This is Nicole.
Forgive me...this is going to be scattered.
Mom died this morning. Marcus was there with her. He said it was peaceful. Dad, Shane and I got to the hospital soon afterward.
In her room, there was a white board that said "Welcome Mona." The hospice staff wrote it the day she arrived.
Very gently, this morning, Marcus walked up to the board and wrote the word Home after Welcome....so it read Welcome Home Mona.
This is tough stuff.
Thank you to everyone who loved my mom. She could probably remember all of your names. She made sure everyone felt precious and welcomed.
The visitation will be this Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 5-8 p.m. at Community Covenant Church. 901 Humboldt Ave. N. Her home church. The Memorial Service will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Brookdale Covenant Church...the church where Marcus and Shelly were married and Eric and I were married. 5139 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center, MN.
To be honest...I don't want to end this post....if I keep writing, somehow my mom will still be here. I know in my head that she is in Heaven and that she is having an amazing reunion with people she loves, but my heart hasn't quite caught up yet and I just need another hug...someday. I know she knows she is loved.
And I know that she would want me to thank everyone for their prayers.
Peace and Justice to you all.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Peaceful Sleep
This is Nicole.
Mom is finally in a peaceful sleep. She hasn't talked, but her rest seems deep and peaceful. Dad stayed with her last night and he said it was good that he was there. He's going to stay again tonight and we'll just take it hour by hour.
Mom is finally in a peaceful sleep. She hasn't talked, but her rest seems deep and peaceful. Dad stayed with her last night and he said it was good that he was there. He's going to stay again tonight and we'll just take it hour by hour.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Hospice
This is Marcus.
My mom just moved into a hospice room at North Memorial this afternoon. The doctors are trying to control her pain in an effort to get her home. We will just have to play the next day or so by ear.
While my mother would like to see each and everyone of her friends and family, out of respect for her please contact either myself or Nicole before coming to the hospital. She is in and out a lot because of the medication and she likes to know who is around.
I am sure that you all can understand and we thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.
You can reach me by phone, or my email at: Myrayray2@aol.com
My mom just moved into a hospice room at North Memorial this afternoon. The doctors are trying to control her pain in an effort to get her home. We will just have to play the next day or so by ear.
While my mother would like to see each and everyone of her friends and family, out of respect for her please contact either myself or Nicole before coming to the hospital. She is in and out a lot because of the medication and she likes to know who is around.
I am sure that you all can understand and we thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.
You can reach me by phone, or my email at: Myrayray2@aol.com
Monday, February 2, 2009
Hospital
My mom is in the hospital.
She was overwhelmed by nausea and we're hoping the doctors can help figure it out.
Please continue to pray for her to be as comfortable as possible.
She was overwhelmed by nausea and we're hoping the doctors can help figure it out.
Please continue to pray for her to be as comfortable as possible.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Update
Hi Everyone.
This is Nicole.
My mom asked me to update the blog.
She did not have chemo #10. The doctors said she needs to get some strength back before they do another round.
She is still battling pain and nausea and she asks for prayers to get past this.
Thanks to everyone who sends their love and prayers.
This is Nicole.
My mom asked me to update the blog.
She did not have chemo #10. The doctors said she needs to get some strength back before they do another round.
She is still battling pain and nausea and she asks for prayers to get past this.
Thanks to everyone who sends their love and prayers.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The New Year
A Peaceful and comfortable 2009 is wished to anyone reading this blog tonight. Nicole filled in for me over the weekend when I was a way from my computer.
A reaction to my pain medication – which I predicted when it was prescribed – brought me into the hospital with dehydration and nausea and pain. Next time I will agree sooner to go to the hospital. After the weekend in the hospital, I came home on Monday and have worked a bit this week.
My dear Uncle Ervin left his earthly journey last Wednesday morning. His service on Saturday was beautiful and touching according to all reports from Marcus, Nancy, Margaret and Dennis. I so regret having to miss the family time at that service. On New Year’s Eve, our Juliana crawled up on my lap in the middle of the Happy New Year confetti – at 8:00 p.m. – and said, “Grammona, I’m sorry about your uncle died.” I was overwhelmed by her sincerity and care.
I received a painting in the mail this week of an antiques gumball machine. Prominent in the front are three yellow gum balls and all of the others are behind and below. What a sweet message – even though they aren’t all yellow gum balls, the rest have just enough sweet gooiness in them to help us appreciate all days. I will put it on my inspiration wall to remind me of that each morning. Thank you, Margo.
So many of you have stepped forward in the last 2 weeks that we continue to be extraordinarily overwhelmed. Food (Karen, Sandy, Rudy & Arlis, Margaret) shoveling (Eric), cleaning(Nicole), decoration removal (Shane and Amber),babysitting (Rachel), cards( Sandra, Gayle, Monica and many more) loving wishes and Prayers. I hate to start with names for fear of forgetting some, but know that our prayers include you and God knows our gratitude. We almost share our anniversary with Rudy and Arlis – 1 day difference – and they brought cake and planned a celebration at church on Sunday, only to have us miss it. It was sweet and we’d love another chance to do it right.
We went to acupuncture for the second time this week. Ron went as an observer and read everything and now understands. I will see her once a week for the next three weeks and we will assess where we are. I also meet with the oncologist on Tuesday to decide what’s next for chemo. Nothing is decided now and I haven’t been able to talk to Dr. Thomas through all of this as she has been away.
“Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow ...”
Feel the love and thank you for the prayers.
A reaction to my pain medication – which I predicted when it was prescribed – brought me into the hospital with dehydration and nausea and pain. Next time I will agree sooner to go to the hospital. After the weekend in the hospital, I came home on Monday and have worked a bit this week.
My dear Uncle Ervin left his earthly journey last Wednesday morning. His service on Saturday was beautiful and touching according to all reports from Marcus, Nancy, Margaret and Dennis. I so regret having to miss the family time at that service. On New Year’s Eve, our Juliana crawled up on my lap in the middle of the Happy New Year confetti – at 8:00 p.m. – and said, “Grammona, I’m sorry about your uncle died.” I was overwhelmed by her sincerity and care.
I received a painting in the mail this week of an antiques gumball machine. Prominent in the front are three yellow gum balls and all of the others are behind and below. What a sweet message – even though they aren’t all yellow gum balls, the rest have just enough sweet gooiness in them to help us appreciate all days. I will put it on my inspiration wall to remind me of that each morning. Thank you, Margo.
So many of you have stepped forward in the last 2 weeks that we continue to be extraordinarily overwhelmed. Food (Karen, Sandy, Rudy & Arlis, Margaret) shoveling (Eric), cleaning(Nicole), decoration removal (Shane and Amber),babysitting (Rachel), cards( Sandra, Gayle, Monica and many more) loving wishes and Prayers. I hate to start with names for fear of forgetting some, but know that our prayers include you and God knows our gratitude. We almost share our anniversary with Rudy and Arlis – 1 day difference – and they brought cake and planned a celebration at church on Sunday, only to have us miss it. It was sweet and we’d love another chance to do it right.
We went to acupuncture for the second time this week. Ron went as an observer and read everything and now understands. I will see her once a week for the next three weeks and we will assess where we are. I also meet with the oncologist on Tuesday to decide what’s next for chemo. Nothing is decided now and I haven’t been able to talk to Dr. Thomas through all of this as she has been away.
“Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow ...”
Feel the love and thank you for the prayers.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Going Home tomorrow
It's Nicole.
Today is a YELLOW GUMBALL DAY!!! I walked into the hospital room and my mom was sitting up smiling! I almost fell over because I was so happy!
She gets to go home tomorrow morning and she's so excited about that!
Thank GOD that the docs got on the right page and got her pain under control.
She wants me to thank everyone for the prayers and they must be working.
I'm sure she'll feel good enough to update the blog herself tomorrow.
Thanks for letting me fill in!
Today is a YELLOW GUMBALL DAY!!! I walked into the hospital room and my mom was sitting up smiling! I almost fell over because I was so happy!
She gets to go home tomorrow morning and she's so excited about that!
Thank GOD that the docs got on the right page and got her pain under control.
She wants me to thank everyone for the prayers and they must be working.
I'm sure she'll feel good enough to update the blog herself tomorrow.
Thanks for letting me fill in!
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