Unfortunately, I have been unable to reach Jen at her home number. I have left numerous messages that we are thinking about her, but I haven't gotten any response. Her cell phone message box is FULL. I am really worried about her.
I spoke with Mel's MIL yesterday. Things are basically the same. She sleeps most of the time from the pain meds, eats a little bit. MIL said Mel isn't making any effort to talk, either face-to-face or on the phone. MIL said that Mike & the boys visit occasionally, but I don't quite know what that entails. I'm sure they are handling this in their own way.
I know that Mel is so "tired" but her body's strength is still hanging in there. She is such an emotionally strong woman, but I wish she could "go" already. She and I have had many discussions and I can say with certainty that this is NOT what she wants.
I miss our phone calls. I miss the way we used to get stupid together on the phone. I wish I could TELL her I love her, even though she KNOWS it. I hate feeling like an intruder when I call. Sigh.
Hugs, Michele
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Oh dear, I have really been concerned about Jen. Now I am even more so. It really sounds like she is having a rough time. I will send another card and lots more prayers. Thanks for posting that you don't know.
That is about what Mel's mil told me, too. I can't believe Melody hangs on so. She has been in OK three months, it was a long time in San Antonio that hospice was going to her, too, wasn't it? About all we can do is send her our love and prayers. So sad.
Hugs MK
That is about what Mel's mil told me, too. I can't believe Melody hangs on so. She has been in OK three months, it was a long time in San Antonio that hospice was going to her, too, wasn't it? About all we can do is send her our love and prayers. So sad.
Hugs MK
Thank you Michele for your update on our sisters. I know that Mel knows how much you love her. Keep saying it. I am sure that your calls are not an intrusion. I will have Mel in my prayers with you right along side. Peace be with you, her and her family.
Hugs,
Candy
Hugs,
Candy
"A sister filled with joy preaches without preaching. Joy is a need and a power for us . . . for it makes us always ready to go about doing good."
Mother Teresa
Mikki,
She probably knows that you are calling to sending your love. Even if she can't respond. I know my heart breaks for her and I am in tears when I think of her. I always pray for her in church too. I pray that she isn't always here, you know. You here about so many peole that are in between Heaven and earth and actually are in Heaven for awhile. Love to you too Mikki. Di
She probably knows that you are calling to sending your love. Even if she can't respond. I know my heart breaks for her and I am in tears when I think of her. I always pray for her in church too. I pray that she isn't always here, you know. You here about so many peole that are in between Heaven and earth and actually are in Heaven for awhile. Love to you too Mikki. Di
My prayers are being offered for both of these women....and for all of us.
Hugs,
Julie
Mikki- Thanks for keeping us informed.
Hugs,
Julie
Mikki- Thanks for keeping us informed.
Do not go gentle into that goodnight,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
~Dylan Thomas
Mikki,
Sending YOU a big {{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}}. Sounds like you could use one sweetie.
It is so sad when our friends are losing their battles.....SIGHHHHHHH.
Please know that I love you and am thinking of you, Mel and Jen.
God Bless,
Debbie
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Sending YOU a big {{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}}. Sounds like you could use one sweetie.
It is so sad when our friends are losing their battles.....SIGHHHHHHH.
Please know that I love you and am thinking of you, Mel and Jen.
God Bless,
Debbie
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"What sweetness is left in life if you take away friendship? It is like robbing the world of the sun"
Cicero
Michele, I can hear the sorrow as I read your post. You've been a good friend to Mel and a generous new friend to Jen. Things are out of our hands now. We need to wait for G-d to miss Mel enough to say "it's time to come home." In the meantime, it's a painfully difficult time as we wait helplessly wishing there was something we could do. I'm hugging you, Mikki; it's all I can do to try to make you feel better. Love, Luci
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