mlktwins Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) Update: My FIL passed away today. While we thought we might have 2 weeks to a month, he died a week and a day after entering hospice. While we are notifying everyone, doing paper work, and planning a funeral, my MIL is not doing well and we aren't sure how much time she has. Tomorrow, despite our grief, the focus will need to shift 100% to her. Please continue to pray for us... In a span of 3 weeks, both of my in-laws (both 94), started declining very rapidly. We entered them in home hospice yesterday. We are so sad. They met in 1st grade, they've been married over 75 almost 73 years, and their birthdays are 1 day apart. I guess they are going to leave this earth close together too. Please pray that they are comfortable and peaceful. Please pray for my DH and his siblings. DH has been carrying a lot of the load in caregiving and as POA and is just exhausted and in shock. Please pray for me to provide the support I need for all of them. TIA ETA: See correction above. Edited April 23, 2021 by mlktwins 3 41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Oh, I'm so very sorry. Hugs & prayers for all of you; what a difficult time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Sending hugs, lots and lots of hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I’m sorry, that sounds heartbreaking. Many prayers and hugs for dh and his sibs as they go through this! 💛 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Praying and sending hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 praying. what a beautiful quick story of their life though 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Praying for all of you. I’m so sorry. 😢 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Prayers for all. May they pass in peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I am sending so many prayers to them and to their family. I am so sorry. Wow, their love story is amazing. Praying for peace and comfort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Prayers for a peaceful passing. It sounds like they are meant to stay together. Prayers for your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 That is so hard. I'm very sorry. Thinking of you and your family. 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I am sorry and will be praying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Prayers for all who have to navigate this difficult time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Hugs and prayers. I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Prayers for all of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 what a crushing blow for all of you i am very sorry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I am so sorry! Praying for them, for peace, and for your family. What a blessing that they can be together at this time...even as it hurts to know they have so little time left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I am so sorry. Praying for you all to have peace during this difficult time. They've known each other for 88 years. That is so amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Hugs. My grandparents went into hospice together and died just a few weeks apart. It was a blessing to each of them to know that they wouldn't be apart long, but it was so hard on their kids. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Very sad. I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, prairiewindmomma said: Hugs. My grandparents went into hospice together and died just a few weeks apart. It was a blessing to each of them to know that they wouldn't be apart long, but it was so hard on their kids. Thank you! Yes, it will be hard to lose both so close together 😪! Edited April 16, 2021 by mlktwins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Sending peaceful wishes for your in-laws and positive thoughts for those who love them. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTVKath Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 That's hard. I'm sorry. Praying for your in-laws and your whole family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I’m praying. I’m so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I'm so very sorry. Praying for you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I'm sorry and will pray. Having it happen rapidly at a very old age and both at the same time is at least a silver lining... As difficult as it is. I know that at any age, it still feels so sad and shocking. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Thinking of you today, and your sweet ILs. They have such a beautiful story. Hoping today is peaceful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 55 minutes ago, Spryte said: Thinking of you today, and your sweet ILs. They have such a beautiful story. Hoping today is peaceful. 🥰 Thanks, my friend!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocassie Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Many prayers for your IL's, DH, and you. I know my SIL, after doing the bulk of caring for my MIL, had a hard time with feeling relief right after MIL passing. She felt like she shouldn't feel that way. I and DH really tried to make sure we loved on her and let her know that all her feelings were valid. She was carrying a large burden physically, mentally, and emotionally in caring for MIL through her illness and hospice care plus then being the executor of MIL's estate. It was that first big holiday that hit her hard and the real grieving started for her. We made sure to be with her even though it isn't a holiday we normally spend with extended family. When it comes to grieving and coming to peace with losing loved ones, there are no "shoulds" when it comes to one's emotions. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Praying for your whole family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I am so sorry on your losses. Lots of prayers to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) I'm sorry for your loss. DH and I both lost our mothers this year. I hope all of you can find some comfort during this time of grief. Edited May 10, 2021 by Storygirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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