Joni's Life Now

Hello there all you dear people.  I want to tell you all how moved I am by all your thoughts and prayers, and a special thank you to my dear friend Linda, from "Linda's World".

Yes, my dear sister passed on this morning after an almost 9 month battle with lung cancer.  She passed peacefully in her sleep.  Up until about a week and a half ago I had been visiting with her and we even went to lunch one day, down by the waterfront, which she really enjoyed.  I am so thankful that we had these moments together at the end.

She did not have an easy life, besides having these terminal illness, she cared for her first husband, who had multiple sclerosis for many years plus working a full time job.  Then he was put in a nursing home and she visited him every single day.  She definitely deserves a special place in Heaven and I'm sure is at peace now.

She leaves behind her second husband, who has been taking very good care of her.  Plus she has 2 children, one granddaughter and 2 very darling great granddaughters.

I am doing fine, it is just very sad for me because she was the last of my immediate family.  I know I have a wonderful family of my own now but it's just a weird feeling when all the family you grew up with are gone, so please for me appreciate all those family members now while they are with you, before all you have left are memories and pictures.

Thank you again and I will start posting again soon and showing you all some new pictures of my darling grandchildren, and the comings and goings of Floyd and I.  I will post some pictures of our trip down south, we did have a great time.

Good night for now, Joni

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• #8 Comment from cyn4mc2856 
  4/28/08 8:20 PM | Permalink

  Joni,
  
  I'm sorry to learn of the loss of your sister.  I pray she is at rest and peace.  Thankfully, you have wonderful, warm memories of those special times you shared together.
  
  Blessings,
  
  Cind
• #7 Comment from pprrrr39 
  4/28/08 4:34 AM | Permalink

  I am so very sorry to hear about your sister, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
  
  She sounded like a very caring, special person who rightfully deserves a special place in heaven.
  
  Hugs Jayne
• #6 Comment from layla44808 
  4/27/08 4:07 PM | Permalink

  I was looking thru jland and came across yours. Even though I don't know you, I couldn't leave without offering my sympathy for your loss..
  Sheri
• #5 Comment from labdancer51 
  4/27/08 2:30 PM | Permalink

  I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear sister Joni, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
  
  Love Sandra xxxx
  
  http://journals.aol.com/labdancer51/SandrasScribbles/
• #4 Comment from lsfp1960 
  4/27/08 11:20 AM | Permalink

  I still have my brother.  My mom died first and then my dad...I remember a couple days after dad died, Steve & I were together and he looked at me and said "do you realize that we are now orphans?"  Of course we were adults but it still hit me hard.  We each have kids and grandkids but other than our immediate family..it's just him & me.  And someday, one of us will be in the same position you are.  I'm so happy you had those precious times with your sister.  Linda  http://journals.aol.com/lsfp1960/LindasWorld/