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Barbara Passed Away

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:03 pm
by Rainband
Barbara Lost her battle with cancer this evening. She passed away very peacefully. I just want to say Thank you all for your Prayers. She really appreciated them. I spoke with her about them often. I know we tend to be selfish and expect those we care about to be around forever but she has a higher purpose and now she is Home with her Savior. May god bless you all and once again. Thank you.

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:04 pm
by Lindaloo
I am so sorry to hear about this Johnathan!! ((((HUGS))) :(

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:05 pm
by mf_dolphin
My deepest sympathy Johnathan. At least she's at peace now.... :-(

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:06 pm
by rainstorm
sorry to hear that

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:08 pm
by David
Sorry about the loss. Hope it gets better really soon.

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:11 pm
by Miss Mary
Johnathan - oh I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. You were such a dear friend to her, don't ever forget that. You and her family will be in my prayers.

Mary

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:24 pm
by Rainband
Thank you all once again. She was a very unique, special, person and I feel blessed to have been her friend.

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:25 pm
by Lindaloo
You were a GREAT friend to her John!!

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:29 pm
by Rainband
I didn't go to see her at hospice because I didn't want to see her like that. I hope she knows it was because I loved her. Her Husband said she did, now I am not sure.

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:31 pm
by Lindaloo
Rainband wrote:I didn't go to see her at hospice because I didn't want to see her like that. I hope she knows it was because I loved her. Her Husband said she did, now I am not sure.


I am sure she understood that. ((((HUGS))))

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:34 pm
by Miss Mary
Rainband wrote:I didn't go to see her at hospice because I didn't want to see her like that. I hope she knows it was because I loved her. Her Husband said she did, now I am not sure.


Oh Johnathan, don't second guess yourself. I know, it's hard. Did we tell our loved enough we cared, did we listen enough, hold their hand enough. She knew you were there in spirit. Everyone has their own way of dealing with a terminally ill friend or relative. Some can handle it, then fall apart later. Some have a hard time with hospice or a nursing home. My two brothers handled my dad's cancer differently. One visited all the time during his remaining 5 weeks left. The other didn't, and he was the one I thought I could count on! And the brother who was there every step of the way? He can't bring himself to go to the cemetery. After 15 years, he still can't go there. Hope some of this helps you tonight. Barbara knew how you felt.

Mary

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:37 pm
by Rainband
Miss Mary wrote:
Rainband wrote:I didn't go to see her at hospice because I didn't want to see her like that. I hope she knows it was because I loved her. Her Husband said she did, now I am not sure.


Oh Johnathan, don't second guess yourself. I know, it's hard. Did we tell our loved enough we cared, did we listen enough, hold their hand enough. She knew you were there in spirit. Everyone has their own way of dealing with a terminally ill friend or relative. Some can handle it, then fall apart later. Some have a hard time with hospice or a nursing home. My two brothers handled my dad's cancer differently. One visited all the time during his remaining 5 weeks left. The other didn't, and he was the one I thought I could count on! And the brother who was there every step of the way? He can't bring himself to go to the cemetery. After 15 years, he still can't go there. Hope some of this helps you tonight. Barbara knew how you felt.

Mary
Thank You Mary. It does help. Lindaloo thank You too. I know she is in a better place now.

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:42 pm
by ColdFront77
I am also sorry to hear that your friend Barbara lost her battle with cancer.

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:38 am
by timNms
I'm sorry to hear that your friend passed away. I believe she's in a better place. I also believe that she knew just how much you cared for her. Don't be hard on yourself. I'd have been the same way as you were. When my mom was in ICU for 4 weeks, I went in to see her once and couldn't bare the things I saw. I was there at the hospital all day and night for the 4 wks, but didn't go in to see her again until she was conscience and talking.
I'll be praying that God will give you comfort in your time of loss.

Tim

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 1:01 am
by southerngale
I'm so sorry to hear that Johnathan but she has no suffering now. You were a wonderful friend to her...I'll keep you and her friends & family in my prayers.

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 7:24 am
by weatherlover427
I am so sorry to hear about this Johnathan. :( I wish you and her friends and family the very best during this difficult time.

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 7:30 am
by cycloneye
I am very sorry to know about that and my condolenses go to you Jonnathan.

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 7:33 am
by azskyman
So sorry to hear of your passing. It seemed that her pain was your pain...and yours was ours. Amen to the promise of eternal peace.

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:07 am
by Rainband
Thank you all for your kind words. God Bless

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:47 am
by GulfBreezer
I am sorry for your loss my friend but as we spoke before, she was tired and ready to go Home! She gave it a good fight but in the end, she was a winner! Many prayers for strength for those she left behind but her pain is over and life goes on for her in a much better place!

(((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))
Love you bunches my friend!