my husband is nearing the end of his long fight

[Reble]

For Charlene, Wanted to do something for you

 

[maplegum]

Thinking of you.

Wish I could make it all better for you and Gary.

xox Leonie xox

 

[Barbie]

[SIZE=12pt]Charlene-[/SIZE]

I think about you and Gary many times a day - my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.

Barbie

PS: Reble - that is beautiful!!

 

[Charlene]

reble, i am in awe at how you captured gary's spirit! he has always been such a fun lovin' guy and "swinging" into heaven on angel wings is SO appropriate! great job, i will print this out and show it to his mom. i also intend to frame it for display at his memorial. thank you so much!

gary slept most of the day today and woke just a short time ago. he was restless, picking at his gown and trying to throw his covers off. i put the bed rail down and laid next to him. this is how we ended every evening. i would lay with my arm across his chest and he would stroke my arm till i fell asleep. although his hands and arms are weak and not working so well now, he still tried and it felt heavenly! he was soon back to a peaceful sleep so i came up to the house to check in and take a quick shower and pet the dogs.

thank you again for your prayers and good wishes. you all are helping me get through this, more than you could ever know.

charlene

 

[maplegum]

* gulp*

I'm choking with emotion.

 

[Magic]

Charlene, my heart aches for what you and your family are going through. It brings back memories of my Mom in the hospital, in July, and we had to have her disconnected from life support when she became brain dead of a bleed in her brain. It was the hardest thing to do, but the only right one.... I'm crying now because I know that you and all of your extended family will be feeling that grief.

I do know in my heart though, that my Mom is in the afterlife and watching us from where she is, and when your beloved Gary is gone, he too will not be truly gone-- he will be always be with you, in spirit, and in your memories. I'll be keeping you and Gary in my prayers.

 

[Candice]

Charlene,

You and Gary have been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so glad that you had some peaceful time togehter tonight. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Reble, that was just beautiful!!!

 

[Marty]

Thinking of you.

I'm wondering where you get your strength.

You are amazing.

 

[Kathy2m]

You are a incredible person, keeping us all updated on something so personal and painful, I'm keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers, {{{{{Hugs}}}}}, Kathy

 

[MeadowRidge Farm]

Charlene, Just letting you know I am thinking of Gary and you. I cannot believe the incredible strength you have, you are such a inspiration to us. Mary, that is BEAUTIFUL, I am sure it is something Charlene will treasure. (((Hugs))) Corinne

 

[bfogg]

Good morning Charlene,

Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and sending you and Gary prayers and hugs.

I think of you and and it reminds me of how lucky I am and also what a wonderful thing Marylou did when she started this Forum.

Hugs

Bonnie

 

[Miniv]

I don't know how you're doing it, Charlene..........Bless you for your courage, strength, and your love.

Hugs,

MA

 

[Equuisize]

My hope is you all spent a restful and peaceful night.

Charlene, you are setting such an incredible model

for all and any of us that may go thru this, in the future,

with a loved one.

I think it's cathartic for those of us that have been in your

shoes, not that you want to live it again, but the strength you

gain can help others., who help others, who help other....

I am sending you cushioning hugs and many prayers.

 

[HaazeMinis]

I so admire you Charlene. (((HUGS)))

Corrine & a few others have expressed very similar feelings I have been having about what you going through and have summed it up quite well.

It is so difficult sometimes to put ones feelings out on paper, much less on a public forum. I do feel that you will help someone in the future just by sharing your story with everyone here and I also believe this will be and has been, so far a source of comfort and therapy for you as well.

Thank You for sharing your story with us Charlene!

I will be thinking of you, Gary & his dear Mother during this difficult time.

Mary that picture was beautiful!

Jeri

Charlene, Just letting you know I am thinking of Gary and you. I cannot believe the incredible strength you have, you are such a inspiration to us. Mary, that is BEAUTIFUL, I am sure it is something Charlene will treasure. (((Hugs))) Corinne

 

[MInx]

Good afternoon Charlene, just wanted you to know I'm here and thinking of you. Hoping you are still feeling your love for each other and ours on this forum..We now feel like we're part of the family.

Bless you,

Maxine

 

[Reijel's Mom]

How wonderful of Gary to rub your arm - what a good, good man. I was just checking in on you. I hope the morning has gone well.

 

[Charlene]

thanks mary, our morning has gone well. gary had a nice bath and nana and i changed all of his bed sheets for a fresh start to the day. of course, all of the jostling around tired him out so he was back to sleep in no time.

the hospice nurse was here this morning. gary's blood pressure was lower today but that is all normal in the scheme of things. his heart is still going strong although he sleeps most of the time now. there are more and more periods of apnea, something else i have been told is normal for end stages of life.

oh yes maxine, i feel the love of this wonderful man even when i am not in the room with him. surprisingly, he has been able to voice his love to me although it is just a weak whisper. doesn't matter, i still hear it even if it's just his lips moving.

i will feel his love long after he has departed this world, i think i will feel it forever.

i also very much feel the love coming from l'il beginnings...you have all most definitely become family to me! thank you again for your kind thoughts and prayers.

charlene

 

[CritterCountry]

Just checking in, I choke up everytime I read a new entry from you Charlene. I so admire how stoic you are being. Tell Gary we are all thinking of him.

 

[maplegum]

You are amazing.

 

[mad for mini's]

Hi Charlene , you don't know me and I haven't replied to your post until now , I'm not good with words , especially with something like this but I just had to let you know that I am thinking of you and Gary and I am amazed at how strong you are , you give strength and courage to all who have been keeping up with your postings . You are a truly amazing person. I keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers every day.

I would insert an icon here but there isn't one that really fits what I am feeling for you and Gary.