Friday, April 11, 2014

Remembering Marie ...


I've mentioned briefly a few times that my DMIL has been ill.  She was diagnosed with advanced cancer in January 2013 and told she only had about three months to live.  She had other plans ... one of which was to meet her first great-grandchild, Cooper.  A year later, she got her wish.  Below is a picture of her holding Cooper, which was taken in January of this year.

A few months ago, the cancer started to take over and by the beginning of March she was in the hospital.  Two weeks later, she was moved to hospice care and on April 9th, Marie passed away.  It's been a very difficult time for the family, but we are thankful that she was in no pain until the last few days.  It is a blessing that she didn't suffer long.  We miss you Marie ... you are forever in our thoughts.






20 comments:

JJ said...

So sorry for your loss Loll, thankfully she got her wish to meet her First Great Grandchild, what an achievement and a beautiful photograph to treasure always. Marie looks so happy here and so young, beautiful Lady.

Thinking of you

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Nonni said...

I'm sorry for your loss, Loll. Marie looks very happy with Cooper here, so great she got to meet him. My best wishes for you and your family on this difficult time. Hugs!

Stamps and Paper said...

So sorry to hear of your loss Loll....but so pleased your MIL got her wish and met her first great grandchild....my wishes to you and your family at this very sad time

Anne

Deepti said...

So sorry for your loss, but the relief is that you MIL passed away in peace with her wish fulfilled. What an adorable picture :)

Viv said...

What a lovely picture to treasure Loll. 'Nothing loved is ever lost' - am sending you my very best wishes at this sad time.

Cathy said...

Beautiful photo of Marie and baby Cooper Loll, it's good that she was able to have her wish and meet him, Sending you and your family hugs at this difficult time, Cathy x

Jeanne H said...

This photo will be a treasure always. Sending condolences to you, Loll, and all your family.

Aileen said...

So sorry for the families loss Loll. Our thoughts are with you all. Take care

Brenda said...

My deepest sympathy to you for your loss Loll. She sounded like a strong woman and it is a blessing that she didn't suffer for long. How amazing that she lived longer than the doctors thought she would and got to meet her great grandson. Such a beautiful picture of the two of them and what a treasure to have. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs

Anonymous said...

so sorry for your loss. That is a beautiful picture and you will cherish it for sure

Diane said...

I'm sorry for your loss, Loll. How wonderful for the time you had with her.

Hugs Diane

Danielle Vincent said...

What a precious picture. So sorry for your loss Loll :o( Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

Donna Nuce said...

My sympathies for your family's loss. So glad she got to stay with you a while longer. God bless you.

Paula said...

So sorry for the loss of a dear family member, but so very happy that she got to take that photo holding her great-grandchild. I'm sure she was thrilled. Take care.

Lee-Anne said...

Loll, my apologies...I'm so far behind in commenting. Just read this! So, so sorry about your dear MIL. That's a lovely picture with her and Cooper...such a treasured memory! Big hugs to you and the entire family!

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear of the loss of your DMIL Loll, how very sad but how courageous she was and was rewarded by the arrival of her great grandson. What a photo to treasure plus so many memories. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

Karen x

shirley-bee said...

Sorry to hear about your DMIL, Loll. Meeting her great grandson will have been an absolute joy for her, I'm sure.

Anita in France said...

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your DMIL, Loll ... what a remarkable woman she must have been, you must have so many wonderful memories of her to treasure always. I'll keep you and your family in my thought and prayers. Anita :)

Karen M said...

So sorry to read your sad news Loll - please know I am thinking of you and your family - big hugs xx

Benzi said...

Loll, I'm so sorry to hear of your mil's passing. What a wonderful treasure to have this photo. I'm so happy she got to meet little Cooper.