Spirited and Lively Older Women Thread

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited September 2012

    Sorry for this but Marybe is not good. Her husband emailed me the following.

    Hi Barbara,

    It is with deep regret
    and sorrow that I write these words to you. 

    Marybe is still alive
    but, she is now on a morphine IV dripper. 

    Yesterday (Saturday), I
    was with Marybe until around 2:00pm.  I left and went home and received a
    call at about 3:30pm from the hospital telling me that they had to move Marybe
    into ICU.  Her breathing, heart, and blood pressure had all gone
    haywire.  When I got to the ICU, they told me that there was nothing they
    could do for her and they suggested that we make her comfortable for the
    balance of her ordeals.  She was still conscious at this point and we both
    agreed to that.  We also both agreed that no ventilator was to be
    used.  They gave her an initial dose of morphine and hooked up a morphine
    IV drip.  She slowly drifted off into an unconscious state which is her
    current condition. 

    They have given her several breathing treatments which are
    definitely helping to ease her difficulty in breathing.  She becomes more peaceful
    after receiving a treatment. 

    They moved her back out of ICU this afternoon to a regular room as
    there was no more need for ICU. 

    She will be at Christ Hospital, Room 4063, until Tuesday.  We
    will be moving her to Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash on Tuesday. 

    I want to thank each and everyone on the Breast Cancer Board who
    have shown their love and compassion for my wife Marybe.  I can't express
    how much she loves each and every one of you all. 

    Regards,
     

    Timothy Enterline 



     

  • susgul
    susgul Member Posts: 152
    edited September 2012

    Words fail to describe how upset I am.  May the angels watch over you, Marybe.

  • Elisimo
    Elisimo Member Posts: 1,601
    edited September 2012

    My heart just breaks, Marybe is so very dear to me.  Just got a message from BarbA and she is flying to Cincinnati tomorrow and should be there with Marybe by around 5:00 pm. I so wish I could go also, but my DH agrees that my health cannot make the trip and our resources are limited right now.  I am praying so much for Marybe that things will be peaceful for her and for BarbA to have safe travels and that this will not throw her into depression again.  My heart goes out to her husband, Tim.

  • Mandy1313
    Mandy1313 Member Posts: 1,692
    edited September 2012

    May G-d watch over dear Marybe who has been an inspiration in courage and kindness to me. 

    Mandy

  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited September 2012

    Here's a link to the thread where most of the updates about Marybe are being made. Barbara is with her in the hospital along with several other friends and Marybe's hub, Tim.

    This link will take you to the last page where I posted...depending on when you click, it may be a few pages back.

    http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/69/topic/779235?page=38#idx_1131

  • Elisimo
    Elisimo Member Posts: 1,601
    edited September 2012

    Update on Marybe -  BarbA was with Marybe earlier this evening and told her all the names of the people that were sending prayer, special thoughts, love and hugs to her.  She said Marybe smiled when she hear the names.  Barb plans on reading all the posts on Marybe's thread tomorrow.  Everyone is welcome to posts as all will be read to Marybe.  

    Go to http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/69/topic/779235?page=40#idx_1181 and post your thoughts and feelings for Marybe and Barb will read them tomorrow.  This link is to page 40 and so it may not be the last page, but just reading all the posts from others show what an encouragement and inspiration Marybe was to us all.  

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

    At about 1:10 today, our beloved Marybe passed from this world . she went peacefully, as she had planned. in her death, she did just as she chose, as she did in her life...

      Please pray for Daddy , Tim, and all of her friends as they learn how to go on without her, as we must do now...

      Barbara A was present, and will be posting later.. with love to all...3jays

  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited September 2012
  • Connie07
    Connie07 Member Posts: 636
    edited September 2012

    I love Marybe for her wicked sense of humor. For her generosity of spirit. For the times she made us forget the trivial challenges we face everyday. I love her for teaching me not to take things so seriously, and accept my issues with a grain of salt.



    I love her for loving each and all of us, and my heart is breaking writing this.

    Good-byes are hard.

    Marybe, we will miss you.

    Love,

    Connie

  • Mandy1313
    Mandy1313 Member Posts: 1,692
    edited September 2012

    <3 and prayers for Marybe and those who loved her.

  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 2,859
    edited September 2012

    Marybe was the definition of "spirited and lively" 

    Ginger 

  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited September 2012

    Yes she was. She was my inspiration and will continue to be!

  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited September 2012

    Another tradition that often goes along with passings on BCO is a candle ceremony. I have one burning next to me for Marybe, and share this one to light the candles from others.

    Love and hugs buds.

  • Ossa
    Ossa Member Posts: 919
    edited September 2012
  • Dilly
    Dilly Member Posts: 655
    edited September 2012

    BarbA, you are the friend we all wish we could be.  Please take care of your own self - if nothing else, for Marybe. She loved you so much, and wanted you to feel all the good you could.  She loved life and people, and I think you're like that too - she saw a sisterspirit in you.  My condolences on your loss.

    I grieve for us all and our loss of one of the most spirited and lively among us. My candle is lit.

  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited September 2012
  • Elisimo
    Elisimo Member Posts: 1,601
    edited September 2012

    BarbA - You are so very special in so many ways. Especially your loving tender heart that makes you everything from our cheerleader, to the organizer, to the steadfast friend. Praying healing and comfort for you as well as Marybe's family and close friends that were there to the end. Love you gal pal.

  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited September 2012

    I ditto that ...

  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited September 2012
  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited September 2012

    Lisa and Val, your cards came yesterday morning and I read them to her. She visibly responded. Thanks for sending them.

  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2012
  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited September 2012
  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited September 2012

    Oh, Barb, thanks for letting me know her card got there in time. You are a gem for being there with her and her family...

  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited September 2012
    miss you already!!
  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited September 2012

    Barbara, I can just add my thanks and love and prayers for all you've done. Take care of yourself, please :)

  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 2,859
    edited September 2012

    and I second that as well Barb. Get some rest and restore yourself in your own time and way. Hugs Ginger

  • Alyson
    Alyson Member Posts: 4,308
    edited September 2012
    Especially for Barbara and anyone who needs a hug right now.
  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited September 2012
  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 2,859
    edited September 2012

    Alyson and 3Jays, thank you for the spirit lifting images and posts. 

    Hugs Ginger 

  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited September 2012
    this is her with her beloved cat, george, and Sydney who she missed so much.. they're all together now!!!

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