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As many know i just returned home from spending the last 6 weeks with my brother Bob who lost his battle with cancer.. i just felt like writing about his last hour in his rest home/hospice. he swore he would make it to his birthday.
"just let go" 1135pm- a rhythmic moan accompanied each breath, masking the ticking or the clock. hearts heavy Bob's weary from exertion, the struggle between life and letting go continued. "just let go" At1150 the evening nurse,"Janet" bounded in, thinking we should have a party to celebrate Bobs momentarily birthday, She was determined to deliver at least an assortment of ice cream cups, if no cake.The collection tumbled onto the table near bro Mike as the piano playing of a Jim Beckmans "faith"cd rested. As midnight neared bro Mike peeked at his cell then suddenly the guy down the hall broke the silence blowing in a harmonica as he entered the room. this guy was close to 90 yrs in his red flannal pj's he played happy birthday Bob. as "ray" the harmonica player left i glanced at the clock it was just past midnight. mike said" happy 61st birthday Bob say hi to Mom" we quitley sang happy birthday Bob The transformation was begining. Bobs breathing whispered. No more moans. a few sighs of deep breaths. Bob was letting go of this life and entering a perfect one. I sttod close to bro Mike with my arm around him. we were holding on for the letting go. we breathed with Bob. we stilled with each pause. then breathed again, until tenderly his breaths quieted and there were no more. RIP 9/20/2010 12:35 a/m. |
Incredibly powerful... and a peaceful passing...
Thank you for sharing... It brings back some of my experiences and makes me know (and I hope you as well) the universality of love and life and death. Respectfully, City Quote:
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I have really missed randomly posting stuff because I feel like it.
Stupid technology. :beatcomputer: |
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Thank you for this tender and loving story, Cody. May you find peace and joy in the remembering.
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I was not able to respond before because it reminded me all too well of my mother's death 25 years ago this past Sunday. We were all there but I was the only one able to check her vital signs. As I was taking her pulse it stopped and I had to look up to the family and tell them. My condolences to all of you who have ever lost a loved one!!! |
Cody, may your brother rest in peace
The story you told brought Me back to about three or four years ago, when My cousin Tia passed away from cancer ~ may you find comfort in your love for your brother |
I drove out to the lake to see the balloon glow.....who knew it was actually a Halloween party for children from at least 13 counties. I normally have excellent parking karma, but not tonight.....at least not without 4 hills involved. I saw about 6 balloons inflated.....from afar........<sigh>
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hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
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John Mayer - Say What You Need To Say
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time to unpack the flannel pjs!!
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Sometimes being on T isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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Ever had a noise just outside your door and it freaks you out....where you are left curious and yet frozen from getting any closer to the door? I know my glitter closet is only a few feet away from the bh family's house....but it has kinda spooked me...but I refuse to unlock that door, what if it isn't my fam...what if it isn't our animals....nope nuh uh no thank you....I will stay safe inside.....:seeingstars:
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Don't judge or you'll go to hell
If you ever get the chance to re-read a Harlequin Romance, do so. And, don't forget to play the sappy loves songs softly in the background.
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I am so sick of political ads! Does anyone even pay attention to them?
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"Run just as fast as I can To the middle of nowhere To the middle of my frustrated fears..." "Defeated but not vanquished My arms surrender but my mind resists..." |
Waking up at 3 am and counting down days...11 sleeps
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