Saundra is now in hospice care

saundra
saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
This is Joe, Saundra's husband. Last night our two sons and I transferred Sandy to the hospice in-patient unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. She was ready for this after 27 days in the hospital. The home-like atmosphere, caring nurses, and accommodations for families made this an easy move. In fact, I had served on the hospice board several years ago, and felt like we were getting V.I.P. treatment, even though that's the way it is for everyone.

This morning I woke up and had a good cry, then got my act together. My heart goes out to all you ladies, and especially those who assist you on this journey.

Sandy has strong faith in God, a courage that is enormous, and a heart of a saint. Soon she will join several of her Survivors' Network sisters and celebrate a life well lived.

Joe

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  • kikiz
    kikiz Member Posts: 94
    #2
    I am so sorry to hear the
    I am so sorry to hear the news. I have not been on the boards long but have read her posts and she has been a real inspiration. God bless you and your family at this time. Our prayers are with you.

    Lori
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #3
    GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
    Joe:
    My heart aches for you and your family. But I am so blessed when I read of Saundra's strong faith, her love for life and the Lord, and her family, as well as your strength and enormous love for Saundra. We have all been inspired by her caring, loving spirit, and by her presence and comments during our difficult times. I so wish I could be there to offer hugs and support during this very difficult time. So please know that my prayers continue that Saundra's journey to our Heavenly Father will be peaceful and pain-free, and that He will lift all of you up in strength and peace to endure what is ahead. God Bless all of you.
    Monika
  • LPack
    LPack Member Posts: 645
    #4
    Joe
    Joe,

    Thanks for your update. It is a rough road isn't it? But Praise the Lord you both have a strong Faith in Our Lord!

    Jerry and I have talked too about our journey and with our children some. Not everyone has that chance to think ahead do they? ☺

    Please tell Saundra that I love her and think of her often. I am so glad her name is etched in our Heavenly Father's hand.

    Love and prayers,
    Libby
  • srwruns
    srwruns Member Posts: 343
    #5
    I am new to this network and
    I am new to this network and just reading Saundra's previous posts and your updates and looking at her beautiful smiling face I know I have landed in the right network of caring people. May peace and serentity find you and Saundra once again.
  • MK_4Dani
    MK_4Dani Member Posts: 314
    #6
    I am sad to hear of this
    I am sad to hear of this news. Saundra help me with words of encouragement and faith when I first started on this board. Please tell her I send a hug of thanks and admiration.
    God Bless that sweet woman.
    Fondly,
    Mary
  • Tina Brown
    Tina Brown Member Posts: 1,036 Member
    #7
    My heart and prayers go out
    My heart and prayers go out to a very courageous and spirited lady. Good bless her.

    Tina xx
  • Lisa13Q
    Lisa13Q Member Posts: 677
    #8
    Dear Joe
    First, I want to thank you for keeping us updated. This must be a difficult time for your family and the fact that you come here to inform us of Saundra's status is greatly appreciated.
    Secondly, I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family at this time. I know you and Saundra shared a special relationship, and I cannot imagine how hard this must be for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Finally, please know that Saundra was a very special lady. I will never ever forget her encouraging words to me when I joined the board. If it were not for her, I don't know how I would have coped with my mother's illness. I pray that God receives her and that Bonnie is right there next to HIM. It is indeed a sad day here on Earth, but they will be celebrating in heaven. God Bless You.
  • South Jersey
    South Jersey Member Posts: 89
    #9
    So sorry to hear this
    So sorry to hear this news... praying the Lord will give you strength and peace as you and your family go through this difficult time.
  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    #10
    South Jersey said:

    So sorry to hear this
    So sorry to hear this news... praying the Lord will give you strength and peace as you and your family go through this difficult time.

    Love and prayers
    to you, Saundra and all your family.

    Karen
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #11
    It has taken me a few days to digest
    your news.

    Saundra, although I have never met you, I feel very close for many reasons, including your similar world view. Thank you for all your faithful contributions to this board. Your very real way of sharing your thoughts was so refreshing and encouraging. I am so happy for you that you are in a wonderful place, surrounded by family and friends. I pray that these next weeks/months will be peaceful, meaningful and you will be out of pain. I am going to miss you and also miss reading your posts.

    Take care my sister!

    I love you❥
    Kathleen
  • clamryn
    clamryn Member Posts: 508
    #12
    Hard for me.
    Joe, I am so sorry to hear this. I, like Kathleen, had a rough time just digesting it. I went out yesterday with some friends and all I could talk about was Saundra. I hardly know her. I haven't been on here that long but I would see her posts and she is just so uplifting and strong. I am praying for both of you.

    Linda
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  • nancy591
    nancy591 Member Posts: 1,027 Member
    #14
    update
    Joe,
    Thank you for the update. I know this must be a difficult time for you and your family. My well wishes to all of you. I remember Saundra as being supportive, knowledgeable and so nice. Her input is sorely missed. I hate to think of her being at this point but I do hope she and her family find peace. WIshing her painfree days. Tell her we think about her and are with her in spirit. When another warrior dies I think a piece of us all die with that person.

    XOXOXOXO
  • upsofloating
    upsofloating Member Posts: 466 Member
    #15
    My thoughts and prayers are
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as Saundra's journey reaches its destination. May it be a peaceful, restful place for her. She will be missed.
    Annie
  • lindaprocopio
    lindaprocopio Member Posts: 1,980 Member
    #16
    upsofloating said:

    My thoughts and prayers are
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as Saundra's journey reaches its destination. May it be a peaceful, restful place for her. She will be missed.
    Annie

    (((Saundra and Joe))))))
    In my prayers.

    Saundra is a very special lady and deserves a peaceful transition from this life on earth to the next. We don't want to lose her, and share your loss, Joe. Thanks for letting us know where things are. I am so sorry for the grief I know you already feel.
  • Barbara53
    Barbara53 Member Posts: 652
    #17
    rustling of angel wings
    After such a long and courageous struggle, the rustling of angel wings is a sweet, sweet sound. My mother and I have talked about what it will be like when the pain is over. She says it won't be hard for her to say goodbye when the time comes for her to be with the Father. Blessings to you on this journey.
  • azgrandma
    azgrandma Member Posts: 609 Member
    #18
    Barbara53 said:

    rustling of angel wings
    After such a long and courageous struggle, the rustling of angel wings is a sweet, sweet sound. My mother and I have talked about what it will be like when the pain is over. She says it won't be hard for her to say goodbye when the time comes for her to be with the Father. Blessings to you on this journey.

    So sad
    I am sorry to hear this news. I hate cancer, I lost my sister today because of this vile disease.

    I am glad she is a christian and will be with Jesus soon.

    God Bless you all
  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
    #19
    azgrandma said:

    So sad
    I am sorry to hear this news. I hate cancer, I lost my sister today because of this vile disease.

    I am glad she is a christian and will be with Jesus soon.

    God Bless you all

    (((Saundra))
    Thank you, Joe for this update at such a difficult time for you and your family. I know that you realize how much Saundra means to us. Saundra is such a gentle, kind and wise soul. Please give her a collective ((hug)) from all of us.
    Maria
  • djinco
    djinco Member Posts: 87
    #20
    May the Lord be with You
    Dear Joe,
    I have always admired your wife as a great teal warrior. She is a beautiful lady. She is an inspiration to those who follow this discussion board. I pray that Jesus will give you and Saundra great peace and comfort in this trying time. With love, Betty
  • msfanciful
    msfanciful Member Posts: 559
    #21
    Oh God Joe,
    I am sooo sorry
    Oh God Joe,

    I am sooo sorry to hear that we are at this point.

    This is so difficult in that we were hoping to actually meet each other.

    My heart is aching for Saundra,you and the family, but I am so glad to know that
    her faith is so strong and carrying her through all of this.

    My prayers are with you all.

    Love,

    Sharon

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