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@ Pkmado - I met yesterday with a CALS for lunch.

I told a very detailed and clear account of how Chris passed and asked her to tell her husband and that I would happily talk to him about it also.

I think it is really important because Chris feared dying so much - I'm still not sure if he feared the time of death or 'after' death, but it was a huge fear. For a long time at first he feared he would die choking. This actually rarely happens - but aspiration pneumonias are common.

Anyways, I really felt it is important to talk about the ending. It can be made peaceful and become something that comforts us as CALS afterwards.

Debbie - how are you both doing now? Still holding your hand xx
 
Pat that was an amazing story of Phil's passing. I hope my husband ( and me too) goes so easy. I think it is important for the cals to come back and tell the death story here on this forum--we are all so close to death here and it is on all our minds. hearing these stories always gives me comfort, and takes away some of the fear.

I have heard so many here over the years, that I am not afraid for him and I feel that he will go peacefully. I am more afraid for me...I am so scared of being alone without him and missing him and never seeing him again or hearing his voice, and the hurt that I know I will feel. I try not to think about that now, and try to enjoy the time we have together...but it is tough.:cry:

Ok, suck it up! I am so glad I have all of you guys here!
 
Debbie,

I am so sorry for what you are going through..........You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will be merciful to you all. Please stay strong, you are an incredible woman. God Bless

Jennifer
 
Holding your hand Debbie!
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Linda
 
Hi everyone. Been on a wild ride on this emotional roller coaster. When I saw him smile the other day, I thought ok I can do this. Then when he starts crying, I think how long can I do this. I think everyone is right. He is afraid of dying. His brother, from Texas, is coming in October and said he would talk to him. I know our sons would never say anything to him. They couldn't bare it. I find myself asking "how long can this last". There are no more good days for us any longer. Not even ok days. All of his stats are good. He's just locked in and miserable. What a time!

I want everyone, both Pals and CALS, to how much it means to me for your support. Especially the previous CALS who are finished on their journey and continue to be here with us as we struggle with ours. I think of us as holding hands in one giant circle. When one of us starts to fall, the others are here to lift them up.

@. Thank you for Pat and Trina for sharing the stories of your pals. I hope and pray that Santa Joe's passing will be peaceful. I think that's what all CALS pray for.

Love to everyone - my new family.
 
>Love to everyone - my new family.

I/we are here for you and Joe, Debbie.
 
Debbie, why don't you post some shots of Santa Joe for us?
 
I hope my husband will have a peaceful passing. Even though he says he is not afraid of death, I think he is afraid of the process, but puts on a brave face whenever we had discussed about death and dying. Recently, in the last couple of weeks, he has has started having some pain in his inner thighs, and his doctor thinks it is neuropathic pain. This has lead to him not being able to sleep well. He takes some pain meds and a cream on the affected area, but the pain still bothers him when he lies down. We are taking one day at a time.
 
Rosec, I think that is the only way you can survive - one day at a time! For me it's one hour at a time.

Max - wish I wasn't computer illiterate. I don't know how to do that. Please visit his Facebook page - Santajoe-Goose Creek. You can see all the pictures that people sent in with their children. He was such a great Santa and loved it so much. He brought so much happiness to the children but they brought him more happiness than you can imagine. Precious Memories!

Debbie
 
>Max - wish I wasn't computer illiterate. I don't know how to do that. Please visit his Facebook page - Santajoe-Goose Creek. You can see all the pictures that people sent in with their children.

will do .. let me know if you would like any of them posted here :)
 
Please Max. That would be so sweet. I would love for everyone to see what a great Santa he was. His Facebook page is when he first started but there are pictures over the years when his beard was longer.

Debbie
 
?Please Max. That would be so sweet. I would love for everyone to see what a great Santa he was. His Facebook page is when he first started but there are pictures over the years when his beard was longer.

:)
 

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Wow! If a was guy I would have loved being a Santa! We went on a cruise to the Caribbean 4/13, and a group of Santas were traveling with us. So much fun! I bet you guys have great Christmas memories. Hold on to the good memories! Wishing you both peace.
 
Mar51- we went on a cruise in October of 2011 and he was treated like a "Rock Star". People were taking his picture before we boarded. He was called on stage for a skit and when asked what he did, he told everyone he was a professional Santa. I would tease him and say if I charged everyone that took his picture $5 we would have our cruise paid for. How happy he was back then. Those are the memories that I will cherish.

Debbie
 
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