My Cousin Died Last Night

[jbmom]

My cousin who I was very close to died last night. She had been fighting pancreatic cancer for several months. Her daughters were with her when she passed away. I feel so bad, I hadn't been able to see her for about a month since I had the flu and bronchitis. Before that my ds was sick. They had her in a special unit for cancer patients with no immunity. I was going to see her tomorrow. I feel awful for her daughters they have so much to deal with she was divorced and they are 17 and 24. Too young to deal with so much. I spoke to her youngest daughter a while ago. She just wanted to talk to someone who kind of understood what she was going through(my mom died of breast cancer when I was 19). I just feel helpless now and guilty for not being able to see her sooner.

 

[Hedy]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[mommasita]

So sorry for your loss

 

[AprilShowers]

I'm so very sorry. Hugs and prayers to you and your family. Especially your cousin's daughters. They will need all your love right now.

 

[jillyjoey]

 

[KelNottAt]

My heart goes out to everyone in the family. You'll be in my prayers.

 

[Evil Genius]

Please don't feel guilty about not seeing her. She knew you cared about her. Being there for her daughters would mean alot to her.

Prayers to your family.

 

[IndianaDVCMember]

I am so sorry for your loss. Don't let the feelings of guilt overcome you. I had those feelings of guilt when I lost a very close friend to cancer 5 years ago. I had planned on visiting him that weekend, but we had bad weather that weekend. I talked to him on the phone, and I let him talk me out of visiting. I found out on Monday morning that he was gone. In situations like this, there is no past. The best thing you can do now is to be there and support the children, which it sounds like you are doing. God bless.

 

[thewishfire]

I'm so sorry to hear that! At least she isn't suffering anymore. My great-grandmother died of pancreatic cancer several years ago (and she was in her mid-nineties). I hope things start to feel better for your family soon.

 

[CathrynRose]

 

[Savsmommy]

I'm so sorry. Prayers for you and your family.

 

[mickeyboat]

I am sorry for your loss.

Denae

 

[escape]

Awww, this is sad. I'm so sorry. As others have said, don't feel guilty. You didn't know. You are here for her daughters now and that's what counts. Blessings to you all.

 

[4nana]

I am so sorry for your loss, but I'm sure your cousin knows you were with her in spirit. Sending prayers for all, specially her DD's during this heartbreaking difficult journey in their young lives. Godspeed

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer as well. It is a very tough cancer to go through. Don't feel guilty. She wouldn't want that.

 

[Laura]

 

[jbmom]

Thanks everyone. I just talked to her older daughter and she lost it on the phone. I feel so bad but all I can do is listen to her give support. Visitation is tomorrow and the funeral is Saturday. At least she is no longer suffering. Thanks again for the support.

 

[poohandwendy]

I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers and hugs out to you and your family

 

[huckster]