Cathy didn’t make it to surgery and passed away late Saturday night. She suffered a great deal of brain damage even before she made it to the hospital and the surgeon said he was doubtful she would make it through surgery and if, by miracle, she did, she’d be severely brain damaged.
We’re all in shock and disbelief, I think. I fully expected her to go through surgery and be a-ok. This wasn’t supposed to happen.
A more thoughtful post to come…. when exhaustion and shock has worn off.
Thank you for all your prayers.
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I’m so sorry. Praying for you and your family.
I’m so sorry Nicole. Sending prayers and thoughts for your family.
I’m so saddened by all this… you and your family are in our prayers. If you need ANYTHING, babysitters, food, etc…. please let me know!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Wow, Nicole. I am so, so sorry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family right now. Take care.
I am so sorry to read this…prayers to the family.
Nic I am sooo sorry! Ryan and you and his family are in my prayers. ck
Shock is exactly the word that kept running over and over in my head last night. It’s just mind blowing… that one minute it’s just a normal weekend, and then in an instant it’s all so different.I’m glad Ryan was able to get home quickly and safely.I haven’t stopped thinking of you guys. And praying.
I am so sorry. Prayers and hugs for all of you.
Wow wow…. tons and tons of prayers are being sent up for you and your families…
Nicole your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
I lit a candle for you all this morning. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
nic-i woke up this morning thinking maybe everything yesterday was a bad dream. call me later. i don’t want to call you. i’m sorry.
i’m so sorry. thinking of you.
I’m so sorry Nicole. My heart is breaking for you and your family.
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family right now.
I echo all the sentiments laid out here before me… I am so sorry for your deep and profound loss… and I will continue the thoughts and prayers coming…
I’m so sorry Nicole…I am praying for you all…
Nicole, I can’t even imagine what you’re going through. I am so sorry for your loss. Extra big hugs to you and Ryan and the boys from mexxoxoxoxooxox
I’m so sorry. Your family is in my prayers. {{{hugs}}}
Nicole – Im so sorry. It IS shocking how quickly things like this can happen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry, Nicole. Your family is in my prayers. {{HUGS}}
oh, i’m so sorry. your family is in my prayers nicole!
Oh my, I am so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and many many prayers are with your family.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
i am so sorry nicole – you are all in my prayers.
Wow Nicole. I was so shocked when I heard the news. If you need anything at all PLEASE call me. I don’t want to burden you right now with phone calls.
oh. my. god. i am thinking about you all. a lot. hang in there.
Nicole and Ryan – we are so sorry and please know that you are in our prayers!!
I am so sorry for you and your family! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care!
Oh wow. How heartbreaking. I’m so sorry 😦
Nic, I am so sorry….Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. sending hugs…
Thinking of you and your family. That’s very shocking to hear…after I read your post last night, I expected to hear that surgery helped her, so sorry to hear the news.
I’m so sorry Nic.I’ll keep all of you in my prayers.Sarah(Sweetgirl)
Nicole, I’m so sorry! I’ll be praying for you!
I’m so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family. Hugs…
Nicole – I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts are with you, your husband, and the boys during this difficult time.
Nicole I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
I really wish I knew the right thing to say or do to soften the impact of all of this and make you all feel comforted during this time.Like everyone else here has written, all I can tell you is that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and have my deepest and sincerest condolences.~xoxo~