laurad1125 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 My 40 year old sister was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer 3 years and 2 months ago. At the time they told us she would likely live 2.5 to 3 years. She is in the final stages now and will likely pass away in the next 36 hours. She is unconscious and not in pain at this point. We had such a complicated relationship. She is cognitively disabled (IQ of 69 or so) and we never really found a way to relate to each other. I know our relationship (or lack of one) grieves our mother. I am sad, tired, and anxious. My family doesn't work really well together and I'm bracing myself for a difficult next week. I don't know what else to say.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Oh Laura - I'm so sorry. Praying for you in this difficult time. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I'm so sorry. I'll be praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) I'm so sorry, Laura. :grouphug: I don't know if you're close geographically? If so, can you pretty much go be with her until she passes away? I'm sure you've thought through a lot of this so please forgive me if my comment offends. I can just say that I didn't have a very close relationship with my mother in law (there was no animosity or negativity, we just weren't close geographically for much of our married life), but I was with her when she passed away a few months ago, and I'm thankful for that. :grouphug: Edited May 21, 2010 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how difficult it is to lose a sibling with cognitive disabilities. My brother died of Parkison's a couple of years ago. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Sending you prayers and :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I'm very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is to go through difficult times when you don't have a close, connected family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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King Alfred Academy Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm so very sorry - thoughts and prayers are with you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm so sorry. How hard this must be for everyone involved. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 So very sorry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I am so sorry. I will be praying for you and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 :grouphug: I wish your family peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm so sorry. I've been there.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Sending warm wishes for you to have peace and quiet strength in the coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm really sorry you're going through this, Laura. Having strained familial relationships is a very difficult thing. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juelle Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I am so sorry. :grouphug: May you have wisdom and peace in the coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 :grouphug: I am very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm so very sorry, Laura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurad1125 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 She passed away just a little while ago. I spent a couple of hours by her side tonight and was able to say what I needed to say. I hope she is at peace now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 She passed away just a little while ago. I spent a couple of hours by her side tonight and was able to say what I needed to say. I hope she is at peace now. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: May her memory be eternal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 She passed away just a little while ago. I spent a couple of hours by her side tonight and was able to say what I needed to say. I hope she is at peace now. :grouphug:, hoping you have some peace as well, :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Diem Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 :grouphug: I'm so sorry, Laura. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4given Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 :grouphug: May you have peace through all that you're experiencing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 She passed away just a little while ago. I spent a couple of hours by her side tonight and was able to say what I needed to say. I hope she is at peace now. You and your family are in our prayers.:grouphug: I will be praying for peace and comfort and for a week where everybody just pulls together and really connects with eachother!:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I am sorry for your lose. :grouphug: I hope you can find peace with your family in the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I am so sorry for what you are going through, what a difficult and miserable situation. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm very sorry. I'm so glad you were able to be with her. Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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