LOLabye

[tyellas]

That was a long strange weekend. Friday, I got a call that my LOL was in the hospital - and not expected to leave. After hospital visits on Friday and Saturday, I went and emceed a Dr. Sketchy, which induced some cognitive dissonance. Then, her family called early Sunday to say that she had died on Saturday night.

Well...she didn't have to go live in the hospital wing; her family and friends got to say goodbye; at the end, a picture of her husband was tucked up in her hospital bed with her.

Here she was in happier days, when she still lived in her flat in Stokes Valley and had her cat Tyger. Who is hopefully waiting for her where she is going.



Me? I'm OK; I shed my tears on Sunday morning and then, fortunately, spent the day in the company of friends. Planning a little break from volunteering, until the end of October.

Comments

[coyotegoth.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry; may she rest in peace.

[slashbluegreen.livejournal.com]

I've been lurking on your journal so I knew about your LOL. I just wanted to give you a hug for this incredible volunteer job you did. I hope it doesn't sound too cheesy, but I think this is what makes the world a better place. You rock!

[eregyrn.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry for your loss. But I can't help think that it must be easier knowing that you got to help her in so many little ways.

[snottygrrl.livejournal.com]

i'm sorry for yours and her family's loss. (((hugs)))

[rivet.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss, and glad to hear that the process was brief.

[cirdan-havens.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[teaforme.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm so, so sorry! What a nice picture, I'm glad I finally get to "see" her. I admit that I have a few tears in my eyes.

[tyellas.livejournal.com]

Aw you guys! Thank you for the good wishes, everyone.

[nienna-weeper.livejournal.com]

You have inspired me to find my own LOL. ♥

[tyellas.livejournal.com]

YAY!!!

I think what I'll do after a break is volunteer at the Wesleyhaven old folks' home where my LOL was living. They need volunteers to do pretty much what I was doing, except for lots of different people, and I grew fond of some of the old folks there who I saw when I went to visit her.

[nienna-weeper.livejournal.com]

:D

Once in a while I go to Mother Joseph Care Center and play and sing for the "grandmas & grandpas," as my daughter called them... I need to do that more frequently. <3

[raqs.livejournal.com]

Fare thee well, LOL. That was a good way to go.

And well done you, dear.

[pombagira.livejournal.com]

it is a lovely picture, of your LOL, for ever now meaning Little Old Lady, *nods more*

thank you for sharing your adventures of getting to know this wonderful LOL, it was inspiring,

you rock lady!!

**loves**

LOLabye

[ewen]

I'm sorry for your loss. Although relieved that there wasn't a prolonged period of suffering.

'tis a nice photo to remember her by.

Ewen

[altariel.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[tyellas.livejournal.com]

More thanks to everyone...

[oracne.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[rednikki.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss, but I'm glad you got to know her and that we got to know her through you.

[theletterelle.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, but glad you were able to make her final months happy ones. You've inspired me to make weekly visits to my grandmother, who is not doing well. It makes me feel better to know I'm making her happy like you did with your LOL.

[tyellas.livejournal.com]

-big hug- My visits weren't always perfect; sometimes she'd be tired or unwell, or I wouldn't have anything particularly interesting. And other times we'd hit a sweet spot of conversation, as you do.

[iisaw.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Hearing about your adventures with LOL was wonderful.

[gilraen-surion.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear this. We'll all miss her

[elenbarathi.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so sorry. Your tales of her have been great; what a lovely lady - peace to her, and to all who have loved her.

[ithilwen.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry; it's tough to lose someone you care about. She does seem to have died as good a death as anyone can hope for, at least.

[perelleth.livejournal.com]

I really admire you. Befriending that lady is one of the bravest things I've ever heard of. And I'm glad that it was wuick, and she was saved the hospital wing and got to say her goodbyes and all. It's a comforting way of passing. I'm sending hugs and again my admiration.

[spes-unica.livejournal.com]

RIP LOL.
*hugs you*
It makes me sad to hear about her passing, but I'm glad she did not have to go and live in the hospital wing.
Thank you for sharing the photo!

Good travels, LOL...

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for looking after another human being and for sharing the experience with us. It's a good deed you've done, for sure!

[rezendi.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear it.

[usuakari.livejournal.com]

Just catching up on a weeks worth of LJ news.

I'm sorry to hear about the LOL as well. Sounds like it was quick and smooth(ish) in the end.

I think the plan for a few months break is probably a good one. But volunteering and connecting is good for the soul too. So keep going in the long run (in whatever capacity suits you). Reflect. Engage.

It seems odd, glib, and slightly twee to type to someone I've only met once in limited circumstances, but I'm proud of(?), maybe for(?) you. It remains true though. Well done to both you and your LOL.

[maureenlycaon.livejournal.com]

I am sorry. May she rest in peace. At least she had your companionship at the end of her life.

[jilba.livejournal.com]

My goodness, she looked like an elderly friend of mine!

Sorry to hear of both LOL and Northy's passings..anyway, one day 2 good friends will be waiting for you on the other side, in many years time.