Yesterday morning at 8.45am my hero, my very best friend and our beautiful cherished daughter and sister ended her struggle. Although we are hurting we are so very grateful for the 30 years we shared with her - so many wonderful years and fabulous memories remain with us all.
Naomi Ellen Brill 1983 - 2014
The last few months have been horrific for us all, but last Friday morning our little warrior decided it was just all too much and went into a steady decline. Up until late Saturday night she still had lucid moments which we cherish (and she provided us with some great belly laughs in those moments due to the effects of the morhphine!!! lol). Although we were going to keep her at home until the end we had decided that it was better for us all to take her to hospital for the medical care and we could stay with her as a family and concentrate on that side. (Her GP and palliative care team went above and beyond with their help and support throughout Saturday and early sunday morning).
We are sure she was listening as we discussed the merits of taking her to hospital as she passed away 15 minutes before the ambulance arrived to take her into to town - she had always said she didn't want to be in hospital at the end so she made sure she wasn't!!
Rest in peace my baby, you will always be with us.
As Karah, her beautiful little girl said to me today 'Mummy is in a happy place now".
I am taking time out for a couple of weeks from writing post here but I will be reading all of your posts - afterall you have all been so wonderfully supportive my beautiful bloggy friends - and I do so enjoy reading about what you have all been up to.
So please take care of yourselves and give each of your precious babies an extra hug each and every time you see them, and I will be back soon!!
Oh Kerrie my heart goes out to you and your lovely family,your girl was so brave,RIP Naomi,big cyber hugs and prayers coming your way.xx
ReplyDeleteOh Kerrie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family especially your granddaughter. xx
ReplyDeleteSorry just doesn't seem enough to say. My love and hugs to you all at his very sad time...
ReplyDelete"Travel Safe and Rest Easy" your beautiful precious baby girl.....
Much love to you and your family, your beautiful girl is now at peace. Take care and remember the memories
ReplyDeleteKerrie...... I am so sorry to read your post..my heart aches for you and your family, all my love to you ..xx
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you just now for comfort during this time. What a beautiful picture of your daughter!
ReplyDeleteI am very saddened to hear your news Kerrie but as Karah said, Naomi is in a happy place now. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Take care of yourself and know we are here for you. Sending you hugs, Christine xx
ReplyDeleteSending all my love to you today Kerrie.................you, Karah and all the family..........just know your blogland friends are here supporting you at this time and we do not expect you to be posting here for awhile while you spend time with the family.......enjoy all the special memories you have together..........
ReplyDeleteDear, dear Kerrie, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I am so sorry that Naomi's journey on earth has come to an end. I agree with Karah, her Mummy is in a happy place now. Thank you so much for sharing her with us in these final days. There are no words I can send you to ease your pain, but please know that you are very much in my thoughts and prayers. Take all the time you need. We'll be here.... right here, waiting for you when you feel like coming back for a chat. Big hug, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I am so very sorry for your loss. It's great that she had lucid moments and laughter, and was as comfortable as possible. *massive hugs for you all*
ReplyDeleteNothing I can say will make you feel the pain of your loss any less but , as always, my thoughts are with you and your lovely family. It hits home for me as my eldest daughter is 30 and I am so grateful to still have her with us after a horrid time when she was 6 years old. I send many many angel hugs to your grand daughter and am so glad she spent precious time with her mother, as did you all. There is now another beautiful angel to help make this earth plane a better place and she will remain with you and her family to guide you and comfort you all . My heartfelt sympathy to you .
ReplyDeleteOh Dearest Kerrie My heart goes out to you. You are very blessed to have this wonderful girl in your life for the shortest time Sending love and prayers your way xoxo
ReplyDeleteI can't even begin to find the words. Many (((hugs))) and prayers are coming your way. now, and for a long time to come. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteDear Kerrie, my thoughts are with you in this sad time. Cherish the memories of your precious daughter. Give Karah lots of big hugs..
ReplyDeleteDear Kerrie, my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Cherish your memories of your precious daughter. Give Karah lots of big hugs.
ReplyDeleteSending you big hugs my dear friend! Your tribute of her last days was sweet to read and I am happy you were able to share some laughter up until the end. The picture of her with her daughter is gorgeous and I couldn't help but notice they both have the same radiant smile. Thinking of you...xxx Debbie
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this sad news, Kerrie, my thoughts are with you and all your family. Hugs to all of you xx
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and your loved ones at this sad time. Take care xx
ReplyDeleteBiggest HUGS xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my God Kerrie... I didn't know... and was sooo very sorry to hear of your loss. I would have commented earlier so please accept my condolences. She is at peace now... your beautiful Naomi... but I cannot even begin to understand your feelings of loss. Just know your friends are sending love & hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteBeaming you love and sprinkling you with strength.
ReplyDeletePeace be with you.
Regards, Anita.
Hello Kerrie, I only learned of you today and of the passing of your daughter, and I am so very sorry, there is nothing anyone can say that will ease your sadness or your pain, but I am sure you are in many peoples' thoughts and prayers, and they are sending you much love at this time. I too am thinking of you and your family also and sending love your way x
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry to read this tonight. I've been away and busy with my father previous to my vacation. It's never an easy thing to lose a loved one, and I cannot imagine the sorrow you are feeling at this time. Know that your beautiful Naomi really is in a happy place now ... your granddaughter is a very wise young lady. Sending you lots of love and prayers to help you through this time. Wendy xox
ReplyDeleteHey Kerrie! So sad to hear of your loss, but thank you for sharing your beautiful Naomi with us in blogland. It's so hard to lose our precious loved ones. I hope the memories of the special times you spend with Naomi will comfort you, along with the thoughts, prayers and Bear Hugs of your blogging buddies. Bear Hugs! KRIS
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to read about this Kerrie... I know I am late in offerring my sincere condolences.... it is a very hard loss for you and your family...
ReplyDeleteHugz, Fiona