Sunday, March 22, 2009

Well, it's Sunday morning, heading into afternoon. Thankfully I had booked the day off work from the library a long time ago... it's actually one of those weird signs/coincidences that is just now making sense after last night's turn of events.

There is no easy way to write this, but I figure it's about time that I add this news to my blog.

Patrick's mother is dying. It will likely happen in the next few days or week. It breaks my heart, but there is no getting around this besides some miracle. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance last night and will most likely remain in there in palliative care. I am grateful to be able to spend my last moments with her and the whole family. Everyone is holding up extremely well given the circumstances. I am so touched by everyone's strength and ability to stay level-headed and positive, especially Cindy.

I hate to see Patsy suffering and in pain, but at least for the most part she is resting/sleeping and coming in and out of awareness.

I can't get over the unfairness of these circumstances - she is only 50 years old. She has been a warrior. She is a wondeful person. I am so very sad to loose the grandmother of my future children. I hope she will soon be going to a better place to watch over us all.

Say a prayer or send some positive thoughts to her if you are so inclined.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear this Ash. =( I'll be thinking of you and Pat during these difficult moments. Big cyber ((((((hugs))))) going your way.

Jessica said...

Im so sorry to read this. I am thinking about all of you. Tell Patrick we are all thinking of him and his family.

Ruth said...

Very sorry to read this Ash ((((hugs))))

Anonymous said...

Oh Ashley, this is such sad news. I wish this weren't happening. 50 is so very young, and it's just such a sad, sad situation. I'm sending a hug to you and lots of positive thoughts for Pat's mom and all the people who love her.

rocklady said...

i am so sorry ash, hugs to you and pat at this sad time.

Unknown said...

I'm so, so sorry to hear this Ash. She's way too young. :( Not much older than me. So sad for her.
Sending you all a ton of prayers and positive thoughts. (((hugs))

Anonymous said...

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I am thinking about you and your boyfriends family

Claude said...

Ash, I am so very sorry. I am sending you all my love, to you and Pat's family. Hugs.