Robin wanted to donate her body to Cancer Research so instead of a funeral we had a Memorial Service. It was held at the chapel at The Hope Hospice.
They had 50 chairs set up but there were still people standing along the wall and out in the foyer.
Cary Robinson spoke and told everyone that we know where Robin is and the only way to be certain about eternity is with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
There were family, friends, and coworkers all joining to honor Robin for the influence she had on their life.
I know she would have liked it very much!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
MOM & CAROL ARRIVED
Yesterday seemed like a very, very long day.
I got up before 6am got Nattie up and dressed. She helped me strip her bed before I took her to daycare. I worked all day; went to get a haircut; went to church to do the books and cut the payroll checks. Dave and I went to the the airport, picked up Mom and Carol and headed for the Hospice House. Tara was there but when she left we stayed. I thought Dana was coming back but she told Carol that Ted was coming after work (12 midnight) and she would be back in the morning. I tried to get Mom to come home with Dave and Carol but she refused. Ted did come but only stayed for 30 min and said if we were staying he would come back Wed before work. We stayed until Carol got back this morning. Now, at 11:15am I don't feel so sleepy.
Robin was very restless and jerking until they called the Doctor and increased her meds. Her kidneys have shut down. A nurse came in this morning and told us that she is headed for a wonderful place. We told her we knew that and if Robin could talk she would say the same.
She then told us that most of her had already gone there. We thought that was such a kind way to let us know that it was coming soon.
I got up before 6am got Nattie up and dressed. She helped me strip her bed before I took her to daycare. I worked all day; went to get a haircut; went to church to do the books and cut the payroll checks. Dave and I went to the the airport, picked up Mom and Carol and headed for the Hospice House. Tara was there but when she left we stayed. I thought Dana was coming back but she told Carol that Ted was coming after work (12 midnight) and she would be back in the morning. I tried to get Mom to come home with Dave and Carol but she refused. Ted did come but only stayed for 30 min and said if we were staying he would come back Wed before work. We stayed until Carol got back this morning. Now, at 11:15am I don't feel so sleepy.
Robin was very restless and jerking until they called the Doctor and increased her meds. Her kidneys have shut down. A nurse came in this morning and told us that she is headed for a wonderful place. We told her we knew that and if Robin could talk she would say the same.
She then told us that most of her had already gone there. We thought that was such a kind way to let us know that it was coming soon.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
ROBIN WAS MOVED TO HOSPICE
Yesterday, Tara stopped by my office and told me that Robin was doing worse.
Last Saturday when I was there she was still getting up and going outside. I had to stop her from lighting a straw (she thought it was a cigarette).
The last couple of days she had spent most of the time in bed. Today when we got up to her house Tara said that they had called us because they were going to have to put her in the Hospice House. It is located about 10 minutes from Robin's house and they will give her the best of care
She had been sick to her stomach and she couldn't get up out of bed. Shortly after we got there the guys came to transport her. They put her on a stretcher. I rode in the van with her and David followed in the car.
The Hospice House is very nice and very well decorated. There is even a small lanai off of her room. The doctor,nurse, and social worker were very kind and assured us they would do everything possible to make her comfortable.
Dana and Tara came up about an hour later and we left.
Last Saturday when I was there she was still getting up and going outside. I had to stop her from lighting a straw (she thought it was a cigarette).
The last couple of days she had spent most of the time in bed. Today when we got up to her house Tara said that they had called us because they were going to have to put her in the Hospice House. It is located about 10 minutes from Robin's house and they will give her the best of care
She had been sick to her stomach and she couldn't get up out of bed. Shortly after we got there the guys came to transport her. They put her on a stretcher. I rode in the van with her and David followed in the car.
The Hospice House is very nice and very well decorated. There is even a small lanai off of her room. The doctor,nurse, and social worker were very kind and assured us they would do everything possible to make her comfortable.
Dana and Tara came up about an hour later and we left.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
CHLOE TURNS 9...
...but anyone that knows her knows that she has been going on 19 for some time now.
She is pretty, crafty, a good cook and probably to smart for her own good.
She is pretty, crafty, a good cook and probably to smart for her own good.
I have several good older photos but these are two of my favorites.
You can see her personality in them both.
This would have been better if she had her boots on and her purse on her shoulder.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COCO!
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
MORNINGS
I didn't have to get up and go to work when my kids were this size and I am very greatful for that. They grow up too fast to miss any more than you have to but it sure is great when they help you get ready in the morning. I realize most of the photos we take of Natalie are in this room. (We do let her out, honest!) I also realize that she is wearing her pajamas in most of them. (She does have a lot more clothes.) It just seems like this is when she is being still (usually watching TV) and the camera is handy.
She was helping me make up her bed yesterday morning and David took these photos to show what a good worker she is.
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