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LD - A Sanctuary
About 5 years ago we made the decision to bring Margee’s younger sister to Fort Worth from El Paso because of her serious problems due to memory loss and deteriorating health.  As others on this Forum know, this would be a huge responsibility but Margee said that’s what sisters do for each other.

Our RV travels during these last 4 years always had an emergency plan to get Margee back to Fort Worth in case of a serious problem with her sister.   That was just part of our travel plans.

The responsibilities for another adult is heavy, frequent, stressful, and immensely wearing.  Many here know that all too well.   But again, Margee said that’s what sisters do. 

On Sunday night, her sister passed away after 4-5 days of struggling.  Margee was at her side most of that time.  Immeasurably wearing physically and emotionally. 

Monday and Tuesday we cleaned out her room in the memory care facility and for 2 days closed down her sister’s life.   We both experienced sadness and relief among some of the many emotions.   Now we’re waiting for the death certificates to finalize things.  Everything else is done.

So today, Margee joined me in our LD (aka Katie Belle) since I had a couple of projects to do.  I might mention that Our Rig has always felt like a sanctuary for us.  Katie Belle is cozy, quiet, special.  It’s one of our safe places.

After I finished one of my projects, I saw that Margee was curled up in the lounge sound asleep.  She’d finally let go in Katie Belle. 
Re: A LD Sanctuary
Reply #1 –
Good for her, in many ways.  Good because she stood by her sister.  Now, good that she is resting.  I am sorry for her loss.

Ken F in WY
'08 MB
Re: A LD Sanctuary
Reply #2 –
My condolences, Margee and Ed. Your sister is in a better place now.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: A LD Sanctuary
Reply #3 –

Ed & Margee, please accept my condolences.  When I lost my wife to cancer,  someone gave me a copy of this It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine.   I found it very helpful for the array of emotions tied up in loss of a loved one.
Joel

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Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
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Reply #5 –
My thought and prayers are with you both. It’s hard losing the people we love 💕
Daughter of the first Lazy Bones
Hitting the road on my own and with a friend 🚐 while reporting back to the Lazy Bones at home 🛋

2 Lazy Bones - Home
 
Re: LD - A Sanctuary
Reply #6 –
Sending prayers and condolences to both of you. Margee must feel so good to have spent that time caring for her dear sister. Take care and enjoy your LD haven.
Sue
2010 MB