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   My family is mourning the loss of a really good friend today. We were close enough to him that we called him Uncle Ed. He was godfather to my nephew. Uncle Ed had a massive stroke on Thursday and we were all told he wouldn't recover but that it might be a couple of days till he passed.

   My parents visited with him for three hours on Sunday morning and I managed to get to visit him on Sunday afternoon for about 45 minutes. My niece saw him on Sat and then again on Sunday. He had his eyes open on Sat but when I saw him on Sunday, He was paralyzed on his right side and his eyes were closed and his breathing labored. I did see his left eyeball move when someone spoke to him so I believe he heard us when we spoke to him.

   He died this morning at 10:30am PST with just the hospital staff with him as it seems his family had stepped out for something.

   He was an animal and horse lover, very social person and a gentle giant of a man. He was 87 and it seemed it was his time to go. Please say a small prayer for his passing.

   Posted 3 years ago by SylMiaFelixMomma #

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   There's nothing like a good friend and nothing like the void they leave when they go on. Prayers for you and your family and for him and his family.

   Posted 3 years ago by GizzysAuntie #

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   i'm sorry for your loss. i send you prayers and hugs.

   Posted 3 years ago by beth #

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   He may have wanted to wait untill his family stepped out. Ihave been a longterm care nurse for 22 yrs and it happens alot. They don't want the family to watch te final breath as some have said they didn't want that to be thier last memeory. A lot of the time even in very close families the nurse is the last person to speak with the pt. You can feel confident that she was a very caring person or she would not be in that type of nursing
   I am sorry for your loss

   Posted 3 years ago by kathyanne11/13 #

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   I'm sorry to hear that Karin,prayers for you and your family.

   Posted 3 years ago by Buttercup #

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   I'm sorry for your loss Karin. May God bless you and keep "Uncle Ed" in the palm of His hand.

   Posted 3 years ago by DancingCatHill #

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   You and your family are in my prayers, Karin. Uncle Ed sounds like a wonderful man. {{{hugs}}}

   Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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   Sorry Karin
   I know words are never enough

   Posted 3 years ago by Renee in Arkansas #

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   Karin I am so sorry, you have my condolences. Prayers of peace and comfort to you and the entire family.

   Posted 3 years ago by SoxsMom #

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    Karin, I have seen this time and again in my hospice years. One final decision that we all have is when we will leave. My guess is that, having said his goodbyes, he did not want the family there at that final moment. Better to remember the happy times.

    For Uncle Ed - a final moment of control. For his family - know that this was his choice. May the beautiful memories of Uncle Ed in healthy and happy times be the memories that you carry forward.

    Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    Prayer said!

    Posted 3 years ago by AV #

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    I'm so sorry for your loss, SMM. It is hard no matter how old they are. I think my brother waited to pass until his fiance had gone to get something to eat.

    Posted 3 years ago by Cat talk rules #

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    Prayers for you and your family that you find comfort and peace.

    Posted 3 years ago by rainingwolf #

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    I'm so sorry for your loss, Karin. I hope your happy memories of him will comfort you in time.

    Posted 3 years ago by jcat #

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    My prayers and condolences.

    Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #

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    Hugs and purrs.

    Posted 3 years ago by caroline #

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    So sorry for your loss SMM.

    Posted 3 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    Karin...I just caught this thread. I'm so very sorry for You & your Family's loss. May Uncle Ed be at Peace now. {{{HUGS}}}

    Posted 3 years ago by feral #

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    {{Karin and family & Uncle Ed}}

    Posted 3 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #

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    I'm so sorry about Uncle Ed. I agree, he may have waited for the family to leave. My Dad waited till my Mom left his side to communicate his goodbye to me. {{{Karen}}} Ed sounds like he was a wonderful man. May his spirit live on through happy memories.

    Posted 3 years ago by JoanfromNewJersey #

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    Karin, I'm so very sorry for your loss. {{{Karin}}}

    Posted 3 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #

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    Hugs and Prayers to you Karin for the loss of your dear friend. Keep the sweet memories alive and he shall never be far from you and your family.

    Posted 3 years ago by Karenopa #

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    SMM, hugs and prayers for you and your family. I am sure Uncle Ed is at peace now.

    Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #

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