On behalf of the Strubbe family (Eugene, son in law)
It is with a heavy heart, but with an encouraged spirit that I am writing to let everyone know that Sue passed away last night. It was at 8:15 pm on March 5, 2010. Friends and family were gathered around her as she drew her last breath and peacefully answered the Lord's calling to come home. Tears and hugs were shared through the night as we all grieved a loss and understood that everyone was blessed from the love of a wonderful woman.
Earlier in the day, the hospice nurse had tended to her and recognized that her condition was declining to a critical state. Some other medicine was administered to aid with the pain and some labored breathing at which point she began to rest easier. There were moments where it seemed that she began breathing in time with the ocean waves on the beaches of Gulf Shores. It is fitting since that was one her favorite destinations where she could describe her fondest spots with such detail that you could feel the ocean breeze and take in the aroma of the local cuisine. This was even more evident as all who were gathered could share how Sue had brought life into all of her stories and loved to bring you into it. From a sister, wife, mother, aunt, grand mother, childhood friend to recent friend, mother in law...she never changed and believed that hugs and love could solve anything and if it didn't work the first time, hug and love some more. Sue fought and fought harder from knowing that her loved one's were around. Pastor Jerry from Old Bethel United Methodist Church came over and led a time of prayer.
For all who have been reading and offering your support in prayer, the family has been blessed by you all. It is these overwhelming times that the overwhelming care being received leaves everyone humbled. Please join us as arrangements have been made at
Legacy Funeral Center at Memorial Park
9350 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
http://www.legacyfuneralcenter.com/
www.flanner-buchanan.com/ObituariesGuestBooks/tabid/56/Default.aspx
The calling will be held on Monday, March 8th from 4:00 to 8:00.
On Tuesday, the service will be preceded by an additional time for the calling at 12:00 with the service to start at 1:00.
In the end, I know that Sue was at peace and had to smile that her work here was complete as we continued to share hugs and love. Thank you for joining in this journey and being a part of our lives.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Home Sweet Home
Today mom got to go home. She was very excited and ready to be in some familiar surroundings.
We were not discharged until around 3:00 this afternoon. My dad left the hospital earlier in the day to be at home to receive the supplies provided by hospice. Dad had to move around some of the furniture in our family room to make space for the bed.
Mom was taken home in an ambulance. This was her first time in one. Before the trip, she was given some pain medication to make the trip a little easier. As we were leaving the hospital, she told me that when we got home she wanted to go to bed and sleep. :) What's funny is that is exactly what she did.
After we arrived at the house, a member of the hospice team came out to check over mom and to bring us some final supplies. Her hospice nurse will be coming tomorrow to let us know what her schedule will be and to make sure mom is comfortable.
We were not discharged until around 3:00 this afternoon. My dad left the hospital earlier in the day to be at home to receive the supplies provided by hospice. Dad had to move around some of the furniture in our family room to make space for the bed.
Mom was taken home in an ambulance. This was her first time in one. Before the trip, she was given some pain medication to make the trip a little easier. As we were leaving the hospital, she told me that when we got home she wanted to go to bed and sleep. :) What's funny is that is exactly what she did.
After we arrived at the house, a member of the hospice team came out to check over mom and to bring us some final supplies. Her hospice nurse will be coming tomorrow to let us know what her schedule will be and to make sure mom is comfortable.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Rolling Around :)
"I'm ready to get up!"
Those are the words mom spoke earlier today. We got the "lift team" to come and assist mom in getting out of bed around noon. We started with the recliner and then later moved her into a wheelchair. We took her for a stroll...or I guess a roll around the hospital. We stopped by the piano for a bit downstairs in the lobby and then went to hang out in the atrium across from her room. After almost 3 hours of being out of bed, mom was ready to return to bed. The lift team returned again to get mom back into bed. I think she wants to hire them to be her personal lift team. :)
Today the hospice doctor spoke about the possibility of transitioning mom from inpatient hospice care to home hospice care. We were excited to here that news. Mom would really like to be at home. We should know by the end of the week whether or not that will be possible. Please be praying for this possible move and for the transition. We want to make it smooth and easy for mom.
Those are the words mom spoke earlier today. We got the "lift team" to come and assist mom in getting out of bed around noon. We started with the recliner and then later moved her into a wheelchair. We took her for a stroll...or I guess a roll around the hospital. We stopped by the piano for a bit downstairs in the lobby and then went to hang out in the atrium across from her room. After almost 3 hours of being out of bed, mom was ready to return to bed. The lift team returned again to get mom back into bed. I think she wants to hire them to be her personal lift team. :)
Today the hospice doctor spoke about the possibility of transitioning mom from inpatient hospice care to home hospice care. We were excited to here that news. Mom would really like to be at home. We should know by the end of the week whether or not that will be possible. Please be praying for this possible move and for the transition. We want to make it smooth and easy for mom.
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