Sarah Update

willjulia
willjulia Member Posts: 18
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi,
Last Monday we made the decision to bring in hospice. As I write this, Sarah is sleeping comfortably and will be taking the next step in her journey within a day or two. For those of you doing battle with this monster, do not be disheartened by this news. Sarah has fought with every ounce of strength in her body, and my wish is that her strength will give you just a little more strength to keep up the fight and keep moving forward.
With love,
Dan

loving husband of Sarah, age 50, diagnosed 8/4/09, Stage 4. Parents of Will, 14, and Julia, 10.
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #2
    Thank you for the update
    Prayers for Sarah, you and your family.

    Marie
  • lcarper2
    lcarper2 Member Posts: 635 Member
    #3
    Lovekitties said:

    Thank you for the update
    Prayers for Sarah, you and your family.

    Marie

    Oh MY
    I am so sorry to hear this news and send you and your family prayers.
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
    #4
    Thanks so much for your update
    and for your encouraging words. I wish peace and grace for your family in the coming months and a gentle transition for Sarah.

    love, Leslie
  • mark440
    mark440 Member Posts: 63
    #5
    God Bless
    Dan, my prayers are with you and your family. Sorry..
  • Patteee
    Patteee Member Posts: 945
    #6
    I am so sorry Dan. Thank
    I am so sorry Dan. Thank you for your grace in the face of such heartache. Hugs to you and Will and Julia and a kiss and a prayer of peace and a safe journey for Sarah.
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    #7
    Sorry to hear the news
    Dan, I'm so sorry to hear the news about your wife Sarah. You and the kids are in my thoughts as all of you go through this journry together.


    Brooks
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #8
    Thanks for letting us know
    Thanks for letting us know about Sarah at such a difficult time. I am glad she is sleeping peacefully. Please know your family is in my thoughts.
  • sfmarie
    sfmarie Member Posts: 602
    #9
    Oh my
    Dan,

    This news just breaks my heart! I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through.

    My prayers are with you, Sarah, your children and the rest of your family.

    Marie
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #10
    Dan & family
    Words are never sufficient but know that you have many hearts with you in this phase of your family's journey. Hospice is wonderful and will help you, Sarah, and the children so much.

    Thank you for graciously sharing with us. Hugs to you all and a special one to Sarah.

    Peace & love be multiplied to you and your family.
    -Pat
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    #11
    sfmarie said:

    Oh my
    Dan,

    This news just breaks my heart! I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through.

    My prayers are with you, Sarah, your children and the rest of your family.

    Marie

    Dan
    I am sorry, My thoughts go out to you and Sarah and your family.

    michelle
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #12
    Dan
    What a horribly difficult time this is for you and the children. I hope Sarah's transition is peaceful and pain free. I'm sorry there is not more that could have done to help Sarah. Sincerely - Tina and George
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #13
    geotina said:

    Dan
    What a horribly difficult time this is for you and the children. I hope Sarah's transition is peaceful and pain free. I'm sorry there is not more that could have done to help Sarah. Sincerely - Tina and George

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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #14
    Dan
    Dan,
    My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Sarah and your two precious children in the days ahead. My you find some quiet time together as a family. I know Sarah is surrounded by love.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #15
    Blessings
    Dan,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all in these difficult days. May your have moments of peace and unexpected blessings.

    Rob; in Vancouver
  • Kerry S
    Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
    #16
    This is hard for me to put into words
    This is hard for me to put into words. I will just say, I will go into the woods and pray for you all.
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #17
    My prayers will be with you all
    I'm so sorry to hear it's come to this. It seems there are no words to say at a time like this other than I'll be thinking of you and I'm so glad Sarah isn't in pain.

    Diane
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    #18
    dianetavegia said:

    My prayers will be with you all
    I'm so sorry to hear it's come to this. It seems there are no words to say at a time like this other than I'll be thinking of you and I'm so glad Sarah isn't in pain.

    Diane

    Prayers
    For you all. How heartbroken I am, this is very sorrowful for us. I wish more could have been done as well. My heart and prayers are with you, Sarah and the kids as she makes it to the other side. I hope she is not in any pain, and glad she is sleeping peacefully.

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
  • willjulia
    willjulia Member Posts: 18
    #19
    Sarah Update
    Friends,
    Early this morning Sarah died peacefully and with a smile on her face. I need to share this with you because this discussion board has been a great source of support for me during these last nine months.
    We are all hurting, but there is a certain sense of relief knowing she is no longer in pain.
    Peace and Love,
    Dan
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #20
    willjulia said:

    Sarah Update
    Friends,
    Early this morning Sarah died peacefully and with a smile on her face. I need to share this with you because this discussion board has been a great source of support for me during these last nine months.
    We are all hurting, but there is a certain sense of relief knowing she is no longer in pain.
    Peace and Love,
    Dan

    Dan,Will and Julia
    I am so sorry at the loss of your wife and mother. Sarah is no longer in pain. Your pain and grief is just starting. I am so sorry you have to go through this, Sarah was way too young. If you need anything, just want to talk, express feelings, please know that everyone on this board is grieving along with you. You and your children are family to this board and that will never change. Sincerely George and Tina.
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #21
    Sincerest Condolences to You and Family
    Dan

    Thanks for taking the time during your grieving to let everyone know. I cannot begin to imagine how you are feeling - words can seem so hollow at times like these.

    From your words, it is apparent that you have handled Sarah's passing with all of the grace & dignity that any of us would want during a time like this.

    It sounds like she transitioned peacefully with a smile on her face, as you say. If there is any comfort in that, it sounds like she was unaware of her pain.

    Our thoughts are with you - I hope that Will and Julia will be alright, that has to be so hard on children. And I hope you can find some peace and calm as well in the days ahead.

    My sincerest condolences in your hour of need.

    -Craig

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