Prayers for my Family
 

Some of you may remember my prayer thread last year http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/spe...ayer-list.html. On June 24, 2009 my sister Maggie was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer, and today she is gone. She was only 65 years old. Through her diagnosis, surgery, radiation & chemo treatments, and during the last 6 months in hospice care, she was strong & brave, accepting, and not once did anyone hear her complain or feel sorry for herself. She did what had to be done to fight the disease and when there was nothing more that could be done, she made the most of the time she had left with grace & dignity.
Attachment 321909 Maggie June 2009
Maggie leaves behind 3 beautiful daughters, two grand-daughters, and an unborn grand-son whom she got to know only through seeing 3-D ultra-sound pictures and feeling his movement on her daughter's growing belly. He is due to be born on August 9th. My 5 remaining sisters & I, as well as our 4 brothers and my 96 year old mother, are also feeling a deep loss today. Though we've had a years time to grasp the inevitable and are consoled that Maggie is finally at peace, nothing completely prepares you to lose a loved one. We are very grateful that Maggie did not suffer the pain that I've heard so many cancers can cause.

I gratefully ask for prayers of strength to help those who love her get through this difficult time.
Attachment 321910March 2010 Sisters & mom celebrating Maggie's 65th bday & Mom's 96th bday

My prayers are with you and your family. May God help you through this.

I am sorry for your loss; sending prayers of strength to help those who loved your sister to get through this difficult time. May you find comfort in your shared memories.

Peace and more peace to you...

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. You and your family are in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I can see she was surrounded with family and a lot of love and that must have been very comforting.

Rose, sending you a big hug. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. It is great that you all are together to share such a special memory. :)

My prayers are with you and your loved ones.

I'm sending deepest condolences at this very sad time for you and your family. May your sweet memories comfort you in time, as you hold your dear sister close in your heart always. Hugs to all.

Rose, I am so terribly sorry. Nothing can prepare one for the loss of someone you love so dearly. I will keep you and your beautiful family in my prayers. God bless and comfort you all.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family during your time of sorrow. That is a beautiful picture of your sisters and your mother. May the great memories of your sister bring you some peace.

Rose, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, from the pictures you posted it looks like you have a very close loving family. You will have each other to lean on and grieve with right now. I know it is so hard to lose a sibling and nothing really prepares you for it. You will always have your sister in your heart and in your memories that you and your brothers and sisters can share. Sending prayers for all of you.

I am so very sorry about the loss of your sister.

Rose, my deepest sympathys to you and your family. I will pray for strength, and healing for you all.

Praying for you and all of your family. So thankful she did not suffer. Big hugs to you today. Heaven has gained another angel.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I too lost my sister 4 years ago in June. She was just
32 and left behind 4 young children. It is so hard to lose a sister, I guess it's hard to lose anyone. I'm sorry and will send prayers for your family as well.

My deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Rose, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Rose I am so sorry. You have a beautiful family.

Prayers for you and your family. I never knew the joy of having a sister. I'm sure it's a tremendous loss for you and your family. Peace be with you as you grieve her loss.

Keeping you in my thoughts. So sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family for the loss of your precious sister! It isnt easy losing someone you love, i have experienced this as well...im sorry and will keep you and your family in my prayers for strength to get through this very difficult time..

I am so very sorry for the loss of your sister. Sending deep sympathy....

I'm so sorry Rose.
Sending prayers to you and your family.

May God be with your family. I'm sorry for your loss of your sister.....:(

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how hard it would be to lose a sister. I was never blessed with one. Only thing I can compare it to is the fact everyone in my family is gone other than my children and hubby. So I understand how much it must hurt. Have faith that she is at rest and looking over her family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. mary & mia

Thank you all.......
 

Thank you everyone, for your prayers and kind words.
We celebrated Maggie\'s life at her funeral mass this past Wednesday. It was both beautiful and very sad. Her eulogy, given by her eldest daughter spoke of Maggie\'s strength & faith through the last 13 months after being diagnosed & about the closeness of our family helping her and all of us through all of it. She also read a poem chosen personally by my sister Maggie sometime after she was diagnosed, to be read as part of her eulogy. It is called "The Dash" by Linda Ellis. It is a beautiful poem that I had never heard of before. The words in that poem chosen by my sister, as well as the support of my family, and friends like you help make this difficult time just a little more bearable.
Thank you all again.

So sorry for your loss

Rose, I\'m so very sorry for your loss. Your sister sounds like she was and amazing, strong woman. Your family will be in my prayers.

my prayers are with you and your family. wish your family happy life.

I am so very sorry for your loss of your precious sister. She sounds like she was an angel here on earth...now she is an angel in heaven. It\'s so hard when loved ones leave us. I will be praying for you and your family. I send sincere and heartfelt sympathy and hugs.