Visitation is Thursday, January 15th from 3pm-9pm
at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home In Oak Lawn
[103rd And Cicero-Across From Jewel]
Funeral is Friday, January 16th at 9:45 am at Blake-Lamb
From there we will go to St. Germaine for mass at 10:30am
[97th and Kolin in Oak Lawn]
Interment is at Holy Sepulchure Cemetery
[111th and Central in Oak Lawn]
Luncheon will be at Royal Palace on 111th and a few block east of Ridgeland Ave.
Any questions or concerns or whatever,
please feel free to contact me
at 708-745-0617
-Nicole
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Rest In Peace, Mommy.
Mary passed away this afternoon around 2 pm with family and friends by her side.
She was in a lot of pain, but she's with God now, and no longer suffering.
Information about the wake and funeral will posted later...
Rest In Peace, Mary
6-18-52
1-11-09
She was in a lot of pain, but she's with God now, and no longer suffering.
Information about the wake and funeral will posted later...
Rest In Peace, Mary
6-18-52
1-11-09
Stay Strong, Mary
My mom is going downhill quickly. She seems to be in a lot of pain, and we give her morphine to try to help her sleep, but you know that you can't give too much of that in a day...
She's very disorientated, she can't really speak well either. she seems so frustrated too, that inside her she wants to say a million things, but physically can't get them out, and it has to be bothering her so much...
It was a rough night again last night. She was in pain a lot. My sister or I would check on her at least every hour.
It's just so hard to see my mom going through this pain..
-Nicole
She's very disorientated, she can't really speak well either. she seems so frustrated too, that inside her she wants to say a million things, but physically can't get them out, and it has to be bothering her so much...
It was a rough night again last night. She was in pain a lot. My sister or I would check on her at least every hour.
It's just so hard to see my mom going through this pain..
-Nicole
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Please keep praying...
the past couple of days have been not so good. today has been the worst so far. mary really can't get up or move on her own, and she seems more delusional. she's also starting feeling a lot of pain in her hips and back. we have to give her a small dosage of morphine.
please just keep praying for her..
-nicole
please just keep praying for her..
-nicole
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Big Bird Days
Hey Everyone, just giving a little update on Mary.
She's still fighting the good fight, she's staying very positive about the whole situation and is still finding the humor :]
And what's with the title of this blog entry? Well due to the jaundice caused by this terrible disease, her skin has become yellow-ish, and some days are better than others. On her really yellow days, she says she's having a big bird day. I guess it doesnt help that she has little chicken arms now ;]
She also has really enjoyed the visitors that have stopped by the past couple days, and really has had a few good laughs as well. And great thanks goes out to Mrs. Sakal [Slagle] for giving my mom the haircut she's been craving since she went into the hospital! Now, I don't want to sound pushy or anything, but if you do choose to come visit with Mary, please try to keep the visit to about 30-45 minutes due to she gets worn out easily these days, and really can't sit up for long periods of time. Thank you in advance :]
And thank you times a million to everyone who has brought us meals, and thank you times a gazillion to you all for still keeping her in your thoughts and prayers. It truly means so much to all of us crazies on 98th Place :]
-Nicole
She's still fighting the good fight, she's staying very positive about the whole situation and is still finding the humor :]
And what's with the title of this blog entry? Well due to the jaundice caused by this terrible disease, her skin has become yellow-ish, and some days are better than others. On her really yellow days, she says she's having a big bird day. I guess it doesnt help that she has little chicken arms now ;]
She also has really enjoyed the visitors that have stopped by the past couple days, and really has had a few good laughs as well. And great thanks goes out to Mrs. Sakal [Slagle] for giving my mom the haircut she's been craving since she went into the hospital! Now, I don't want to sound pushy or anything, but if you do choose to come visit with Mary, please try to keep the visit to about 30-45 minutes due to she gets worn out easily these days, and really can't sit up for long periods of time. Thank you in advance :]
And thank you times a million to everyone who has brought us meals, and thank you times a gazillion to you all for still keeping her in your thoughts and prayers. It truly means so much to all of us crazies on 98th Place :]
-Nicole
Saturday, January 3, 2009
1st Blog!
Thank you to Phil Egan for kindly making this blog possible!
As you all know, Mary is currently battling Pancreatic cancer. It has spread to her liver, and her liver is starting to shut down. She really does not have any pain at the moment. She's staying strong and still is able to find the humor in things.
"When I lose my sense of humor, that's when you need to start worrying."-Mary.
As a family, this is tough news to handle, but we are all hanging in there and staying strong for her and for each other.
We cannot thank you all enough for all that you have done for our family. Meals, prayers, and just being great friends. You are all so amazing, and we are so fortunate to have you all in our lives!
On her good days, she may be up for vistiors, but please call first. It takes her awhile to get to the phone as well.
I(Nicole) will be working out my work schedule to where I will be home a few days during the week if anything needs to be done or if anyone would want to stop by the house.
We met with Hospice today, and the meeting went well. The ladies were very informative and very sweet. Right now, they'll just be sending a nurse out to just check her vitals and whatever else she may need.
I just ask of everyone to keep her in your thoughts and prayers!!
I'll update as much as possible!
-Nicole
If for some reason, someone needs to contact me:
Cell: 708-745-0617
E-Mail: xnemesis21x@comcast.net
As you all know, Mary is currently battling Pancreatic cancer. It has spread to her liver, and her liver is starting to shut down. She really does not have any pain at the moment. She's staying strong and still is able to find the humor in things.
"When I lose my sense of humor, that's when you need to start worrying."-Mary.
As a family, this is tough news to handle, but we are all hanging in there and staying strong for her and for each other.
We cannot thank you all enough for all that you have done for our family. Meals, prayers, and just being great friends. You are all so amazing, and we are so fortunate to have you all in our lives!
On her good days, she may be up for vistiors, but please call first. It takes her awhile to get to the phone as well.
I(Nicole) will be working out my work schedule to where I will be home a few days during the week if anything needs to be done or if anyone would want to stop by the house.
We met with Hospice today, and the meeting went well. The ladies were very informative and very sweet. Right now, they'll just be sending a nurse out to just check her vitals and whatever else she may need.
I just ask of everyone to keep her in your thoughts and prayers!!
I'll update as much as possible!
-Nicole
If for some reason, someone needs to contact me:
Cell: 708-745-0617
E-Mail: xnemesis21x@comcast.net
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