Hospice Journey - Getting rough here

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  • whichwitch
    whichwitch Member Posts: 17
    edited June 2010

    Linda is forgetting everything now.   She can't remember phone numbers.  The have her on high doses of Morphine.  She sleeps alot.  thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers that is out here for us.  It is a hard, hard time.   I'm afraid it will only get harder.   Take care every one and will try to keep you updated.  Love ya  Paula

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  • konakat
    konakat Member Posts: 6,085
    edited June 2010

    Hi Paula -- thank-you for updating us.  I've been wondering how you all have been coping.  That Linda is pain free, has you and her doggies are the best things in the world for her.  I can't imagine anything better to see her through this time.  It is a terribly hard time having to watch someone you love going through this, but you are doing so good, Linda is truely blessed having you as her sister. Lots of hugs,

    Elizabeth

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited June 2010

    Paula, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. At least the morphine is helping with her pain. I know that's small comfort, but in this situation small comforts are all we have to lean on.

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

    Leah

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2010

       Linda,  If there is anything I can do for you, run errands, bring you something you would really like to eat, just lend an ear, please let me know.  I am not far from you and pass the Milford exit often.   Marybe

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  • pee
    pee Member Posts: 456
    edited June 2010

    I think your feelings are perfectly valid and you have every right to voice them.  Please keep coming here and dumping when you need to.

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  • tooyoungtohavebc
    tooyoungtohavebc Member Posts: 779
    edited June 2010

    Thanks Paula. You are a wonderful sis! Always thinking about Kenzie and wondering how she is. Hugs from all of us!

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  • chainsawz
    chainsawz Member Posts: 3,473
    edited June 2010

    Paula - I really appreciate you updating us on Linda....this has to be so difficult for you all.  We are here for you.  Love to you all

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  • chainsawz
    chainsawz Member Posts: 3,473
    edited July 2010

    I'm stopping in to send some summer cyber hugs to you all :>

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  • ChocolateLover
    ChocolateLover Member Posts: 363
    edited July 2010

    more hugs & prayers for you Linda, your sister and all your family and friends. xo

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  • TriciaK
    TriciaK Member Posts: 362
    edited July 2010

    I believe pets are a must with this diagnosis, my own cats helped me so much through my tx!!!

    My dearest thoughts to Linda and hope she has her pets nearby to comfort her:)

    Sending ((((hugs)))

    Tricia xx

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  • whichwitch
    whichwitch Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2010

    Just an update on Linda:   She is now bed ridden.   pumped up on morphine and xanax.   She sees things that are not there and sometimes she thinks they are real and sometimes she knows it not.  Will keep you up dated as I can.  love to all   Paula

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  • chainsawz
    chainsawz Member Posts: 3,473
    edited July 2010

    Paula - love to you all.  Thanks so much for the update.  So many people here care about Linda and you.....xx00xx

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited July 2010

    Sending love to Linda. Thank you, Paula, for keeping us updated.

    Leah

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  • dmacw
    dmacw Member Posts: 886
    edited July 2010

    Prayers for Linda. 

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  • whichwitch
    whichwitch Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2010

    Friends of Linda's.    I have sad news.   Linda passed away late Saturday night.   She was in a comma and died very peacefully.   To sad to write more now.   Give me a couple of days and I will be back.

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  • ElaineD
    ElaineD Member Posts: 2,265
    edited July 2010

    Thank you for telling us. Condolences to you all-she will be missed, and never forgotten.

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited July 2010

    Paula, sincere condolences.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2010

    Oh Linda sweetie, I worked hospice for many years and honey i wish i could just wrap my arms around you. You have every right to have FEELINGS!!! Especially about your hospice care-this disease is godawful and i would give anything to turn the clock back for you or to change things. Please know that I am sending you a ton of hugs and gentle kisses and prayers for serenity and peace. and most of all, freedom from pain. Do you have a pain management doc? There is just no reason for you to be in that kind of pain. I am praying they will dose you with enuf (chocolates and morphine) to keep your head clear and your body pain free. Love you sister, SV

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited July 2010

    Paula, I am so sorry to hear this news. Please accept my sincere condolences. May G-d send comfort to you and the rest of Linda's family.

    Leah

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2010

    Oh Lord, I was posting to Linda when I got news of her passing so I deleted my post to her. Lord, I am so very sorry and I am sending warm hugs and prayers to all of her family and friends. Thanks you so much for letting us know and plz let us know if we can help or be of support. I wish that words could fix it all but there just are no words. Blessings to Linda and family and friends. SV

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited July 2010

    Bump for the sisters who do not know.

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  • chainsawz
    chainsawz Member Posts: 3,473
    edited July 2010

    Paula - thank you so much for letting us know.  My heart feels broken and I am sad we lost such a beautiful friend on this board.  I will always think of her, and I wish you and your family strength and comfort.  We are always here for you.  xx00xx lisa

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  • tooyoungtohavebc
    tooyoungtohavebc Member Posts: 779
    edited July 2010

    oh Paula, I am sooooo sorry. Kenzie was won of my favs. I am beyond sad :( She was lucky to have you by her side during her last days. Hugs!

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  • mthomp2020
    mthomp2020 Member Posts: 1,959
    edited July 2010

    I'm so sorry that you've lost your sister.  I'm glad she was able to have her sisters and her fur baby by her for these last several weeks, I'm sure it brought a great deal of comfort to her.

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  • chainsawz
    chainsawz Member Posts: 3,473
    edited July 2010

    I send a PM to celia088 asking her to add Linda's name to the Angels List from the Threads

    http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/56/topic/694012?page=11#post_1922373

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  • MJLToday
    MJLToday Member Posts: 2,068
    edited July 2010

    Best wishes to your family, and all her friends everywhere.

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  • dmacw
    dmacw Member Posts: 886
    edited July 2010

    I'm so sorry. 

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  • Jellydonut
    Jellydonut Member Posts: 1,043
    edited July 2010

    Hugs Paula and sincere condolences.   Linda was so fortunate to have you there with her.

    Linda, rest in peace, love and harmony in a place where cancer doesn't tread.

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  • LRM216
    LRM216 Member Posts: 2,115
    edited July 2010

    I am so very sorry for your loss - and for the loss of Linda's life from this horrific disease.  You are a wonderful sister and there is a special place in heaven for you for standing by your sister as you did.

    Linda 

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  • Traci-----TripNeg
    Traci-----TripNeg Member Posts: 2,298
    edited July 2010

    I am so very sorry to hear this. So very sorry.

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