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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited June 2012

    ((((joni))))

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited June 2012

    Joni - Consult with your hospice nurse about suggestions for when she goes out. I know it is a weekend but should have on call nurse to at least telephone consult with if you haven't done so already.  Make sure she has pain med on board if that is a problem for her and take some with you.  Always stay ahead of the pain.  Is she on oxygen?  Check tank levels before you leave.   Ask about handicapped seating.  I assume she is in wheelchair.  Plan on additional time for that so you won't feel rushed.  Feel free to ask me any questions.  I am a hospice nurse but don't want to intrude/step on what her nurse has instructed you to do.  Know how confusing that is.  At least I could give you generalities.  My thoughts/prayers are with you tonight.  I know from reading this was a goal of hers to make it to this graduation.

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited June 2012

    I am praying for you Joni, your Mom and your daughter. Wish I could give you a big hug! (((((Joni)))))

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited June 2012

    Morning gals, Well graduation is done-Rachel was in the top 2% of her class & Mom was able to be there, as was my Dad who is suffering from Alzheimers (yesterday was his 81st birthday on top of everything!)

    Lovemygoats-I'll keep you on "speed dial".  Currently Mom isnt owning up to any pain, but the hospice folks ordered some morphine to administer if she has trouble breathing, etc.  No oxygen either- yet.  She is sleeping more & more.  The last 2 days have been "busy" - family dinner @ fancy restaurant Friday night (her idea for grad) & then the ceremony last night.  I imagine we wont see much of her today.

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  • Laural136669
    Laural136669 Member Posts: 287
    edited June 2012

    Praying that amid the busyness of these days, you will find time to enjoy these moments and to feel God's hands close around each of you. 

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited June 2012

    Eph, so very happy that your mother was able to share in Rachel's graduation celebrations.  Take some time as your mother rests up to rest yourself.

    Keeping you in my prayers.

    Thank you for offering help to your assistance to Eph, Luvmygoats, that is so generous.

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited June 2012

    good to see you all here, ladies.. things are pretty much the same, lately.. kinda on the "yucky" side.. however, thank you for all the prayers.. we are now owners of a dodge ram van, and now, when im feeling more energetic(whenever THAT will be ) i can take my wheelchair, and do something out of the house..

      praying for you all, and especially for safe travels, this time of the year.... where ya been traveling to, mum??

      give that big one year old a kiss for me, meece!!!3jays

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited June 2012

    Thanks, 3jays.

    We leave this evening after work.  We should arrive there early afternoon tomorrow.  I can't wait.

    Keeping you in my prayers, ladies.

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited June 2012

    marybe just left this morning.. i so wish she lived nearer to me, but so grateful she was willing to come to me.. we had a wonderful, spontaneous dinner with my son dil, and grands, who danced for her, after dinner..

      i hope you have safe travels, and enjoy those kids, marybe, esp the one yr old one!!!

     also, im keeping you all in my prayers, and your mom, Joni..3jays

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited June 2012

    I haven't been on here in a while. Joni praying for you all!

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited June 2012

    Ladies,  Mom passed at 2:05 this morning, 6-18-12.  Thank you for all your prayers & kind words.  My heart is broken, but in the final hours my sister, daughter & I sang old hymns to her & on Saturday, she was still responding & I read several Bible passages: Psalm 118, the Shadrack, Meschak & Obendigo story & a couple other favorites.  Praise the Lord she is no longer in any distress.

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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited June 2012

    My condolences and prayers are with you and your family Joni. It is so hard to lose a parent.  The pain eases but I don't think it ever goes away completely even though I still feel her with me even though it has been 34 years this month. 

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited June 2012

     

    Joni...i'm very sorry about your loss ♥

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  • Laural136669
    Laural136669 Member Posts: 287
    edited June 2012

    Joni, 

    You and your family are in my prayers. Hugs to all of you.

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited June 2012

    Joni.... I am so sorry for the loss of your mama. You and your family will be in my prayers. (((((((((Joni)))))))))

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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,386
    edited June 2012

    Oh Joni, I'm sorry for your breaking heart. My God's grace and mercy carry you and your family through the next days and weeks.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited June 2012

    ((((((Joni))))

    So sorry for your loss. You have been in my prayers.  I thought about you these past few days as I was back at my son's. You were there for me last year when I was stressed when Patch was born, and I am here for you as well.  May He give you peace and mend your heart.  You gave your mother a wonderful send-off, I am sure she was aware of the blessing you were to her.

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited June 2012

    So sorry Joni YOU and your family are in my prayers. Kathleen

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited June 2012

    Thanks everyone.  I'm doing OK-service isn't until the 30th, so I've no doubt it will be rough off & on until then, & then that day will be uber-hard but God is with me-I feel it! 

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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited June 2012

    Joni, I will think of you and pray for you often on the 30th. June 30th is always a difficult day for me even now and I usually spend parts of it contemplating and praising the importance of Mothers, especially my own Mother, but I will be praising your Mother too.  Mom died on June 30, 1978 and I still miss her.

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited June 2012
    Joni, you have my prayers, and sorrow.. ts' so hard when we lose our mothers.. im so glad you got to be with her, and spend that time with her....3jays
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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited June 2012

    Thinking of you Joni. Prayers and (((((hugs)))))

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited June 2012

    ((((((All of you wonderful women here in the Garden)))))

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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited June 2012

    I've come to the Garden to ask for prayers for my brother.  Since Thanksgiving he has had a number of medical crises, three of them life threatening.  Now he is struggling with several pulmonary and laryngeal issues.  He is scheduled for a CT scan Thursday which could of itself be problematic as it requires an iodine tracer and he is highly allergic to iodine.  It takes two days just to prep him with prednisone and antihistamines prior to the scan.  Please join me in praying for his safety and healing.  Thanks

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited June 2012

    chabba, will do.

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  • Laural136669
    Laural136669 Member Posts: 287
    edited June 2012

    Praying, chabba. 

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited June 2012

    (((Chabba))) Prayers for your brother.

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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited June 2012

    Thank you.

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited June 2012

    Praying Chabba! 🙏

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited June 2012

    Praying for you and your brother, Chabba.  I am also allergic to the iodine used in CTs.  The prednisone and Benedryl works and I have never had a reaction since pre-medicating.  May your brother's health improve.

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