Sunday, September 14, 2008

Shock

Cathy didn't make it to surgery and passed away late Saturday night. She suffered a great deal of brain damage even before she made it to the hospital and the surgeon said he was doubtful she would make it through surgery and if, by miracle, she did, she'd be severely brain damaged.

We're all in shock and disbelief, I think. I fully expected her to go through surgery and be a-ok. This wasn't supposed to happen.

A more thoughtful post to come.... when exhaustion and shock has worn off.

Thank you for all your prayers.
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39 comments:

  1. LizSeptember 14, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    I'm so sorry. Praying for you and your family.

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  2. MarySeptember 14, 2008 at 7:37 AM

    I'm so sorry Nicole. Sending prayers and thoughts for your family.

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  3. KatieSeptember 14, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    I'm so saddened by all this... you and your family are in our prayers. If you need ANYTHING, babysitters, food, etc.... please let me know!

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  4. AmySeptember 14, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss.

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  5. StephanieSeptember 14, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    Wow, Nicole. I am so, so sorry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family right now. Take care.

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  6. The Vivian FamilySeptember 14, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    I am so sorry to read this...prayers to the family.

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  7. ChristySeptember 14, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    Nic I am sooo sorry! Ryan and you and his family are in my prayers.
    ck

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  8. heatherSeptember 14, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    Shock is exactly the word that kept running over and over in my head last night. It's just mind blowing... that one minute it's just a normal weekend, and then in an instant it's all so different.

    I'm glad Ryan was able to get home quickly and safely.
    I haven't stopped thinking of you guys. And praying.

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  9. JenSeptember 14, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    I am so sorry. Prayers and hugs for all of you.

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  10. Our family is a little more than a Patrick sandwich.September 14, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    Wow wow.... tons and tons of prayers are being sent up for you and your families...

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  11. KristynSeptember 14, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    Nicole your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.

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  12. Cass. Just CuriousSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:02 AM

    I lit a candle for you all this morning. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

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  13. Leslie CollinsSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    nic-i woke up this morning thinking maybe everything yesterday was a bad dream.

    call me later. i don't want to call you.

    i'm sorry.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    i'm so sorry. thinking of you.

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  15. janeSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:55 AM

    I'm so sorry Nicole. My heart is breaking for you and your family.

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  16. KristinSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family right now.

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  17. NicoleSeptember 14, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    I echo all the sentiments laid out here before me... I am so sorry for your deep and profound loss... and I will continue the thoughts and prayers coming...

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  18. JennySeptember 14, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    I'm so sorry Nicole...I am praying for you all...

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  19. Kristi @ Mi Vida OcupadaSeptember 14, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    Nicole, I can't even imagine what you're going through. I am so sorry for your loss. Extra big hugs to you and Ryan and the boys from me
    xxoxoxoxooxox

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  20. HeatherSeptember 14, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    I'm so sorry. Your family is in my prayers. {{{hugs}}}

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  21. EmilieSeptember 14, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    Nicole - Im so sorry. It IS shocking how quickly things like this can happen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  22. JacSeptember 14, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    I am so sorry, Nicole. Your family is in my prayers. {{HUGS}}

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  23. jessicaSeptember 14, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    oh, i'm so sorry. your family is in my prayers nicole!

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  24. JenSeptember 14, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    Oh my, I am so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and many many prayers are with your family.

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  25. Jennifer CowanSeptember 14, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

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  26. jennySeptember 14, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    i am so sorry nicole - you are all in my prayers.

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  27. MariaSeptember 14, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    Wow Nicole. I was so shocked when I heard the news. If you need anything at all PLEASE call me. I don't want to burden you right now with phone calls.

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  28. beanskiSeptember 14, 2008 at 6:48 PM

    oh. my. god. i am thinking about you all. a lot. hang in there.

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  29. Heather S.September 14, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    Nicole and Ryan - we are so sorry and please know that you are in our prayers!!

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  30. LindsaySeptember 14, 2008 at 7:52 PM

    I am so sorry for you and your family! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care!

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  31. BeckySeptember 14, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    Oh wow. How heartbreaking. I'm so sorry :(

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  32. K.M.LSeptember 14, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    Nic,
    I am so sorry....Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. sending hugs...

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  33. TracySeptember 14, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    Thinking of you and your family. That's very shocking to hear...after I read your post last night, I expected to hear that surgery helped her, so sorry to hear the news.

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  34. SarahSeptember 14, 2008 at 11:24 PM

    I'm so sorry Nic.
    I'll keep all of you in my prayers.

    Sarah(Sweetgirl)

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  35. mariaSeptember 14, 2008 at 11:42 PM

    Nicole, I'm so sorry! I'll be praying for you!

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  36. AngeliqueSeptember 15, 2008 at 2:53 AM

    I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family.

    Hugs...

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    Nicole - I am so very sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts are with you, your husband, and the boys during this difficult time.

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  38. Denise H.September 15, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    Nicole I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

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  39. Finders FeeSeptember 15, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    I really wish I knew the right thing to say or do to soften the impact of all of this and make you all feel comforted during this time.

    Like everyone else here has written, all I can tell you is that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and have my deepest and sincerest condolences.

    ~xoxo~

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