hospice: Sweet Release!
- 04/14/08 03:11 PM
Mom was called Home by her Lord and Savior to be with Him on Thursday, April 10th!!!!!She had spent he last 5 days of her life in the Gilchrist Hospice Center receiving the best care possible in this world. How wonderful a place with such compassionate people it was for her and our entire family! There will no doubt be a time of sorrow in the days ahead, but for such a time as this, I am thinking only of Mom and how her entry into Glory will reunite her with Dad, Nana, Papa and all her loved ones who have been … (0 comments)
hospice: An Oasis in the Desert
- 04/09/08 10:53 PM
I have experienced a few moments of feeling downtrodden by all that has been happening lately and each time God has sent a special messenger of encouragement. Last week, a young woman from Romania called me out of the blue. She said God had put me on her heart to pray for and just wanted to call to let me know that. My blessings come from all over the world. A drink of living water to refresh my parched soul. Yesterday was frustrating when some family members weren't cooperating and trying to put forth their private agenda. I wanted to think … (2 comments)
hospice: Don't let a single opportunity to be a blessing slip away!
- 04/08/08 06:17 PM
The difference between one day and the next has been very notable. When talking to the nurse yesterday, she was not ready to be admitted to Gilchrist's in-patient Hospice unit, but 24 hours later she has been. Breathing is slowing, she can no longer suck, drinking is difficult, no desire to eat [and in our family that is the surest sign of all ; )]. Our entire family was gathered at my house; my husband Ray, our 5 children, daughter-in-law, 2 grandsons, and both my brother Rob and sister Lorri's families. 18 in total, counting mom. I told my 3-1/2 year old grandson, … (2 comments)
hospice: Prayers Needed!
- 04/07/08 03:55 AM
I know that my family is not alone in the struggles of life, but those when someone nears the end of theirs are especially difficult. I haven't said too much to too many people about what is happening in my family, but I really feel the need for more prayer support. My mom, Phyllis, was diagnosed with cancer for the 5th time in January. While in Eurpoe on a Mission Trip, I found out that it was now a terminal form of melanoma for which they can do nothing. We have always taken care of her during illnesses and surgeries, but … (4 comments)
Mom was called Home by her Lord and Savior to be with Him on Thursday, April 10th!!!!!She had spent he last 5 days of her life in the Gilchrist Hospice Center receiving the best care possible in this world. How wonderful a place with such compassionate people it was for her and our entire family! There will no doubt be a time of sorrow in the days ahead, but for such a time as this, I am thinking only of Mom and how her entry into Glory will reunite her with Dad, Nana, Papa and all her loved ones who have been … (0 comments)
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