patut Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Sorry to report that Tim went to heaven at 8:15 a.m. Sunday 12/19. He was home under hospice care for only 1 1/2 days, had two peaceful nights and we were all around him when he took his last breath. I am so proud of him, he was a real trooper, was in no pain with his morphine patch on, and had all his faculties right until he went to sleep. All his kids and 8 of his grandchildren got to say goodbye. It was very easy for him, we weren't even sure he had left us. I heard it said that if a person is satisfied with his life accomplishments, it is easier to let go. It's incredible how many people he has affected, being a teacher, coach, community contributor, etc. I'm doing o.k. with the support of our 5 kids. We are going through the wonderful memories now and getting ready to give him one heck of a funeral. This is the first time I've been alone - they all went shopping to buy new clothes for the funeral. I am very peaceful and can feel him all around me. I'll come back to the board when all this is over. Love you all for all the support you have given me. Thank you! Cyndy Hennessy Wife of Timothy Patrick Hennessy - an "almost" Irishman (just teasin' Tim!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Cyndy, I'm so very sorry for your loss. In your words, I read your affection and kinship with this wonderful man, and I see that the evidence of that is all around you in the presence of your children. He affected people here too with his daily battles and with you sharing them with us. I know you will have a funeral that will do him proud! Wish we could all be there with you to hold your hand, but will have to just send cyber hugs. Take care of yourself. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Cindy, my heart is broken for you. I pray that you will always feel him around you and that somehow you and your kids can find a little joy in this holiday season knowing he won the battle and made it to heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Cindy I am so very sorry, its beautiful that you can feel Tim around you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Well with that Irish name I am sure it will be one heck of a send off. I am so sorry to hear of his passing but glad it was easy. I wish you strength to get through the services and the days ahead without him. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I am sorry for your loss, but I am glad it was so peaceful. I think that does make such a difference in the grieving process. I, too, hope you will always feel him around you, and I wish you much peace and comfort during this difficult time. If you can find the holiday album Steven Curtis Chapman did a year or two ago, there is a great song called Home for Christmas on it. I would recommend it to all of us missing someone this Christmas. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Cindy, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God will give you the strength and peace you need to get through this terrible time. I am so glad you have children near you. I could not have made it without my dear sons. I will keep you and your family in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cindy, My sincere sympathy, may you always feel him around. Irish Blessing. May the good earth be soft under you, when you rest upon it, and may it rest easy over you when, at the last, you lay under it, And may it rest so lightly over you that your soul may be out from under it quickly, and be on its way to God. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, I am so glad that Tim was surrounded by love when he died. I was so afraid that Earl would be agitated when he died, but he too was so peaceful. He slept like a baby. This will be a hard time for you. But remember the wonderful times you shared with your dear Tim. It is so good that your children are there. Let them take care of you for the next while. I have no magic words. There will be good days (sometimes minutes) and bad days (they never seem to be minutes). There are many friends here who will be praying that you and your family find peace in the days and weeks ahead. Cyndy, I have found peace by continuing to stay here and offer my support. Please PM me if you would like to talk more and please accept my deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Please accept my deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Tim. Hugs and prayers going out to help you through this difficult time. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, Very sorry to hear on the passing of Tim. Please except my condolences. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, So very sorry to hear of Tim's passing.Gkad you have family with you & glad Tim wasn't in pain.Sending prayers for strength and comfort in the coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Oh, Cyndy, I am so sorry to read this post. This happened so fast. You were so brave to write such beautiful words. May God hold you close. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so glad you and your children were with him, I feel this was a great comfort for him. These next few days will be trying I am sure, with the holidays and all,please know we are here if you need us. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, I am so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. Please know my thoughts are with you. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I am so very sorry that Tim lost his battle with this beast. I am at a loss for words to express how sad this is. May God give you strength to get through the next days, weeks, and months to come. You will be in my prayers. Shirleyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, we are thinking of you today. I am very sorry for your loss. What a blessing that he was at ease, what a blessing that right now you are surrounded by his love and comfort. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, I am so saddened by Tim's passing. I am glad it was peaceful and that his family surrounded him. May you and your family find comfort in your memories of your dear Tim. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndi, I am so sorry to hear of your dear husbands passing. It is comforting to hear that he moved on peacefully and with his dear ones by his side. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With love and hugs to you all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, So sorry to hear of Tim's passing. No words of comfort that I can give to you. Thank you for the words of comfort to me. May God give you strength to do what needs to get done in the upcoming days. Stay around. We care about you. Love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy... I am so sorry. I resist checking in on this forum....as invariably when I do, I find sad news such as yours. I am glad for you and your family, that so many of you were with Tim and/or had the chance to say your goodbyes to him. I agree with you wholeheartedly, that people will only let go when they feel that things are "finished" or that they are satisfied with how things are, at that point. It's wonderful that you've got such good support from your kids and grandkids and I know Tim's funeral will be a great celebration of his life! I wish for you, that you'll continue to feel Tim around you...and all the comfort that will bring. I'll be thinking of you...hoping that all the good memories will help you through the coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, Please know how sorry I am to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your kids in my prayers. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, So sorry to hear this bad news. Praying for you and your family and Tim, of course. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, I am very sorry to read of Tim's passing. My heart goes out to you for your loss. Sincerely, MaryAnn XOXOX Prayers, always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Cyndy, I am so very sorry. I lost Daddy a week ago today, so I have some idea how you are feeling. I know what you mean when you say you feel Tim all around, I feel the same with Daddy. He is never really gone. I would like to share something with you that gave me some peace. When Daddy died he too went very peacefully and one of the nurses told me that she has been on the Oncology ward for 15 years and has seen so many people pass, she said it is always easy to tell the ones who feel loved and content with their lives as they just slip away quietly as your Tim did. It gave me a great feeling of calm. I wish you peace during this time. Please PM me if you need to talk. God Bless... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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