Friday, March 18, 2011
Update from Van 3/17/11
We're all still here. Her sister Portia brought helium balloons in various shades of green, in honor of St. Patrick. Likewise, Joanie left a shamrock with tiny flowers. Having got rid of the snakes, the good Saint should have gone after cancer. Once again, Barbara seemed to herself and to us very close to the end. She spoke several times of wanting to let go, even asking--once only--if she could be given something to overcome consciousness. And once again, she seems to have retreated from that edge. How far and for how long, no one can say. On the basis of vital signs and lucidity, Angie guesses that a day or two--or even longer--is possible. So is death at any time; meanwhile she waits calmly and without pain in its anteroom. Eros is resisting thanatos and, though thanatos will ultimately prevail, eros is no pushover.
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Our hearts go out to all of you during this time. Please tell Barbara that Don and Jennifer have her on our minds daily and thank her for coming into our lives a year ago. We're so fortunate to have been able to have met such a special person. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Our prayers will continue to be with your family daily.
ReplyDeleteJennifer and Don Ragno
Barbara and family,
ReplyDeleteI do not know most of you. I have had the pleasure and joy of getting to know Elizabeth, Joe, and Jessie. Wonderful, kind people. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you travel this journey together. I can only strive to live my life with the level of grace, poise, confidence and gratitude that Barbara conveys in this blog. May God hold you all in His grace!
Sincerely,
Becky Sabelko
Mondovi, WI
Dear Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful for your beauty, your friendship, your grace, your guidance, your knowledge, your wisdom and your fashion sense; YOU ARE SOMETHING ELSE! It was meant to be that I met you 6.5 years ago. I am so thankful for that time. You are a timeless, gorgeous women inside and out; I love you to death!
Thank you my Angel.
Van, Barbara and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please, if you need anything, let me know.
Sandra
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