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« on: July 14, 2014, 11:30:14 PM »
Update as of:11:21 pm.: Mum's breathing has slowed right down and she's weakened considerably overnight. She's comfortable, though, and that is the best I can hope for. The nurse has advised me not to leave the ward. C.







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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2014, 01:09:26 AM »
Just what I thought would be going on by now. Thanks for letting us know Kit.
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2014, 07:49:27 AM »
Ah...........

Peace.
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2014, 07:51:33 AM »
Update: 12:36 a.m. Forgive me i I have already let you know, but my mind's elsewhere. Mum has weakened considerably overnight. HEr breathing has slowed right  dow, her pulse and BP are too low for the machines to record. she's also started to ooze fluid through her skin. Nurses have advised me not to leave the ward. If anyone else wants to pop in and say "Cheerio" now is the time tod o it. No regrets! All welcome, nytime, room 5 Osbourne Ward. Love to all. C.
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2014, 01:39:07 PM »
Wish I could be with you Caro. God's Blessings on Elsie and you too.
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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2014, 05:17:01 PM »
Update: Hi all. At 10:15 my darling mum took her leave of this world. Calmly, peacefully and with great dignity. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Thank you all for your support. Funeral arrangements to follow. C.
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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2014, 05:54:54 PM »
RIP Elsie
God bless all those that loved her and comfort you as you mourn.
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2014, 05:56:53 PM »
So sorry for Darth.
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2014, 06:14:01 PM »
I am so very sorry for your loss.  I am glad your Mom was able to go peacefully. 

 :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2014, 11:31:49 PM »
Oh, Darthie. Condolences, hugs and lots and lots of love to you.
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2014, 12:15:43 AM »
Condolences. There will be grief, sadness, peace and then some rest needed before the rebuilding of your life without your mum begins. Oh, she will be with you, just not in the way you want or expect and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Some time will need to pass but then you will look out toward the horizon again to search what may await you.
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« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2014, 12:41:55 AM »
May she rest in peace!
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« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2014, 01:19:09 AM »
So sorry for your loss Darth, am thinking of you. Glad your mum was able to go peacefully xxx
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« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2014, 01:21:35 AM »
So, so sorry Darthie.  Sending you oodles of *huggles*.

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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2014, 10:18:00 AM »
So sorry, Darth. You were a great daughter.
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« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2014, 12:55:22 PM »
Lots of love Darth.
Rest in peace dear Elsie.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2014, 05:35:20 PM »
So sorry DV. This is a loss that you never really get over but all the wonderful memories bring comfort.
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« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2014, 08:18:10 PM »
RIP Elsie and big hugs to DarthV.
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« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2014, 10:35:52 PM »
This makes me so sad.  We all knew this day was coming, but it is still a shock.  I'm so sorry. 
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« Reply #19 on: July 17, 2014, 08:16:39 AM »
Sending love to Darth and wishing for comfort in this time..  Wrap yourself in good memories and the knowledge that you were so wonderful to her, and gave it all ya got.... Bless ya lady for all you've given....
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« Reply #20 on: July 17, 2014, 09:26:41 AM »
Thank you, everyone....

No exact times as yet... The funeral director's collecting Mum from the hospital this morning, embalming her, and leaving her back to the hosp., because it's easier for me to visit there if I wish, than to go to a funeral home...

She's coming home at lunchtime on Tuesday.... She's going to be put into her own bed, and a real Irish, two-day (and two night!) wake will begin... Funeral on Thursday morning...

I visited the cemetery and bought the grave yesterday... Found a REALLY bright , and sunny spot!... I'm asking guests to wear something brightly coloured, Mum was a colourful character... Even the funeral director's agreed to dispense with the black suits and ties!... They'll wear navy suits, and bright ties! As my darling mum would have wanted... Let's put the 'fun' into Elsie's funeral!....

Flowers would be very welcome, or donations to be shared between Osborne Ward, Tallaght Hospital, where they've cared for her over the years and Dogs in Distress, a great organisation of volunteers who look after unwanted dogs, get them well, and find 'fur'ever homes for them...

Love to all....

Darth....
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« Reply #21 on: July 17, 2014, 09:50:42 AM »

I am very sorry for your loss, Darth and I am sending you my kind thoughts,

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« Reply #22 on: July 17, 2014, 11:53:09 AM »
I'm sorry your Mum is no longer physically with you. I know you'll always feel her loss.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #23 on: July 17, 2014, 11:54:51 AM »
I'm so sorry for your loss Darth

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Lots of love, and strength, Cas
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« Reply #24 on: July 17, 2014, 08:27:52 PM »
So very sorry for your loss , has to be so heart breaking , you were close . Stay strong , for your own health.
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