The Passing of my sweet Sister Myrna

May 10th was my sisters b-day. She was 76 years old. She was nonresponsive almost all day, and then at about 5:00 she was very alert. Her family was there and they sang Happy Birthday to her and visited a bit with her. She then slipped back into a drowsy state and at 3:30 a.m. on the 11th she passed away very peacefully. We will all miss her so much! I am so grateful that she didn't suffer in her final hours and that she didn't die on her birthday. I feel like I have lost my second Mother and I think it is going to be very hard in the next few months. I always called her for advice on canning, gardening, and other things. She was always there for me.

Mother's Day and a Bit of Sadness!

Mother's Day was a very special day for me. John, Brett, and Trever all cooked us dinner. They stood out in the rain and cooked steaks and dutch oven potatoes. They did a great job and it was so fun to be pampered and taken care of. We survived the wild week at work also, so that was good. My kids all remembered their Mother and I so appreciate that. I love all my kids very much and they are all very good to me.
Their was a little bit if sadness on that day. My sister Myrna has really gone downhill from her cancer and I don't think she will be with us much longer. I had this feeling that I needed to go see her and I am so glad that I did. She is in bed now and as of today, she is not very responsive. I got to visit with her on Sunday and Monday. She held my hand and said she couldn't do this without me. We talked about death and she wondered why it was taking so long? She said she felt a lot of peace and wanted to know if I wanted her to tell Mom and Dad anything? We talked a lot about family and how important it is to tell them that we love them. I told her that soon she would feel peace and there would be no more pain or worries. She said she was waiting for that and to take care of everyone here. She told me I would have to put a lot of my family to rest, which I'm sure I will. I love Myrna with all of my heart and I don't know what I am going to do without her. She has been my rock for me, especially since Mom died. I always call her to ask canning questions and other advice. I hope and pray that she will not suffer anymore and death will be good to here. I love you Sis!!! Happy Mother's Day and Happy B-day today.