Re: Bright Rays Shine thru Darkness....

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Sincere condolences, Lyn. Our thoughts are with you

Gwen

Lyn B wrote:

> Hi everybody-

>

> I just wanted to send a note to all of you. I won't be at my computer for

> awhile, and wanted you guys to know why I won't be answering my e-mails, for

> now.

>

> I think you're very much like a family to me, and you were so kind a couple

> of wks ago when I shared that my mom was sick, & finally got her admitted to

> the hospital.

>

> Well, my mom passed away, in her sleep, in her own apartment, last nite. She

> had been hospitalized for 2 wks (hated being there) came down with pneumonia

> while she was in the hospital, and was finally discharged the day before

> yesterday.

>

> My mom was terrified of ending up in a nursing home. She was a very proud,

> independant woman who hated staying put. I prayed that she would be spared

> the fate that my two aunts [her sisters] have had to endure - both having

> been in nursing homes for a good while now. I also praye that when the time

> would come, that she not suffer, that she would die in her sleep -as she

> always told me she hoped she would go - and that I would be the one to find

> her - since I knew I was strong enough, & didn't want my kids to have to go

> through that.

>

> We had decided to go over to her place everyday to make sure she got her

> meds right, and that she was eating. Joe made her a haddock dinner last

> nite, which she enjoyed so much. Then this morning I knew something was

> wrong when she didn't answer her phone.

>

> She had passed away peacefully in her sleep, during the night. I was

> thankful I could kiss her one more time, and tell her I loved her, one more

> time.

>

> So although I will miss her terribly, and I've been in tears so much today,

> there is so much to be thankful for. Thanks, guys, for your kindness.

>

> Take care-

>

> Lyn

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