Johnnybegood Is Here

KathiM said:

I'm so happy...

I am so happy that she arrived safely!  I have been sending safe thoughts to her the whole way, as have many others.

My heart is breaking, as well, dear one!  You are so wise that for the moment, giving him the right to fight.  From my experience (and only a few times, at that), I have found that a seriously ill patient at some point becomes peaceful and stops the struggle.  That is the right time to consider other options...in my opinion.  My mom was overheard to say, from her faraway place (almost comatose) "Mother, please take me home".  She became alert for a few hours, and then passed peacefully.

I know it is devastating to imagine the world without him, dearest friend, but you are also wise to not want to keep him here at all costs.  What dignity you are giving to him!

I believe that we all have a list of things to accomplish in our lives.  This list is not made by us, and we do not know what is on it, or how much more there is for us to do before we are allowed to go on.  As I stopped breathing from a severe reaction to one of my chemotherapies, I saw (or so I believe) what is waiting for me.  It is a bright, peaceful place, with a warm glow about it.  I hold that image with me now...and remind myself that when my list is complete, I am done and will be allowed to go on to this place.  Maybe this place is just a spot in other people's hearts.  I do not know.

I wish for a miracle (they do happen). I wish him peace.  And you also my dearest friend....

Love to you and JBG and your darling Ron.  Kathi

What a lovely true and honest post. 

I have been in the position when I wanted to give up, but the surgery I had at that time saved my life. 

There is a time when you have to ask yourself if the pain and sorrow of the fight is worth it. 

Great post, Kathi.

Trubrit said:

Blessings!

I am so sorry that your dear husband is struggling to the last. May he find peace in that his family is all around him. 

Wolfen. What a heartbreaking stuggle this must be for you too. None of us want to lose the ones we love best.

My prayers will be constant for all of you. 

So glad that you are together. Prayers, strength, and peace. Know you have a whole community of friends here pulling for you .

Hugs, 

Cathleen Mary

johnnybegood said:

hello all

just a short post to tell everyone thank you so much for your support and please keep the prayers coming for wolfen my mother.as she is not strong in faith as i am and i believe this is the reason for our short and loving reunion.my stepdad looks so frail and i know a better place is awaiting him but i know my mom is not ready for this decision as it is so hard on all of us.i can feel the stress of this is not good for my health but right now i need to be by my mothers side if it is only for a few days as hubby has to get back to work.please keep yor prayers coming that our family will finally reach some peace from this nightmare.hugs to all and Godbless...johnnybegood

complete with horse hair.

Love, Leslie