Final Chapter
Begins

Friends and Family,

Today I must inform you that June’s Journey is now in the final chapter. The journey has been filled with many good and difficult times. June asked to be brought home from the hospital this morning around 7:30am. Her words were "I can’t take another step." I asked her if she would like to come home today and she replied, "yes." It was not an emotional plea, she spoke in a strong voice and just asked to be made comfortable. I spoke with a dear friend soon after and asked if she could make arrangements for Hospice Care. We will have mother back at her home sometime this afternoon. She has fought the fight and has given everything she has. Ernie and I had already determined that we didn’t think she would battle on much longer. On Sunday the doctor told us that if she could not and would not eat we would need to decide to have a feeding tube placed through her nose and mom would receive her much needed nourishment through this tube. Mother asked if she could have 24 hours to make the decision. Today she has made her decision and our family is respectful of her choice.

I’m not sure what words to share with you only that each and every one of you have shown so much love and I ‘m not sure what we would have done without you. We do not know what the Lord has determined to be His time for her to go home and be with Him. We just pray for comfort and serenity in these days ahead. My friends and family, I encourage you to be strong and confident and to accept this decision. It's ok to start your grieving process now, and I’m sure you will shed tears for our beloved June. It’s a natural expression of love and compassion.


Sincerely,


John and Family