Annie G Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I’m so sorry, Mercy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Praying for your family and in-laws. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I am so happy he isn;'t in pain. I really hope he can talk to his sister or at least be comforted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) [.] Edited February 23, 2022 by MercyA 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I'm so sorry for all your family (and especially your FIL) are going through. It is an indescribably sad and difficult time for everyone. Praying for your in-laws and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Praying for your FIL and the family today, Mercy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Sending good thoughts. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) Okay, here's an amusing little story for you all. Don't quote this, please. During the last year of FIL's life, he was listening constantly to strident, mean-spirited, blatantly false talk channels. And I mean constantly and at high volume. It was like an addiction. We weren't interested in arguing with him over the material, but it concerned us that his mind was full of that stuff in his last years. And he'd get angry about stuff he didn't need to be angry about. I prayed that God would please lead him to listen to something else, something that would fill his mind with something positive. Well, lo and behold, he started listening to--I kid you not--some YouTube channel featuring a Polish or German (?) accordion player. Young guy. He plays the accordion and sometimes sings and people polka dance. And he started watching that all the time instead. That and later Yukon Gold (a reality show about gold mining) and a carpenter channel about building cabins in the woods. DH thought he would go crazy with the constant loud accordion music in the house. He said you could hear it from the street. I was like, hey, better than the alternative! So that was a true miracle. 🙂 Edited February 22, 2022 by MercyA 18 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 @MercyA God is good (and funny!)! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, MercyA said: DH thought he would go crazy with the constant loud accordion music in the house. He said you could hear it from the street. I was like, hey, better than the alternative! So that was a true miracle. 🙂 Live ones are loud too. We have two in our house, lol! No polka, though I would like to eventually be a competent polka dancer (or competent at any dancing). I am so glad that he found something else and will have happier thoughts as he leaves this life. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) DH's dad has passed. It could not have been more peaceful; he just slipped away in his sleep with his family there. Thank you all so much for your prayers and good thoughts. Super proud of DD, who has never been around death before (that she can remember). She was completely unafraid and was comforting others. ❤️ Edited February 23, 2022 by MercyA 27 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Aw, Mercy. I'm glad it was so peaceful. I'll be praying for you all as you grieve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, MercyA said: DH's dad has passed. It could not have been more peaceful; he just slipped away in his sleep with his family there. Thank you all so much for your prayers and good thoughts. Super proud of DD, who has never been around death before (that she can remember). She was completely unafraid and was comforting others. ❤️ I am so sorry but glad it was peaceful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Mercy, I am so glad it was a quiet, non traumatic passing. I send you and your husband love as you mourn your loss. 💓 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Praying for you all. Glad it was peaceful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Praying for you all. May God continue to uphold and strengthen you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Prayers for you and your family 🙏💕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I’m glad it was peaceful and your daughter did well. Your family is in my thoughts during this difficult time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I’m so sorry for your loss 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I’m so sorry, but I’m relieved to hear that his passing was peaceful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 A peaceful death surrounded by loved ones is a true blessing. (((hugs))) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 My deepest sympathy and continued prayers for your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'm sorry for your loss. I am glad his passing was peaceful. 💕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'm so glad he's not suffering anymore and that the end was peaceful. Still praying for all of y'all in your time of loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending lots of prayers to your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'm happy his passing was with family and loved ones. May God give you solace and support through the time of mourning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) Don't quote please. So thankful that my mother-in-law was holding him when he passed. She has been widowed twice. Her first husband was a Mennonite conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. He was assigned to work in radiology. They did not take proper precautions at that time and he developed brain cancer at 31, with three young children. My mother-in-law stayed with him in the hospital for days at a time, but left to go home to get some sleep. They were supposed to call her if he grew worse. No one called her even when he died; she went the next day to find him gone. She has been haunted by it her whole life. So we are all thankful that this time was better. Edited February 23, 2022 by MercyA 3 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmom Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Mercy, I’m so thankful that you’ve felt God’s presence and peace throughout these last few days. Also that your MIL could be right there with him. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers tonight. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Sending love and care to the whole family, Mercy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Sorry for your loss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Prayers for your family as you move through this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Corraleno said: A peaceful death surrounded by loved ones is a true blessing. (((hugs))) Indeed. Mercy, prayers that you all will make it through the next few busy days with a peace that passes understanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Continuing to pray that there is peace the next few hard days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I am very glad that he had a peaceful passing and that your MIL was there holding him. Prayers for your family/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTVKath Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Prayers for your family. I'm sorry for your loss but am very glad it was peaceful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'm sorry for your loss. Sending gentle hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (( hugs to your husband and all the other grieving family members )) A good death is a blessing beyond measure. Very glad he had a good death. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I am so glad things worked out for both of them. Thanks for sharing about your MIL. I will pray she feels an extra measure of love and care during this second loss for her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I am so sorry!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I am so incredibly sorry and so very impressed with your DD. Death is hard for any age but that she found it in her heart to help others speaks volumes about her sweet nature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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