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Holding vigil…. I think it’s tonight

57 replies

Trumpton · 13/08/2022 23:45

Mil has been living with us for 8 months and has been a total joy but she is at the end now.
DH is exhausted and I am sitting with her, reassuring her, and telling her that mummy and daddy have gone on ahead.
She is 99 and so so tired but attended, and was the belle of the ball, at a family wedding 2 months ago.
Our hearts are aching but she blew me a kiss 5 mins ago.
Go gently into that good night darling xxx
I know it’s soon and I thought we were ready and Alzheimer’s has robbed her of so much.

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TrueNorthernBird · 13/08/2022 23:57

I know this is coming for me and I hope I can express myself as eloquently.

Your love for her is palpable and she will feel it too. What a wonderful woman she must be. Her blowing you a kiss will remain with me. How unutterably beautiful. She loves you.

Wishing her the most peaceful of passing. And to you, a grieving that's as happy as it will be sad.

I don't have faith but may the world and its Infinite love protect you both.

EmmaH2022 · 13/08/2022 23:56

Oh the vigil...

my poor father had to endure my whispered singing..

are we out of the woods yet? Are we in the clear yet?

and then he was. In the clear yet...good.

she sounds like a marvellous lady and you sound like a marvellous DIL. Flowers

VioletToes · 13/08/2022 23:54

She's lucky to have a loving family with her. I hope her passing is peaceful and quick 💐

WeeHaggisFace · 13/08/2022 23:54

I'm sorry, I'm in a similar boat but with a less close family member. I am due to visit again tomorrow but a bit scared because my last visit was great. He was very lucid, knew who we all were etc. Its not easy.

EllenWaiteourkid · 13/08/2022 23:51

God speed.

Sending love to those left behind, no matter how ready you think you are, it hits you like a car crash.

Cocolapew · 13/08/2022 23:49

I hope her passing is peaceful 💐

GucciBear · 13/08/2022 23:48

What a poignant message. You and the dear lady are in my prayers and thoughts. Big hand hold. Would send a kiss but do not think that is allowed on here!

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