tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post5748360801102649156..comments2023-12-16T09:55:55.411-05:00Comments on Diary of a Dying Mom: "The reports of my death ..."Michelle Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02318613737219902794noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-25520754148309487452021-06-25T07:42:09.849-04:002021-06-25T07:42:09.849-04:00I started on COPD Herbal treatment from Ultimate L...I started on COPD Herbal treatment from Ultimate Life Clinic, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for almost 4 months, it reversed my COPD. My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness gradually disappeared. Reach Ultimate Life Clinic via their website www.ultimatelifeclinic.com . I can breath much better and It feels comfortable!Florencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247616144267009897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-14962553012070691022008-09-24T00:50:00.000-04:002008-09-24T00:50:00.000-04:00Dear Michelle,I can't go to sleep reading all of y...Dear Michelle,<BR/><BR/>I can't go to sleep reading all of your thoughtful words, starting with "The reports of my death" that Ryn emailed me today. Your writing is so genuine and is wonderful to read. We are saddened to hear about your declining lung function and worsening pain, nausea and vomiting, but your words and outlook are so impressive to hear. I think back to the time that I babysat Amelia when she was about a year old, and how she liked to have the radio on when she went to sleep. Now she is 10 and sounds like a strong and smart little girl. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your struggles and thoughts with us, and helping us appreciate even the unfairness that life can bring. <BR/><BR/>We hope that hospice can keep you comfortable and able to enjoy these times with Aidan, Amelia and Bill even more.<BR/><BR/>Max, Luke, Ryn and Ken KreidlKKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177419347281509021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-41405004918370111552008-09-23T21:52:00.000-04:002008-09-23T21:52:00.000-04:00Michele- You are an incredible inspiration. You ar...Michele- You are an incredible inspiration. You are so strong, thoughtful, a generous. Our thoughts are with you, Bill and your family.<BR/>Laurie (Gandrud) Pickettlauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233451462855373940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-13862097656881471842008-09-23T14:06:00.000-04:002008-09-23T14:06:00.000-04:00I am constantly in awe of your grace. Thank you ag...I am constantly in awe of your grace. <BR/><BR/>Thank you again for sharing your experiences. You are making a difference in my life.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you and hoping for good things with your hospice experience ...Becky Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351322716749475996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-91955566530106650402008-09-23T08:40:00.000-04:002008-09-23T08:40:00.000-04:00For those of you who are so inclined, I have creat...For those of you who are so inclined, I have created a Web-based prayer calendar for Michelle. To sign your name to it, just click on the number of the date you wish to choose. Then add a message (doesn't need to be anything more than your name). The URL is:<BR/>http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/PrayersForMichelle?Date=2008-09-23;Op=ShowItUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824211466965293871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-26494237009709777562008-09-23T01:38:00.000-04:002008-09-23T01:38:00.000-04:00michelle, you do not know me but i feel as though ...michelle, you do not know me but i feel as though i know you.<BR/><BR/>there is no possible way on earht i can know what you go through, i am neither a mother nor a wife but you have given me inspiration to share my love with my family and friends each day.<BR/><BR/>no matter what happens your children will always remember you, you will be their mom, their life, their love, their soul, the reason why they are alive.<BR/><BR/>from what you have written it seems as though the will be many people to share who you were with them and what they meant to you.<BR/><BR/>I hope they find the right meds for you in the hospice.<BR/><BR/>my thoughts and prayers are with you and those you love.<BR/><BR/>RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-230459435747641452008-09-22T23:34:00.000-04:002008-09-22T23:34:00.000-04:00michele, did i ever tell you my daughter's name wa...michele, did i ever tell you my daughter's name was michelle??? anyways, a few years ago, my friend passed from lung cacer, and he went around the house hanging up pictures of hime and there family.. the pictures are still there...your such a strong person....i do pray for you....I will so miss reading your post, and wishing that this reality was not so and that u would be well...hope hospice, will get you on the right track...even if for only a little while....desert dirt divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911578434974184759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-40129379789915257132008-09-22T23:17:00.000-04:002008-09-22T23:17:00.000-04:00Oh,Michelle---Tears just fell as I was reading thi...Oh,Michelle---Tears just fell as I was reading this--how you have touched so many people with your words--Thank you!! <BR/><BR/>(((Prayers and Gentle Hugs)))<BR/><BR/>JulieannJulieannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11366445046704238024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-22416321484938411372008-09-22T23:10:00.000-04:002008-09-22T23:10:00.000-04:00My husband just copied the Alison Krauss/Robert Pl...My husband just copied the Alison Krauss/Robert Plant CD and this weekend when I listened to track #13, I thought of you and Bill. It's a beautiful duo sung by both Krauss and Plant (so you really don't know if it's the woman or man dying, because they're both singing the same thing together) Anyway, I wish you could hear the song b/c the lyrics are much better put to music. If you do have access to the internet, you might google it on YouTube and have a listen. Anyway, here are the lyrics:<BR/><BR/>Your Long Journey<BR/> (A.D. Watson and Rosa Lee Watson)<BR/><BR/>God's given us years of happiness here<BR/>Now we must part<BR/>And as the angels come and call for you<BR/>The pains of grief tug at my heart<BR/><BR/>Oh my darling<BR/>My darling<BR/>My heart breaks as you take your long journey<BR/><BR/>Oh the days will be empty<BR/>The nights so long without you my love<BR/>And when god calls for you I'm left alone<BR/>But we will meet in heaven above<BR/><BR/>Oh my darling<BR/>My darling<BR/>My heart breaks as you take your long journey<BR/><BR/>Fond memories I'll keep of happy ways<BR/>That on earth we trod<BR/>And when I come we will walk hand in hand<BR/>As one in heaven in the family of god<BR/><BR/>Oh my darling<BR/>My darling<BR/>My heart breaks as you take your long journeyBird Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495802335144170124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-40777728285496452872008-09-22T22:37:00.000-04:002008-09-22T22:37:00.000-04:00ohh michelle. i wish i was there to read to you, t...ohh michelle. i wish i was there to read to you, to write for you and to help you with anything you'd need. <BR/><BR/>you're in my thoughts. my prayers and i miss you already.<BR/><BR/>xoxo.Samaire Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026578481036956860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-22928994690503100452008-09-22T22:04:00.000-04:002008-09-22T22:04:00.000-04:00Dear Michelle,In April 2007 my daughter, Jillian, ...Dear Michelle,<BR/>In April 2007 my daughter, Jillian, died from wegeners a rare auto immune disease. She left for me to raise a beautiful 4 yr old little man.<BR/>On the way home from kindergarten the other day he said Grandma I love you so much. And I told him I loved him too. Then he added, But I love my Mom the most. She is still my Mom. Is that ok? I told him that makes me and Momma very happy. So don't you worry they will remember and love you even if its from a distance.<BR/>Your posts have helped me as to knowing that we, none of us, are alone in life or death. <BR/>I hope to hear from you again. I wish you and your family peace and love. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Gramma Eesandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391161695892844701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-85786056553373570862008-09-22T21:35:00.000-04:002008-09-22T21:35:00.000-04:00As someone who's lucky enough to know Michelle in ...As someone who's lucky enough to know Michelle in person, I thank you all for taking the time to let her know how much she and her words mean to all of us.<BR/><BR/>Exceptional post! Thinking of you, always,<BR/>myrdultraplushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120083612573386858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-5159078588757519242008-09-22T19:12:00.000-04:002008-09-22T19:12:00.000-04:00Michelle, For those of us who have never met you ...Michelle, For those of us who have never met you in person, you have left us a collage of memories through your words. I look forward to reading your insightful thoughts each day. I wish you peace and comfort on your journey.<BR/><BR/>KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-41132527437827800942008-09-22T19:07:00.000-04:002008-09-22T19:07:00.000-04:00Michelle, I am glad you'll be having the hospice h...Michelle, <BR/>I am glad you'll be having the hospice help you. One thing I've found from working in hospice is that sometimes, the extra care helps people stabilize or even improve. It's not an irreversible decision, although it is a hard one. <BR/><BR/>If you remember Art Buchwald, he stopped dialysis, was on hospice a while, had time to make new memories with many people who visited him, wrote another book, and then, yes, he did die, but more than a year after he thought he would, if I remember correctly.<BR/><BR/>I wish you great comfort at this time. You have done a wonderful job preparing your family. You will not be forgotten.Sue Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235802501153109730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-63087074966928586672008-09-22T18:21:00.000-04:002008-09-22T18:21:00.000-04:00Hoping the hospice folks have gotten you stabilize...Hoping the hospice folks have gotten you stabilized and you're home soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-3148158732287918642008-09-22T17:48:00.000-04:002008-09-22T17:48:00.000-04:00Just...keeping you in my thoughts...Just...keeping you in my thoughts...Persnickety Tickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610905362144187311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-25921787118177723612008-09-22T16:29:00.000-04:002008-09-22T16:29:00.000-04:00I don't think I have ever "known" someone was as s...I don't think I have ever "known" someone was as strong as you.<BR/>You and your family are in my prayers.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514611055281809370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-31196890711653873042008-09-22T15:39:00.000-04:002008-09-22T15:39:00.000-04:00Hello Michele,As I read the last paragraph of your...Hello Michele,<BR/><BR/>As I read the last paragraph of your blog entry, the word hospice keeping repeating in my mind. It is such a final word.<BR/><BR/> I read a NY Times article prior to reading your blog and thought about the new things they are finding for diseases like scleroderma -- and hoped some of them might help you but it sounds like comfort is the primary goal for you now.<BR/><BR/>I have fibromyalgia which, so far, hasn't been incapacitating -- just a fair amount of pain and fatigue and other things that fibro brings. I have been feeling sorry for myself lately as I am not doing well at keeping up with the house, friends, etc. But somehow, reading your blog gives me the incentive to try to do what I can and not to grieve over what's not done.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for rattling on. You are in my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>DeborahDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949663116314638763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-41449671875553514852008-09-22T14:28:00.000-04:002008-09-22T14:28:00.000-04:00You and your family remain in my thoughts and pray...You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. I am so glad that you had a good weekend with your family and that you got the collage done. I know that it will mean the world to your children! <BR/><BR/>LoriOrton-Blackburn Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04874233986938184845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-35892754077298624582008-09-22T14:04:00.000-04:002008-09-22T14:04:00.000-04:00You are an amazing woman. Completely amazing.((hu...You are an amazing woman. Completely amazing.<BR/><BR/>((hugs))<BR/>JeanneJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05018866548445406706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-74923210677858337072008-09-22T13:50:00.000-04:002008-09-22T13:50:00.000-04:00Michele: Sounds as if you got all your ducks in a...Michele: Sounds as if you got all your ducks in a row. You truly are a loving inspiration to all of us who read your post. God bless you and your family and I pray for you everyday. Love, AnaAna's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479861502071834700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104578032634659547.post-92184044408459487172008-09-22T13:19:00.000-04:002008-09-22T13:19:00.000-04:00Michelle, my thoughts are with you.ChipMichelle, my thoughts are with you.<BR/>ChipChiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720804693550769658noreply@blogger.com