Thank you for your prayers. My sister in law is now out of pain

trainer
trainer Member Posts: 241
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
A little over a week ago, I shared that my sister-in-law, Linda Penny, had been diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a brain tumor. Your prayers were welcome and the family appreciates your concern. Linda died this morning at her home in Lawrence, Kansas. Despite surgery, the tumor was too involved and it took her quickly. The doctor suggested she move home and have hospice care as the end would come quickly. How quickly, no one knew. The good news is that we didn't suffer for long and her family was all there with her when she died.

We are all surprised how quickly she went from a completely normal person to death. This is a really wicked form of cancer.

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #2
    Hi, Trainer
    We've never spoken yet, but I believe I had passed along best wishes to the thread you posted.

    I just wanted to pass along my deepest sympathy to you and your family and sincerest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your sister-in-law.

    That's scary stuff...I want to thank you for sharing that information and I praying for strength for your family during this difficult time.

    -Craig
  • trainer
    trainer Member Posts: 241
    #3
    Sundanceh said:

    Hi, Trainer
    We've never spoken yet, but I believe I had passed along best wishes to the thread you posted.

    I just wanted to pass along my deepest sympathy to you and your family and sincerest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your sister-in-law.

    That's scary stuff...I want to thank you for sharing that information and I praying for strength for your family during this difficult time.

    -Craig

    Thanks
    Thanks for your note. It's ironic that the 4th of July was Linda's favorite holiday and she'd go all out decorating the house and yard in flags, bunting and red, white and blue. For her to die on this day just means the family will rebound and celebrate the July 4th with even more enthusiasm and meaning.
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #4
    so sorry for your loss
    I'm so sorry for your loss and for it to come so quickly. Prayers to you and your family.
    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • lmliess
    lmliess Member Posts: 329
    #5
    I am sorry for your loss...
    your family will be in my prayers tonight.

    Linda
  • Julie 44
    Julie 44 Member Posts: 476 Member
    #6
    lmliess said:

    I am sorry for your loss...
    your family will be in my prayers tonight.

    Linda

    So Sorry
    I am so sorry for your loss.Please know we are all praying for you and your family .... Remember the good times...........JULIE
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    #7
    Sorry for your loss
    However its nice to know she is now out of pain. My prayers are with you and her family at this very hard time.

    God Bless
    You
    Beth
  • VickiCO
    VickiCO Member Posts: 917
    #8
    So Sorry
    Mike, my heart aches for your family. Our deepest condolences. I am thinking of
    Linda now as I watch our town's fireworks from my kitchen.

    Prayers and hugs, Vicki
  • donnare
    donnare Member Posts: 266
    #9
    Very sorry
    Hello,

    I am so very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one - no matter how old or how ill they may be - but hopefully there is comfort in that fact that she is not suffering. Your family will be in my prayers.

    Donna
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #10
    I'm speechless....
    I'm sending my hugs to everyone, but especially YOU. You are always so kind and thoughtful. I know this has hit home hard....

    Please tell everyone how sorry I am.

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #11
    Sorry
    I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad she didn't suffer for long and all the family was there when she passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Kim
  • kmygil
    kmygil Member Posts: 876 Member
    #12
    So Sorry
    I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my prayers.

    God Bless,
    Kirsten
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
    #13
    Oh my
    yes very quickly. I'm so sorry for your loss. So glad all your family was there together on the 4th. Thank you so much for sharing this news with us.

    Earlier today I was reading Mary Oliver, a favorite poet of mine for years. Here's one:

    To live in this world
    you must be able
    to do three things:
    to love what is mortal;
    to hold it
    against your bones knowing
    your own life depends on it;
    and, when the time comes to let it go,
    to let it go.
    -Mary Oliver

    sending warmth, Leslie
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #14
    lesvanb said:

    Oh my
    yes very quickly. I'm so sorry for your loss. So glad all your family was there together on the 4th. Thank you so much for sharing this news with us.

    Earlier today I was reading Mary Oliver, a favorite poet of mine for years. Here's one:

    To live in this world
    you must be able
    to do three things:
    to love what is mortal;
    to hold it
    against your bones knowing
    your own life depends on it;
    and, when the time comes to let it go,
    to let it go.
    -Mary Oliver

    sending warmth, Leslie

    So Sorry......
    My condolences Mike...Im sorry that she is gone but understand she is ok now with no suffering....My heart goes out to you and family...Bless you buddy
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #15
    so sorry
    Wow- your post took me by surprise. I saw the title and thought "oh wonderful! She's doing better!" Then, of course, I saw the actuality of what happened. I guess she is doing better because she's in a better place- just not the way we would have hoped it would have turned out.
    That's a great attitude though, about having the family decorating the house all the more for each 4th of July in the future. What a great way to remember her!
    Bless you and your family and take care-

    Lisa
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    #16
    lisa42 said:

    so sorry
    Wow- your post took me by surprise. I saw the title and thought "oh wonderful! She's doing better!" Then, of course, I saw the actuality of what happened. I guess she is doing better because she's in a better place- just not the way we would have hoped it would have turned out.
    That's a great attitude though, about having the family decorating the house all the more for each 4th of July in the future. What a great way to remember her!
    Bless you and your family and take care-

    Lisa

    Mike
    I am sorry for your loss, You and your family are in my prayers.

    michelle
  • Wenchie
    Wenchie Member Posts: 88
    #17
    glioblastoma
    You are definitely in my thoughts since my mother passed away from the same nasty disease just a few years ago. Glioblastomas are supposedly "the most deadly tumors known to man". I pray that your pain diminishes quickly but those great memories live on forever! Remember to take care of yourself.

    xoxo
  • trainer
    trainer Member Posts: 241
    #18
    Wenchie said:

    glioblastoma
    You are definitely in my thoughts since my mother passed away from the same nasty disease just a few years ago. Glioblastomas are supposedly "the most deadly tumors known to man". I pray that your pain diminishes quickly but those great memories live on forever! Remember to take care of yourself.

    xoxo

    Thanks
    I'm sorry for what you and your mother had to endure with this nasty disease. As was expected, the family has turned this sad time into a glad time by celebrating Linda's amazing life.We all used to wait for her letters in the family Round Robin packet because she was able to write as funny as Erma Bombeck. I looked at her page on caringbridge.org and there are 2,251 messages for the family. That's amazing in such a short period. She reached and affected so many people over her life. Thanks for your note. It means a lot and I will share this and the others with the family.
    Mike Walker
  • trainer
    trainer Member Posts: 241
    #19
    Wenchie said:

    glioblastoma
    You are definitely in my thoughts since my mother passed away from the same nasty disease just a few years ago. Glioblastomas are supposedly "the most deadly tumors known to man". I pray that your pain diminishes quickly but those great memories live on forever! Remember to take care of yourself.

    xoxo

    Thanks
    I'm sorry for what you and your mother had to endure with this nasty disease. As was expected, the family has turned this sad time into a glad time by celebrating Linda's amazing life.We all used to wait for her letters in the family Round Robin packet because she was able to write as funny as Erma Bombeck. I looked at her page on caringbridge.org and there are 2,251 messages for the family. That's amazing in such a short period. She reached and affected so many people over her life. Thanks for your note. It means a lot and I will share this and the others with the family.
    Mike Walker

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