Had a sad day

Well, I got a call from my mom about half an hour ago, my aunt's much worse. The doctors removed fluid around her lungs today so she could breathe, and her kidneys have basically shut down. The latest scans revealed a brain tumour as well. My uncle has asked that no more proceedures or heroic measures be done, so they're doing what they can to make her as comfortable as possible. I feel really bad for being happy today (got a new job), and keep bursting into tears. I want to thank everyone for all the support, this is really hard.
 
:( Blinky, so sorry to hear....bad things happen to good people, but I hope that your aunt overcomes this...I'm sure that I speak for everyone when I say that you, your aunt and your family will have all our regards and prayers sent your way...
 
Just an update. My parents and I visited my aunt in the ICU today to say goodbye. We told her about the beautiful spring weather, my parents talked about their farm (my aunt loved to visit their cows), my mom read her a short story that she'd written and we all told her we loved her.
The doctors have said her cancer is terminal, there is no chance of recovery, they won't attempt any chemo or radiation and have agreed that no more lifesaving measures will be taken other than to keep her comfortable. They estimate that she will be with us another 24-36 hours. I haven't gone through losing a family member to cancer before; saying goodbye today, knowing I probably won't see her again, was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.
 
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Your should take comfort in the fact that you were able to see her and say goodbye. I know that this is a hard thing to deal with, but she will watch over you and your family from Heaven. Saying goodbye is the hardest thing to do and it can make you feel so hollow. That piece of your heart that feels like there is an empty void will always be filled with the memories you have and her spirit that will always be with you. Keep strong and don't give up. She will be your guardian for you and your family from then on.


Deepest Regards,
Jeff.
 
I'm so sorry Blinky! I'll be praying for you!

One of my mom's friends who is a dad was diagnosed with cancer last night. He has 2 years at most. How hard that has to be on the poor kids!
 
Thank you all so much for your support over the last few days.
My aunt died at 11:00 this morning. She had her two best friends and her husband by her side. I'm so glad I got to see her to say goodbye last night.
She was an amazing person, and will be missed by so many people. I loved her very much.
 
So sorry to hear of you loss, Blinky. It is hard to loose someone you are close to. It is good though, that she went with her husband and friend there, and now is in a place where there is no need for machines, and no pain.
 
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