What a Privilege ....
By susan
@sueznewz2 (10409)
Alicante, Spain
November 26, 2015 4:00pm CST
Yesterday a lovely lady shrugged off her mortal ties .... and left this world ... and I had the privilege of being there ....
You might think it strange that I should call it a privilege, but it was.
She was a lovely lady, a gentle soul, an enabler and encourager, a strong independent woman, who grew with the times .... she was 96, she only gave up driving four months ago ... and daily used a tablet, to email and skype various members of her family and friends.
They were all with her at the time, she was not in any pain, or on any medication, she was talking to the family in between her laboured breaths and squeezing their hands ....
She was content and ready to go, after a short illness and trying to battle pneumonia ...
I was privileged to be there, to help and support in the good times, and at the end ...., along with her family ..., she had a peaceful and dignified exit from this world ... and will be sorely missed by many.
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@Juliaacv (48251)
• Canada
26 Nov 15
I know, I have worked with seniors and been there as they left our world. Being a part of it all really makes you understand the difference between someone dying and someone passing doesn't it? I hope that she rests in peace and that her life has affected you in a very positive way.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Nov 15
What lovely words Julia.... yes there is a difference.... and I'm sure she us at rest....
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Nov 15
Yes me too... but it was a pleasure and joy while it lasted....
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Nov 15
Yes she was, and without pain, and with the thd support of her family...
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Nov 15
Yes she was and it was good that they were together
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Nov 15
That's right I did a little while ago... yes it was very peaceful....
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Nov 15
Yes, I hope i'm as fit and healthy as she was at that age....
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@rebelann (111073)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Nov 15
I am glad you got to be with her at the end, no one should die alone.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 15
It is nice to think that she was at peace and with those who love and care about her.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
29 Nov 15
Yes ...while it was sad, I'm glad her family were there, with her and each other.....
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
29 Nov 15
its difficult... but it can also be very peaceful... I'm sorry for your loss... but glad that you were with her and that she was peaceful....
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Nov 15
It was a very special time...., but the nature of my job ..., means it is something that I come across from time to time... but not all of them are such a special time....
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Nov 15
I think it probably depends on the circumstances..... but my experience so far has been good ones....
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
28 Nov 15
You brought those tears back into my eyes. I am sorry for your loss but I can understand she was ready to go, what a way to go, so peacefully and with her loved ones around. Bless you for being there.
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
28 Nov 15
@sueznewz2 she sounds like a remarkable woman. I am sorry for everyone loss. It sounds like it will leave a hole in everyone's life.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
29 Nov 15
Yes it will, as they were all involved and in contact with each other, several times a week....
