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#209264 - 11/30/10 02:33 PM Found MIL....
jabber Offline
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Registered: 02/17/05
Posts: 10032
Loc: New York State
WB and I found his mother last night on the bedroom floor.
The coroner said she'd been dead a couple days. She was 90 years old; lived in her own house; WB did the maintenance on
both house and property; and it appears she had a heart attack.
The cops said, "It's a good way to go." WB is shook up, naturally. Would appreciate ya all adding him to your prayers
for the next few days. Luv ya, jabber

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#209268 - 11/30/10 02:40 PM Re: Found MIL.... [Re: jabber]
Lola Offline
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Registered: 06/23/06
Posts: 3703
Loc: London UK
I am so, so sorry to hear about your MIL, Jabber. Carrying you all in prayer.
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#209270 - 11/30/10 04:02 PM Re: Found MIL.... [Re: Lola]
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Registered: 09/09/08
Posts: 779
Loc: American living in Germany
Oh Jabber, I am so sorry to hear this. It must have been terribly shocking for you both. I'm sending a prayer your way.
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#209273 - 11/30/10 06:37 PM Re: Found MIL.... [Re: Edelweiss2]
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Registered: 11/15/05
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Loc: NM, transplant from NJ
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#209275 - 11/30/10 07:47 PM Re: Found MIL.... [Re: Di]
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Registered: 11/04/08
Posts: 601
Oh my gosh, what shocking news. I'm so sorry for the both of you.

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#209278 - 11/30/10 11:14 PM Re: Found MIL.... [Re: Ellemm]
jabber Offline
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Registered: 02/17/05
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Loc: New York State
I'd been Christmas shopping with her recently; we bought her new clothes including a beautiful winter coat, new tops and under things, etc. I'd been stocking the kitchen with her favorite brands: she always spent a couple weeks at our house during the Holidays. We're all shocked because she spent Thanksgiving Day with us and seemed fine. She died the following afternoon. She was a gentle, softspoken, retired schoolteacher. She was refined, intelligent and laidback. But she died the way all of us would like to, if we had a choice. Quick! No hospital. No nursing home. Nada! We've got mom's dog, Daisy. It's a good thing Daisy likes it here. Thank you
ladies for the well wishes and prayers. Can always use prayers.



Edited by jabber (11/30/10 11:17 PM)

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#209281 - 11/30/10 11:51 PM Re: Found MIL.... [Re: jabber]
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Registered: 03/22/05
Posts: 4876
Loc: Canada
I'm sorry for your loss, Jabber, especially on top of so many other recent losses.

But I do have to say that I hope I go that way too. Quietly, quickly, in my own home - no nursing home or hospital with people poking and prodding constantly.
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#209289 - 12/01/10 12:59 AM Re: Found MIL.... [Re: Eagle Heart]
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Registered: 01/21/07
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How sudden for your hubby about his mother. I'm sorry for the loss of yet another family member. But she sounded like a great lady and was free to be in her own home right up to the end.
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#209294 - 12/01/10 03:32 AM Re: Found MIL.... [Re: jabber]
Anne Holmes Administrator Offline
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Registered: 03/12/10
Posts: 3212
Loc: Illinois
Oh Jabber!

What a shock! I agree with everyone writing previous to me that this would be the way I want to go - fast, painfree and with no nursing home or long-term care.

But still it is a shock for the loved ones who have to be the one to find the body. I am so glad I believe in the afterlife and that she is now in a better place.

Blessings to you and WB. I remember how hard it was for Steve when each of his parents passed.

Sending prayers for strength and love,

Anne
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#209302 - 12/01/10 04:53 PM Re: Found MIL.... [Re: Anne Holmes]
jabber Offline
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Registered: 02/17/05
Posts: 10032
Loc: New York State
Thank you everybody. The current concern is the weather; for it's
snowing here like crazy and the body is being shown tomorrow.
We're on edge over people driving in nasty conditions. Hubby's mom wouldn't want anyone to have any mishaps to or from the wake. That I know. And neither do hubby or I. If we're good to folks while they're alive that's what's important. After someone is dead, what we do are manmade rituals they're not here to enjoy anyway. So I'm praying the weather cooperates and those coming to the funeral home don't have difficulties. Again thank you for your moral support!!!! luv, prayers and blessings!!!

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