I was helping a friend of mine move today and the plan was to take the children to the doctor then go back to continue helping her. I got a phone call as I was putting the children in the truck. It was the nursing home.
"Your SIL wants you here."
"Well, my children have a doctor's appointment so I will be there after."
Once I finish putting the children in the truck and I am going down the road it occurred to me. If SIL wanted me at the nursing home, she would call me herself. I call the nursing home back and ask outright if I need to cancel the children's appointments. The nurse said "It will be for the best."
I hang up with her and here I am driving down the street crying trying to talk to the receptionist to get the appointments cancelled. Thankfully, our doctor is the same as MIL's doctor.
I'm racing to the nursing home only to find out I'm too late. She passed. It was what we prayed for. A peaceful passing. We didn't get to bring her home like we wanted and bring hospice in, but she was not alone. My SIL was with her. Her heart rate went up, she gasped for a few breaths, looked at her daughter (SIL), sighed, and that was it. She was gone.
5 comments:
I will be praying for you; you are all in my thoughts. I am mentally sending hugs and kisses to the children. It will be a long week, but you will be fine. It is wonderful that she left so peacefully. Let me know when you are ready to get back into your routine. Take time off if you need. We will make it up later. The children will be fine. They are flexible, we can review. Just take all the time you need. Let me know. XXOO
I'm sorry for your loss. You'd think it'd be easy given her situation, but you still grieve. Let it all out, and call me if you want.
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Kim,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Pleae know that you & your family are in our prayers. If you need anything please call me (I mean that)
Tracy C
I am sorry for your loss. I hope it was of some comfort to her to have you all there for her and to be with her at the end. I will pray for your family.
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this painful time :(
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