Sad news for me

[LadyGodiva]

Got news that my brother-in-law had a massive heart attack and is in a coma. He lost his wife last year (my sister died from Colon cancer at age 43), and based on how he had taken the loss, I doubt he would want to fight to live :(

He lives in Europe, so we have to depend on those over there to get news to us. Very frustrating to say the least. I had planned on visiting him next year... I guess that's why they say not to put things off. One never knows when one's time is up, or near to being up.

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[HS345]

So sorry to hear that Eli. :(

We'll keep you and yours in our prayers.

[Tilehelperdan]

My deepest condolences, LG. I hope for the best outcome possible and will pray for comfort for you and yours. :(

[johntrent]

Eli - sorry to hear that - we will keep you and yours in our prayers.

[ob1kanobee]

Hi Eli, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope he comes out of it and gets better. Hang in there!

[dufus]

My heart goes out to you. I know what you're going through as I've been there myself. Sounds like many others here know the confusion and second guessing, too. We'll help you get through this.

[kate42]

LG

My heart goes out to you.
I've had my losses over the past year (and theres's more to come) and it's hard to deal with.
Be strong. As it's been said, hang in there.
I do feel for you.

[LadyGodiva]

Thank you guys. I can't sleep :( I do hate being so far and not being able to do anything!

When my sister was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer four years ago, he was devastated and couldn't deal with losing her. When she passed away, it was too much for him, and us, but we wouldn't want her back here suffering like she did. She was all that he had. His mother died years ago, and his father a much longer time, and he was an only child. It is terrible.

So far he is still in a coma, but the doctors said that this was best. Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts.

I know we fight about politics, but I want you guys to know that I keep coming back here because I really do love my Mud Box family...even when we fight :)

[Marge]

LG,

If you would like us to do so, we could add him to our Prayer List here. Sorry your family is suffering this.

[dufus]

From my experience, sleep will come and go as it will. Don't make it one more thing to stress over.

Some people turn to medications to get some rest so they can cope during the day. Me, when I couldn't sleep, I just pondered life and who needed me and what I could do about it.

Walks at 2:00 a.m. were very therapeutic, but then again, I live in the country and I don't recommend that if you live in the city. There was something about the quiet moonlit nights that soothed me. God's beauty seemed more evident in the silent darkness.

You already know (as I did), but sometimes just reminding ourselves that "this too will pass" will start to sink in (over time) as a reality.

[LadyGodiva]

Of course Marge. I don't mind. His name is Herwig. Thank you.

I know this will pass Lance, but right now I'm really kind of anxious.

Losing my sister in December was not easy, then my Father in 2005.

I will be okay, but for right now, the waiting is hard. We're so far away.

[lati_cz]

Lady Godiva,
there's always something good in bad. They're together again. My condolences.

[kate42]

LG

Despite our differences here (in the Mud Box), I do feel we're a family. As I stated before, I feel for you.

Sometimes (like what I'm going through) you can be right there with them and you still can't do anything for them. I can't make him any better.

I pray for you and hope you'll add him to the Prayer Thread.

God Bless.

[Marge]

Herwig is now on our Prayer List.

[Dan Kramer]

My thoughts are with you as well, Eli.

[opiethetileman]

lg hang in their kido. you have helped me throu many of rough luck hell this whole board has. and i am dealing with another issue just like you as well. so hang tough and stand strong. just keep us posted. if ya need something pm me anytime

[John Bridge]

Sorry to hear that, Eli. Seems you've been hit with a double whammy.

[HotinOKC]

My condolences, Eli.

[gueuzeman]

Eli- take solace in the fact that this happened in Europe. Other than that, it pretty much sucks.

Be well.

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[dgunnels]

My thoughts are with you.

[sandbagger]

differences become trivial diversions when family tragedy strikes. Many condolences, LadyG, and prayers for your family.

[LadyGodiva]

No news this morning, which I'd like to think means he's still hanging on.

Sleep finally came to me after 2:00 a.m.

I really appreciate the support and prayers guys, truly do.

[Bugman]

Sorry I haven't been on sooner, but I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Eli, as well as those of many, many more.

[LadyGodiva]

No worse. No better. It's something. My father lasted a week in a coma before he died, but he was much older. Maybe Herwig will pull through.

Thanks again for the support and prayers.

I tried to a have a good day with my husband and kids and so I did. We went to the pumpkin patch about 20 minutes from where I live and I had my first ever "pumpkin fudge." What a delight :) Defnitely had a "fall" spice flavour to it.

[kate42]

"LG"

It's good you were able to find time to take you're mind off the sadness of your situation.

All we can do is just keep busy while we wait to see how thngs turn out.

Why do others address you as ELI?

I do wish to address you properly.

[LadyGodiva]

Kate, "Eli" or "LG" is fine with me. Eli short for Elizabeth, and my Spanish friends call me "Eli" which is not the same pronunciation as the male name, it's more like "ayelee." :)

But I'm really used to LG so don't mind that either!

Yes, it helped to keep busy and I really forgot the situation while checking out the various squash, pumpkins, gourds etc. It's amazing the shapes these things come in, and the varieties now. Waiting is the worse part sometimes as you know, but I managed after losing my father and then my sister, and I will manage whatever the outcome is with my brother-in-law. It's all up to our Maker, not so?