Guest guest Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Gwynne, My deepest sympathy. A Poem I cannot make the sparrow fly, Nor can I understand What makes the clouds hang in the sky,But I know One who can. I cannot make the ocean waves Dash forth against the land; I cannot help the soul that craves, But I know One who can. I cannot hear the humble prayers Of those of foreign clans; I cannot ease their wants and cares, But I know One who can. I cannot lead the erring ones With mine own trembling hand; Nor yet restore the hope that's gone, But I know One who can. I cannot see the broken hearts That long for joy again; Nor can I mend the broken parts, But I know One who can. I cannot heal the many ills That come so oft to man; I cannot give the joy that fills, But I know One who can. I cannot know why trials fall Within our life's short span; But my God understands it all, And He's the One who can! God Bless !! dragonflymcs Mayleen 02/07 ILD / MCS/ Fibro/ RADS/ TMJD/ IRD +14 Gwynne's mom died Just wanted to tell everyone the sad news that mymother died last night. She had been battling pneumonia,but seemed to be getting better until taking a sharpdownward turn two nights ago. She nearly didn't makeit through the night, and the next day my dad had ahospital bed and Hospice in to help. It was obvious fromher sats, pulse rate, labored and loud breathing thatdeath was imminent. As difficult as it is for all of us,we know she's in a better place and we're relievedthat this last episode happened in a hurry.It is a blessing that she was at home, and thewhole family including both my kids were surroundingher (although she wasn't responsive at that point). Sheknew about the transplant and got to see me once withoutoxygen after I got back home - another blessing. Shemight well have been waiting for that to happen beforeshe gave up the fight.Another blessing is that since my mom battled Alzheimer'sand Bronchiectasis, and she had been fighting so hard forthe past 6 years, that we didn't have another six years ofwatching her Alzheimer's deteriorate into something muchworse than it currently was. She was so frail and everythingwas a such a struggle for her - she deserves a heavenly rest.I feel a hole in my soul, and I'm particularly exhaustedgiven that I'm still in recuperation mode. Life can surebe a roller coaster. Please pray for my father and for ourwhole family as we thank God for the life of this wonderfulwoman who blessed all of our lives and was so dearly loved.Love to all,Gwynnie 57 Single-lung transplant on 4-3-08 atUTHSC San , TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Mayleen, This poem is beautiful, I love it. Thanks for posting it. Hugs, Joyce D.Pulmonary Fibrosis 1997 Bronchiectasis 2004 Pulmonary Hypertension 2008 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (Lupus, RA, Sjogren's, etc) Rejected for Transplant 2006 .....I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palm of my hands. Isaiah 49: 15-16 >> Gwynne, My deepest sympathy. > > > > > A Poem> > I cannot make the sparrow fly, > Nor can I understand > What makes the clouds hang in the sky,> But I know One who can. > > I cannot make the ocean waves > Dash forth against the land; > I cannot help the soul that craves, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot hear the humble prayers > Of those of foreign clans; > I cannot ease their wants and cares, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot lead the erring ones > With mine own trembling hand; > Nor yet restore the hope that's gone, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot see the broken hearts > That long for joy again; > Nor can I mend the broken parts, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot heal the many ills > That come so oft to man; > I cannot give the joy that fills, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot know why trials fall > Within our life's short span; > But my God understands it all, > And He's the One who can! > > > God Bless !!> dragonflymcs> Mayleen 02/07 ILD / MCS/ Fibro/ RADS/ TMJD/ IRD +14> > > > > Gwynne's mom died> > > Just wanted to tell everyone the sad news that my> mother died last night. She had been battling pneumonia,> but seemed to be getting better until taking a sharp> downward turn two nights ago. She nearly didn't make> it through the night, and the next day my dad had a> hospital bed and Hospice in to help. It was obvious from> her sats, pulse rate, labored and loud breathing that> death was imminent. As difficult as it is for all of us,> we know she's in a better place and we're relieved> that this last episode happened in a hurry.> > It is a blessing that she was at home, and the> whole family including both my kids were surrounding> her (although she wasn't responsive at that point). She> knew about the transplant and got to see me once without> oxygen after I got back home - another blessing. She> might well have been waiting for that to happen before> she gave up the fight.> > Another blessing is that since my mom battled Alzheimer's> and Bronchiectasis, and she had been fighting so hard for> the past 6 years, that we didn't have another six years of> watching her Alzheimer's deteriorate into something much> worse than it currently was. She was so frail and everything> was a such a struggle for her - she deserves a heavenly rest.> I feel a hole in my soul, and I'm particularly exhausted> given that I'm still in recuperation mode. Life can sure> be a roller coaster. Please pray for my father and for our> whole family as we thank God for the life of this wonderful> woman who blessed all of our lives and was so dearly loved.> > Love to all,> Gwynnie 57 Single-lung transplant on 4-3-08 at> UTHSC San , TX> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Gwyene, My pleasure !! xxxooxxx God Bless !! dragonflymcs Mayleen 02/07 ILD / MCS/ Fibro/ RADS/ TMJD/ IRD +14 Gwynne's mom died> > > Just wanted to tell everyone the sad news that my> mother died last night. She had been battling pneumonia,> but seemed to be getting better until taking a sharp> downward turn two nights ago. She nearly didn't make> it through the night, and the next day my dad had a> hospital bed and Hospice in to help. It was obvious from> her sats, pulse rate, labored and loud breathing that> death was imminent. As difficult as it is for all of us,> we know she's in a better place and we're relieved> that this last episode happened in a hurry.> > It is a blessing that she was at home, and the> whole family including both my kids were surrounding> her (although she wasn't responsive at that point). She> knew about the transplant and got to see me once without> oxygen after I got back home - another blessing. She> might well have been waiting for that to happen before> she gave up the fight.> > Another blessing is that since my mom battled Alzheimer's> and Bronchiectasis, and she had been fighting so hard for> the past 6 years, that we didn't have another six years of> watching her Alzheimer's deteriorate into something much> worse than it currently was. She was so frail and everything> was a such a struggle for her - she deserves a heavenly rest.> I feel a hole in my soul, and I'm particularly exhausted> given that I'm still in recuperation mode. Life can sure> be a roller coaster. Please pray for my father and for our> whole family as we thank God for the life of this wonderful> woman who blessed all of our lives and was so dearly loved.> > Love to all,> Gwynnie 57 Single-lung transplant on 4-3-08 at> UTHSC San , TX> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Gwynne, I wanted to send my prayers to you & your family. I felt the same way when my mother passed away in 2003. She had COPD and really struggled. I was glad to know she was in heaven and not coughing anymore, but I still miss her everyday. Take care! Love & Toodles Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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