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Prayers for Barb and for Norm. So very sad.

Thank you Betty for letting me know about Barb...I am sad beyond words.
Sending Prayers and Hugs for Barb and Norm :'(

Oh gosh .. hugs Dianne, and everyone what heart wrenching news ..

Barb is, and has been, in my prayers for a few weeks, and, they will continue .. God bless her and keep her free from pain and/or discomfort.

~M~

Amen..

Just sick about Barb, just climbed into bed in hopes that tomorrow.might bringbetter news...

Such sad news - I really didn't think I would hear this about Barb. I know that God is watching over her & Norm during this very sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with them both

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Ohhhhh, Hugs to all, hard to think of losing such a dear friend. I was so afraid of hearing this every time I came here.

Barb is a wonderful, very sweet woman and cares for her family so dearly. Some people do make it out of hospice by getting better and going home, You do get more personal care and less disturbance and more rest. My angels are already on their way to hold Norm and Barb in their warmth and comfort. Barb, I am asking for healing powers for your organs that are having the most problems. May these healing powers help you feel re-lacked and comfortable. Prayers to you Barb, and your entire family.

Morning all, 17 this morning, no snow

Sharon one can only hooe there are such miracles, if anyone deserves one it is Barb.

Seeing it is clear out this morning I will get ready for town, spend time at hospital then get groceries. Just hope they have put something on the roads to melt ice.

Checking in ... thinking about Carol (Fancy Van) . I do think she came out of Hospice once? Have had patients admitted to have meds monitored and adjusted .. all I hope is that Barb is well cared for , and, tolerating any discomfort with the help of good nursing care and medication.

I won't even mention how cold it was here today !!!
The dogs have the right idea, eat, go out, and settle in front of the woodstove and sleep.

~M~

Just got home, got to the hospital at 9and left at 3..after morphine and air treatment with morphine uncle Allen settled a bit and was alert..he had us in stitches, he is very uncomfortable at times but is as lucid and remembers times of old like it was yesterday..was a sad visit but a nice visit, I and his 3 children, and paul’s Penny.

Sad as well in another room is uncle Allen’s 25 year old nephew who is battling brain cancer and doesn’t have long.

Did my groceries, had my bath and tomorrow is don’s funeral, notthe best of weekends

“M” when I left the house this morning it was -17 without wind factor which was -32
Weather same tomorrow, sooo cold

I've been thinking about Carol lately

Morning

Those that have left us are often on our mind, I often hear hear something funny during the day and think of Tubby..

Thinking of Barb this morning, prayers being said.

Got a call at 6:00saying uncle Allan fell out of bed, doing poorly..Paul/Penny on their way in, should be there shortly and will update me, in meantime I’m dressed and ready to go in should they need me

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Keeping your uncle in our prayers.

oh im so sad for barb and norm, been praying for a miracle,
I wonder if judy knows?

prayers to all

Praying for your Uncle Allan, and for Barb & Norm.
Heading out to church now, so will see you ladies later - take care.

I have not heard from Norm yet I imagine his head is probably spinning trying to get every thing ready. I'll let you know once I hear from Norm.
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Just heard from Norm. Our Barb passed away at 6 an Wed am surrounded by the those who loved here.

Such sad news, my prayers are with Norm and family, and just the only good is she is at peace and not in pain. Now everyone heals while missing one of the most wonderful women. Such a loving couple.

Oh...I still had hope.

Me too Karen

I will miss Barb so much. She knew her time was short this last month. One night we were talking about something and were Laughing so hard Norm came to ask who she was talking too.
D

So sorry to hear that sad news.
Sending prayers of comfort for the family.

Dianne, that is such a great memory to have....those are what we need to hold on too.

Hope springs as eternal as does love.

Feel so bad for Norm and the family, but, happy that Barb is now at peaceful rest.
Not sure I have their address to send a card .. I think it's an old addie.

Very sad

~M~

So sorry to read about Barb. So hard to believe. Dumb thing to think of, but, did she finish Norm's cat? I hope she did. Prayers for strength for him and the family.

Prayers for your Uncle, also, Betty.

I've been afraid to log in here, for fear of hearing just this news. I have a quilted bag that Barb made for me, back in the days when we were doing swaps on Dave's.......... I will treasure it (use it Lots for my crafting!). My prayers are with Norm & the family.
Does anyone have the address?

Thank you for letting us know, Dianne. Bless you.

Not what I wanted to see. God Bless you Barb. I hope you have the opportunity to meet my friends that arrived up there last year. You will like them and they will adore you. Dianne, I am so thankful that you guys had such a great time on your call last month. You will remember that forever. Barb was such a gentle individual. She will truly be missed by all of us. We all need a group hug....

Vern and I are still fighting a cold. We had the flu shot and my daughter thinks it is a mild case of the flu. She usually brig over dinner every Sunday and this is the 3rd Sunday without her dinner. Got this bug just before Sunday, 3 Sundays ago. I have been keeping a close eye on both of us. But this cold has kept me sitting on the couch and getting a lot of mundane items off my to do list.

We are again in the 60s and a beautiful day. Saw a hummer this morning on my stroll through the front landscape and a butterfly. Also have an Amaryllis starting to bloom. Everything is really confused. My Oxalis are blooming everywhere.

Betty, so sorry to hear about your uncle. This time of year is hard on our old bodies. Too many individuals in the hospital because of the flu. Here they had a public service announcement regarding the ER. Said they were packed and not to go there.

Well it is time to take the dogs for the second walk of the day. I try to do that before the sun goes down. Hugs to you all.

First photo is oxalis. Second photo oxalis. Third and 4th are violets and last photo is amaryllis.

Butterfly in the garden this morning.

My heart is broken, she will so be missed..want to type something of meaning and can’t find the words...wipe a tear

Just got in from hospital, got there as the sun was rising ..Several times today we thought uncle Allen was passing but he fought long and hard to stay with us..kids are staying the night with him, I’m going to grab some sleep and likely go back early in the morning..his passing would be a blessing!

*Gentle Hugs* to you, Betty - it is difficult to watch someone going down, and although it will be a blessing, it's also difficult to see.

Morning,

Uncle Allen still with us but breathing is getting raspier..

Had a restless night but had a dream,

Ann and I were ar a rock enclave, almost like the Big Chute where I took Barnpb amd Norm, we were looking over the outlook amd there was Barb dressed in brightest colours running through the boulders without any effort,she waved and called my name, I said we were there to watch the lady on upper lake make 100’s of buttertarts, she said she knew I’d be there and to enjoy ourselves.. was nice seeing her run without effort, must mean she is without pain, God bless her!

Your dream made my cry, Betty. I'm sure it is a sign that she is without pain now.

Hugs to you, wish I knew what to say!

Awwww thank you Betty, I'm sure it's how we all want to think of and remember Barb. I've cried so many tears over the week-end.

I’m back at hospital, kids have gone to shower, get a couple hours rest and I’m on guard..he had a few bad spells, they arenow putting a pump so that morphine and drugs will be constant and if has another attack we can provide him with more

Wish the Lord would come gethim, he was an earthly angel, now ready for celestial wings

I’m back at hospital, kids have gone to shower, get a couple hours rest and I’m on guard..he had a few bad spells, they arenow putting a pump so that morphine and drugs will be constant and if has another attack we can provide him with more

Wish the Lord would come gethim, he was an earthly angel, now ready for celestial wings

Hugs and prayers for you Betty. What a rough week for all.

Been a tough season, for sure

Sending prayers for you and family Betty.

I love the dream you had!

Loved your dream Betty. Made me smile big time. Barb is so enjoying the freedom of running through the flowers. Just thinking about her free of pain makes me smile.

Blessings for your Uncle. I prayed for days for my father to pass because he was in so much distress. He had miner's lung and could barely breathe.

I just got back from walking the dogs. 67 degrees today and a beautiful day. Dinner is already done in the instant pot. All I need is to make some egg noodles and steam some broccoli.

I am finally making the turn on the bug I had. The inhaled steroids made the difference. Funny thing about this bug was my butt cheeks hurt. Motrin got rid of the ache but strange place to have aches and pain.

Have a wonderful day and I will check in later.

first photo hummer, if you can see it from this morning. Second is chicken thighs in my instant pot. Skinless and already marinated when I purchased them from the butcher.