Stage 4 Cancer Vlog - Nurse Says it Could be Hours… Or Days Left… End of Life Continues to Progress
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- Rest in Peace Sarah McGloghlon
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The worst is over for Sarah now. She is just floating in your love! May God bless all of you in these final hours!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
So true... She is at peace it seems.
That’s an amazing analogy. She is floating in her families love. I believe she hears what’s happening just keep talking to her and telling her that you love her
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As hospice nurse, Julie says the body knows how to die and will do it as it needs to be done. I have stage four bone cancer, and it was so good for me to find out everything that I could face and I really feel she is in a good place right now to let her spirit free.❤❤❤❤
@@laurachard8961all the best to you🙏
Josh, when my oldest brother lost his wife to ovarian cancer back in 2004, he said the hardest part was waiting for her to die. When it finally came, he felt bad for being at peace with no longer having to watch her suffer. My prayers of peace and comfort continues for you and yours. ❤
So true! I felt the same with my mom. I didn't want her to die, but I didn't want her to suffer, witch she did at the end.. So I feel what you are saying so much! I also wanted her to get peace, and then I felt bad about "wanting her to die". But it's not like I didn't want her to live, I just didn't want her to suffer. Thats what is all about in my opinion..
My mother died from ovarian cancer and it was caused by the talkum powder she used all her life. I was blessed she went Home very fast.
This is true. Sometimes it takes a couple days for the grief to hit. There may be a sense of relief that the suffering is over, and also that the caregiving is over. Then comes the grief.............
I think that it's only normal to feel a huge sense of relief to see a loved one out of their suffering. When there is a terminal illness, I think that much of the grieving happens while the person is still alive (but suffering and hanging on to life.) Of course, I am in no way diminishing anyone's grief ( as everyone grieves differently) I am just speaking of my own personal situation.
My heart is breaking for all of you. Your strength is empowering. Thank you for taking time to let us know how “it’s” going. Love and strength to all.
I’m a soldier on duty in Ireland (night time here right now) and found myself saying to a lad earlier today “life’s simple, be kind and make good choices”.. So I’m on a night shift tonight, duty finishes at 08:00 local. I don’t know where I’m going with this, but I’ll be checking in here and really hoping that the next few hours brings everyone the peace your beautiful wife would wish for.. God bless, I’ll be checking in again before my watch ends ❤
Thank you for your service 🕊
@@Granmabarb thank you, but I’m in Ireland and no one cares about us here 😂 but I do appreciate it, I’ve been serving a very long time now (37 years). Thanks again
@bigmartin bigmartin = big heart You have a beautiful soul!
@@bigmartin well I’m a Kiwi living in Australia and I don’t care where a soldier is from - service to your country is service - so once again, Thank you for your service … to Country 😊🕊
@@Granmabarb I’ve actually served with Kiwi’s in the Middle East!, great blokes.. And thank you again, just finishing my watch and heading home to walk the dog then straight to bed.. I’ve been following Sarah’s battle with cancer for the past few months, here’s prayers for peace and comfort now
You have all been on my mind non stop. found myself checking your page all day. Sending continued love and prayers, hugs & blessings for you all ❤🙏🏻
Me too
Me too. I just keep lifting her up in prayer
Same here in my heart and prayers going up ❤ even though we don't knew each other
Me too
Same. Always checking to hear from the family.🌸🌺💐💕🙏🏻
Sarah's legacy will live on in so many homes, including mine. When sending my ASD child off onto the school bus this year, I will remind him to be kind and make good choices. Prayers and love to you all. You inspire me to be a better human.
Yes so important to teach kids (but of course too that everyone makes mistakes and that's okay).
What a beautiful legacy. To think of Sarah and hear the words “Be kind and make good choices”. WOW! To touch one heart at a time and make a difference like that. Sarah’s spirit will continue to make that kind of difference even after her physical body is no longer here…. You are loved!
Mine too ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I plan on getting a tattoo that says Be Kind & Make Good Choices. Just as a reminder for anyone who sees it on my arm to be kind & make good choices.
I told my ASD child the same.
I am a music teacher at an elementary school, and I plan to put Sarah's motto up in my room for all to see. "Be kind, and make good choices" will be visible to all who come into my room!!
I don't believe in saying goodbye. Instead we should say "See you later." 💖
Our hospice workers were so spot on with my Dad. We were running on adrenaline and didnt realize it. She told us it would be just a few hours and to call family. She was exactly right. When it was all over I look back and see it as a beautiful thing we all shared together. So many blessings to you all. It is OK.
Our hospice nurse was also spot on with my MIL. The day she told us it would be in the next 24 hours, she came back that evening and stayed with us until my MIL passed around 2 in the morning. Hospice nurse was a true blessing that day.
You know when their breathing becomes shallow and they start making a rattling sound.
When my mum was in heart failure and under palliative care at home, the nurses came out one morning and told us mum had 24-48 hrs and they were spot on. This allowed us to get everyone together, even my sister on FaceTime in uk (it was during the pandemic). Like you, looking back it was sad but lovely we were all together with mum.
They were right with my sister, they were witching 17 min
It is a beautiful thing to share…..I think of it as birthing a loved one to eternal life….
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹it is VERY difficult to explain to someone who has not been through this just how hard it really is, my biggest concern for my dad was the same as yours, " am I doing enough " ? because it never feels like it is ~ and the letting go is so painful , sending love and hugs to all of you 💞💞 🙏🙏
It's the longest wait and the most painful 😢💔
Sending hugs ❤
@@kcloveonaleashit truly is ❤
Sending prayers and hugs to all of you guys
No words just sending lots of love to you all❤
It means so much to us that you honor us with updates. We have never met Sarah but she is on my mind when I take up and when I fall asleep. When I was walking I thanked God that she's comfortable. She is surrounded by the prayers of thousands
Hopefully, the next update will say that our Lord has taken Sara home. No more suffering, pain, or fighting. She'll be at peace watching over her family forever.
Amen 🙏 ❤
Dad died at home of Colon Cancer after a 10 year battle in 1993. Dad said he was ready. Never got out of bed after.He was just on an IV of Saline. Never took 1 pain pill. He lost over 100 lbs. He lived 1 month. Very hard to watch.
Last day was the worse. He couldn't go. Bishop came to the house and said a prayer for him. Right after he closed his eyes. 2 hrs. later he finally was at peace.
Sue❤
Wouldn't that be a blessing? Godspeed, dear Sarah.
I'm surprised Sarah is not on morphine.
I went through this with my husband a year ago and the long good-bye is very difficult but for those of us who are administering all their needs is exactly what we should be doing. God bless you all and I pray that Sarah's transition is peaceful and pain-free. Letting them know that they are loved and that it is ok to let go.
I am so sorry for your loss ! I lost my Husband 13 years ago this month and was his caregiver. So hard to go through mentally and physically. But I would do it all over again. Love, hugs and prayers to you and yours !
@@flamingogirl57 Thank you so very much. It is hard and I appreciate that you have had this experience and can understand the deep loss. You are so kind to respond. Again, thank you.
@mrshansonian Yes, I do understand the deep loss. I also was the caregiver to my Momma. I can now cherish and look back and see how deeply it impacted my life. Not all in a bad way. It taught me to love deeply, be present in every moment with the ones we love and to never take people for granted ! Many blessings, hugs, love and prayers from a Great Grandma in Kansas
@@flamingogirl57 Thank you again and I also took care of my dying mother. Life is hard but I know that my Lord will never leave me or forsake me! God Bless you Great Grandma in Kansas.
@@mrshansonian Amen !!!
Praying for a peaceful transition!🙏❤️No one ever wants to be in this situation, it’s absolutely heart wrenching!
Thankfully, as a Palliative Care Charge Nurse, with the benefit of experience, the signs and symptoms of the final days have always stood me in good stead, and the care offered and the advice given to loved-ones on final moments, be they long or short, are accepted with love. Breathing, colour, thirst (or otherwise), rest, temperature, pain (or otherwise), agitation and levels of consciousness all help us to assess a patient's final moments, and how long those may be....It seems our beloved Sarah is nearing those moments, and my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, as she prepares to rest in eternal peace. ❤
You are so right on the young body thing. This is exactly what happened to my 23 yr old niece. Max meds with no limits. It is literally the worst. I am so sorry. She isn’t in pain and you ARE doing everything right.
You guys have been on my mind nonstop for the last few days. I've been watching for updates all day today. The last thing you should have to worry about right now is updating us, but I think I can speak for all of us that we are grateful that you and Sarah's sister have been kind enough to keep us updated. Just know you're on our minds and we are praying for Sarah and you guys. Love y'all.
Oh Josh - huge hugs!! I feared this anguished long goodbye.
Like you said Sarah's body is young and strong - making this final part of this journey turn into an endurance marathon. I pray that she passes peacefully in her sleep. ❤🇨🇦
You and your family have been astonishing examples for the rest of us!!
Whether you meant to or not but in your grief you've taught many people about serenity, acceptance, support, unconditional love, life, courage, and letting go.
On behalf of many here, thank you for that!
Sarah's example and willingness to document her journey has been an precious lesson for us all . She accomplished more than she realized!
i'm Athiest, but, I think we all cling to something, that helps us....I am not averse to having faith....I have not walked in your shoes, but, you are doing amazing..thank you for keeping us updated, I DO care xx
Sadly, I have been through this a few times. Each time was different and so exhausting. My SIL hung on for over a month without eating and sleeping. My MIL only a week. Watching your beautiful loved ones like that is so surreal. It was an honor to go on this journey with them and something I carry with me everyday. Sarah knows you’re there and you are all a comfort to each other. Thank you for sharing, it’s so sad and hard to go through. Sending you all extra hugs and comfort at this time. Hope you can all fell our love and support. Just a quick sidenote, as I’m sure you know, the last thing to go is hearing, so she hears you.
Sarah is so fortunate to have loving people around her. I prayed for my Dad to die. It was so much easier than to watch him living like he was. I breathed a sigh of relief 8 hours later when he passed. You are physically tired, emotionally drained and incredibly sad. Prayers are with your family.
I prayed for my Daddy "Lord please don't let him linger". He died in his sleep in the early morning hours.
Wow 😮
I'm so sorry, I've been watching a long time but haven't commented, my husband has cancer, he got diagnosed in 2017, stage four, sending you & your family much love ❤
I lost my mom to lung cancer....i did feel relief bc she wasn't suffering anymore. I decided to let her go when she told me she was done fighting. We're all here for you as you go through this transition. It won't be easy but Sarah knows you love her and doing everything you can to comfort her. Cherish these moments
That's the thing, is that most people in the modern era really never has seen the dying process before. It used to be a part of family life and everyone knew what it looks like, but now it's largely mysterious. I'm glad you have experienced nurses coming by to reassure you. And your vlogs are helping to demistify it all for all of us, so thank you for that.
As a Palliative Care Charge Nurse, I have always perceived death and it's processes as part of life. Of course, you are absolutely correct to point out that in 2023, the process of dying and 'letting go' has become sterile and beyond the concept of loved ones. My belovéd Mum died suddenly, yet peacefully on 5 April 2023 from a Sub-arachnoid haemorrhage....Her death was peaceful and without the chronic pain of something like Cancer. In times of loss, we must be thankful for mercies....❤
@@gaggymott9159 Yes. Today, death is so often hidden away in nursing homes and hospitals.
@@ew7512My mom died in a nursing home. It wasn’t “hidden away.” She was surrounded by us for days until the very end. We sang, cuddled her, kissed her, fed her and were with her time the very end!
@@heatherlindquist1899 You'll notice I said "often" hidden away, not "in all cases" hidden away. I'm an end of life doula and accompanied so many people left largely or entirely alone to die in nursing homes. Death, of course, isn't universally hidden from family life, but it is much more so than at any other time in human history. Many of us simply don't know what to expect.
@ew7512
Right! So many people have no idea about losing someone you love. Sadly, until it happens to you, the hardest part of life ❤
💛💛💛 we are here for you all Josh, and all of my thoughts are with you and with Sarah. 💛💛💛
Do you know how wonderful you are, Josh? Sarah is so loved by all of you. She will fly to the Stars in peace and love. Take care of yourself. What an amazing Family. I will make good choices in honor of Sarah. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey. Greetings from Cologne ❤❤
Remember to be absent from the body is to be presence with the lord. Prayers for you and your family. It's never easy but the lord is always here to comfort.
I lost my husband to colon cancer in 2014. He was diagnosed in August 2013 with stage 4. He passed in May 2014. I know how it feels. Luckily you have family with you. I had no one . I was so glad he had no pain, that was his biggest fear. My prayers are with you and your family.
I'm sorry that you were alone through the loss of your hubby
Sending you love!
I’m so sorry, it’s such a hard time to go to, especially to be on your own. You have been fabulous to get through it and to be here with the POG family.
My father died of Colon Cancer. The worst passing. I will never forget it, and it's been 30 years. He never got out of bed when he said he was ready. He had Cancer for 10 years. He felt so bad when we had to change his diaper. No food last month.
No pain meds. But very hard to see the last couple of days. Horrible death. You are never prepared
My late husband had stage 4 Esophageal cancer w/mets to lymph
nodes. I was alone also until Hospice came to help. God bless the nurses &
doctors with Hospice!
Dear Josh, I fully emphatise with what you are all going through during such a devastating moment in time. Hope angel Sarah transitions peacefully and painlessly, whilst at the same time praying for you all to be comforted by God' Almighty. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love and hugs ❤🙏💚
Prayers for Sarah that she transitions peacefully. Prayers to you and your family.
Very well said.
Her Angels will guide her to her eternal home. God Bless your family!!!
There’s no better care you can give a loved one than at home. Having gone thru this twice I know the love Sarah has gotten is a testament to how good and long of a life she’s had with the cancer. We’re here holding Sarah’s hand and keeping you in our hearts. Had to edit because I didn’t really say what I meant. One of the things I’m most proud of was the way I took care of my father until he passed. I did my best and that’s going to be my legacy. You guys have all done your best too.
I'm not at all surprised that the hospice people recognize the wonderful care Sarah has. The love and support you all have for Sarah and each other is so evident.
Much love and prayers for you all!
It's good to hear that the hospice nurses are being so supportive and letting you know what a great job you're doing. I know this is heartbreaking and hard to go through. Praying for all of you.
I am from germany and so my english is not so good. But i want to say that you all make a great job. You are looking so good for Sarah. But at that time you look very tired. I think everything is said and done. I wish to all of you, that it comes to a good and peaceful end. I think of you all, the whole day and pray for you. All the best for the whole family. ❤🕯🫂🇩🇪
Waiting for something you don’t really want to happen even when you know it’s time is so difficult. My prayers are with you.
I am so sorry. I went through this with my sister 5 years ago. Sending love to your family. I hope she can pass peacefully. ❤
Sarah is so blessed to have such an AMAZING support system ❤ I only hope to be as strong as you all if the time ever comes that I need to be , you’re truly an inspiration as Sarah has been for so many ❤
Our son just went through this same situation with his 42 y.o.wife who had Stage 4 lung cancer (no smoke!!! Mets to liver and spine ). We have theories about her Blackhawk helicopter piloting/burning pits in Iraq and covid severely despite vaccines plus the vaccines injections themselves). Chemo helped her body but once it got to her brain, there was nothing to stop it. His wife lived 10 months from diagnosis. Just died 5 31 2023. Boys are 11 and 8. We have been following your situation and can feel for you with empathy love and hugs. Very tough to go through.
I remember with Mom the word i guess is felt surreal. It is like you're in a different plane of reality. You Stay like that until the end. Then slowly your life begins to resume. It's like a chapter in a book is closed, but it's okay. You're realizing you just faced an enormous responsibility and you're drained but content. I believe there's unknown powers at work that aid us.
I know without doubt you are doing all that Sarah is wanting or needing. It’s only human nature to question yourself, if you’re doing enough, but the close family unit that is embracing Sarah right now, through this finale journey she is taking, is filled with such deep love, such peacefulness, gentle words and tender care, that I do believe Sarah is gathering all of that in, before she is ready to go. Strength be with you all during this tremendously difficult time. 💕
Josh i lost my mum young and we sat with her for 5 days waiting for her body to let go. I know EXACTLY what you're going through. It is a process. All my love to all of u xxxxxxxxx
My spent a week in a coma. It is very difficult
I cannot tell you how much space you guys are taking up in my head and my heart. I pray for you all daily. I am so sorry. After Sarah's gone, I pray you will get the chance to sleep for a few days. I remember feeling literally empty, depleted, exhausted after 2 weeks helping someone I love through the dying phase, and there were many of us helping! Just rest after Sarah's gone if you can and catch up on sleep because you won't be able to grieve properly with all the exhaustion. It takes energy to grieve. This is where I hope you will have people who will take care of you when Sarah has gone. People to let you sleep, cry, cook for you, clean for you and take care of the kiddo's. You are in survival mode right now. Thank you for the update. We've never met, but those of us "out here" truly care and pray for you daily. Sarah sure married her Mr. Right. I gotta tell you, you are a man to be admired. Hats off to you and great respect. So much love your way dear one.
Yes, Josh is the perfect husband and father. Many spouses leave because
they can’t handle the love and hard work that comes with disease and death.
You are all doing an amazing job. It's also 100 percent okay to shout it out to the universe that you all are ready, ready for the suffering to end and Sarah to be at peace. Continued prayers for peace, comfort, and as easy of a time as possible ❤️
Lots of love and warm thoughts from Sweden ❤️ Every day I light a candle for Sarah 🕯️
My heart is with all of you. Sending prayers and hugs. I know how hard this is for everyone, yet you think of us to give updates. Thank you ❤
There is an incomparably better place after life. I don't have too much longer to live and see my doctor today again. This life is just the prelude to a better place.
When I was told those exact words about my mom, I became so full of emotion yet frozen. I’m with you
Oh gosh I'm so sorry. Thoughts are with y'all and hope she passes peacefully ❤
Be kind to yourself and don’t feel guilty at feeling relief. It’s all very normal. Life can be so very cruel, and leaves you with lots of ‘whys?’ ... sending strength to you all 💜💜💜
I always thought of dying as the new journey or final journey from our earthly life. I have sat with many family members and friends through death. A few times my mom and I did it together with a few family members deaths. I would sing songs to them, talk to them about stories that happened that were funny and always made me think of them. I would talk to them about the influence they had in my life and others and about how amazing it will be to get to the pearly gates. Usually they were in a coma, but I knew they could hear.
There is a few songs that helped me deal with sitting with my dying family member and remaining positive in their presence so they had positive energy they felt while they were preparing for that last journey.
Please know that you are giving Sarah such a special gift right now. It is respectful and the last gift you can give her here on earth. Staying by her side while she transitions into her journey is so hard emotionally, it can make you feel like you are going to break sometimes, but you pray and hold it together, because you are giving her the most unselfish thing that you can give her. You are standing with her through it all and you are staying with her and letting her feel true love as she is preparing to take her next journey in life. We are human, and we can be selfish in the way that we want to not let go and keep them. Letting them go in peace and dignity with someone or in her case, several people, serving her in the way God wants is to, with an unselfish heart, letting go and let God.
It is hard, but if you try to look at it as a celebration of what is ahead for her, if you are Godly, can cause you to have an easier and a beautiful view of this process.
After my memaw passed, I left and on my way home a song came on… when I get where I’m going~ Dolly Parton and Brad Praisley. I sang so loud and envisioned my Memaw in the presence of God. I remember saying loudly like I was celebrating for her and cheering her on… fly memaw, fly, you have earned those wings, you have earned your spot in heaven. I remember I had the windows down and driving and singing loudly and saying that out loud and loudly and some people outside staring at me like I was crazy lol.. I didn’t care~ hey I was being my memaws biggest cheerleader and proud of her for being the woman that she was. I have no doubt at all where she went and she had no doubt at all where she was going.
I had never did that or viewed it that way. She was my last grandparent and I sat with everyone of them as they died until they took their last breaths. I didn’t celebrate like that until she passed and she was the last grandparent and we were super close.
I think I changed my view on death and it helped me cope so much more and better.
Also the song~ I can only imagine. That song helped me with my pop pop.
I am continuing to pray for you, Sarah, the kids, and the family. May God bless you all. You have an angel , a special one, that will always be with you, even when she is no longer on earth. She has earned her wings, she has earned her halo, she will be watching over you and the kids all of the time .
Love, gentle hugs to all, prayers, and positivity.❤
She has many prayers that her last days/ hours/ moments will be full of peace and joy as she enters the life everlasting.
Hugs!! I’ve been thinking about y’all. Hang in there, holler if you need us! ❤
Ive done this twice with both my parent's. Hands down the hardest thing ive ever done in my life!!! Sending strength and prayers for you and your family. ❤
Having gone through this with my sister, pancreatic cancer, was giving three months, she was bed ridden for the next 6 months, she fraught right up to the end, even to the point her body was dead but her soul was hanging on . Hospice nurse had my sister adult daughter administer a leathery does of Morphine under her tongue..
I have found myself saying be kind and make good choices to my kids all weekend. Her legacy will most certainly live on
Been where you are. It forever changes you. Sending love and hugs and grace.
Josh you don't know how much strength you have. To be loving and caring for Sarah and your family takes a special kind of man. Every day hour and minute is so precious. Sarah is blessed. Thank you for the time you are taking to share with your online friends. Much love
I am continually impressed with you, Josh - I’m a nurse and I can tell you there’s not a patient in all the world that’s being cared for with more love and devotion than Sarah! Praying for the hours and days ahead, for Sarah and for you, those babies and other family, too. God bless you & keep you. 🙏🏼
Josh, she's young and has a strong heart obviously so she's breathing well is comfortable for the most part, the waiting is awful, stay patient and God bless you all.❤❤❤❤
Oh, I remember going through those final hours with my grandma and it was agonizing for everyone. My heartfelt prayers for all of you ❤❤
I’ve been a silent follower for almost a year. I haven’t commented even once, I think - I’ve never known what to say other than to quietly pray and send love from afar. But today? Today when I said goodbye to my husband as he left for work, without even giving it a thought, the words “Be kind, make good choices!” tumbled out of my mouth. He smiled and said “Okay!” and walked off. But it was such a profound moment, in a way. Sarah’s words have reached as far as Sweden, and I don’t think I’ll stop saying that to my husband and kids on a regular basis. Or to myself. They are words to live by 🤍
Thank you. ❤️🫶🏻❤️
You described the mind and body working against each other so well. I’ve been asked that question so many times and the nurses caring for Sarah are right. It’s so hard to tell until it gets to the very end. Some people’s body and mind are ready but if that person has a strong heart ❤️ they can hang in there longer. Just remember Josh she will go when she’s ready so that may mean you may not be beside her when it happens. Sending hugs from a nurse in Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
I lost my wife to colon cancer on the 1st January 2022 at twenty minutes pas two in the morning. This after fourty two years of marriage.
Life does not end when your body gives up, you live for eternity. Where you will spend eternity depends on your life choices. I firmly believe she will be in heaven. She will leave us with a crown of glory and not a cross of sorrow and regret.
Stay strong son, but cry when you need to.
Truly amazing that you are able to continue to update us all Josh. Surely none of us expects that and truly, you are educating so many of us on this process. And in turn, we are all sending you love, prayers, and good vibes thru the universe for the smoothest transition for Sarah. You have a true calling and passion for love, kindness, and making good choices. Truly!
She needs to be at peace now and so do you sending Lots of Love to you all ❤
It’s wonderful to be told by a specialized nurse that you all are doing a great job keeping her comfortable. I truly don’t wish for Sarah nor for all of you that this will take days and days because it is exhausting. We can only hope she will pass away very calm while sleeping. Take good care and all my love to you all.❤
Still very sad how quickly it ended. I just subscribed 1 month ago and had great hopes.
I love how you always are sitting on your patio. It gives me a very calming affect and I hope it does the same for you. Was that wind chimes I heard singing so softly in the background? I can just see you and Sarah in years past sitting together on the patio, holding hands or maybe she was singing a love song to you? Or maybe you were looking at the full moon coming up over the horizon with the chimes softly playing. This is how I see Sarah's room now. A calm atmosphere surrounding her with love, care, and peace. My heart is so heavy for you folks. I look for an update every day. Just know that you are loved across the miles.
It’s tremendously painful and exhausting waiting for someone you love very much to pass. We went thru that with my nephew who succumbed to diabetes. He was only 42. After she passes then the long grieving process will begin. It last however long it last, for some their whole life. Sarah has been blessed to have a tremendous husband, sister, and family to be there for her. It would be wonderful if all of us had that kind of support . Josh god bless you , hugs and kisses for the whole family
My brother as well at 43, so young. 🕊🕊 for both young men.
While it seems an endless wait, there is always that joy of still having a loved one besides you a little longer. Josh, you and Theresa have done an amazing job in keeping Sarah comfortable and am sure Sarah can sense it in spirit.
We all have come to admire & love Sarah!🤗🤗
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Sarah is such a bright spirit and that will continue when the end comes. I pray all of your family is surrounded by the spirit of Jesus and I will continue to pray. Love all!
You and your family have given Sarah excellent care! She’s surrounded by people who love and cherish her and who would do anything for her. I pray for peace and comfort for you all. Soon the angels will sing her home. I wish I could hear that song!
Thank you Josh. I sat with my mom for seven days straight in hospice as she passed and it was so physically and emotionally draining. You will feel relief when she transitions and you can have peace that you’ve shared a beautiful life together. ❤️🌷🌷❤️Much love
I woke up thinking about you all. My prayers went up. This is the hardest thing to do ! I've been through it 2 times. It was my honor and gift to my Momma and my Husband. I would do it all over again for them. Being able to love them through it taught me so much, that I carry through to this day ! Sending my love, hugs and prayers from Kansas ❤💞🙏
I’ve been waiting for the update. Just know I’m still praying from peace 🦋🥹🙏🏽
The energy in the room Sarah can feel and the sounds in the room Sarah can hear remind her she will pass when her body is ready an idea would also be to give her moments alone with some music playing your doing amazing josh 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
During this difficult time, you come on here daily to update us. We thank you for that because we care, too. Sending your family light, love and understanding for the hours and days ahead. 💙
Just an idea... I got my dad's fingerprint. I sent it to Etsy and they made it in a charm for my bracelet. When I miss him I can feel his fingerprint. We also took a tiny urn for each of his three girls and placed some of his ashes. It brings me comfort. May God carry you through. Sarah will soon have her heavenly body, and her sweet voice can join the choir of angels.
We did that with my father's ashes 12 years ago. When I made my big intra-state move from California to Idaho 4 years ago this month, those ashes rode with me in my purse (as I drove a 26 ft U-haul). I was comforting to have my Dad with me on the long drive!
I think you were told everything about the final hours for Sarah . Her heart is strong and her lungs still may be fairly good . So it may take a little more time . If Sarah's level of consciousness is low or she does not respond to verbal or physical stimuli, her body will still respond to pain and I am glad you are still administering pain medication . It like anesthesia , you give patients a triad , something to relax their muscles and the drugs to put them to sleep , but you always give a pain medication during the procedure , because the body reacts to the pain of surgery etc . Take care 🙏 .
This is one of the most heart breaking experience for you Josh, your children and family. Most of all, extremely heart breaking for Sarah. Don't wait for her to die. Enjoy every breath she takes, because when she stops breathing, she will never breathe again. I spent the last week of my Moms life with her in hospital. I treasured her every moment here on earth in her last days, just as I did when she was healthy. I sat by the side of her bed for hours, resting my head on her bed with her hand resting on my cheek. I felt the warmth of her hand while she felt my energy to be at peace. I listened to her every breath and then came the day when she started to death rattle. I was scared, heart broken and helpless. But that was my mom and I am so glad that I allowed her to fight for every breath she took because in her heart, she was not ready to leave this earth yet. So while others said, they know they are going to die, so why don't they just let go? My response was, we are all entitled to every breath we manage to take and every day we survive here on this earth. Because when we stop breathing, we will never breathe again. Sarah is so lucky to have such a loving husband and family supporting her through this. A beautiful woman so deeply loved. Blessings to you all....xx
Dear Josh. Thanks so much for your kind updates at this very trying time. Thinking of all of you and wishing you and Sarah everlasting peace.
Thank you for your continued updates! May her transition be peaceful and relatively pain free. Prayers for you all as heaven receives another angel!
My prayers are with you and your entire family, I went through this with my husband in 2019. He passed away from Stage 4 Lung Cancer that spread all over his body. The waiting was exhausting and devastating.
Josh I know exactly how you feel & don’t ever second guess yourself because you are doing wonderfully with Sarah & I know this because I know the deep love you feel for her ❤️🙏🏼
Let me say this: I’ve watched 4 family members pass from cancer, they all had 1 commonality & that was when they were ready to get go…they did. I firmly believe that while a person in the last stages of death, they’re still able to hear us as the last sensory organ to go is the hearing. I believe it’s so important that each person that has a bond with their loved one that they have private time together where they can say goodbye.
The mind is very powerful & yes although the organs are shutting down, the brain is the first organ to go. I’m a Hospice Volunteer & in our training we learned all about the organs & what happens in the process.
I don’t know how much the Nurses have shared with you but it’s very typical that once organ failure has begun, you can expect your loved one to pass anywhere from 2-3 weeks once lung failure sets in. Then the liver is next, encephalopathy & the last organ is the heart ❤️ I think it’s why they’re trying to gauge the timing. I know that some people don’t want to know & that’s fair but for some who are expecting family members that are travelling from overseas & other far away countries that they try their best to say how much longer they have left.
Never, ever forget Josh that you have been gift Sarah from God & I know that you treasured her love ❤️ You have the kind of love that so many people dream of having & both of you have been so blessed by Jesus Christ! May you find peace & comfort Josh knowing that you & Sarah touched & changed so many lives around the world with sharing Sarah’s cancer journey. Sarah’s legacy will live on forever.
Be kind & make good choices~Sarah 4:52
My brother in law died of pancreatic cancer in June of 2022. He was on Hospice for 3 months. The last few days he fell into a deep sleep. I told my nephews to keep talking to him like he was awake and could hear them. The day after Father's Day he passed away, early in the morning. The Hospice team was fantastic. My sister and her sons were well taken care of. Not to mention all the prayer warriors who were praying for them.
Be strong.
Painted my nails blue tonight for Sweet Sarah. Hang in there Josh. We all think you are a wonderful husband and person❤️🙏❤️
I know this is hurting you and those who love her. I am so sorry. Tell her ‘see you later!’ Because of her, I am been working hard to Be Kind and Make Good Choices!!!
Often, people choose when they pass… and choose to die alone, no one around. I’ve seen it more often than not. Sarah will leave earth, her way. Heartfelt prayers and love.🙏🏻💜💜💜
Really? I have always said I’d rather die alone. I’ve had a NDE so it’s an informed decision on my part. It’s something everyone does alone anyway. Might as well collect your thoughts before you meet Jesus Christ is my opinion. 😅
I know what you are going through. I went through this with my son 5 yEars ago. He was 46. So sad. It was the toughest thing I ever had to go through. My heart and prayers go out to everyone in the family. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
When the Lord calls for her, ❤she will go❤
I will never forget Sarah, her fight her goodness❤ bless you for all you did for your wife and family❤
Thank you so much Josh for the updates, its very very much appreciated, i also follow Jenny Apple and as far as i gather there is no updates, so i appreciate so much that you think of your you tube family at this difficult time. God bless you all x
Between you guys, Jenny and Kyle Apple, Lea Wynn and Hailey and Taylor Odlozil I've been through a floodgate of emotions in the last month. I took care of my mother until she passed away from colon cancer back in 2016 and that was traumatic but I can't fathom how hard this must be from a spouses perspective. I have seen an incredible amount of love from the husbands that will warm my hearts forever. 💗
@keileea2007....agreed! I also unfortunately got news yesterday that a dearly loved distant family member (my sis's FIL) passed yesterday morning from lung cancer w/metastasis to the brain. Having followed these journeys this past month helped prepare me to be able to calmly chat honestly and openly about death with my sister over the phone long distance. It still hurts nonetheless and I feel a bit emotionally spent. I think that Josh & Sarah Loghlan (POG) have really helped demystify the whole death experience in general with the chronicling of Sarah's cancer journey.....
I am so sorry Josh we are sending our love and prayers to you during this very hard and difficult time and hoping that Sarah earns her wings peacefully! Please remember she won’t be forgotten or alone, even when she passes over to the other side people who love her there as well well, always protect and love her just as much as you did here on earth and she’ll not only be watching over you, but waiting for when it’s your final days to meet up with you again 2:03
They recorded my dads heart beat & put it in a build a bear. Just thought that might be something the kids would cherish. Sending love & prayers.
Josh I totally understand what you are going through. I was caregiver to my mom during her last two years. The last few weeks were difficult. I too did all I could to make sure mom was comfortable. Tough job but I wouldn’t have had it any other way.Love you. Thinking of all of you. ❤❤❤
I might be the most emotionally unavailable person you’ve never met but I found this channel and now find myself looking for your updates every day. I just want to say I’m praying for you and your family. Your strength is incredible.
Her physical body might leave us, but she will live on forever in our hearts and minds and with her legacy. She has left such a profound impact, she will never be truly gone. Love lasts forever.
When a trained professional tells you that you are doing an amazing job, believe them! When all this is said and done try not to second guess the choices you made. You've done everything as good as you possibly could!
I held my mamas hand and told her to not be scared anymore, that I would see her again ❤️❤️❤️