I will probably return to posting when it helps more than hurts, but just now I can’t do it.
July 1, we lost my beloved Charlie to a sudden onset of dehydration and pneumonia. Fluids for the dehydration went to his lungs and made the pneumonia worse. Antibiotics caused liver failure. Nothing but heroic measures could have given him a slight chance of prolonging his misery.
Respecting his wishes, we brought him home with Hosparus providing hospice care.
He was active on Friday, ill on Saturday, hospitalized on Sunday, in ICU on Monday night, came home on Tuesday, and died on Wednesday.
I miss you all. Each one of you who comments or whose blog I visit is a spark of joy in an already dark soul.
Love,
MA
Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt
July 4, 2020 at 12:10pmDearest Marian,
I am so sorry. Here for you in whatever way I can be. Love to you and your family right now.
Alicia
Kathie H.
July 6, 2020 at 11:01pmYou have so many friends that can write eloquently, expressing their pain for your pain much better than I.
I can only say I’ve known you and loved you for so very many years.
I was on the ‘ground floor’ when your wonderful life with Charlie started.
I’m honored to be able to say that.
You’re in my heart and prayers. I weep every time it hits me.
When you want to holler I’m here, wanting to be on the hill you holler at.
Love you!
Kathie
Tony Acree
July 4, 2020 at 12:16pmWe are all heartbroken with Charlie’s passing. Know we are thinking of you and the family.
Anklebuster
July 4, 2020 at 12:46pmNo words convey my sadness for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts.
Linda G. Hill
July 4, 2020 at 1:00pmSo sorry for your loss, Marian. My thoughts are with you. <3
Alana Mautone (@RamblinGarden)
July 4, 2020 at 1:26pmAlthough we’ve never met, I want to express my sadness and hopes that your memories, friends, and other loved ones will comfort you in this most difficult of times.
Roy A Ackerman, PhD, EA
July 4, 2020 at 2:03pmOh, Marian… I can only resort to the trite. May his memory bring a smile to you lips always.
John Holton
July 4, 2020 at 2:57pmVery sorry to hear about Charlie.
circadianreflections
July 4, 2020 at 3:43pmOh Marian, I am so sorry! I like Roy hope with time his memories bring you peace, comfort, and joy. Sending virtual hugs across the miles.
Susan Fischbach Isaacs
July 4, 2020 at 4:46pmSending love and hugs and prayers for peace.
Dan Antion
July 4, 2020 at 6:01pmI am so sorry to hear about Charlie and I feel so bad for you, Marian.
Holly Jahangiri
July 4, 2020 at 9:47pmMarian, words just aren’t enough. I just hope you can feel wrapped in a hug that stretches from Houston to Llannonn to you, wrapped in purple feathers.
storimom2
July 4, 2020 at 10:18pmMy heart goes out to you sweetie. Sending you love from the other side of Indiana; I’ll be praying for you and Sara.
Molly Daniels
jorobinson176
July 4, 2020 at 11:23pmI am so sorry Marian. Much love.
acflory
July 5, 2020 at 8:51amHere if you need us. Love to you and the family. -hugs-