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iloveflipflops
09-18-2007, 02:18 PM
I called Robin's SIL who lives next door to her to see how she is doing. She had a very bad night last night but is still hanging on. She said she is looking more yellow now so I don't know if that is from the liver backing up or what causes jaundice. She is ONLY eating watermelon. She has been eating watermelon and only watermelon for 3 weeks. Says nothing else tastes good and is choosing not to eat. When I say she is eating watermelon, she eats one bite every few hours so its not much. She is sleeping almost 95% of the time now and doesn't seem to know if you are there or not and isn't even talking at this point. This morning she fell asleep with the straw in her mouth as she was drinking water. She is such a fighter!!!

Just wanted to let you all know :)

logcabincreations
09-18-2007, 02:20 PM
May God bless her and her family. What a difficult thing for them all. Thanks for the update.

ccstampin12
09-18-2007, 02:22 PM
This is so hard for you all!
Hugs and prayers for strength to deal with this for you and her family.
Hugs,
Joanie

GrammaStamper
09-18-2007, 02:23 PM
My heart goes out to Robin and her family, and also to you, Sherri. It must be very difficult feeling so helpless. God Bless.

teabear
09-18-2007, 02:23 PM
Thanks for the update, Sherri. What a terrible time for all of you. How are you doing?

Tantalize
09-18-2007, 02:23 PM
Oh Sherri, May everyone who knows Robin have the strength to deal with this difficult time. Thank you for keeping us updated.

emmcee
09-18-2007, 02:30 PM
Sending you a hug, Sherri. You are a most faithful friend.

cindi
09-18-2007, 02:40 PM
for the update! I'm praying that robin goes peacefully when God takes her with him.
Still sending prayers up for her family and loved ones,,and of course for you. Hugs
Cindi

mdcash
09-18-2007, 02:57 PM
Sherri,

Thanks for the update. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you!

ChristyR
09-18-2007, 03:18 PM
Thanks for the update Sherri, will continue to keep you all in my prayers

huggs ;)

mydogstinks2
09-18-2007, 03:59 PM
Thanks for the update Sherri. I think of Robin and her family often. Best wishes to all of you!

loon218
09-18-2007, 04:30 PM
Prayers and hugs to you and Robin and her family. This must be so hard for you....Jan

scraphappy908
09-18-2007, 05:59 PM
Sherri, thank you for keeping us updated on Robin. Because of you she has grown dear to all our hearts. My prayers and thoughts will be with her and her family as well as with you during this difficult time. God Bless you for being such a good friend.
Amy

tojoco
09-18-2007, 08:16 PM
Sherri, my thoughts and prayers continue with Robin and all her family and friends. Thanks for the update.

Paula Carden
09-18-2007, 08:54 PM
Sending you and Robin and her loved ones a big hug- how old is she?
How long has she had cancer?

iloveflipflops
09-18-2007, 09:07 PM
Robin is 41. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35. They never thought she would make it past 5 years as she has the kind that has progressed pretty fast. Her kids are 14 and 10.

My3Ds
09-18-2007, 09:08 PM
Sherri - sending you a big hug. This is such hard time for all of you.

toao
09-18-2007, 09:08 PM
I wondered how she was but was afraid to ask. I'm so sad for you and her family. Continued prayers and thoughts for you all.

Mary

iloveflipflops
09-18-2007, 09:16 PM
I knew once she broke her leg, this would be it. And now I ask myself ... what should I be doing? Should I be calling everyday? Should I go over everyday? I am emotionally drained but nothing like the family is going through I am sure. Its so hard to do the "right thing". Is there a right thing? I have no idea.

I haven't been on the Stamp Shack - just not in the talking mood. I cleaned the whole house yesterday. Today I met up with a friend for lunch. I have been working on my Christmas projects - trying to keep busy. I have to keep busy or I will just break down and cry. Man this is so hard!!!

Newer update - my friend Mary who also knows Robin went and saw her this afternoon. She didn't know she was there, never opened her eyes. Robin's mother said Hospice had been called in at midnight, not sure why but they seem to think she could be "gone" by the weekend even though her vital signs last night were "good". So I don't know ....

I'm just dreading when the phone rings but then I know she will be in a better place.

buggainok
09-18-2007, 09:17 PM
What a sad situation for everyone. Thanks for the update, Sherri.

pesc
09-18-2007, 09:50 PM
Sherri, only you know what is best to do. From a girl that her mom died from a cancer when I was 12, I think that the best thing to do is the one you will feel better in a few years... If you may regret not going more often so you may want to do it even if you find it really hard right now. If you don't feel capable of doing this, and you feel you have done everything you can right now and you know you will feel good about it later you will know too. She surely knows that you are there for her anyway! I know it must be so hard on you and on her family. Those moms are such fighter when it's mean staying as long as they can with there kids and family. (((((((((((HUG)))))))))

ellie
09-18-2007, 09:55 PM
I'm sorry Sherri. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

hutchink
09-18-2007, 10:12 PM
Sherri-

I will continue for you all to have the strength to get though this difficult time! I know it is not easy....we are all here for you!

Big HUGS!
K

Paula Carden
09-18-2007, 10:36 PM
It sure does sound like she can't hold on much longer-hopefully they are giving her lots of pain meds-She surely is a fighter and even tho I have never met her, I feel that I know her- so young-her children must be really having a difficult time along with her mom and husband. It is so hard on the spouse because they never know what to say and do. Just as you being the best friend- I say take the family's lead-does help when you are there even tho she doesn't know. Saying a little prayer for all of you!

shuggy
09-18-2007, 11:07 PM
thanks for the update. hugs to you and her.

BeckyButtshaw
09-18-2007, 11:12 PM
(((((((hugs))))))) Hang in there Sherri. Saying lots of prayers for you and her family...

iloveflipflops
09-21-2007, 07:26 PM
I just called to see how Robin is doing. Hospice believes she has only 24 hours left. She is not responding at all now, not moaning, not moving, just sleeping ... Only immediate family is allowed over at this point.

Pray for a peaceful 24 hours ahead please.

BeckyButtshaw
09-21-2007, 07:33 PM
Oh Sherri-I am soo sorry for your heartache. Sending prayers to you and her family. Hang in there

Becky

Sherry
09-21-2007, 07:35 PM
Oh Sherri, I'm so sorry. I'll pray for a peaceful passing for your friend :(

loobylou
09-21-2007, 07:36 PM
Sherri.
My prayers for a peaceful ending for Robin, and strength for her family and love ones
Sending you {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}
We're here for you
xxx

Christie
09-21-2007, 07:38 PM
Sherri, I'm very sorry. I hope that she has a peacful passing. I know she would want you all to look back at her life and remember all the good times. Here is a big (((((HUG))))) for you. You know we are here for you if you need us.

cecescraps
09-21-2007, 07:39 PM
Sherri, I'm so sorry to hear this. She certainly has fought the good fight and is a true "Steel Magnolia." I pray for peace for everyone that loves her and has to let her go.

cathi

cindi
09-21-2007, 07:44 PM
for peace for Robin, and for comfort for her loved ones..that means you, too.
Christie is right, Robin would want you all to remember her happy & healthy, SO I'll say a prayer for that as well.
I hope her hubby and children can find a way to find comfort.
hugs
Cindi

toao
09-21-2007, 07:49 PM
I'm sorry Sherri. I have said a prayer for her and her family. I pray it's peaceful.

Mary

ccstampin12
09-21-2007, 07:50 PM
Sorry, Sherri,
She will be out of pain shortly. You and her other loved ones will remember how wonderful she was, and you can celebrate that part of her life.
Keep us updated. This is a hard time for you.
HUGS
Joanie

Paula Carden
09-21-2007, 07:52 PM
Thinking of her, the family and you -her "bestest" friend to the end.
I hope it will be peaceful.

ellie
09-21-2007, 07:55 PM
I am so sorry. I will be praying.

Spartymom
09-21-2007, 08:01 PM
Oh Sherri, I've been thinking of her all week. Prayers to her family and to you.

mydogstinks2
09-21-2007, 08:05 PM
Sherri I'm so sorry. I will be thinking about her all night.

Nancy
09-21-2007, 08:34 PM
I am so sorry for her children and expiecially her little son who gave his all. You also because of being such a good friend. - Nancy

directmailscrapper
09-21-2007, 08:48 PM
Sherri, you have been blessed by her friendship -- and she by yours. It sounds like it is time for her to move on. My prayers for her, her family and her friends -- and especially for you. Nancy

GrammaStamper
09-21-2007, 08:56 PM
Sherri, I'm so sorry for Robin, her family and for you, too! I'll pray for you all.

stampinmom3
09-21-2007, 09:09 PM
I have said a prayer for her and her family and for you. I pray that she will pass quietly and that God will give strength to you all who loved her so much. Kim

tojoco
09-21-2007, 09:11 PM
Sherri, my thoughts and prayers remain with you and Robin. I am so sorry you have to go through this.

My3Ds
09-21-2007, 09:39 PM
Wish I new what to say. We're here for you if you feel like you want to talk. Wish we all lived closer to you. ((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))))

Erin K
09-21-2007, 09:46 PM
Prayers to you and her and her family.

scraphappy908
09-22-2007, 12:07 AM
Sherri,
No words can express what Robin's family is going through right now. Robin is going to a better place and we can rejoice in that thought. The next few hours, days, weeks will be difficult for her husband and children. I know it is difficult for you as well. But when the time comes, you will know what to do and that is to be there for her husband and kids. I am praying for all of you.
Amy

Far North
09-22-2007, 01:39 AM
These are the hardest hours of being a very close friend. My prayers continue with you Sherri...as well as Robin and the family!
Hugs...Jan