Thursday, October 22, 2015

We at the Lem family have a medical emergency back in NJ

We are getting ready to leave Florida to be at our sister's side.

She is unconscious and the doctors give her a grim prognosis.

I don't know the details.

My parents, who happened to be here from Georgia, insist on going to Georgia first and then leaving for NJ. I didn't think that was a good idea, but, my stepmom wont budge. She says she doesn't have enough/right clothes.

So we expect to arrive in NJ later tomorrow.

Please have us in your thoughts and prayers. Your humble host Lem.

62 comments:

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

BTW. I don't expect to be able to post for awhile.

WWIII Joe Biden, Husk-Puppet + America's Putin said...

Lem - safe travels. Don't worry about us. Focus on your sister. My prayers are with her & you and your family. Keep us posted only if it is convenient for you.

bagoh20 said...

We'll be here.

Trooper York said...

My prayers are with you and your family.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Thank you guys.

AllenS said...

Prayers to you Lem. You and your family.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Looks like a big day in Cap Hill.

Hillary is on, pleading her case for the White House.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Thanks AllenS.

She is in her late 30's... relatively young.

Jim in St Louis said...

Don't pray here- never sure what to say. But sending best wishes your direction.

Methadras said...

Lem,

Sorry to hear. I hope all becomes well and you and your family will find health, happiness, and healing. Safe Travels.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

She didn't make it.

She past away last night. My brother and sister where saying she was in the hospital so as not to tell my step mom here, so far away.

Now that my step mom is on her way to GA, they told me what really happened.

It really sucks to lose a loved one so young.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

My sister, her family and I are leaving straight to NJ, sometime this afternoon.

AllenS said...

I'm sorry for your loss, Lem.

Aridog said...

I too am very sorry, Lem, for your loss of someone so young and close to the family.

Rabel said...

My sympathies, Lem. Terrible to lose family still so young.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

My sister tells me her son, 15, found her this morning collapse on kitchen floor.

WWIII Joe Biden, Husk-Puppet + America's Putin said...

Lem - so sorry to hear about your sister. My condolences.

Methadras said...

My God Lem. I am so sorry to hear about your sister. My heart is with you.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

I had just spoken with her when I myself was in the hospital. That was the last time.

ricpic said...

Terrible. My condolences, Lem.

edutcher said...

Sorry to hear it.

Perhaps for the best, as it was quick.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

She was only 43.

Christy said...

Lem, my deepest sympathy for your sudden, surprising loss.

deborah said...

Condolences, Lem. My heart goes out to her son/children.

XRay said...

So sorry to hear of your terrible loss, Lem. My deepest condolences.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

I remember helping her learn to walk by means of a broom handle. She held one end and I the other so she would take a few steps.

Trooper York said...

Lem my prayers are with you in your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. You need to stay strong and if I can help in any way just let me know. Even if you just want to talk or email to get something off your chest.

Losing a close family member is just about the hardest thing there is in life. Know that all of the Lemmings here have your back and will help in any way we can.

Trooper York said...

Writing about her and all of your good memories can be very therapeutic.

She will always be your baby sister. Just now she is looking down at you from Heaven and watching over you.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Thanks Troop. All of you thanks.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

I expect to loose connection via phone if you guys don't hear from me.

Amartel said...

So so so sorry, Lem. My thoughts and prayers are with her, you, and your family.

bagoh20 said...

Very sorry, Lem. Let me know if there is anything you need.

Leland said...

Very sad news Lem, you and your family certainly have our prayers.

windbag said...

Sorry for your loss. Too young.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Thank you all.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Last night I saw Lucy on demand movie with Morgan Freeman and Johansen. It has all that existential stuff I like read and hear about. It's short only an hour and a half but it was good.

ampersand said...

Lem, I am very sorry for your loss.

edutcher said...

Lem said...

She was only 43.

It always hurts as the good really do die young.

If she was already ill, you always hope for the best and, when it comes, it's hard to let go (The Blonde and I have this argument all the time; I'm Catholic and don't believe in plug-pulling (also remember how slippery that slope can be); she's a nurse and had to make the DNR decision for several relatives because she knew the clinical facts).

Sometimes all you can do is just be glad she didn't suffer.

PS The Blonde saw Lucy and liked it, too.

ndspinelli said...

Just said a prayer.

ndspinelli said...

My prayers are for you and and your family. I believe strongly your sister is happy w/ the Good Lord.

ndspinelli said...

I buried my 58 year old sister a few years back. She had a bad leukemia. Got the best medical care @ MD Anderson in Houston. We all have a time to go. It's hardly ever "fair."

Michael Haz said...

Lem, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers will be said for the safe repose of her soul, and for the well being of her family.

Regards,

MH

I'm Full of Soup said...

Lem - very sorry to hear of your sister's sudden passing at such a young age. I will pray for you and your family.

Fr Martin Fox said...

Lem:

I'm so sorry.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Thank you. We've stop to have some dinner. We're past the fla Georgia border.

Evi L. Bloggerlady said...

I am so sorry Lem. Your sister, you and your family are in my prayers.

Titus said...

So sorry Lem. Best to your family.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

I had four sisters and one brother. I'm the oldest, she was fourth eldest overall, following my younger brother.

chickelit said...

So sad to hear, Lem. Virtual hugs.

Safe travels. I'm going to break the posting silence because I think that's what you'd want.

vza said...

So sorry for your loss, Lem.

William said...

Sorry to hear about your loss. ER visits and a death in the family. Horrible year.

MamaM said...

Oh, Lem. I'm so sorry to hear of death entering your life this way today through the loss and death of your sister. I appreciated reading your memory of helping her learn to walk by means of holding the other end of a broom handle. It touched my heart, as it testifies to connection, something present between the two of you, as brother and sister, along with hints of encouragement, acceptance, trust, and maybe even some levity. Whatever else life held as you grew up, that connection was real and the loss of it hurts.

Heartbreak is always connected to love and belonging.

I'll be keeping you in heart and mind as you move through these next days.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Thanks Chick

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

MamaM

rcommal said...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADamVJaXZMg

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And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

WWIII Joe Biden, Husk-Puppet + America's Putin said...

Hope you are nearing your destination NJ. You are in my thoughts, Lem.

Anne in Rockwall, TX said...

Prayers for your family in coping with the loss, Lem.

Paco Wové said...

So sorry to hear about this, Lem. My condolences.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Thank you

Synova said...

I didn't check my computer for several days and just saw this. My condolences, Lem. I'm sorry I'm not better at finding the right thing to say but I wanted you to know that my heart is with you.

JAL said...

Oh wow, Lem. First your health issues and now this... Your family has been hammered recently. I am so sorry for your loss. May you be aware of God's love and presence in your life. The memories are sweet. Write them down as them come to you as Troop suggested. You have people you never met here who care for you.

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Thank you Synova and JAL.