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Mary, so sorry you and Tom have to go through this…as if you weren’t going through enough.

I, too, ‘go with my gut’ instincts, though I like to believe it’s my parents way of still giving me advise.

I hope you have better care in Pittsburgh! My dad was from the Pittsburgh area…a little coal-mining town on the Monangahela river just south of there.

Thinking of you both,
Jolene

Leo, I’m wishing you and your family wonderful memories and many journies. I’m reminded of a poplular philosophy: (paraphrasing) Life is not about the number of breaths we take, but about the moments that take our breath away.” There is also, I have found, profound wisdom that comes from the simplicity of children. We only need to listen. I’m sure the trips with your wife and son will be filled with breath-taking insights.

Peace be with you and yours,
Jolene

Debby,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family at the loss of your husband. Even though we care for our loved ones at their most vulnerable times, what we are able to provide to them is so sacred in the most spiritual sense. I was mom and dad’s caregivers for their illnesses beginning 4 years ago. I lost my beloved dad to CC 20 months ago, I lost my wonderful mother-in-law 36 days ago and my beautiful mother 33 days ago.

Like the others, I understand the confusion, grief, mourning etc. It really stinks! Personally, I have put my cell phone on mute, turned the ringer off on the home phone and the volume as low as it can go. I check it when I feel like it. My thank-yous aren’t done yet, either…as I was reminded by an older aunt at church sunday…

I went to a grief counseling group hosted by Hospice. They’ve provided wonderful pamphlets, and call once a week to see how things are or if I need anything. I still feel too numb to talk about anything with them; heck, I don’t even feel like putting on make up, or combing my hair. And they said it was normal! Good to know.

I am so sorry your husband died. I am sorry that you had to see him suffer, and become so dependent on you. I am sorry that you are mourning the love of your life. I hope, that in time, you will find your smile again…and until you do, we all walk with you holding each other up.

with love and prayer,
Jolene

PS: the Hospice gal gave me this website. I haven’t checked it out yet…I plan to, though. I’m told there is some info about grieving on it. I’ll pass it along to you too.

http://www.hospicefoundation.org

Thinking of you Scraggles, and your family. I’m so sorry for this latest news. Sending you hugs and prayers for you and your mom.

Jolene

Keeping you and Kris in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for the updates. I’m sure you will both be more comfortable once you are back in your hometown, and definitely in your own home.

Sending hugs and peaceful thoughts from northern Minnesota~
Jolene

Hans and Kris…

OK! Big day tomorrow. I will be at morning mass and will light a candle for you and offer up tons prayers. Can’t wait to hear results…

Peace to you both,
Jolene

Lisa—-You are amazing! It fills my spirit when I read such wonderful news! Thank you for sharing your story.

Jolene