find comfort in all the virtual hugs you and your family are receiving.

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  13. Nina in the Northwoods2:21 PM

    You, your husband and C are in my thoughts today. I hope her passing is peaceful.

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  14. Janet3:12 PM

    Across the miles, special prayers for you and your family this morning.

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  15. Vivienne3:39 PM

    So sorry to hear that - thinking of you and your family today and in the days to come.

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  16. Anonymous4:40 PM

    My prayers are with you and your family and especially C today. God bless you all. Sandy Nova Scotia

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  17. kristieinbc4:45 PM

    Praying for your family today. I am so sorry for all of you.

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  18. Anonymous5:41 PM

    Prayers for your extended family. How lovely that someone read Ash Wednesday for her. And how lovely that Cicely Saunders began the whole hospice / organized palliative care thing, which, if I remember rightly, was just making itself felt in North American when I returned from the UK in the late 70s.
    - Beth in Toronto

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  19. skeindalous7:17 PM

    Offering prayers for you and yours.

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  20. stash haus7:39 PM

    Peace to C.

    Peace to the family.

    Thinking of you all from far away.

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  21. shandy7:56 PM

    I do hope all goes quickly and peacefully. It can be exhausting for the family, which makes grief hard to handle.

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  22. Joan8:10 PM

    May it all go as well as possible under the circumstances. How comforting that everyone was able to say their goodbyes.

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  23. Anonymous8:39 PM

    Thinking of you and your family.

    Beverly in NJ

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  24. catdownunder8:40 PM

    Thinking of you

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  25. =Tamar9:10 PM

    Peace to all.

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  26. Angel9:52 PM

    I hope it all goes peacefully for C. Sending good wishes.

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  27. Mrs. Soft Bottom10:20 PM

    Thinking of you and your family today.

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  28. Janel Laidman10:35 PM

    you and your family are in my thoughts today.

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  29. Anita10:43 PM

    Thinking of you all at this time. It is never easy. But I hope it will be peaceful and dignified for all.

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  30. cecelia11:08 PM

    Hello, I read your posts constantly and I send prayers for a peaceful day for all.

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  31. Gerri in St Paul11:48 PM

    Thinking of you and your family, especially your husband. May peace come to you all.

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  32. Gail in Friday Harbor1:09 AM

    Thinking of you Jean and your family Jean and sending PL Hugs

    Gail

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