Lynn is very emotionally fragile.
Lynn has had many emails and phone calls and other requests to communicate. These requests are obviously well meaning and sincere but they do cause Lynn severe emotional anxiety and upset.
I know it is hard for us to understand this, but it's just how it is. When I previously explained how Lynn is living day to day, it's really more like hour to hour or minute to minute. The severe stress and anxiety can cause sleeplessness and physical and emotional pain!
We don't understand whether this is caused by the actual tumour pressure, the fact that she has always tried to be on top of things, the medications or a combination of all of these things.
The time that Lynn has left must be lived her way, and we have to stand back and respect that!
Barbara and Eric are determined to respect her wishes. She really is not being kept from people, it's just the way things HAVE to be.
We do understand, that it might be so hard for you not to be there for Lynn, and you want to see her one more time, but it just is not feasible, and we only ask that you try to understand.
The only thing that Lynn can accept at this time, is kind cards of caring but nothing too deep, just a little note to let her know you're thinking of her.
When days are good, and we are enjoying a little quiet time sewing or quilting, Lynn often speaks so fondly of you, the people who've been in her life, whether it be a long time ago or more recently.
She is not emotionally able to give you anything more at this point and after all, right now that is all there is, we are making Lynn number one and this protection is what makes her calm and able to have some peace.
Thank You, so much to all those of you who understand, that we are the lucky ones, the ones that have been chosen to help her through her last days. I know how much you want to be there or see her, but please try to understand how hard it is for her.
After many hard days and nights, she is finding a little peace, here she is, peaceful and happy. We had a play day (what we call our little sew days) last Sunday and we watched with amazement how these two gazed into each other's eyes and seemed to soothe each other. The unbelievable part, is my little dog, Morgan is a rescue, been with us only six months, and this is the first time she initiated going to someone. They stayed in this position for such a long time and today they had a similar experience.
So in summary, a card or a kind note, or flowers, but no requests for visits or calls.
Barbara and Eric have requested no further emails to them or Lynn, as they are busy every day with keeping Lynn well and comfortable. Please address any inquiries to me at ruthoblinski@gmail.com and I will make sure they are relayed at an appropriate time.
| Lynn and Morgan April 6th 2014 |
| Lynn, Morgan and Micky, April 13 2014 |
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