What a Beautiful Angel

@cintol (11261)
United States
January 21, 2016 5:36pm CST
Seems like forever since I have been able to get on here and write something. I started my new job and I have been really busy, I have been taking care of a 90 yr old couple and they are so sweet. The two of them have quite the personalities and kept me laughing all the time. We sat down Sunday and watched the Bronco game, they were so into it that it was great to see. She even sang songs from the 40's that she loved so well and did a little dance at the end which made me giggle. I don't watch them now though because her days are over. It made me so sad but I know she was ready but, this will be the hardest part of this job for me. To that heavenly angel I say thank you for giving me such a week of fun and laughter. You will be a beautiful angel and Heaven will never stop laughing.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
22 Jan 16
That is so sad, he must be devastated. When a couple has been together a long time often the partner doesn't survive long. I am glad they had you to brighten their last week together.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
22 Jan 16
Oh dear, that will be a big downside for you, but at least you are making some people's last days happy.
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marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
22 Jan 16
How sad that you only knew her for a short time but at least you knew what a fine person she was.
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Jaymie Suh
@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
21 Jan 16
Thats sad. But I guess you're lucky to meet such a happy soul.
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Mary Guice
@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
21 Jan 16
It is always hard when you are in this field to lose someone you cared for and grown close to. I know from expeireince when I worked as an aide.
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brendamarie
@whiteream (8567)
• United States
22 Jan 16
I am sorry to hear of your lose. We tend to get close to those we are taking care even if they are not family.
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alchemistrx
@alchemistrx (2547)
• Philippines
22 Jan 16
Old people die so new angels will be heaven.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 Jan 16
Cherish the wonderful memories that you have of her. They will be yours forever.
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Cindy Tolbert
@cintol (11261)
• United States
25 Jan 16
That is very true, I will always be glad I had the privilege of taking care of her.
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Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
22 Jan 16
Sad to see such a lively, happy folk departing to her next life. But that is life. At least you became part of her beautiful life anyway.
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Teep11
@Teep11 (7673)
• United States
22 Jan 16
It sounds as if she was at peace. You were offered some history before the Angel slept.
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Cindy Tolbert
@cintol (11261)
• United States
25 Jan 16
Yes I was and it was a great history lesson for me.
Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56301)
• Canada
22 Jan 16
I'm sure that the joy that they brought to you was felt back to them by having you in their midst. I used to work with seniors, and although I found deaths to be difficult, I found mental demenia to be far worse. Sometimes they would know and recognize me and other times they wouldn't, that used to tear at my heart. I have so very many treasured memories of working with my beloved seniors, I even went to the home on my wedding day with the entire wedding party, a couple of my older ladies cried when they greeted me in my wedding gown.
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Cindy Tolbert
@cintol (11261)
• United States
25 Jan 16
Yes, its great working with them, I have a couple now where he has dementia and every weekend I wonder if he will let me in when I get there or not. Some days he can be quite mean but others just sweet as pie.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
24 Jan 16
Losing a patient would be so devastating to me. I admire you for being able to do this kind of work and helping people in their time of need. She may be an angel in Heaven but you are an angel on earth.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
27 Jan 16
@cintol How very sad. I am too emotional and it would hurt me too much to lose someone. I guess that's one of the reasons why I never became a nurse.
Cindy Tolbert
@cintol (11261)
• United States
25 Jan 16
Thank you Sharon, I don't usually find out when they pass but this one was just a couple of days after I left her and they cancelled my shift.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jan 16
That's very sad but, as you say, I guess this will now be part of your life.
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paigea
@paigea (36143)
• Canada
22 Jan 16
I can't tell you how much I appreciated the people who helped us during my late niece's last days. And helped her feel more comfortable. I am sure you brought some joy to her final days helped her husband too. Take care.
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Cindy Tolbert
@cintol (11261)
• United States
25 Jan 16
We had a good time when I was with them, I will sure miss her smiling face and happy disposition.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
22 Jan 16
How blessed you are to have known her.
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