*****Hello this is Donna, Lillian's daughter, I
am writing this e-mail to ya'll via the phone from my mother. So the words
that I will now type will be from my mother.
Gwen it has been brought to my attention that
Barb is not doing well. I have been praying for her and want you to know
how much I admire your love, strength, and unselfishness. By letting you
sister know that she has permission to meet her maker you are performing the
most unselfish act that can be preformed. Please know that my heart and my
prayers are with you also Gwen as you travel this journey.
Your friend,
Lillian
-----Original Message----- From:
Gwen Kouts <gwen@donet.com> To: gROUP
<MOL-CANCER@lists.meds.com> Date:
Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10:57 PM Subject: [MOL]
Barbara
Just a quick update... Barb is still the
same I think. Oxygen on 6, but possibly tomorrow she will start responding
to antibiotics- they are going to do another xray to check pneumonia.
She is really weak and fighting hard to live. She hasn't told the Dr. that
she agrees to a respirator if the need arises. So I take it that she
does not want to be. She told me, "Well, either I am going to get
better or I am going to die". I told her either way you are going
to win Barb. If you get better, we (her family and friends) are going to get
to be with you longer, and if you die, you are going to a better place, no
sickness, no pain, legs that walk, and lots of beautiful
surroundings. She agrees. I read her all your letters today and she
really enjoyed. We said a prayer for everyone in the group and their
families. Thank you all. I pray I will have good news
tomorrow. She can't stay on this oxygen at level 6 too much
longer.
