My sister Karen who has been in hospice and ill for a very very long time, died last night of kidney failure. She was with her kids and husband and our family and we were able to spend good quality time and say our goodbyes. Even though this has been expected for so long, it's still always a shock when it finally happens. The hospice nurses were simply wonderful to everyone and took such good care of her and it was all very peaceful.
The only reason I'm posting this here is that I just felt I couldn't not share this. All of you who read this blog and whose blogs I read are like family, and I felt I had to be honest with what's been happening here. Karen had a good life and did what she wanted almost to the end, and even though she wouldn't dream of touching Indian food she always got a kick out of the website, and her favorite recipe advice to me was the word "slather" as in "when in doubt just slather." I hope to be back with some culinary therapy soon. I always feel better when I'm cooking and reading about what all of you are doing.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteOh Kathy, I am so, so sorry. Be well and know that we are all here for you.
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Kathy, I am so sad for you. I know how hard it is no matter what the situation. My love and thoughts are with you toots.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. A blessing to have family around. Thoughts are with you and yours.
ReplyDeleteI'm heartbroken to read your post, and tweet Kathy. A loss like this is never easy to accept. Sorry my dear friend...many hugs!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteKathy, my heartfelt condolences to you, your loved ones and your sister's family. You will be in our thoughts and well wishes. Warm regards and hugs. Nancy
ReplyDeleteThinking of you with love and sadness. Mimy
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ReplyDeleteOh, Kathy... your post brought me to tears. I'm so sorry for you and your family. Her children and loved ones will continue to be in our thoughts and payers. I'm to glad that you chose to share this with us.... we will be thinking of you. {{{{Kathy}}}}
ReplyDeleteThanks for this update Kathy, I was so wanted to know you had that kind of closure, its never easy even when you expect it. Sorry for your loss, and my heart goes out to your mom and dad...thinking of you,prays with you to get you all through this, very sadden by this news.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so honest, and for being an inspiring, beautiful person. We're all feeling for you right now, Kathy. xo, l
ReplyDeleteKathy, I'm so sorry for your loss, though I'm glad to hear that you were able to spend time with her before saying goodbye. Please take care of yourself. We'll all be thinking of you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDear Kathy, I'm so sorry...It's never easy to face the death even if you knew that she was very ill.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your sister, Kathy. My thoughts are with you. Keep strong x
ReplyDeleteKathy, I'm so sorry, even though you knew it, you can never prepare yourself emotionally for it. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, so glad to see you are back in the kitchen doing some therapy.
ReplyDelete-Gina-