March 24-10

Just a final note. I'd like to thank all of you so very very much for your prayers,love, and words of encouragement. I was happy to do this post for all.
Chris will be sadly missed, but she's with God, and we must all rejoice.

All our Love
Chris & Roger

MEMORIAL SERVICE

I just wanted to thank everyone again for all of your thoughts and prayers, we sure do appreciate the outpouring of support!

The family had a private viewing yesterday to see Chris one last time and to say goodbye before she's cremated. She looked very beautiful and peaceful.

There will be a memorial service this Thursday, March 18th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Greenville. The family will be there at 10:00a.m., with the service at 11:00 and a luncheon immediately following the service.

Love Rog

March 13, 2010

Chris has finally went home, she passed away today at 2:30, surronded by her sons, their wives and her sister Connie. She is indeed in a better place and her suffering is no more.

Thank you all for your support, thoughts, prayers and love.

I will update the blog again here in the next day or 2 with information on Chris's memorial which we're thinking will be this Thursday at St Pauls Lutheran Church here in Greenville.

Love Rog.

March 12, 2010

Chris has had a difficult day today. The Hospice nurse was here around noon and her vitals are very weak. She has slept the whole day and other than a slight nod when spoken to is non-responsive. The whole family has been here for the day to visit, comfort eachother and say goodbyes. Connie was here for most of the day, the Warners stopped as well as the Rasmussens, Ray Bremmer, Al Wheeler, Jeremy's in-laws stopped and brought dinner, neighbors... the Pastor was also here and said a nice series of prayers preparing her to come home. She has recieved a lot of calls today from friends and family as well. We are all praying that the Lord takes her home gracefully. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts!

Love Rog

March 11-10

Chris's sister has arrived (Connie) and I know that she is pleased. She isn't with it today and our feelings are that she won't be with us much longer. My prayer is that God will just take her home so she dosen't have to linger. I have to go. Rog

March 10-10

We had a fair day today. David came and spent the day with Chris and myself. At 10:00 Pastor was here for a visit and we also had communion which was great. Thank you Pastor. Chris had her in & outs today but seemed a little brighter when not sleeping. Hospice will be here Thurs. as well as her sister Connie and we are glad for that. She spent her first nite in the hospital bed we have, ang let me tell you I would of rather cut my arm off. But it is just too hard to get in and out of our bed. Well it's time to look at dinner, not sure if Chris will wake for it or just breakfast, which she loves. So see you all Thurs. and we thank you all.
Love, Chris & Rog

March 9-10

Boy I'm early today. Chris seems to have had a good nite. Had a Big breakfast, got cleaned up, then back to sleep. She spends more and more time sleeping and that's ok. We have an aid coming at noon. Not sure what all needs be done, but we'll let her determine that. She keeps saying she would like this feeling to end. (her brain)
This is probably getting old, but please just pray for Chris, and sending your love.
We love you all.
Chris & Rog

March 8-10

Gee here it is Mon. already. Chris had a good weekend though Sun afternoon she went by-by and didn't even watch the Mich/Mich St basketball game (that never happens) We had our Hospice nurse this morning and all was ok. Jeremy & Troy have been here most ot day and Chris just loves it. This also gave me chance to get over to the tax man and do some other things. ConLee your pad is ready:) Well better get busy, seems like there always something that has to be done. Love you guys.
Pray-pray-pray
Chris & rog

March 5-10

Chris had her bath and all cleaned up, then off to nap time. I had Hospice here today and signed up for there care. I know the nurse very well, she is a strong christian woman and her husband and I are goood friends. That will help. Chris is sleeping a lot these days which is hard, but good for her. Not much to say today except Thank you all for your prayers. We do feel them and it is wonderful. God bless. Rog & Chris

March 4-10

Oh my where do I start? As you know that we seen Dr. VandeWoude this morning and the report I have for you is not good. We had the three Son's and their Wifes with us (Thank You Lord) because we now know what to expect. Chris has six (6) months or less and we won't know if the Rads did any good for a couple weeks yet. She will have a MRI of the brain to see if the tumors have gone down. If they haven't then there will be no more treatment done. If they see progress then maybe oral cemo, but it will not extent her life. I have to go, can't talk now. Love you all. Chris & Rog

March 3-10

Well we are just kicking back today, which we are enjoying. Chris feels much better today, and looking forward to seeing the Dr. in the morning. Troy was over this morning and watched over Chris as I needed to run a bunch of honey dooos?? Need to go and pay bills so we'll let you all know more after tommorrow. Love all you guys. Rog

March 2-10

We are done with Rads, thank the Lord. Chris today for some reason seems to be just whipped, so she will sleep for the day and nite. Dr. said that's ok except she is so weak she can hardly get up unless I lift her. We have Tues off so she can rest up. Just a thank you again for your love and prayers. Rog

Mar 1-10

WE are still recovering from the birthday party, but it was a great time. We had Rads today so Chris is very tired. Tues. is the last of the Rads and Thurs we meet with the Dr. to see where we go from here. It looks like it will be about two weeks before anything will happen. Off to get dinner on for us, so see ya tomorrow. Rog