tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post4654929104988590929..comments2022-11-10T18:11:35.420-08:00Comments on Danie Marie's Musings: Grief's Lament Danie Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603696064271340285noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-6467805548723605182013-11-11T17:19:41.179-08:002013-11-11T17:19:41.179-08:00I read your story Margaret. Thanks for sharing. :)...I read your story Margaret. Thanks for sharing. :)<br /><br />Love & Blessings,<br />DanieDanie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603696064271340285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-53150995044272428542013-11-11T16:32:43.933-08:002013-11-11T16:32:43.933-08:00Oh Patsy, I so wish I'd known this. While I kn...Oh Patsy, I so wish I'd known this. While I knew not to hold her hand tightly, her last day my dad and Mom's caregiver had blankets piled on her! I thought she'd be too hot, but they said she was cold. By the end of the day, I finally convinced them to take one of the blankets off of her. If it was me, the less blankets the better. Nothing I can do about that now, and she's at peace with our Lord and Savior. Thank you so much for your sweet thoughts.<br /><br />Love & Blessings,<br />DanieDanie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603696064271340285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-84487870037138017262013-11-11T16:23:56.364-08:002013-11-11T16:23:56.364-08:00Thank you for stopping by sweet sister, and for yo...Thank you for stopping by sweet sister, and for your words of encouragement.<br /><br />Love & Blessings,<br />DanieDanie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603696064271340285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-89230874321022278732013-11-11T10:25:15.272-08:002013-11-11T10:25:15.272-08:00Perhaps you will enjoy "Christmas with the An...Perhaps you will enjoy "Christmas with the Angels," my account of my mother's passing.<br />http://grandmastreasures.wordpress.com/2012/12/14/christmas-with-the-angels/<br />Margaret Welwoodhttp://grandmasbookshelf.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-49615499021555819162013-11-09T06:47:19.091-08:002013-11-09T06:47:19.091-08:00Danie, thank you for sharing. Your blog honors you...Danie, thank you for sharing. Your blog honors your mother and speaks highly of your love and devotion. I'd like to share with you what the hospice nurse told us when my dad was dying as I think it will give you comfort. She said, "When they are dying, their skin sensations change. They usually cannot stand to be touched so you need to refrain from touching them as much as possible. This is not personal. It is a physical reaction to the changes that are going on in their bodies. It is not unusual to find that someone who is dying has thrown off all their clothes and the sheet. Even the sheet is too heavy and uncomfortable for some of them at this point. Please do not be alarmed. It is a natural part of the dying process."<br /><br />Danie, your mom gave you two great gifts as she was dying--she remembered your name and who you were/are. And she didn't reject your kisses. She had enough clarity that she could ask you to not give her so many while she could not explain that her body was changing and she was experiencing new sensations--some unpleasant from this world that was passing away from her. She still wanted your kisses of love--as many as her dying body would allow her to accept. Truly, she must have been a great woman in her own right and her love for you is obvious in those final words. <br /><br />May God comfort you through the love of your family and friends, and in his own special ways.<br />Much love to you sweet, special friend. PatsyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14392737799160861182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-78771058007661685612013-11-08T15:08:50.826-08:002013-11-08T15:08:50.826-08:00Danie, your sorrow and pain resonate in this messa...Danie, your sorrow and pain resonate in this message, but even more I feel the love that only exists between a mother and daughter. It's such a complicated relationship, isn't it? Praying for your comfort and ability to be there with others as they follow this path when their parents.Barbara Evershttp://theworkbenchoffaith.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-43234995482968507882013-11-08T13:37:53.229-08:002013-11-08T13:37:53.229-08:00Aww, thank you sweet friend. Yes, very blessed! I...Aww, thank you sweet friend. Yes, very blessed! I'll always treasure God's goodness to me in those difficult days and hours, and for the prayers of friends like you.<br /><br /><br />Love & Blessings,<br />DanieDanie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603696064271340285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-41276649807039180692013-11-08T13:34:30.830-08:002013-11-08T13:34:30.830-08:00Thank you sweet sister/friend. You know more than ...Thank you sweet sister/friend. You know more than most how it feels. Praying for you as well!<br /><br /><br />Love & Blessings,<br />DanieDanie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603696064271340285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-64319598190741735572013-11-08T13:33:55.170-08:002013-11-08T13:33:55.170-08:00Oh Danie, I'm sitting here crying at your beau...Oh Danie, I'm sitting here crying at your beautiful words. Your transparency is real and raw and true. And He's not surprised. I praise Him for allowing your mother to remember you. That's a gift not many get with Alzheimer's. In the midst of all the heartache, you were blessed.Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-50722846145382985142013-11-08T13:32:30.908-08:002013-11-08T13:32:30.908-08:00Thank you sweet sister, for your prayers and encou...Thank you sweet sister, for your prayers and encouragement. Miss you!<br /><br />Love & Blessings,<br />DanieDanie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603696064271340285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-33852657759607114602013-11-08T13:30:42.555-08:002013-11-08T13:30:42.555-08:00Thank you sweet friend, and for being there when I...Thank you sweet friend, and for being there when I needed you the other day. I'm so glad the Lord moved you and Jim up our way. <br /><br />Love & Blessings,<br />DanieDanie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603696064271340285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-45079045387589293142013-11-08T00:49:25.240-08:002013-11-08T00:49:25.240-08:00Oh my....I FELT it with you. And I know . Yo...Oh my....I FELT it with you. And I know . Your pain is only proof of your love. Asking God to somehow heal your heart and soul. Hugs and many prayers.Julie Monyakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147593304281644145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-22555505781194929902013-11-07T07:49:39.825-08:002013-11-07T07:49:39.825-08:00I'm glad you could write about this, Danie, be...I'm glad you could write about this, Danie, because I think it will help you. You are staying close to God, and that's what counts. Praying for you and your family...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14122257337195088604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352000395893678714.post-7482437647544565772013-11-06T21:13:42.108-08:002013-11-06T21:13:42.108-08:00Wow, very touching, emotional, and honestly raw. Y...Wow, very touching, emotional, and honestly raw. You have poured out your soul and I pray God comforts you. Focus on the good memories and times, it will help ease the stress and pain. *hugs*Karen Diebolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928317469469680749noreply@blogger.com