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The diagnosis of ovarian cancer was only a little over a week before, and she'd only been on hospice care here at home for a week. It was all much faster than -- well, oh my, it was very fast. Thanks to hospice nurses and the hospice aide, and to our priest, my daughter, and other close family members and friends -- my beloved's death was as good as it could be. It was peaceful, at home, and well celebrated. We will have a memorial service at our church, with a music/storytelling/reception afterward, on Jan. 16.
More later perhaps. Mainly I'm just ready for my friends here to know.
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Joined: 12/19/2011
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Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you!
Hang in there!
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Joined: 11/30/2011
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I cannot believe how quickly she went. You must be in such shock. My thoughts and prayers are with you, dearest Cathy.
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Joined: 12/2/2011
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Oh, Cathy -- Words seem so small right now. My heart is just aching for you. Please know how truly sorry I am for your loss. Your partner was so lucky to have you by her side. I wish you peace and comfort. My thoughts are with you.
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Joined: 12/17/2011
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I have not been on these boards much lately and I'm shocked ... I had no idea ... you were always getting prepared for what stage was next ... but this is way too quickly ...I am so sorry ... Betty
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Joined: 12/15/2011
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Oh Cathy---
there are no words---none-----only please know that my heart goes out to you..you have been a valiant warrior for and with your partner..and you have my deepest respect and admiration---
May the Universe watch over you and guide your stepes the coming days...
may its light comfort you...and guide you... you are in my thoughts..
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}-M
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Joined: 12/15/2011
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Cathy, my deepest sympathy in loss of your dearly loved partner. I can't imagine what you are going through when something this unexpected happened so quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Macy
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Joined: 12/16/2011
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may peace and tranquility be with you in this time of loss. we all wait in line for our serving of the same. i cry with each post of passing. your LO seems to have had a close gathering of family and loved ones. what more could one ask?
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Joined: 12/15/2011
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She is at peace now. No more pain, and now she is watching over you.
My prayers are with you.
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Joined: 11/30/2011
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Cathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can imagine how your head must be spinning over how rapidly this all transpired.
I am relieved your partner is at peace at last.
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Joined: 12/19/2011
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Oh my Cathy, I'm so sorry. I know how much you loved and cared for your partner. Please know I will be thinking about you and sending loving thoughts and prayers to help comfort your grief. Hugs to you.
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Joined: 12/15/2011
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It's hard to take a breath right now and the tears are flowing. Since the time I came on this board I have seen the love you have for your dear one.
May God bless you with peace and strength through this time and all the days ahead. Please let others take care of you and feel God's loving hand holding you.
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Joined: 12/4/2011
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My dear Cathy
I am so terribly terribly sorry for your loss. You fought so hard to make your beloved partner's life a good one and succeeded so well. I hope in time you will be comforted as you realize NOONE could have done more.
I am glad the last hours were as good as possible and that you have support at this terrible time.
You remain in my prayers
Hugs and love
Nicole
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Cathy,
I hardly know what to say at a time like this. You have shown such love and compassion to your partner all along the journey. May God be with you as you grieve and remember.
Love, Mercy Grace
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Joined: 12/6/2011
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Cathy, I am so very sorry. It was all so unbelievably fast. I have so admired you for your fierce dedication to her quality of life. I hope you will find some peace of mind in knowing you were such a blessing to her.
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Joined: 12/10/2011
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CATHY, YOU HAVE MY SINCERE HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES. I WAS SO SHOCKED WHEN I SAW YOU POST. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND FOR ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BE WITH YOU IN THE DAYS AHEAD FRIEND AND MAY IT CONSOLE YOU TO KNOW THAT SHE IS AT PEACE NOW.
HUGS,
KIM
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Joined: 11/30/2011
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Cathy - Please let me add my condolences at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Please take some time for yourself, as well.
{{{{ Big Hugs to You }}}}
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Joined: 12/15/2011
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My sincerest condolences. You are in my prayers for strength to get thru this sad time. Celebrate her beautiful life.
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Joined: 12/19/2011
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Cathy, I am so, so sorry. Your insightful advice, warmth, compassion, your love for your partner are so well known and beloved on these message boards. She was lucky to have you. and you her. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
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Joined: 12/6/2011
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Oh Cathy, I'm so very truy sorry this happened so fast. Take comfort knowing that you truly loved & took care of her and she knew it and loved you all the more for it. I will be praying for you during this difficult time. Know your family here will always be here for you. {{{Cathyjm}}}}
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Joined: 12/10/2011
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Cathy---Please accept my condolences. You and your partner are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Joined: 12/4/2011
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So Sorry Cathy
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Joined: 12/21/2011
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HUGS!!
HUGS!!!
Let you know in your time of sadness
Thoughts of heartfelf sympathy are with you.
You are so great lady!
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Joined: 12/15/2011
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Cathy-
I was so shocked when I saw your post as I was browsing. I am truly sorry for your loss, and am sending you big hugs. You have been such a wonderful caregiver for your partner, and such a great help to the rest of us on this forum.
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Joined: 12/21/2011
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Cathy - I am so very sorry for the sudden loss of your beloved partner.
As others noted above, you've been an incredible caregiver, meeting every challenge with creativity, intelligence, perserverance and courage.
I hope that knowing you gave her such excellent and loving care will be some comfort to you during this sad time.
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Joined: 11/30/2011
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Cathyjm
God Bless and you are in my prayers.
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Joined: 12/2/2011
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My deepest sympathy to you Cathy. Although too soon, God granted your partner a peaceful death at home. You are a wonderful example of what a true "caregiver" is. Your postings have been inspirational.
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Joined: 12/4/2011
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Cathy,
So very, very sorry for your loss. Your care and love for your partner were inspirational. May you be comforted in knowing that her passing was gentle and that she is now free of her ailments. Hugs, love and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Joined: 12/19/2011
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My love and sympathy are sent to you, Cathy. You gave her all of your care and devotion, and I hope the rest of us can live up to your example.
With prayers,
Dot
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Joined: 11/30/2011
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Cathy, hopefully you can feel the caring and support being sent. What a blow straight to the heart. A great number of people mourn your loss, even though we know your partner graciously breathed her first breath of Heaven. Be kind to yourself. And know that we are here for you.
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Joined: 11/29/2011
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I think this is the first time I am actually speechless, I just don't even know what to write. I am truly shocked. I am SO SORRY to hear of this news.
My condolences. But more than that, I am concerned for you. I am very glad you had your daughter and other family and friends there with you. I hope they stay with you for quite some time now. I also hope you find some peace with all of this.
Please know that we are all here feeling for you. I actually feel as if you and your partner are and were known by me.
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Joined: 12/21/2011
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Oh Cathy, what a shock, it was so fast. My heartfelt condolences for your loss.
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Joined: 12/15/2011
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Cathy, have just read your post and like most others was shocked by the news. I'm glad your partner passed peacefully, you were a wonderful caregiver. Now, it's time to take care of yourself.......
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Joined: 12/1/2011
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God bless you, Cathy, and your partner and your families.
You have been a real model of love, determination, and
sharing for me and, I am sure, for countless others here.
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Joined: 12/14/2011
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Oh Cathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot believe how fast this happened.
You have been so very supportive to everyone here on these boards, I only wish you can feel and be comforted by the support pouring out from all of us to you right now.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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