David, I know that feeling well. I just wanted my grandfather to not be in anymore pain near the end. Wishing any easy passing for Jacqueline, and I’m keeping all of you in my heart.
Jayne, your mouth is talking. You might wanna look to that.
Mal ,'Serenity'
Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
sj - Aug 25, 2023 2:42:39 pm PDT #24435 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
JenP - Aug 25, 2023 3:05:27 pm PDT #24436 of 30000
Sending my love, and I'm wishing for ease of passing for Jacqueline and holding you all in my heart tightly and with so much love.
smonster - Aug 25, 2023 3:12:19 pm PDT #24437 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Big hugs, Hec. My sister and I had to do a controlled slide to the floor with my mom when her legs stopped supporting her and I sat on the floor with her for half an hour until we figured out how to get her up. We called hospice but the on call nurse was almost an hour away. It was very stressful.
P.M. Marc - Aug 25, 2023 3:30:07 pm PDT #24438 of 30000
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
I am sorry. May it be as gentle and quiet as possible.
WindSparrow - Aug 25, 2023 3:48:01 pm PDT #24439 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Holding you in my heart.
Beverly - Aug 25, 2023 3:51:58 pm PDT #24440 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
All comfort and courage to your house, David. Love to each of you.
Amy - Aug 25, 2023 3:52:34 pm PDT #24441 of 30000
Because books.
Sending you both peace, light, and love. I'm glad she's with you in this, despite how hard it must be for you.
Atropa - Aug 25, 2023 3:56:15 pm PDT #24442 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
David, I've been lighting candles on my altar for all of you.
I just want her to sleep and ease out of this world.
That's how it was for my Mom, and I'm so grateful for that.
DavidS - Aug 25, 2023 4:16:36 pm PDT #24443 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I'm glad she's with you in this, despite how hard it must be for you.
I think it's made it easier for all of us. Just the privilege of tending to her. Matilda has been very loving and a great nurse. This is obviously a grievous loss which will take years to process but I think she's going to have very loving memories to work with here.
All of the close caretakers can see that it's time. She's ready. This in between space where she's lost cognitive function and the ability to engage has been difficult for her. Jacqueline is ready.
Kate P. - Aug 25, 2023 4:24:58 pm PDT #24444 of 30000
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Sending you all so much love. It's been a privilege for us, too, to be invited to witness from afar, and to share this time with you, like we've shared so much else. May we all be cared for so tenderly and so well when it's our time.