Wednesday, September 17, 2008

No Entries for a Few Days

I received a call last night that my sister had passed away.

She was in the hospital for a knee replacement and developed a staph infection.

They had to redo the replacement and she was being treated with high dosages of antibiotics.

The unexpected happened. Death. So much could be shared on this subject, but I will stay silent.

Betty was 69 years old.

I will be taking a quick trip to Michigan with my youngest daughter as soon as I receive a call of funeral arrangements.

My sister has 3 children: 2 daughters and 1 son.

Years ago when my children were young and we lived on a farm, they would visit almost every summer.

This happening is truly unexpected and has deeply saddened me.
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12 comments:

  1. Jessi CotterillSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    very sorry to hear that.

    Nothing I can possibly say to lessen your sadness, but with love and support.
    Jessi

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  2. UnknownSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    my prayers are with you and your family...

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  3. JudySeptember 17, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    Oh, Ernestine, I am so sorry about your sister. My prayers are with you and your family. Be safe and take care. My thoughts are with you.

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  4. NanSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    I am so very sorry. I've been hearing about this happening more and more at hospitals. Awful, awful. My thoughts and prayers are with you, dear Ernestine.

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  5. lilaliaSeptember 17, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    How devastating. How tragic. Please know you and your family and, of course, your sister's family are in my prayers.

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  6. BeverlySeptember 17, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    Dear Ernestine, I know you are grieving so much for your sister.

    I hope you have a safe trip, and allow yourself to feel all the sadness, but remember the fun times of summers long ago.

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  7. MimSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    I am so sorry.
    Thinking of you as you travel to be with family.
    Mim

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  8. MsGrayseaSeptember 18, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    Dear Ernestine,
    What a shock to read this post this morning. I am so very sorry. Sisters are such an important part of who we are and I am sure you feel this loss very deeply. You are in my thoughts and I send you comfort and ease to get through this process. I am sure your sisters children will be very grateful to have you and your daughter near. Safe journey to Michigan.

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  9. GailSeptember 19, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    My dear Ernestine,

    I am so very sorry. The unexpected loss of your sister must be very heart breaking for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We will all be here when you get back,

    gail

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  10. Renie BurghardtSeptember 20, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    Oh, Ernestine, I am so sorry! What a shock! My prayers are with you and your sisters family. Take good care!

    Renie

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  11. MarcieSeptember 21, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    Ernestine, I'm just reading this on Sunday. I'm so very sorry to hear about your sister. I hope you find support and comfort among friends and family. I will keep you in my thoughts.

    hugs,
    Aisling

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  12. millie garfieldSeptember 28, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    Oh, Ernestine - I was so sorry to learn of your sister's death.
    so young and so much to live for.

    Going in for a knee replacement and developing a staph infection - and have that happen - scary.

    Pleased to hear that my post brought you some comfort.

    Take care

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