Keeping Watch

debbieg5

skipper85 said:

Prayers for you both

Hi April. I know you are going through a really difficult time. It's hard to watch your husband die and wish it to be over for him. I know because last month I was in your shoes. A couple days before Paul passed we were able to wheel his bed out (at hospice) to a patio where he had (3) cigarettes. He smiled the whole time. He could have had a beer but didn't want one. I think it hurt his throat. I still keep an ashtray with an unlit cigarette and an open pack along with his last unfinished beer on the work bench in "his" garage. I can't seem to throw them away even though I know those were the two things that lead to the throat cancer. They were his best friends. You have been wonderful with Pat and I'm sure he appreciates every moment you share with him. I'm sure God has a special welding project just waiting for Pat. My husband is probably building something up in heaven as we speak or at least supervising. Hope all the carpenter angels can live up to his standards

All I can say is I'm praying for Pat to find peace and for you to find the strength to deal with his loss when the time comes.

((((MEGA HUGS))))

Skipper

heavenly jobs
Skipper, I had to chuckle at your post about your husband being up in heaven building something. My husband's thing was constantly cooking. A close friend of ours has a young daughter that was very upset when she found out that "uncle Ken" had died. But a couple of days later, she seemed to be OK with it as she announced that "uncle Ken was in heaven teaching Jesus how to make spaghetti sauce". We should learn from the kids. :-)
Debbie

Tina Blondek

mswijiknyc said:

still watching
and waiting.

Hear Our Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, please give April and Pat the peace and strength that they both need at this most difficult time. Please relieve Pat's fears, let him come unto you peacefully. Please relieve all of his pain and suffering. Give April the strength she will need in the days to come, to accept Pat's passing, and be able to give herself all the time she will need to grieve and mourn. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Thinking of both of you. Many hugs and much love to both of you. Keep us up to date.
Tina in Va

Hopeful720

Prayers
My prayers are with you and Patrick. We are all thinking of you, and hugging you in our hearts.

Warmth and prayers,

Lauren

mswijiknyc

Stubborn Irish
He decided today he had to get up to use the bathroom. I'm very glad I'm light on my feet and think fast as his legs gave out on him and I had to catch. I'm very very glad his friend was here to help me get him back into the recliner. And his neck has started to bleed again.

Father God, let it be soon. His body and mind can't take much more . . .

Mikki332

Hopeful720 said:

Prayers
My prayers are with you and Patrick. We are all thinking of you, and hugging you in our hearts.

Warmth and prayers,

Lauren

Holding you close
...in prayer and love. Your heavenly father is with you and Patrick, wrapping you both in his love. He was with you before you were born, and He will remain with you both....you are His treasured children. May you both rest in His peace......be strong!
Mikki

neverquit

mswijiknyc said:

Stubborn Irish
He decided today he had to get up to use the bathroom. I'm very glad I'm light on my feet and think fast as his legs gave out on him and I had to catch. I'm very very glad his friend was here to help me get him back into the recliner. And his neck has started to bleed again.

Father God, let it be soon. His body and mind can't take much more . . .

April, I pray for you and
April, I pray for you and Patrick daily. May Patrick's fear be replaced by peace and comfort. You have been a pillar of strength and love for Patrick and your love for each other has been evident in your posts. I wish you both the grace of God. HUGS!!!!

zinniemay

mswijiknyc said:

Stubborn Irish
He decided today he had to get up to use the bathroom. I'm very glad I'm light on my feet and think fast as his legs gave out on him and I had to catch. I'm very very glad his friend was here to help me get him back into the recliner. And his neck has started to bleed again.

Father God, let it be soon. His body and mind can't take much more . . .

Praying
April, you know me, I am not good at praying but have shouted to the sky and prayed for mercy for you and Pat. I don't know what else to do or say. I have loved you like my own since we have met, you are so much in my heart. I am glad Pat has you to care and love him. I know what ever you do is with more love than anyone can ask for.
Love you April and Pat.
Your friend
Jennie

luz del lago

neverquit said:

April, I pray for you and
April, I pray for you and Patrick daily. May Patrick's fear be replaced by peace and comfort. You have been a pillar of strength and love for Patrick and your love for each other has been evident in your posts. I wish you both the grace of God. HUGS!!!!

My heart and prayers are with you
Our FATHER loves you April. He will be there for Patrick and for you.

Bless you,

Lucy

Noellesmom

mswijiknyc said:

Stubborn Irish
He decided today he had to get up to use the bathroom. I'm very glad I'm light on my feet and think fast as his legs gave out on him and I had to catch. I'm very very glad his friend was here to help me get him back into the recliner. And his neck has started to bleed again.

Father God, let it be soon. His body and mind can't take much more . . .

Still with you, April
Praying for peace for you and for Patrick.