This has been a very sad week. A week ago Wednesday my daughter's mother-in-law fell down a flight of stairs in the night, probably going to the bathroom. She fractured her skull, broke her neck, her back and several ribs. Her husband heard the commotion and went and helped her walk back up the stairs to bed. He had no clue how hurt she was. A bit later she began having seizures and the paramedics were called and she was rushed to the hospital. She was able to communicate the next day with a thumbs up to yes and no questions.
Swelling on the brain started and they had to put a bolt into the skull and monitor the swelling. As the swelling increased she lost ability to communicate and became non-responsive. A day or so later they removed a large portion of her skull to relieve the pressure from the swelling. When they did she was able to open her eyes, but remained unresponsive.
She never regained consciousness and last Wednesday they declared her brain dead. She has four adult children and six grandchildren. The family is in a state of shock. It just does not seem possible. On Friday they turned off the machines and she passed in less than an hour.
She was vibrant, feisty, and full of fun. I am so sad that the grandchildren will not have her around for many more years.
We never know what hand life is going to deal us. Thanks for being a listening ear.
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15626My sincere condolences to your daughter and son-in-law and their family. May God provide the family with comfort during their time of loss and grieving. Hugs, Mary
33871My prayers and thoughts are with you & the family. She is in God's Hands now. ~hugs Loralye~
299559219821543My sympathies to you and the family and I will pray for you all Suzanne
11137510909what a terrible tragedy.... My sincere condolences to the whole family.
1321678118115744I am sorry to hear this....Please send my regards to the family...Blessings to you all...deanna
34246What a tragedy. My prayers are with the family and friends.
God comfort all.
Doreen
10852So very sorry to hear of this loss. Bless the families, both immediate and extends. Prayers going out for all, in this tragic time. Leaha
35301So sorry to hear of your loss. But the "cutie's" ears are always here for you! Prayers for your family.
35675Praying for your family now and during this terrible loss. Bless you.
66905Oh how awful. My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you the strength to cope with this tragedy.
8037OH what a terrible tragedy for the family. Sounds like an awful nightmare. My sympathy goes out to the whole family.
11329My sympathies to the family. I agree with everything you said, and know first hand the emptiness of life when family has passed. God Bless.
173691My prayers and thoughts are with the family. This is such a tragedy and shock. It just shows we should live each day as if it is our last...we just never know.
Hugs
Jerri
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360641My condolences to all who loved your MIL. She will always be with you through your lovely memories.
16707Such a tragedy and loss. I am so sorry for all of you and her family, sending my deepest sympathy. Things can happen so quickly, beyond our control. May the Lord the strength and comfort needed during this difficult time.
Hugs, Angel
12500True we never know what is around the corner for any of us, we must treat each day as our last on this earth, love one another as He would have us to do. So very sorry for you all. Hugs
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48168I am so sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with your family.
109774Soooo very sorry to hear this, Terri...my prayers and condolences to your family...sooo very sad...
318426Oh, Terri, how awful for everyone involved with this tragedy. I'm so sorry to hear this and please tell your daughter that she has prayers being said over her and her extended family at this sad time.
158714Terri I am so sorry for your families' loss. This is so terribly sad.
Please pass on my sincere condolences to your daughter and son in law.
Meg
122864oh how sad this is, and how hard for the family to accept, in special for the husband, who didn't realize how serious she was hurt. He must feel so sorry..... my prayers for the family, they all need eachother now more than ever. wish them all strength.
743281Dear Terri, I'm so sorry to read this. My prayers to the family.
88650My dear Terri, I'm so sorry to read this post. What an absolute tragedy, that poor family must be devastated! I will certainly keep you and your family in my prayers. How sad that those dear grandchildren have lost a dear grandmother. My heart goes out to you and them. Love Chris
234491So sad to hear this and my prayers go out to the family.
26316Not good to hear of this sad news. Things can change in an instant. At least they didn't let her linger on just by machines...I don't think she would have liked that idea by the way you describe her. You all just have to remember the good times. Sending up prayers for all the family during this sad time.
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by twee
21 May 2014
She wouldn't but it was terribly difficult for the daughters to let her go. They were grasping at straws to keep their mother, the mother they loved. It took a few days for them to come to terms that she wasn't there anymore. It was so sad to watch them struggle. My heart broke for them. The funeral is tomorrow
by christracey
21 May 2014
Yes it is hard to let go of someone you love but in the end it is for the best for the loved one....Will say extra prayers for everyone to cope with her send off tomorrow. It should be a celebration of her life.
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