OT: Mom is No Longer in Pain

[Guest guest]

Heyla, folks....

Mom passed away around 3 am.

She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

But last night, when I went to see her, I told her about the duck I was

going to get to fix for Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he really

missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the restaurant where they'd each

had their 80th birthday parties, and where they often ate on Sundays. (It

was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.)

I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that I thought I would put

orange slices and ginger slices, and some pearl onions in the duck, and

roast it the way I usually do the very tender chickens and turkeys that I

often make.

I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we had last year, which we

all enjoyed, and told her about all the dishes I planned to have with the

turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like the celeriac mock mashed

potatoes, and the spinach and pearl onions with brie sauce, and the

butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And then I kissed her

good-bye and told her that it was all right if she wanted to go home.

That I loved her too much to ask her to stay.

Dad had been sleeping down by her, but apparently, she didn't want him

there at the last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed last night,

and told her it was all right to go home.

We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear if she needed anything.

He said he heard her call out once about 3 am, and by the time he reached

her side, she was gone.

And again, I can't stress how good the hospice folks have been -- Dad

called me at once and then called the hospice people, and although I'm

only three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes and got over

there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there.

Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking in a beautiful garden,

and that she is, at last, free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard.

Pink Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

Dad's taking it pretty hard. Pink Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

Will do so - for him and for you. My mom also died after a long battle with dementia so I know how hard that can be.

Pat

[Guest guest]

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>

>

>

> Heyla, folks....

>

> Mom passed away around 3 am.

>

> She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

>

> But last night, when I went to see her, I told her about the duck I

> was going to get to fix for Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he

> really missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the restaurant where

> they'd each had their 80th birthday parties, and where they often

> ate on Sundays. (It was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.)

>

> I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that I thought I would

> put orange slices and ginger slices, and some pearl onions in the

> duck, and roast it the way I usually do the very tender chickens and

> turkeys that I often make.

>

> I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we had last year,

> which we all enjoyed, and told her about all the dishes I planned to

> have with the turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like the

> celeriac mock mashed potatoes, and the spinach and pearl onions with

> brie sauce, and the butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And

> then I kissed her good-bye and told her that it was all right if she

> wanted to go home. That I loved her too much to ask her to stay.

>

> Dad had been sleeping down by her, but apparently, she didn't want

> him there at the last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed

> last night, and told her it was all right to go home.

>

> We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear if she needed

> anything. He said he heard her call out once about 3 am, and by the

> time he reached her side, she was gone.

>

> And again, I can't stress how good the hospice folks have been --

> Dad called me at once and then called the hospice people, and

> although I'm only three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes

> and got over there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there.

>

> Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking in a beautiful

> garden, and that she is, at last, free from pain. Dad's taking it

> pretty hard. Pink Lights and Prayers for him would be very much

> appreciated.

Heart felt condolences, Marilyn. It sounds like you did everything

right.

You are a wonderful example to all of us.

Thoughts and prayers for your dad, but I know you'll take care of him

really well.

Mara

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

I'm sorry for the loss to you and your father, but am relieved for you her long struggle is over. It made me think of my mom's passing,too. We don't want to lose them, but know their bodies have had enough and we are bidden to say farewell.

At the nursing home where my mother died, they said hardly anyone was ever with their parents when their parents went through the end, and that my mother was very lucky to have us with her. You've been a brave honor guard to stay by your mother's side in this difficult journey.

I pray that your healing will soon begin,

Sue R

[Guest guest]

Hi Marilyn,

This brought tears to my eyes but I feel an overwhelming sense of peace.

Bless all of you and may your mom rest in peace.

My love and prayers for you and your family.

Jodi

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

I usually just read from the sidelines and don't chime in much, but I wanted to give you my condolences and let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. Thank you for being so giving of yourself and your time. My heart goes out to you.

heather

UC 12 y, SCD 10m

OT: Mom is No Longer in Pain

Heyla, folks....Mom passed away around 3 am.She had been holding on... why, we don't know. But last night, when I went to see her, I told her about the duck I was going to get to fix for Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he really missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the restaurant where they'd each had their 80th birthday parties, and where they often ate on Sundays. (It was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.) I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that I thought I would put orange slices and ginger slices, and some pearl onions in the duck, and roast it the way I usually do the very tender chickens and turkeys that I often make.I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we had last year, which we all enjoyed, and told her about all the dishes I planned to have with the turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like the celeriac mock mashed potatoes, and the spinach and pearl onions with brie sauce, and the butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And then I kissed her good-bye and told her that it was all right if she wanted to go home. That I loved her too much to ask her to stay.Dad had been sleeping down by her, but apparently, she didn't want him there at the last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed last night, and told her it was all right to go home. We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear if she needed anything. He said he heard her call out once about 3 am, and by the time he reached her side, she was gone.And again, I can't stress how good the hospice folks have been -- Dad called me at once and then called the hospice people, and although I'm only three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes and got over there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there. Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking in a beautiful garden, and that she is, at last, free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard. Pink Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

— Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

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[Guest guest]

Oh Marilyn, you described your mother’s passing with such

tenderness. It brought tears to my eyes.

Your Mom must have felt peace with you by her side. I send my

love to you, your family and especially to your Dad.

Carol

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Wizop

Marilyn L. Alm

Mom passed away around 3 am.

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[Guest guest]

I am so sorry about your loss, my care and prayers are with you and your family.Belle---

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

I am so glad that your mother is no longer in pain, but I am also heart heavy

that you, your father, and your family will be without her. It sounds like she

had a peaceful passing and I am praying for peace and contentment for all who

were near and dear to her.

Amelia

>

>

>

> Heyla, folks....

>

> Mom passed away around 3 am.

>

> She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

>

> But last night, when I went to see her, I told

> her about the duck I was going to get to fix for

> Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he really

> missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the

> restaurant where they'd each had their 80th

> birthday parties, and where they often ate on

> Sundays. (It was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.)

>

> I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that

> I thought I would put orange slices and ginger

> slices, and some pearl onions in the duck, and

> roast it the way I usually do the very tender

> chickens and turkeys that I often make.

>

> I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we

> had last year, which we all enjoyed, and told her

> about all the dishes I planned to have with the

> turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like

> the celeriac mock mashed potatoes, and the

> spinach and pearl onions with brie sauce, and the

> butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And

> then I kissed her good-bye and told her that it

> was all right if she wanted to go home. That I

> loved her too much to ask her to stay.

>

> Dad had been sleeping down by her, but

> apparently, she didn't want him there at the

> last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed

> last night, and told her it was all right to go home.

>

> We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear

> if she needed anything. He said he heard her call

> out once about 3 am, and by the time he reached her side, she was gone.

>

> And again, I can't stress how good the hospice

> folks have been -- Dad called me at once and then

> called the hospice people, and although I'm only

> three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes

> and got over there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there.

>

> Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking

> in a beautiful garden, and that she is, at last,

> free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard. Pink

> Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

>

>

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]

God Bless you all -yes, she is skipping thru the garden as we speak!!!

so hard I know, we're all here for you - as you always are for us!!!

Would you mind giving me her name so I can ask my prayer group t0 pray too

thanks

eileen

>

>

>

> Heyla, folks....

>

> Mom passed away around 3 am.

>

> She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

>

> But last night, when I went to see her, I told

> her about the duck I was going to get to fix for

> Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he really

> missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the

> restaurant where they'd each had their 80th

> birthday parties, and where they often ate on

> Sundays. (It was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.)

>

> I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that

> I thought I would put orange slices and ginger

> slices, and some pearl onions in the duck, and

> roast it the way I usually do the very tender

> chickens and turkeys that I often make.

>

> I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we

> had last year, which we all enjoyed, and told her

> about all the dishes I planned to have with the

> turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like

> the celeriac mock mashed potatoes, and the

> spinach and pearl onions with brie sauce, and the

> butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And

> then I kissed her good-bye and told her that it

> was all right if she wanted to go home. That I

> loved her too much to ask her to stay.

>

> Dad had been sleeping down by her, but

> apparently, she didn't want him there at the

> last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed

> last night, and told her it was all right to go home.

>

> We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear

> if she needed anything. He said he heard her call

> out once about 3 am, and by the time he reached her side, she was gone.

>

> And again, I can't stress how good the hospice

> folks have been -- Dad called me at once and then

> called the hospice people, and although I'm only

> three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes

> and got over there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there.

>

> Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking

> in a beautiful garden, and that she is, at last,

> free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard. Pink

> Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

>

>

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]

At 03:06 PM 10/29/2009, you wrote:

Would you mind giving me her

name so I can ask my prayer group t0 pray too

Her name is Florence Marjorie Hammond Lessentine -- she went by Marge. If

anyone called her " Florence, " she's say,

" Who? "

I'm typing up her obituary. It should be in the Times-Picayune on

Sunday.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Stocker

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>

>

> Heyla, folks....

>

> Mom passed away around 3 am.

>

> She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]

Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking in a beautiful garden, and that she is, at last, free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard. Pink Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.I'm so glad your mom is at peace now. Even knowing that though, I can't imagine how hard it must be to let someone you love so much go. I'll be praying for you and your dad. Peace =)Alyssa 15 yoUC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)No meds!

[Guest guest]

My deepest condolences to you and your Dad.LuciaSon w/CD 6/09SCD 8/09Prednisone (slowly weaning off)To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 12:56:08 PMSubject: OT: Mom is No Longer in

Pain

Heyla, folks.....

Mom passed away around 3 am.

She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

But last night, when I went to see her, I told her about the duck I was

going to get to fix for Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he really

missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the restaurant where they'd each

had their 80th birthday parties, and where they often ate on Sundays. (It

was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.)

I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that I thought I would put

orange slices and ginger slices, and some pearl onions in the duck, and

roast it the way I usually do the very tender chickens and turkeys that I

often make.

I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we had last year, which we

all enjoyed, and told her about all the dishes I planned to have with the

turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like the celeriac mock mashed

potatoes, and the spinach and pearl onions with brie sauce, and the

butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And then I kissed her

good-bye and told her that it was all right if she wanted to go home.

That I loved her too much to ask her to stay.

Dad had been sleeping down by her, but apparently, she didn't want him

there at the last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed last night,

and told her it was all right to go home.

We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear if she needed anything.

He said he heard her call out once about 3 am, and by the time he reached

her side, she was gone.

And again, I can't stress how good the hospice folks have been -- Dad

called me at once and then called the hospice people, and although I'm

only three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes and got over

there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there.

Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking in a beautiful garden,

and that she is, at last, free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard.

Pink Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

My deepest condolences Marilyn. Tears came as you described your last visit because it brought to memory the passing of my own mother and mother-in-law. I pray for you and your Dad to be comforted in knowing that your mom is truly free from all things that bind this present life, and is safe in the arms of her Heavenly Father.VivienSubject: OT: Mom is No Longer in PainTo: BTVC-SCD Received: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 4:56 PM

Heyla, folks....

Mom passed away around 3 am.

She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

But last night, when I went to see her, I told her about the duck I was

going to get to fix for Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he really

missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the restaurant where they'd each

had their 80th birthday parties, and where they often ate on Sundays. (It

was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.)

I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that I thought I would put

orange slices and ginger slices, and some pearl onions in the duck, and

roast it the way I usually do the very tender chickens and turkeys that I

often make.

I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we had last year, which we

all enjoyed, and told her about all the dishes I planned to have with the

turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like the celeriac mock mashed

potatoes, and the spinach and pearl onions with brie sauce, and the

butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And then I kissed her

good-bye and told her that it was all right if she wanted to go home.

That I loved her too much to ask her to stay.

Dad had been sleeping down by her, but apparently, she didn't want him

there at the last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed last night,

and told her it was all right to go home.

We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear if she needed anything.

He said he heard her call out once about 3 am, and by the time he reached

her side, she was gone.

And again, I can't stress how good the hospice folks have been -- Dad

called me at once and then called the hospice people, and although I'm

only three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes and got over

there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there.

Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking in a beautiful garden,

and that she is, at last, free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard.

Pink Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

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[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I am glad she went peacefully and you had a

chance to tell her how much you love her. I wish you peace as well.

PJ

> >

> >

> >

> > Heyla, folks....

> >

> > Mom passed away around 3 am.

> >

> > She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

> >

> > But last night, when I went to see her, I told

> > her about the duck I was going to get to fix for

> > Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he really

> > missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the

> > restaurant where they'd each had their 80th

> > birthday parties, and where they often ate on

> > Sundays. (It was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.)

> >

> > I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that

> > I thought I would put orange slices and ginger

> > slices, and some pearl onions in the duck, and

> > roast it the way I usually do the very tender

> > chickens and turkeys that I often make.

> >

> > I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we

> > had last year, which we all enjoyed, and told her

> > about all the dishes I planned to have with the

> > turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like

> > the celeriac mock mashed potatoes, and the

> > spinach and pearl onions with brie sauce, and the

> > butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And

> > then I kissed her good-bye and told her that it

> > was all right if she wanted to go home. That I

> > loved her too much to ask her to stay.

> >

> > Dad had been sleeping down by her, but

> > apparently, she didn't want him there at the

> > last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed

> > last night, and told her it was all right to go home.

> >

> > We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear

> > if she needed anything. He said he heard her call

> > out once about 3 am, and by the time he reached her side, she was gone.

> >

> > And again, I can't stress how good the hospice

> > folks have been -- Dad called me at once and then

> > called the hospice people, and although I'm only

> > three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes

> > and got over there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there.

> >

> > Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking

> > in a beautiful garden, and that she is, at last,

> > free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard. Pink

> > Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > — Marilyn

> > New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> > Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> > Darn Good SCD Cook

> > No Human Children

> > Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

> >

>

[Guest guest]

So sorry, Marilyn. Thoughts and prayers for you and your dad.

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

Sorry to learn about the passsing of your dear Mother.

Thoughs and prayers are with your family.

.

Would you mind giving me her name so I can ask my prayer group t0 pray tooHer name is Florence Marjorie Hammond Lessentine -- she went by Marge. If anyone called her "Florence," she's say, "Who?"I'm typing up her obituary. It should be in the Times-Picayune on Sunday.

— Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

Words can't describe the loss of such a huge part of your life. Her peaceful

departure sounds like a blessing even though the last 6 months were very hard on

you and your family. I hope your family will accept my condolences.

I am truly sorry and deeply touched by your words. She was so lucky to have such

a warm, caring and nurturing daughter by her side until the end.

Misty

>

>

>

> Heyla, folks....

>

> Mom passed away around 3 am.

>

> She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

>

> But last night, when I went to see her, I told

> her about the duck I was going to get to fix for

> Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he really

> missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the

> restaurant where they'd each had their 80th

> birthday parties, and where they often ate on

> Sundays. (It was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.)

>

> I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that

> I thought I would put orange slices and ginger

> slices, and some pearl onions in the duck, and

> roast it the way I usually do the very tender

> chickens and turkeys that I often make.

>

> I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we

> had last year, which we all enjoyed, and told her

> about all the dishes I planned to have with the

> turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like

> the celeriac mock mashed potatoes, and the

> spinach and pearl onions with brie sauce, and the

> butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And

> then I kissed her good-bye and told her that it

> was all right if she wanted to go home. That I

> loved her too much to ask her to stay.

>

> Dad had been sleeping down by her, but

> apparently, she didn't want him there at the

> last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed

> last night, and told her it was all right to go home.

>

> We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear

> if she needed anything. He said he heard her call

> out once about 3 am, and by the time he reached her side, she was gone.

>

> And again, I can't stress how good the hospice

> folks have been -- Dad called me at once and then

> called the hospice people, and although I'm only

> three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes

> and got over there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there.

>

> Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking

> in a beautiful garden, and that she is, at last,

> free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard. Pink

> Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

>

>

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

My deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family.

My dear departed Mom always said that dying is a part of living, but I can't be as matter of fact as she was.

People say that we don't really grieve for the dead, we grieve for ourselves.

Well, we all grieve with you tonight Marilyn.

I'll look forward to reading Marge's obituary.

Much love,

Terry

[Guest guest]

Prayers and pink lights for Dad, of course. Wishing you each moments of peace.RuthMom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking in a beautiful garden,and that she is, at last, free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard.Pink Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.- MarilynNewOrleans, Louisiana, USAUndiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001Darn Good SCD CookNo Human Children

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

I don't post much but just wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss. Both

you and your dad are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lesley

> Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking

> in a beautiful garden, and that she is, at last,

> free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard. Pink

> Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

>

>

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]

So sorry to hear about your Mom, Marilyn. It's very tough to lose someone that

close, even when you expect it and know they're ready. I'm sending my empathy

and loving thoughts to you and your Dad.

Debbie T

>

>

>

> Heyla, folks....

>

> Mom passed away around 3 am.

>

> She had been holding on... why, we don't know.

>

> But last night, when I went to see her, I told

> her about the duck I was going to get to fix for

> Sunday dinner, because Dad had said he really

> missed the roasted duck from La Cuisine, the

> restaurant where they'd each had their 80th

> birthday parties, and where they often ate on

> Sundays. (It was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.)

>

> I told her I was winging it on the duck, but that

> I thought I would put orange slices and ginger

> slices, and some pearl onions in the duck, and

> roast it the way I usually do the very tender

> chickens and turkeys that I often make.

>

> I told her that I had ordered the same turkeys we

> had last year, which we all enjoyed, and told her

> about all the dishes I planned to have with the

> turkeys, many of which were her favorites, like

> the celeriac mock mashed potatoes, and the

> spinach and pearl onions with brie sauce, and the

> butternut squash, and the egg nog ice cream. And

> then I kissed her good-bye and told her that it

> was all right if she wanted to go home. That I

> loved her too much to ask her to stay.

>

> Dad had been sleeping down by her, but

> apparently, she didn't want him there at the

> last. He, too, kissed her, before he went to bed

> last night, and told her it was all right to go home.

>

> We've had a monitor on her so that Dad could hear

> if she needed anything. He said he heard her call

> out once about 3 am, and by the time he reached her side, she was gone.

>

> And again, I can't stress how good the hospice

> folks have been -- Dad called me at once and then

> called the hospice people, and although I'm only

> three blocks away, by the time I threw on clothes

> and got over there, JoJo, Mom's nurse, was already there.

>

> Mom looked very peaceful -- I know she's walking

> in a beautiful garden, and that she is, at last,

> free from pain. Dad's taking it pretty hard. Pink

> Lights and Prayers for him would be very much appreciated.

>

>

>

>

> � Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Marilyn:

There are never the words to truly express one's sorrow when a friend suffers a great loss. Heartfelt prayers and healing pink light are flowing to you, your dad and all those who loved your Mom.

Reading your posts have brought tears to my eyes. You are a very loving, caring soul. Please minister to yourself and stay well.

Many hugs and much hope,

abhi

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,My prayers and best wishes to you and your dad at this time of loss. I was so glad to read that you gave your mom permission to move on to a better place. Sometimes it seems that is the last thing that they are holding on  for.

Peace be with you and yours.SharOn Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 12:56 PM, Wizop Marilyn L. Alm wrote:

 

Heyla, folks....

Mom passed away around 3 am.