I have to make this brief. My wife's sponsor has been moved to Hospice and her time remaining appears to be short. We are feeling sad right now. It's uncertain when we'll be able to visit. I wish that there was something happier to write about, but we both know that the cancer has progressed very rapidly.
The news this morning made me think about how fleeting life can be. I am praying that God will hold all the sick and suffering in his hands and ease their pain.
I will add her to my prayerlist.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. Our sponsors are so much apart of our lives that they sometimes squeeze into the roles of family members.
ReplyDeleteBless her heart.
Syd I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep her and you and your wife in my prayers.
ReplyDelete......sad. (hugs to you and your wife and to her sponsor).
ReplyDeleteBettyAnn
I am so sorry Syd! It must be so difficult for all of you! She must be a very special woman.
ReplyDeleteI agree that moments like these are reminders of how fleeting life is. Even a long life is pretty fleeting in the grand scheme of things.
ReplyDeleteOne, I vow to renew my attention to appreciating every moment of this life I have.
Two, I will pray for your wife, her sponsor, you, and all who will be affected by this loss.
PG
I will pray for your wife, you and her sponsor. I hope that you can find comfort in the fellowship. Online hugs.
ReplyDeleteGod bless her in the transition of life. Just imagine the true serenity that awaits her. Blessings to your wife on her deep loss.
ReplyDeletemy friends sponsee just got the news on tuesday and the docs gave her 6 months. another friend her father just succumbed to cancer last night. prayers for all thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteIt is tough to lose a sponsor, especially one to whom we have become close. I've only known mine since April 2008, but I love him like a father, He knows more about me than any other human.
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt prayers I'm saying for you ALL tonight. But death is part of life. So wonderful that we are often relieved from horrible suffering these days.
I am so sorry. I will be praying for a peaceful passing and comfort for you and your wife.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that. Our usual beginner Al-Anon group leader has been out for months due to chemo. She was at our meeting last night with only one more treatment to go. I thought she looked very good actually. (I looked horrible when I was going through chemo!)
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to read this, our sponsors are indeed a part of our families.
ReplyDeletethis is indeed sad. prayers to you both and her sponsor.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of this.
ReplyDeleteWe should remember the suffering in our prayers daily.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Syd!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bouquet of blog flowers from all your friends! I read each one very tearfully, since I could identify somewhat with the potential loss, when my hubby died in my arms. He, too, requested that I allow any and all who wanted to visit during his last weeks of life. And, I did this for him. People from all over the community made a continual flow of love by visiting him and he loved it. Thanks to the program - Al-Anon - I was able to keep an open mind and not drown the event with grievous tears; we were able to laugh at the past, and even plan my future without him. This was one of the most precious and special periods of my life, and my hubby had become, after 43 years, the last 10 of which he ws sober, my best friend. He made me feel loved so intensely, that, after 7 years being without him, that I can close my eyes and still feel his spirit.
Your spouse's sponsor has probably evoked the same emotions or similar ones from the people she cared for in the program with unconditional love and care. This is the supreme example of 'getting back what was so generously given away.'
God bless you and your spouse, and may that sponsor have a peaceful farewell.
Hugs, and prayers,
Anonymous #1
My thoughts and prayers are with your wife's sponsor.
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