[Beach_Babe]

It's been a long two days. I got a call from Shands early yesterday morning, they wanted to meet with me. I called Claudia who lives in Orlando (about 2 hours south) and she rushed up here.

Basically, they said that due to the weakened state Marilyn is in and the progression of the liver failure, they didn't think they could do anything for her.

Arrangements for hospice were made. Marilyn arrived at the hospice house this afternoon. They do have her medicated, so at least she isn't in pain or agitated.

Last week, the day she was released from Ocala Regional Medical Center, they told me that she had about three weeks to live. The hospice people now think she will pass sooner. One of the hospice nurses is a former co-worker of Claudia's ... which is nice.

There's a VCR in Marilyn's room and I'm going to bring down some of our family movies tomorrow and maybe a radio, so she can listen to Christmas music.

I want to thank you and all the other FReepers for your many, many prayers during this awful time. I don't think she ever knew she had HepC. She went to the doctor in October for a back ache.

[TexasCowboy]

Oh, hon, I'm sooo very sorry!
I know this has got to be so very painful for you.
A healthy, vibrant woman goes into the doctor for a backache, and two months later she's dying!
That's hard to accept.

Dear gracious, Heavenly Father, we come to you on bended knees asking for your mercy.
If it is in your plan, dear Lord, please save Marilyn's life. Please heal her, dear Lord.
If that is not your will, sweet Lord, please ease her way Home.
Please send your angels to guide her way, and comfort her.
Give her your strength, dear Lord, and ease her pain.
Please let her know she's loved.
In Jesus name, Amen.

[DLfromthedesert]

No words I can say can make you feel better, but your beautiful sister and you will be in my heart and prayers this Christmas.

Soon she will be in the arms of the Lord. Christmas music is perfect for the occasion; play it every day for her, so the angels will stay close at hand.

God Bless you, sweetie. You've been through soooo much.


Love,

Donna

[McGavin999]

I'm sorry you're going through this, the movies are a wonderful idea and they are bound to fill her as well as you with wonderful memories.

May God strengthen you and grant her peace.

[Brad’s Gramma]

I'm so VERY sorry. I ask our Lord too, to help ALL of you through this.

PLEASE know that we're all here for you.

[HiJinx]

I wish I could be there...or someone else who has been through this could be there with you...

Let the hospice people help as much as they can, they know.

Cherish every moment you have with her, it will mean all the world to both of you.

May our Heavenly Father in His Wisdom and Grace grant you strength and peace in the days ahead. In Jesus' Most Holy Name I pray, Amen.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that in Your hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. We bow before You, knowing that Marilyn is in Your hand, and that no one can take her from You. We continue to pray that this illness within her would subside, for You are the Great Physician. We are reluctant to let her go, O God, for such is the love You have given us one for another. Thank You that You have given Your children all of eternity in which to worship and praise You and to be again with our loved ones gone before. Count our tears of sorrow until such time as they will be tears of joy, for I pray in the Name of Jesus, Amen ...

[JustAmy]

You and your family have my prayers.

Please, Father, ease Marilyn's pain and comfort her as she makes her journey home. Please be with the family at this time; let them feel your love and give them strength. Please bless and comfort Marilyn and her family. We ask this in Jesus Name. Amen

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

I'm so sorry. I will pray for both of you.

[fatima]

Marilyn will touch the hand of God,be strong for her now , our prayers will hold you up,fatima

[ArneFufkin]

The most important priority is your sister's comfort, ease and ... dignity.

Bring her the songs she loved best to enjoy during her stay. Bobby Sherman. Mac Davis. Grandmaster Funk. Whatever. That's the stuff she wants to hear. We all pretend we like "Little Drummer Boy" and "Noel" ... we really want to hear Karen Carpenter, Nat King Cole and Marvin Gaye sing.

There's lots of time for pain, fear, loss and anger in this life. No need to jump into it early.

Don't ever let your sister be an extended family/friend bonding and reconciliation icon. A destination stop. That happens in this process. People try to make up 15 years in two frentic weeks. Your sis doesn't deserve that limelight, not when she's feeling weak, vulnerable and unprotected. Protect her! She's not a sideshow.

[PoisedWoman]

My heart and prayers go out to you this morning. You've been so strong for your sister, so loving, I hope and pray you can find peace in this time of sadness, joy in knowing that God loves you and Marilyn and that all is happening according to his plan.

God bless,
PW

[Simcha7]

SHALOM!

Dear Beach_Babe our Precious FRiend and Sister in Yeshua/Jesus Our LORD.

We are lifting up Marilyn, You and Your Family to the Throne of Grace and Tender Mercies continually.

Praying for GOD to touch Marilyn, Heal her and give to her a Miracle.

Healing does not always come as we envision it or hope it to be.

The LORD in His Wisdom and Grace often times Heals us by bringing us Home to Heaven to be with Him.

And what a Graduation that will be to finally see JESUS Face to Face!

No more pain or tears...just Unspeakable JOY!

Choirs of Believers and Angels Singing Praises to The KING of GLORY!

What better place to be than sitting at the Precious Feet of our LORD, GOD and King of Kings!

Keep Your Eyes and Heart on Jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith.

HIS LOVE NEVER FAILS.

With Our Love and Prayers to You, Marilyn, Your Family and Friends.

[Freedom2specul8]

Sweetie, if you need someone to talk to just holler.. I'm so sorry... You all are in my prayers.. This is so sad.