Warren passed away about 4:00 a.m. this morning. I was sleeping next to the hospital bed when he left. I had a feeling that he couldn't leave me when I was "there" and so it was. I guess today was a good day to die. The rain has stopped and the sun is shining. My children are on their way over so we can go to the funeral home to make the arrangements.
Sometime in the next few weeks I'll talk more about the experience because to walk this path with someone you love is profound, but for now I must take care of the business end of dying.
Thanks to all who commented on my last post. You prayers and well wishes are greatly appreciated.
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so sorry for your loss...prayers go out to you and your family. god bless
ReplyDeleteOh my dear Cheryl... words cannot begin to express...!
ReplyDeleteSelig sind die toten... blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Having been intimately and professionally involved with such things, I always felt awful for the people who had to deal with scheduling and casket selection and all that. I vividly remember the process from my father's death too, and I just wanted to go crazy sitting in that softly lit room with the plush chairs and the dulcet voiced funeral director... I wanted to run outside, into the woods, and find some woodland flowers to clutch and weep over instead of being there dealing with those details.
ReplyDeleteWe are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeletePeace to you my friend...
ReplyDeleteDear Cheryl
ReplyDeleteyou don't know me, and I don't know you...really...
but last night I read your most recent Blog entry and then read the others to find out more...
and prayed...
my life is very tough, but not in this particular way [although a stupid, and inexperienced doctor said my husband's health problems could be a 'brain tumour,' a couple of years ago, without any basis for it, and he was not right...as we now know...it shocked me at the time and may have been a catalyst to remind me of what we once had, and focused us, both, on remembering and recovering that].
I realise that my words are crap next to what you are going through...but my heart is to hold you and pray for you and show you His love...
however...I am in B'ham England...although I know that is no barrier for the Spirit
God be with you.
ReplyDeleteGod be with you, and with your spirit. I offer simple prayers sincere from my heart.
ReplyDeleteWords are not and never enough. We are so sorry. Lots of strength and blessings wished the coming time.
ReplyDeleteLove and respect (!!)
Paul & Fe
Many hugs.
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers are with you and your family, God, be with you my friend.
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Listig's. I don't know you, nor can speak of knowing what you have suffered or of how you feel. But reading through your last few blogs, I get a sense of the confusion of emotions you must have experienced, and of the deliberateness with which you must have had to live your life these last few days/weeks.
ReplyDeleteI applaud your courage, and pray that you and your family will feel the absolute truth of this saying: "Underneath are the everlasting arms."
My heart goes out to you and please know that you have shown us all how to deal with such a loss with courage and dignity. Thank you for sharing your process.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you at this time
ReplyDeletePrayers go out to your family
ReplyDeleteMay God be very close to you and your family at this time.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl. Sending you the fiercest of hugs...
ReplyDeleteThis is the time when family and friends that are around you, envelope you and comfort you. This is the time needed to sort through all the papers and the appointments...to be conscious of those around you...because you have to. This time is for them...and their thoughts. And when it is timed for you will be the time when everyone is gone, the clock will wind down...to a moment. A moment when you and your memories will become so vivid. And you will cry. We will all be here for you.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and all who mourn. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for you kind words and prayers.
ReplyDeleteDe nada! You remain wrapped in our hearts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I got to spend a little time with you and Warren while I was out in MD. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now, and always. Please let us know if you need anything. We love you.
ReplyDeleteDorene and Terri
I am so sorry that I was caught up in my life so much that I missed this monumental moment in yours. I feel like such a crap-tastic friend. How are ya now deary?
ReplyDeleteI'm doing ok Patti. Don't apologize for being caught up in your own life. You had quite a bit going on at the same time. I hope things are working out for you.
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