Saturday 13 June 2009

Sad news

Sadly my mother in law Jan lost her fight with Alzheimer's last night and died peacefully in her sleep. She died on her birthday, she was 84 yesterday. We fully intended to be with her at the end but after several hours sitting with no decline in her status we took a chance and popped home to pick up my insulin. Naturally as soon as we got home the phone went to tell us Jan had gone she'd waiting for us to go.

We always said she'd wait for her birthday she loved a celebration. We are looking to celebrate Jan's life with lots of happy memories.



Keith and his Mum Janet.

7 comments:

black bear cabin said...

im sorry to hear about your loss, but im glad you had time with her in the end.
may her memories bring you and your family warmth thru this difficult time.
hugs~

Julie said...

I'm so sad for you both that Jan has gone but pleased she had a peaceful passing. What a lovely happy photograph to remember her by and a lovely idea to celebrate her life. Enjoy your memories :)

Brigitte said...

I'm sad for you Annette.
Courage for this bad days.

McIrish Annie said...

So sorry to hear the news about Keith's mother. Hopefully, the memories you have will help to ease the pain of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.

Angela said...

I'm sorry to hear your news, my thoughts are with you and your family

Digitalgran said...

So sorry to read your sad news Annette. The same thing happened to my mum. I'd just popped home and had a phone call to say she'd gone. I understand this often happens.

Gabriela said...

With loving thoughts..Gabriela