This has been a wasted week for me. It started out with a midnight call from the intensive care unit of the hospital where my mother-in-law was receiving treatment. Apparently, she'd taken a turn for the worse, and my wife was asked for authorization to disconnect the life support systems. This was the hardest thing she has ever had to do in her life, and I had to be there for her support. If you've ever held onto someone's hand as they drew their last breaths, there is no experience that's more emotionally draining.
After that, we had to make funeral arrangements, and contact relatives both far & wide, and get through the ordeal of visitation and the funeral service itself. The whole event has left me so drained that I've basically written off the entire week, and hope to get back on track come Monday.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Ken,
Dana and I want to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family in your time of loss. We will pray for you and your loved ones.
May the Lord Jesus be with you and yours.
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
The whole crew here in Oklahoma wants you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers Ken. We'll try to drop in on our way back home.
Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :
Sorry Ken. My thoughts are with you and your family as well.
Posted by Luke Scanlan (Member # 2481) on :
My thoughts are with you & your's. Take a break for a few days. Your family needs you now.
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
Condolences to you and you family, Ken. Words always seem so inadequate at these times...
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
So sorry to hear that Ken, please accept my Condolences for you and your families loss.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Ken,
I am sorry for your loss and for what your having to go through.
Your wife, you and your family will be in our prayers.
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
So sorry Ken, my wife(kinda young ) went thru this same thing last April, we were there holding her mothers hand as she pased. no one will question you taking a break for a time !!
Roger
Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
Bummer! Sorry to hear about your loss. I had the great honor of holding my mothers hand when she crossed over. She said she held on to my hand when I was born. It was a very spiritual experience for me....one that I will never forget. I love you and miss you Mom... Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Ken,
My heart goes out to you. This is such a difficult time to bear. Embrace each other, and talk about her alot. As in the all the good times.
It'll help.
I feel for you.
Ken, I tried to get in touch with you privately, via email, but the message bounced back to me. Didn't make it thru, so I'm leaving you my sentiment here.
Posted by Ernest Clark (Member # 140) on :
Our prayers are with you and your family. May God blessyou all. Ernie & Helen
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
Sorry Ken.
Posted by pierre (Member # 1462) on :
The St.Marie's will include you in our thoughts this evening. We've been there too and know some of your pain.
Posted by warpaint (Member # 2395) on :
Sorry for your loss, as others have said"words are'nt enough" at a time like this. Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Sorry for your loss. I've been there a few times myself. You have been given some good advice in the above posts. May God be with you both.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Sorry to hear about that Ken, my condolences to you, your wife and family, may she rest in peace...
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
My heart is with you and your wife in this time of pain and sorrow.Love.
É
Posted by Gavin Chachere (Member # 1443) on :
Ken...sorry to hear that,i know exactly how you feel i lost my grandmother at the beginning of this week...but you did the right thing,watching them linger on is worse. Take care
Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :
held a few of those hands myself...Ken to you and your family, peace.
Love, Linda
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Ken,
We found out my Dad has cancer in December. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and family. Stay close with your family,(your business will take care of it'self).
Mark
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Thoughts are with you and yours Ken.. things will get better.
Posted by Joe Rees (Member # 211) on :
Thanks for sharing that with us Ken. Your caring and sensitivity come through in your words. Your wife is lucky to have you on her support team. Keep loving.
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
My prayers go out for you and your family, Ken.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Ken, I have no idea what you're going through, having only watched as others have done it. The balance of tears and hopes and hugs somehow bring us to a stronger place, and the example of others sharing provides hope for the rest of us in our time of need. May God bless your family with a deeper love and trust.
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
We're thinking of you here too Ken. It's very hard to lose a loved one, and it's also very hard to watch someone you love go thru the pain of losing someone dear to them. Such a helpless feeling.
Give your wife lots of hugs.
Sue
Posted by Ken Henry (Member # 598) on :
Thank you all, for your expressions of condolance, including those who sent e-mails. It was most appreciated. Hopefully, things will return to a more normal situation during the coming days ahead. Again, many thanks.
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
May each day get easier to get through. Take care.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, Ken,you are not alone. It was wonderful to have the support of our friends here. You can lean on my family and all of our family at Letterville at this time. Just in Dec. my sister was with my father at that time and I wish I could have been there too. We will hold each other up now, write anytime. There is a wonderful place beyond this one, I am certain. Peace be with you, from our Lord.
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Ken, I too offer my prayers for you and your family. Lord give you much grace. Adrienne
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