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Prayers for my Sister
Jun 29^th, 2009 at 6:28pm

My Sister, Michelle, suffered from a blood-sugar incident 6 weeks ago. Her blood sugar plummeted to 4 and she went into a coma.

I cant tell y'all what an agonizing decision it is determining whether life-support should be removed or not.

She seemed to be "gone" and severely brain-damaged because of the incident. We, as a family, decided to wait & see what happens.

We didn't have any luck at all. Her kidneys have shut down and the life support will not keep her alive, so she was removed from it last Saturday.

We will miss her from now on.

I want to say a few things about her to "memorialize" her so to speak.

Her name IS Michelle Milhone and she is 39 years old.
Michelle had a very difficult life due to her illness. The kind of life that might make some people give up.

But not my Sister. She studied every day to get hers Masters degree. Even on days that she was so sick she could hardly get out to school....she managed !!!
Even her personal life was difficult.

She was only a semester short of a double-masters degree when her medical condition put her in a coma.

I have always been proud of the way she lived her life in a dignified way no matter what life threw at her.

This tough, dignified and unbeatable spirit was and is my Sister Michelle.

Dave

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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #1 - Jun 29^th, 2009 at 6:35pm I'm so sorry for your loss Dave. Sounds like your sister was an amazing woman. Hugs, Beth
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #3 - Jun 29^th, 2009 at 6:48pm Your tribute to Michelle has left me speechless, Dave. She, you, and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #4 - Jun 29^th, 2009 at 6:56pm Brew's right you have a wonderful family and it shows by your tribute. You have my thoughts and prayers as well. Charlie
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #8 - Jun 29^th, 2009 at 8:06pm I'm so sorry for your loss. Carol
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jon019 CH.com Alumnus Offline "Ya gotta believe!" Posts: 1656 USA Gender:	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #9 - Jun 29^th, 2009 at 8:42pm Dave, That was a beautiful tribute...I'm sure she is as proud of you as you are of her. My prayers and condolences. Best, Jon
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Re: Prayers for my Sister
Reply #16 - Jun 30^th, 2009 at 11:29am

Wow, thanks folks. This is the only site I posted on...meaning that the people here I have great respect for. You know y'all may have saved my life when I first came here.
Yeah, I was really confused and admittedly very afraid.
Just so you know, I only posted to tribute my Sister. Not trying to make myself the victim. She was just such a kool girl and I am very proud of the way that while those around her compromised their principals, she took life's beatings with dignity !!!

Yup, she was & is something special. I forgot to mention that her medical condition was diabetes. Her condition was really hard on her body. She had 20 year old bruises on her shins from simpe accidents we all have like banging our foot on the coffee table etc. Diabetes can cause this to happen.
She lost vision in one eye and had kidney problems. I was going to give her a kidney after she got through her foot surgery.
Anyways, thanks for all the kind words, it only says what I already know about the good people here.
Regards, Dave

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sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #17 - Jun 30^th, 2009 at 12:47pm Dave, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. Sanna
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Cathi_Pierce CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1191 x0\|Oregon City\|USA\|\|0\|0\|OR,Oregon Gender:	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #18 - Jun 30^th, 2009 at 3:53pm Diabetes is a nasty disease. It can affect so many of our organs, and it takes constant effort to remain stable. I am so sorry about your sister, but, as time begins tro heal your wounds, please know, her struggle is over and her pain is gone. I send you my sympathy-what more can I do? Cathi
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cash5542 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1243 x1\|Ocean Pines\|USA\|usa\|498\|141\|MD,Maryland Gender:	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #19 - Jun 30^th, 2009 at 6:02pm I am so sorry to hear your sister has had such a struggle with life despite a will to live every day to the fullest. I pray her remaining days are peaceful and painless and the days ahead will become easier for you and your family. Charlotte
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cavalier Ex Member	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #20 - Jun 30^th, 2009 at 6:07pm I'm so sorry for you Dave and there is not at lot i can say to help how you feel at the moment If only we had a magic wand. I've been going through my dad's stuff today after 8 months so i feel pretty low myself but i can't compare. I don't think it matters what others say it sure doesn't take the pain away. Colin.
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Kevin_M CH.com Sponsor Offline withered branches grow green again. Posts: 8754 Michigan, USA Gender:	Re: Prayers for my Sister Reply #21 - Jun 30^th, 2009 at 6:31pm Your sister's close and very proud memories are wonderful, Dave. I'm sorry her battle is lost. Condolences to you, brother.
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