Carol DM
A few weeks ago I wrote about my dear neighbor. She has terminal cancer and was sent home on Hospice. This mean there is nothing else the doctors can do except keep her comfortable. She was given two weeks. Yesterday was four weeks and she is still very alert. A lot of pain but she carries on conversations and knows everybody, this is such a miracle. I have stayed away and let her family have their time with her. I have talked to her on the phone. When I visited I took another photo of the flowers I took to her. The pink butterfly was her favorite part of the arrangement. It is very beautiful. I am so glad I could give her a few moments of peace and we shared a few smiles. Keeping her in my thoughts, hoping she can be comfortable. She said she is not ready to go yet. I told her I was glad to hear that.
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A reminder to all that you never know when your time will be up. Never take those you know for granted.
365 Photos Challenge, Day 130.
Lovely post, cancer is really hard on all concerned. I think that arrangement and gift for her is beautiful
I agree Pamela, cancer is such a horrible disease. Thank you.
Your caring heals the hurt of many people, Carol. You are a healer with compassion!
You are so dear Albert. I have missed your words the last few days. Thank you, that is a high compliment. It helps me as well to try and help others. Remember me telling you how I feel that is my purpose, to help others, I am convinced.
Thanks for your high appreciation, Carol. That’s what I believe about you. I just posted about healing for Ellie’s challenge and you took part in inspiring the post.
Thank you so much as always Albert.
You are most welcome, Carol
I hope your neighbor will find her peace.
That is what we are all praying for Della, thank you.
Yes the pink butterfly is my favorite part too.
Thanks LaJenna, she liked it too.
And I do not have a good opinion about the hospices. I hope the hope is with her and help her survive the difficult days. The flowers are wonderful, and the butterfly is magnificent.
Are you familiar with hospice? Thank you Elenka. I did not ask for the butterfly, funny how it appeared.
That is good news! I hope by going past the date given by the doctor give her and everyone a huge “boost” to their hope and determination. Not to mention such beautiful flowers to lighten things up 🙂
Ps: I hope I learn to not take things for granted too 🙂
Well it is still a day at a time. Yes is is good but I have to remember she is on hospice, getting no care. I saw it happen with my Dad, then he was gone. She did enjoy her flowers. I will treasure that moment for sure.
You will learn. 🙂
Thanks for your sharing.Sympathy for him.
Thank you, she is still with us but it is day to day.
Very compliant and bright colors. Photos for photos.
Thank you Robin, it brightened her day and mine as well.
I remember one song but I forget the artist whose lyrics in the song goes “Tomorrow is not promised to anyone.”
I have found bible verses and quotes, and a few songs that says that in so many words.
Today is your chance because tomorrow is not promised to anyone.~ Pauline Seaport
Life’s not promised to anyone
Live today and love someone
Don’t live life so critical
Make up for your miracle
~song by Smokie Norful
Very meaningful message, Carol! Sharing a smile with a friend is always precious, and you are a wonderful friend! Thinking of you both.
Thank you Ellie. She is a dear friend and it is heartbreaking, nothing I can do.
Thank you for sharing on how she is doing. It’s hard when someone you care about is going through something like that. Thinking of you both. That’s a beautiful photograph!
Thank you Courtney, life is difficult at times.
Yes, it definitely can be difficult….we just hope it doesn’t have to be or won’t be
It is hard not to take things for granted, it is human nature…
Yes I realize that but when you lose so many people around you, it kind of reminds you to appreciate home more perhaps. And remember they will not be there forever. Just my opinion.
You are entirely correct, it just goes against our nature on several different levels. But we are evolved enough to win such difficult struggles, if we care to try…
Oh I agree and I am still trying to get through but I will survive!
Adaptation is the key to long-term survival…
Yes, accepting my new normal.