Sonshine Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 My mil has been in the hospital several days with longterm lung issues. She has been on oxygen a long time and is now having difficulty expelling carbon dioxide and it is building up in her lungs. She was doing better so they didn't put the CPAP(?) machine on, but took a strong turn for the worse in the last 24 hours and is now on the CPAP machine. She could recover or not. Everyone is going to come see her in the hospital in the morning. We are at peace with her going home to Heaven but she is very much beloved and it will be hard. Any words of wisdom on how to talk with my children (ages 10 to 24) and dh? We are Christians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 :grouphug: I would gently explain just what you did here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonshine Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thank you. It's nice to know someone is listening (reading?). Al the grandkids saw her over the break, even the college kids home, so that was nice. And maybe she'll pull through. Death seems so final, but it really isn't. I too had a beloved Godly grandmother and look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I think the hardest part sometimes is just verbalizing what is happening. When my grandmother went into decline this year we were all understanding, but just saying it aloud and discussing it with each other was tough.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Really sorry :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry. Praying for your family. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I will be praying for your family. My Dad died last year when my girls were 7 and 5. They knew that he had cancer and that their other Grandpa had died of cancer four years before. When I told them their "Poppy the Grandpa" had died, they knew what it meant and I just had to hold them and let them cry. With kids the ages you mention, I would explain it just as you did here. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonshine Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 My mil did pass away about two hours ago. We were all there. All of my kids go to say their goodbyes, even if she was unconscious. My bil the pastor said a prayer with everyone in the room. I think we are all at peace about it. I'm sure there will be more tears and we have the funeral to get through, etc., but no one is super upset. Her only daughter is taking it hard but will be okay. Her mom had suffered a lot from ill health over the years and we all knew it was only right to let her go. She passed away within 10 minutes of her last child arriving. I think she was hanging on until she saw him and his wife. Thank you for the prayers, hugs, and comforting words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemywhirlygirls Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Celebrating with your MIL that she no longer suffers and that she is now with her Savior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I think she was hanging on until she saw him and his wife. . Quite likely. :grouphug: May you now be filled with sweet memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: It is so sad, but I think so wonderful that all of her children and your families were there. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 :grouphug: It was so nice you could all be together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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