Tell the Bees

‘Resting Comfortably’

July 15th, 2008 | posted by Craig

Lina is home and back in our bedroom.

She finally arrived at 7:30 pm last night after a 100-mile ambulance ride from Boston. She’s in a ‘rent-a-hospital-bed’ facing the ocean. Chloe bought a large bouquet of Lina’s favorite flowers for her bedside – gladiolas.

Lina hasn’t opened her eyes or been responsive to us since she’s been home. We all talk to her and hope she can hear us and the outside sounds of the crashing surf.

Our wide circle of friends have surrounded us with loads of love, too much food and wonderful flowers. Thanks so much!

The hospice nurses are wonderful and on our case.

We’ll try to keep you all updated,

Much love,
Chloe, Moriah and Craig

11 comments

11 Comments so far

  1. Priscilla De Leeuw Barrowclough July 16th, 2008 6:21 am

    Chloe, Moriah, & Craig,
    Our love to you all. Chloe, the flowers you brought your Moms bedside sound beautiful. We are down here in NJ but our hearts are with you. Love, Priscilla

  2. Karyn Thomas July 16th, 2008 7:25 am

    Craig, Choe and Moriah,
    I am so glad that Lina is home with you, surrounded by your love and comforting words. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you, helping you get through these difficult days. I am sure Lina can feel your presence and is smiling inside knowing her loving family and friends are by her side.
    Love to you all,
    Karyn Thomas

  3. Richard July 16th, 2008 7:28 am

    Lina is home,where she belongs. As she is surrounded and embraced by family, know that each of you are in my thoughts every day.

  4. Kathy Brown July 16th, 2008 9:52 am

    Craig, Chloe and Moriah,
    So glad Lina is home breathing ocean air, and in the presence of loved ones. Please let me know if I can come take a turn at absolutely anything that needs to be done; I’m easily able to get away from Manchester now. I would be honored to help you all and Lina.
    love
    kathy

  5. tina harnden July 16th, 2008 9:55 am

    Craig, Chloe and Moriah: I am so glad to hear that Lina is home where she belongs; I’m sure it is very comforting for her to be back in her own home with her wonderful family surrounding her. Your love and support is everything to her. You are all in my prayers daily.
    Much love,
    Tina Harnden

  6. moie July 16th, 2008 10:54 am

    I love thinking of Lina in her beautiful bedroom instead of the hospital room, surrounded by all of you and finally having windows with a view, which I hope she gets to take in again. It’s wonderful for you to keep us up to date with this webpage; it keeps Lina clear for all of us.

    Love, Moie

  7. Janis Boster, Yreka, CA July 16th, 2008 7:26 pm

    Dear Craig, Chloe and Moriah,

    I’m an old friend of Eileen Prince’s, and I remember meeting Lina once many years ago in New Orleans. I have followed the story of her incredible life through Eileen all these years, and I am writing now to give you my love and support. Lina is just where she needs to be–at home with all of you giving her all the love you have.
    Please know that all of you are in my heart and my prayers. Be strong and keep loving each other. Your Lina doesn’t want to leave you, but she is at peace and she will always be with you. Blessings–Janis

  8. Joyce Read July 16th, 2008 7:34 pm

    Hello to all,
    I too, am glad that Lina is home and is surrounded by the love and friendships that have been with her on this challenging journey. We have all shared so much, learning through her strength and determination during these past three years. I wish only love to Chloe, Moriah, Craig and the rest of the family as Lina moves forward on her journey.

    Speak softly to her, for on some level she can hear the words of love and and feel the devotion of her family. The touch of your hands, the sweet smell of the flowers, and the sounds of the ocean will calm her and bring peace to her.

    My love to my friend….
    Joyce

  9. Susan Baker July 17th, 2008 9:42 pm

    Good night, sleep tight….our dear Lina. My thoughts and prayers are with you day in and day out. I have a picture of you and your awesome family with you now… and forever. Peace, Susan

  10. Elise Adams July 18th, 2008 10:41 am

    My heart aches for you, Craig, Chloe and Moriah. I am glad Lina is home with you, and all of you are in my thoughts with much love.

  11. Jake Tuminski July 18th, 2008 7:20 pm

    I send you my love, Lina, Craig, Chloe and Moriah….I swam in the sea today thinking of you Lina, the freedom of the open water, floating with waves tossing over me, I thought of you and wish this for you right now…peace, freedom from pain, surrounded by love…all of my heart opens for you….may you find your way peacefully on your journey…..rest…enjoy your wonderful husband and beautiful daughters as you gaze at the ocean….journey together thoughout all of your happiness with each other…smile…live in the small moments of the day….love, Jake

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