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When she told me the cancer was back and she had 6 months to live the only thing she cared about was her 2 schnauzers. I took one and my girlfriend took the other one. That made her happy but she misses them terribly. Any advice on what I could say to comfort her. She was given 6 months to live in February 2012. The fluid is building up more and more and she is sick to her stomach and vomiting. I would love to see her again and just be there for her even for a couple of days. I don't want to intrude with her family.Any advice?
Without knowing a whole lot, it is hard to advise. Touches are important, not only hugs and kisses but just holding their hand, Soft music playing can be comforting, singing songs together can be fun, we sang old hymns with mom as that's what she liked. I took my grand kids there as much as I could, kids can be good for the elderly. Talk openly but don't dwell on it. And the most important thing, share Jesus with them. If in doubt if they know our Lord and Savior ask! Don't let them die without the saving grace of Jesus. An eternity of Heaven or Hell is big.
Alice
And bless you for keeping them company!
I do hope you check into this.
Hap
I asked her if she had a peignoir, she laughed and said no. So I started looking around for one. Finally after not having any luck at dept. stores, I put the word out at church, and got a bite. A gal that hadn't worn her pink peignoir since her honeymoon, wanted to donate it to my friend. I warned her, 'now you're NOT getting it back you know'. It was satin, feminine and beautiful, and my friend loved it. Anyway, long story still long, Lilli is right, just being there and doing whatever she wants to do is a really good thing. You won't be sorry.
Vist often, try to be upbeat, bring appropriate gifts or photos, buy comfoting music CDs....all these are good things....but your presence means the most
take care,
Lilli