Topic: Confessions of a hospice patient

Amber ~ I was actually thinking about you earlier today, wondering how you're doing.  I was going to check to see if you had posted at all recently, so I was really happy to see an update from you tonight.  As usual, I am overwhelmed by your perfect faith, as well as your ability to communicate your feelings as beautifully as you always do.  I truly feel blessed to know you.

You and your family are in my prayers.     Deanna

Amber, You have been in my prayers before sister, prayers with angst and concern for your well-being. My prayers for you now are more of peace as you share your faith in your God. You have truly taken the road less traveled, one that many of us may chose to follow. I have said before, we are all on this road of life together, some just walk faster than others. I pray you walk in the glory of God with Jesus by your side. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say God Bless and God Speed.

With deep appreciation

I am so happy to hear from you and to have this opportunity to thank you personally for creating a wonderful forum for lost sisters to find their way.  I found peace and hope and courage and strength through your posts on IBC and from all those walking in your footsteps.  Even at this most difficult time you continue to show us the way, with grace and love, with honesty and humility. 

With great admiration      Dani 

Amber, thank-you for posting this.  Thank-you so much -- your words inspire me now and will inspire me when it's my time.  I hope you continue to find joy and peace.

With love,

Elizabeth

God bless you.

I was moved by your thread.  Each person is entitled to do what they think is best.  I'm glad you found peace as it's often so elusive and there's no need to justify your decision.

What I'd give to have a good night's sleep.  One cannot discount the importance of rest and the impact it has on healing.

One of my greatest fears is not being able to "die well" if that makes sense.  I'm glad to hear that hospice is meeting your needs.

Although it's difficult, thank you for taking the time to post your update.

Cheryl.

I ditto hollyann.  You, Amber are awesome and with God for us who can be against us.  Enjoy life and who knows God may surprise you and give you many months to enjoy your loved ones.  You have such joy and dignity, you are just amazing.  There are just no words.  What faith.

Amber,

Your words expressed your sense of peace very well.  You remind me of my daughter who said much the same thing when she was told she was terminal at 16 years of age.  She truly had an aura of peace about her and a conviction that she was on her way to a better place.  People would visit her and feed off of her serenity.  I can tell you that she had some incredible insights and a tremendous faith.  I can also honestly tell you that the moment of her death was a beautiful moment, as odd as that sounds.  It was as magical as her birth.  God bless you and your family.  

Hi Amber:

Thank you so much for posting.  It gives me support in which ever decision I need to make.  I am so happy you have had the nice trips that you have had and wish you many more.

Thanks again and take care,

with love,

Linda

Amber you are a beautiful person, inside and out - as is your family! Thanks so much for sharing your "confessions" and your blog. I have sent your information about IBC to my college-age daughters - we will all be praying for you!

It is so important to honor your wishes.  The palliative care doc at my hospital says there are studies that show that, overall, people who are considering hospice, and choose to go into hospice, live longer than those who choose not to go into hospice.

You have made a decision that the quality of your life is very important to you. You have articulated your feelings beautifully.  

I fully support your decisions.   I know almost nothing about sailing, but it sounds like a boat heading off to calm waters.  We all have our own  journey, and it sounds like you are following your way. Gentle hugs from far away.

Amber, thinking of you today, sweet sister.....I am calling your secretary to try to get your addy to send you cards......Like Coonie says, you will make a beautiful Guardian Angel...........Gid bless....

Thank you for sharing this. You are so strong through this and have amazing faith. I admire you. I am happy to hear you are having good days with your family.

Hi Amber,

  I just checked your blog and few days ago and was sad to read what is happening but totally understand your decision.   I saw the pictures of your beautiful children~how sweet.  Loved the photo of you and your son kissing.  What a special mom they have!  You are in my thoughts and prayers~

Ellen

Thinking of you today, Amber......I feel blessed to know you and thank you for showing me what dignity and selflessness looks like......You are a brave Warrior Sister and I ma honored to call you "friend"......My prayer for you today is that all your needs are met and then some....I pray you are blessed with more time awake with your family today with renewed strength.....Sending you gentle hugs through cyber space.......My only regret is that we did not get to meet in person.......I am sure you are just as beautiful in person as you are on this board..........

Amber,

You were an inspiration to me from our radiation treatments and I am in awe of your decision.  May God bless you and your family.  I hope you realize how much you have helped me and many many women on this board.  You are truly a special person.

Hugs and hugs and lots of love and prayers for peace,

Jackie