Friday, July 30, 2010
With Sadness
With sadness, I write to let everyone know that Don's battle is almost over. His breathing had been strange all day. Tonight he is experiencing longer periods of not breathing, easing into death. He is unresponsive but he is muttering in his sleep. I told him I loved him and kissed him and he weakly responded. He is still aware to a degree. The RN said it would probably be within 24 hours and quite possibly during the night time. I pray for strength. Barb
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I love you, Barb! Hang in there, Sweetie! Kisses to you both!
ReplyDeleteAgape, Jenny Brosky
We will be praying with you all night...Hold Jehovah's hand, we know he's holding yours... Please tell Don, David, Teri and Ann we are praying for them too. We love you all, Joel, Patti, Jen, Ben, Ali and Zach
ReplyDeleteMy Dearest Barb,
ReplyDeleteThe thought that comes initially to my mind is Isa 41:13 "...I Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, the One saying to yuo, Do not be afraid. I myself will help you."
Hold on to his hand tight. My tears go out to you, your children, and your sisters (Dons)I love you both. I will be praying for you. Wendy, Dennis and Chandler
"Sister Baby"
ReplyDeleteHe will always be "Brother Baby" to us.
In fact Jehovah willing this is the affectionate term we will welcome him back with.
Jehovah will not forget "his loyal one".
"Brother Baby" is a good man.
Where words cannot express confidently Jehovah comforts.
You both have been in our thoughts and prayers.
Our earnest petitions and thoughts are focused on you both this evening
Deep Love
Deanna,Evangelia, and Matt
Sister Batty
ReplyDeleteThis is Patrice Ritter, I just wanted to tell you that I love you and brother batty so much! My prayers are with you and the family, Jehovah will comfort you and will give you the needed strengh you need during this time of need. I love you so much and I will continue to ask Jehovah to be with you. With lots of love,
The Ritter Family
Kevin, Paulette, and Patrice Ritter
Dearest Barbara, Jehovah is going to help you and strengthen you to bear this final stage. He wants to comfort his loyal ones. You and Brother Baty are in my prayers. I love you Barbara.
ReplyDeleteLaura Wright
Dear Barb, Don gave me a chart several years ago "Read The Bible In A Year". Tonite's reading ws Luke 23 & 24. I weep when I read theese chapters for the joy the apostles must have felt when they realized they were indeed speaking with the Lord, & with what anticipation they must have felt knowing that the power from the holy spirit was coming to them to help them conquer the things Christ had, blessing Jehovah's name. I know you too are a "conquerer" & Jehovah will give abundantly to you to help you & your family during theese dificult days. You may be walking down a road as well in the new system & find the one you most want to see. God bless you Dear Sister. Agape' Phyllis
ReplyDeleteDear Barb,
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my prayers. May Jehovah strengthen you and sustain you through this most difficult time. We will all miss Don but can look forward to welcoming him back some day soon.
Agape' Carol Schneidereit
Words can't express the SADNESS I am feeling NOW.....This was inevitable but it's not easy. I am glad that I am here now with Papa and my family.....I love you all very much and look forward to a time when I can see papa again healthy and pain free. I wanted to thank all the family and friends that have made this situation easier to bear. I love you Papa and my heart is breaking =(
ReplyDeleteLove,
Larissa/Papa's Sweetheart