Inkerdoodler Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 My wonderful Jim passed away on March 24 after 4 days in ICU battling aspiration pneumonia. I bless the nursing staff at Brigham & Women's hospital in Boston for caring for him with compassion and dedication and being so good with his family. We were able to be with him 24/7 and three of us were holding his hands at the last moments. The nurse reassured us that he could hear us and he knew we were with him, so we had time to tell him how much he was loved. In the weeks before he died, when people were asking what they could "do" we asked them to write him "love letters" sharing memories of how much they cared about him and how he had impacted their lives. We read them to him those last days and then shared those stories with others at the visiting hours and services. It was a tribute to his life. His humor and selflessness and his courage through this battle inspired everyone. I will miss my hero and best friend forever. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Sandy, I am so, so sorry for your tremendous loss. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 please accept my sincerest condolences. I am so sorry for the pain your feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdjenkins Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord gives you strength during this difficult time. How loved Jim must have felt surrounded by you all at his last moment. God Bless, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Sandy, I'm so sorry for your loss! Jim sounds like a wonderful man and you have alot of great memories.. Take care of yourself. Love, Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 So sorry to hear that Jim has passed. Glad the last stay was a memory-filled one. My heartfelt sympathies. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 SO SORRY to hear this news. I know that this will be hard Been there personally. God will give you the strenght and we will give you the support and Prayers. Cherish the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dihen Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I am very sorry about the passing of your wonderful husband! May you have peace knowing that Jim's physical battle is over, and he is now resting comfortably and without pain in heaven! May peace and love sustain you and your family during this very difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband. May all the wonderful memories that you shared together carry you through this painful and difficult time. Warm Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Sandy, So very sorry and saddened to hear of your loss. What a long journey you and Jim have been on together. I pray that our Lord gives you strength and comfort to continue on your life journey until you and Jim can be together again in paradise. Bless you, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss! Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Gentle hugs and many prayers, Sandy. I am so sorry. Love, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Sandy I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are offered for you and the family for peace during this most difficult time. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 So saddened to hear of your loss! I will keep you in my prayers this week. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mskim Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I am so sorry, You are in my prayers. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 So very sorry Sandy, my heart goes out to you. How wonderful that you and all the family could be there with your husband when he passed. I am sure he knew how well you loved him. I thought the idea of the "love letters" was a wonderful one. So often people don't know how to express themselves at sad times like these and often end up just not saying anything. I wish you and your family peace and comfort. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Sandy, I am very sorry for your loss. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Sandy, I know there are no words of comfort but please accept my condolences Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tess Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 May God bless you and give you strength to get through the next few days, weeks and months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Please accept my sincere condolences and what a wonderful tribute you were able to give him while he was still here and afterward. Just beautiful. Take Care, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Please accept my deepest symphathy on the passing of Jim. He was such a corageous gentleman. I am glad he went peaceful with you buy his side. Sending prayers to you for strengh to get through this. I am so sorry... Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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