I ache in looking over the posts, realizing how my words were misunderstood, and as such caused confusion-
In the update I had said that her body remains with us, but her soul has gone to heaven-
Her body continues to breath, however the CT and EEG have confirmed the encompassing damage. At present, the only portion functioning is the brain stem (which controls the basic life functions of breathing, heart beating)- we remain by the side of her bed, and will stay until the last breath is finished.
How does a person say sorry for a misunderstanding such as this? lack of sleep, lack of focus, the desire to keep friends informed and failing to convey a message the way intended - i dearly apologize!
So sorry that I misunderstood your update post.
Continuing to pray for Judith Anne, alive and breathing.
a better update post. Judith Anne’s soul is still with her body that is alive and breathing.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2826075/posts?page=423#423
Continuing to pray for Judith Anne.
You don't owe anyone an apology, friend.
Don't trouble yourself with that; you have enough going on.
Please know that many of us are with you in a spirit of love and compassion.
My God bless you and your mother and may He hold you both close in His loving arms.
No need to apologize. We are still praying. Be comforted during this time. HUGS
And he will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations.He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.
It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” Isaiah 26
(Part of what I requested be read at my mother's funeral. Four years ago, at Christmas, she was a few weeks from dying, and none of us realized quite how little time she had left. Nor, sadly, do I think she was really ready for it.)
Chantillie,
Your mother had a very strong faith in Jesus Christ and please know “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” ( Philippians 1:6)
She is safe in the arms of her Saviour, Jesus Christ.
I will miss having an ally on the religious threads. You mom sent me a private mail on 11/27 stating she was staying off them for Advent as she thought they were getting “too hateful”. It’s a pity she was not able to read the posts in this thread, as they have moved me to tears and i think they would have moved her as well. Beautiful comments and prayers were offered not only from her fellow “papists”, but also from non-Catholic Christians who as one poster put it, had “spirited debates” with her over the years. I think it’s a great tribute to your mom and her strong faith that she was able to bring us all together.
Reading the comments from posters from various faith backgrounds has brought home the point to me that if we are going to spend eternity in heaven, maybe we should show more Christian love to one another here on earth.
i will keep you and your family in my prayers during this tough time. God bless you.
Tom
All that you should hear is love, for you, your mother and Our Lord. Love matters. It is the Great Command.
you do not need to say sorry. you are under stress, tired. prayers are as much for you and your family in this time of strees as for your Mom. In fact more for you as Judith Anne is under God’s care.
Chantillie,
Your Mom is resting, at peace. Soon she will be actively rejoicing in the presence of our Lord. Forevermore.
I could try and comfort you, but there is no comfort. I will not lie to you, this is a very difficult time. It is also a time filled with wonder and beauty. Because from now on your Mom will live in two places, in the Presence of Our Lord and at the same time in your heart.
Every time you remember her words of wisdom she lives in your heart. Every time you act in accordance to the values she taught you, she lives in your heart.
What you posted above proves God’s Perfect Love for Judith Anne. As you described the effects of the series of strokes, you showed God’s Hand, one by one shutting down her awareness on this side so that her Graduation from time into Eternity is free from any pain or discomfort. Be assured, God will also find a way to comfort your heart and bring Peace to you.
No need to apologize. We are with you. Our prayers continue for your mom and for you and your family.
Thank you Salvation for the ping.
My Dear, Sweet Chantillie,
May the Peace of Christ envelop you and hold you while you go through the grieving. As one who lost a husband (Sionnsar) earlier this year I offer prayers for your comfort and the comfort of all your family at this time. May your heart be flooded with the warm and wonderful memories of your sweet mother who was to many of us a light in the darkness. As you adjust to life without her physical presence, may you experience the ineffable joy of knowing she is with God, His angels and all the saints who have gone before. Her welcome in Heaven is tremendous. And so will ours be when our time comes to cross Jordan. Blessed in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints. And may He give you the oil of joy for mourning.
I’m so sorry to hear this, Judith Anne is a great lady and we’ve communicated via private mail here on Free Republic over the years. I’m sure she’s been a great, great Mom. Prayers for you and your family.
I am so sorry to open FR tonight and find such sad news.
Judith Anne’s posts were always intelligent and thoughtful, and I certainly respected her as a fellow FReeper. Prayers for all of you in your loss, and may she now find rest and peace that this earth can never offer.
No misunderstanding on my part, dearest you. I share your Catholic faith. My prayers continue, for your cherished Mom and for your family.
“realizing how my words were misunderstood”
Our family went through this with my mother-in-law, the same type of stroke and the same results; brainstem functioning only.
It’s exhausting and stressful dealing with the grief. Just focus on what you need to do for yourself and your brother and relatives and don’t worry about being correct.
It’s okay. Please don’t feel bad. Thanks.
Sending more hugs, no need to apologize. Keep talking to your Mom as hearing is the last sense to go. CT and EEG aren’t perfect and best to talk as your voice will bring her peace on whatever level she can experience it. Your Mom is bringing so many people into prayer - that surely is a blessing for all.
Chantillie
Even in this state she can still hear. Give her a message please.
Tell Judith Anne that we, as in all her FReeper buddies miss her, that we are praying for her, and that we want her to get better and return to us.
No “sorry” is needed from you. Please accept my apologies for not having posted earlier, I just couldn’t. Your mom and you and your entire family has been in my prayers since I first learned. I just never know what to say.
Judith Anne was a dear forum FRiend to me. My heart goes out to you for what you are going through and God Bless YOU for caring so much to keep her other “family” up to date.