tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post188082805836785270..comments2020-12-11T19:55:13.025-08:00Comments on In the World With Peg Cole: 5 Hours in the Emergency RoomPeg Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-36363258989257203302018-01-25T06:19:04.515-08:002018-01-25T06:19:04.515-08:00I am truly glad that I made the trip to FL when I ...I am truly glad that I made the trip to FL when I did, Peggy. The next week things changed dramatically and we might not have shared those last few talks together. I see her now in my dreams and remember her in Mike's book, The Carriage Driver 3, "It's All Happening."Peg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-51080689851595535762018-01-24T20:32:51.778-08:002018-01-24T20:32:51.778-08:00I am sure that your friend Paula appreciated the t...I am sure that your friend Paula appreciated the time you spent with her in her last days...and you should always be happy that you were able to give her your love and support nearing the end of her life in this temporal plane of existence. Nice to think of her now with her animals and other loved ones in heaven.Peggy Woodshttps://www.explorehoustonwithpeggy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-57640206494817631192017-07-21T12:32:34.315-07:002017-07-21T12:32:34.315-07:00Dear Martie, She was a wonderful person and strong...Dear Martie, She was a wonderful person and strong in her faith. We enjoyed many fun times together over the years. She helped me through some dark and dismal times and shared so much with me. I will never forget her and the kind, generous person she was. Thank you for your sweet and touching note. Love.Peg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-44030947206903855202017-07-21T10:34:09.264-07:002017-07-21T10:34:09.264-07:00Oh, Peg, I am so sorry! Somehow we always hope for...Oh, Peg, I am so sorry! Somehow we always hope for a miracle until Death stops us. May Paula rest in peace - of course, she will - and may all who have known and loved her find peace and comfort. MartieCoetserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814639684520742788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-5686478811451411452017-07-21T06:39:34.293-07:002017-07-21T06:39:34.293-07:00My dear friend Maria, It is with a broken heart th...My dear friend Maria, It is with a broken heart that I tell you my friend passed away this morning at 1:48 am. May she rest in the comfort of God's loving arms. She was a believer and a genuinely good person. I'm imagining her reunion with her herd of animals who long since have made the trip to Heaven.<br />Thank you so much for your prayers and words of comfort here and on the phone. Love you.Peg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-27170373035559851642017-07-21T06:18:08.558-07:002017-07-21T06:18:08.558-07:00I woke up thinking of you and Paula - praying for ...I woke up thinking of you and Paula - praying for her continued comfort and your peace of mind during this difficult time. Love you, Mariamcjmusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056677413033981098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-1416672541693254592017-07-12T05:38:14.233-07:002017-07-12T05:38:14.233-07:00Thank you, darling Rasma.Thank you, darling Rasma.Peg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-29260328783520175792017-07-12T05:36:20.678-07:002017-07-12T05:36:20.678-07:00Hello Maria, For the most part, the staff of nurse...Hello Maria, For the most part, the staff of nurses and techs were admirably kind, efficient and understanding. It's hard to watch someone in that much pain who is begging for relief to be told to wait fifteen minutes to an hour for medication. I do understand the reasons and the schedules when administering an anti-nausea every four hours and a narcotic every three, the attempt to coordinate the meds can be challenging.<br />Thank you for your diligence in preparing tomorrow's caregivers for the challenges they will undoubtedly face.<br />Sadly, Paula was moved to ICU for a while and has now been moved to a Hospice center. Her wishes to pass away at home will not be met.<br />Love and thank you for your compassion and prayers. PegPeg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-47667264822889027662017-07-11T23:28:29.388-07:002017-07-11T23:28:29.388-07:00My prayers and blessings to you all.My prayers and blessings to you all.RasmaSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978012654446052037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-76484228303428132542017-07-11T17:47:49.863-07:002017-07-11T17:47:49.863-07:00Dear Peg,
My love and prayers continue for both Pa...Dear Peg,<br />My love and prayers continue for both Paula, her mother and you.<br />I'm also thankful you could spend those days together with her and hope she is comfortable and surrounded by her dogs.<br />This post will be etched in my mind as I prepare tomorrow's nurses. I'm so sorry for this ER experience. I'm sure those five hours seemed an eternity.<br />Love you and hugs, Maria mcjmusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056677413033981098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-35567241607540099252017-07-11T05:53:07.009-07:002017-07-11T05:53:07.009-07:00Hello Mike, Me, too. Totally unexpected when she t...Hello Mike, Me, too. Totally unexpected when she told me of the diagnosis in late May. I still find it hard to believe, although, I've seen it for myself. Thanks for the kind words and for the energy. Yesterday's news from our mutual friend was not good. Paula's losing ground and is totally incoherent at this point. I can be thankful that we spent a few days together and had that time to talk while she still could. Hugs.Peg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-59826991899423174942017-07-11T05:47:39.354-07:002017-07-11T05:47:39.354-07:00My latest information is not good. I've return...My latest information is not good. I've returned to Dallas and only have email and cell phone messages from our mutual friends who are like sisters to Paula. I'm so sorry about your friend and I know you're right about the inevitable. She's losing ground and has finally agreed to Hospice so she can go home to her dogs. Very sad.Peg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-55041659829802905392017-07-10T19:48:01.209-07:002017-07-10T19:48:01.209-07:00Dear Peg, I know exactly how you feel. A friend of...Dear Peg, I know exactly how you feel. A friend of mine was also diagnosed with pancreas cancer and the inevitable will happen any day now. This is so sad, actually almost unbearable, to witness. Please stay strong and don't forget to take good care of yourself. Hugs! MartieCoetserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814639684520742788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-32340196250085719732017-07-10T18:31:48.276-07:002017-07-10T18:31:48.276-07:00Hello Peg - OH, I am so sorry that there is so muc...Hello Peg - OH, I am so sorry that there is so much sorrow for you to share. Your shear strength of character will see you through. Waiting is a process that none of us are well suited for.Sending you energy as you go through this trying time. mckbirdbkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326629221177751688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-20011822895908546512017-07-10T12:59:47.654-07:002017-07-10T12:59:47.654-07:00Hello Susan, Thanks for your kind sympathy and mes...Hello Susan, Thanks for your kind sympathy and message of concern. Yes, it's frustrating for her and yet, so necessary at this point. She fell a couple of times at home over the weekend and is growing weaker due to lack of food. I know you understand.Peg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-6700445727157215292017-07-10T09:07:28.273-07:002017-07-10T09:07:28.273-07:00Oh Peg, how frustrating for your friend and for yo...Oh Peg, how frustrating for your friend and for you. I know what it's like waiting and waiting. I've been so fortunate with the great care I've rec'd but I know if I had to change hospitals or care givers that it would more than likely become a nightmare. My heart goes out to your friend. I'm so sorry that she is going through this. Susan Zutautashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588313859845367236noreply@blogger.com