newt Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 hi, all, a very dear friend of mine is passing away. she is in a CCU on the west coast, on a vent, heavily sedated. she has been terribly ill and in significant pain, so we are hoping for a gentle release from life. Joan was a guidance counselor who "adopted" me when i was in sore need of a parent. she and her family have been my touchstone and haven for over thirty years. she is one of the funniest, warmest, luminously joyful people i've ever known, with a heart as big as the skies. i will miss her very much. she loved hearing about "the dollhouse people" and i know she would be glad of your good thoughts to ease her passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'm very sorry for the soon passing of your dear friend. I will be sending my best wishes and prayers to you and your good friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Sending my thoughts to the both of you! She sounds like a person one would have loved to known! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 so sorry to hear of your friend. I do hope she passes with minimal pain. with such wonderful memories of her she will never truely be gone! {{{{{{HUGZZZ}}}}}} nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Wishing your friend a gentle, painless, and peaceful passing, and lots of hugs and other comfort to you and her other family members. Remember that we are all here for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Oh, C.J. ... it's harder still to lose a loved one miles and miles away. My prayers for a gentle release for your friend and the soothing wrap of wonderful memories for you and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokkie Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Hi C.J. I am truly sorry to hear about your very sick friend, she wil be in my thoughts and I wil send her some mini scene-thoughts in releasing some of her paine, keep the faith for a smooth passing, hugs for you and your friend, wilma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 CJ - My thoughts are with you. Has your friend got lots of close friends and family at her side? I'll send up prayers for her. (hugs) -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess11 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your dear friend during this time. God bless. Big hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 My thoughts are with you and for a peaceful passing of your very dear friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'm so sorry, c.j. I will say a prayer for you and your best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'm so sorry for you, I will keep your friend in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 So sorry to hear about your friend. She and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you both lots of mini hugs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I am sorry to hear of your friend's illness. Keeping her in my prayers for a peaceful passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 C.J. Your friend is in my thoughts. I hope that she passes in a pain free and easy manner. Sorry to hear about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyQ Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I am truely sorry about your friend CJ. I pray that her passing is peaceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Since very recently I too have lost two close relatives who also were friends, my sincerest wishes for a peaceful passing of your friend and will keep you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 thank you so much. Joanie's husband and their eldest are there with her. their children are in their mid-40s and up, and one of them is ill. each of us had seen or talked with her recently. we knew this was coming, and had our goodbyes when she was well enough. their youngest had said she would call me this afternoon but she has not called or written, which is worrisome. i check in with the CCU and they confirm that she's still a patient. am trying to keep busy. her husband is doing all he can just to cope. he has asked us and told us not to call or show up, so that is what the other kids and i are doing. i think that he has said what he needs, and we have to listen. i am staying put in NC for now, and will see what he wants as time goes by. we have a telephone "tree." thank you, everyone. it helps. i know she is grateful for your kindness, as am i. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 So sorry to hear about this, I hope the end is painless and tranquil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 CJ, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. It sounds like she is a very wonderful person who has made a difference in a lot of lives. It must be very, very hard for you to say good bye. I'll light a candle for your friend and ask the spirits to help guide her thru a peaceful crossing. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Hi CJ...I am sending hugs and prayers out to you and for your friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 sorry to hear of your friends illness....will keep you and her in my prayers and thoughts....hugsss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 cj, your friend is wrapped in loving arms and moving to a better, pain-free place. I pray for peace for all of you she leaves behind to treasure her memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 thank you all for the support you've shown. my friend has gone. she died on sunday, and i know that your kind, good thoughts and prayers helped her. she did not want a memorial service, and her instructions will be followed concerning her remains. so, in the absence of a ritual, people are doing what they know to do. i've been listening and talking with Joan's family; we're talking about my going there or some of them coming here. don't know when. we're taking small steps, and can see what seems right, figure it out along the way. please know that i send hugs back, and am very grateful for the solace each of you has offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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