They did have the choice, but this would have been the outcome no matter. She was not strong enough for the immunotherapy. I think Josh and Sara’s family made the choice that would give Sara less suffering and some quality time that she has left to be with the ones who love her most. I don’t think anyone thought that it would come so fast!😢😢😢😢
As a hospice volunteer and CNA, I have sat with people as they die. I find it so much like midwifery. You have a due date, but new life enters into this world at the right time, and we're never exactly sure. There are signs of progress in the labor of birth and death. There is pain in both. I believe Sarah's new life will begin at the right time, and she will be born into eternity.❤
I love this never thought about it like that , all the pain of having a baby then when it comes it's worth it , I wonder if death feels like that for the person maybe so
@@thinkforyourselfjohn3167 Home is within us, we never left. At the transition of death, all things from our human experience drop away. All beliefs, thoughts, judgements, opinions, gender, body, human senses, all falls away and we return to our true nature. Pure unconditional Love, Pure awareness, Pure Consciousness. There is no "God" from any of the world's religion's that hands out rewards or punishments. We are ALL welcomed, it doesn't matter what anyone believes or doesn't believe. There is nothing to fear.
God Bless Sarah and this VERY SPECIAL family. I have worked as an Oncology nurse for 20 yrs. The entire group, every single individual is special. I am praying.🙏
Hello. Hospice RN and breast cancer survivor here. Just want to take a moment to tell you that I can see that Sarah is well loved and cared for in a very comforting and loving manner. Sarah is tough and is handling the transition into end of life with supreme grace and dignity. I also applaud that you are aware that ALL feelings are valid and ok for everyone involved. Your hospice team is guiding you perfectly. When a person ceases to eat and drink EOL (end of life) is usually within a week or two. You might notice that she will stop urinating as much or have no bowel movements and that is also a normal transitioning process. The fentanyl patch is a wonderful pain reliever that keeps a steady baseline for her pain control, and Dilaudid simply adds that extra layer when she needs it. I’m happy that you recognize and are addressing her anxiety and possible terminal agitation cues. Many people in an EOL situation focus on pain and forget about agitation and anxiety. I know you’re tired, I know you are heartsick, scared, anxious, and grief stricken. As hard as the dying process is for Sarah, it is also hard on the family, so please lean into those who surround you now…... Sarah, you, your children and your entire family are in my prayers nightly. I pray for comfort, peace, acceptance, and love for you all.
Well said. This will help him so much! God bless all Hospice nurses. They are angels on earth. I am also praying for peace and comfort for this amazing family. -Amen
You are so beautifully in tune with her various comfort needs. As a hospice nurse, this is just not something I routinely see in caregivers. May God bless you all in her final days in this life.
My dad was in hospital for 11 days. My mom would go on the bus in the morning, and stay all day with him, and go home every night at 5:00 or so, to get home by 6:00, have dinner, and get some sleep. Every day the nurses would tell my mom that she could stay overnight with him, that they could bring in a cot for her to sleep on, but she would always say no because she got better sleep in her own bed. The night my dad died, was the first night she stayed overnight with him, and he died at 3:00 a.m. Somehow she knew that her love of 47 years, was going to go that night. It's uncanny. Love to you POG Family. You are all in my heart.
Can you imagine how many more people will remember to be kind & make good choices because of Sarah? What a legacy she’s leaving on more people than most could ever even hope to touch.♥️
I bought their stickers that have this saying, and I cannot wait to get them. I am putting one on each vehicle so that everyone behind me will read it and hopefully be reminded to "Be kind and make good choices."
Josh, take one day at a time. This is the tough week for the family. For dear Sarah the beginning of peace. She will sleep more. Keep on talking to her. Is their a book or poems that you can read to
As Ram Dass said so profoundly, “we’re all just walking each other home.” Hopefully, knowing that so many others are carrying your pain with you provides a small measure of comfort.
Tell Sarah she is in our prayers. I understand 😢. She will be heading to a wonderful home. God's many Blessings. Chaplain Don. God loves you for eternity in heaven ❤🙏.
We’ve had chilly weather where I live-which is not normal. I made a soup for dinner-hamburger soup-and used red wine. My husband and I drank the rest of bottle after toasting. He said, “I love you-you are so kind. And thanks for dinner-it was a good good choice.” I had to explain why I had tears in my eyes. We then toasted to Sarah and her wonderful family and support system. Much love from Gensac, France.
You may have done this already, but if you haven't, just sit by her side, hold her hand, and tell her that it's okay for her to go. Yes, give her your 'permission'. Let her know it's okay to stop fighting and that you and the kids are going to be okay. Tell her you love her and will miss her, but it's time to let go and be at peace. No more pain, no more drugs, no more suffering.
I agree. As a Hospice Volunteer I encourage families to do this with their loved ones but what I’ve witnessed so many times is that when they’re ready to go, they go. I don’t think Sarah is there yet but it does seem that she will be ready soon to let go. 8 of my patients went in their sleep after everyone had said goodnight, approximately 2-3 hours later. I’ve only ever seen it twice that a person let go in the presence of family. Watching someone you love take their last breath can be so traumatizing for some s it depends on how prepared the family members are. My wish for Sarah is that her journey home is a gentle one & that she feels nothing but love as she let’s go ❤💔🙏🏼 10:33
I did that for my mom. But it seemed she was hanging on to reach her wedding anniversary. The day after their anniversary she went home. Sarah is going home, and in an odd way she will be closer to you than you'll ever know. We all love our shells, but the spirit inside is what we all reach for. With all of live from you and your family and friends, it's God's way of giving her a soft place to rest in peace.
You are the finest of men Josh. And Sarah is the finest of women. You honour her by standing by her side in these final moments. Stand tall. Stand proud. Paul.
When my father passed away on hospice, the hardest thing was watching him not eating and drinking, even though it’s their body‘s way of saying I’m shutting down now. For us it’s like you have to eat and drink to stay alive. It’s just instinct. I had to fight that, I’m sorry what you’re going through, it is unpredictable. Wishing you all peace and especially for Sarah a easy transition.
I went to church to private prayer today and I prayed for Sarah. I haven’t been since the pandemic but felt I wanted to help in any way I could. You are doing fantastic Josh. Love and prayers, God is walking with you all on this journey.❤🙏
I am so sorry Josh. God bless your family my friend taken care of yourself. Your sweet kids are gonna need you when all of this is over. Rely on us for support. I know you are wore out but you have been Sarah's rock and she loves you.
The body knows how to die. Lack of eating and drinking is normal and doesn’t cause pain and discomfort. You have done wonderfully and I commend you for all the love and help you give to Sarah. I’m still praying for all of you. ❤
@@kennyphelps1160 I don't think there are that many more cases. I think the number that we become aware of has skyrocketed due to the internet and social media.
We are glad that you came on to let us know!😢❤️🩹🫶🤲🙏💝🦋🌹Josh you warm our hearts 💖💌! Thank you and your entire family and friends for sharing Sarah with us! We love you guys!😍👋👨👩👧👦🫂👣
It’s moving along so fast. I am so sorry. I pray she will be as pain free as possible. Your all are doing remarkable job letting her go with dignity and love ❤️ 🙏
I recently lost my mother to stage 4 breast cancer. I cared for her during her last days. She told me she was ready to go. She is at peace I know she is. I'm thinking of you all.❤❤❤
Just know people all over the world are holding you all in our hearts with love as we await Sarah’s graceful transition to her new place in space and time.✨⭐️💫❤
Oh, Josh. All of you are doing such an amazing job. Sarah knows she is loved. Isn't that, in a way, everything?? May her transition be gentle with light and love.
Hi Josh ! I have lost both my parents to cancer, and I was with Them till the end. I wanted to let you know that the last few Days, they were unconscious. Not long after they stopped drinking and Eating. I don't know if IT Will be like this for Sarah, but juste in case it is, I wanted to Tell you to Enjoy the Time she is still Aware... Because IT came really fast for m'y Mother, one evening we were talking and the next morning that was IT, she Never woke Up again, and stayed unconscious till the end. I hope you See this message soon. I hope the nurses told you too. Courage, and I Will be praying everyday.... I Will Also send you a lettre, because I have lost my husband when I was 38 years old, tona Heart attack. Like you two, we were madly in love, and we knew each other for 20 years. It's really difficult the journey you Will embark on. One thing I miss the Most is His smell.... So smell Sarah ! 😊
I had a similar experience with my parents. I lost my Dad to advanced non-small cell lung cancer in 2012 and then my Mom from the same illness in 2014. Though my Mom's cancer spread to her brain. It was similar with me in that on a Friday evening she was talking to me and two days later she was gone. The last 24 hours or so she was basically in a coma state.
Josh, Sarah and family, my loving thoughts are with you all during this very special loving time. Our prayers are with you. Sarah’s be kind and make good choices is her legacy. A beautiful soul. Much love from New Zealand ❤❤❤
That's the way it was for my Mom. I woke up one morning by a very loud thug. I ran into her room and she was face down, blood on the carpet. She broke her nose with the fall. She stopped eating and drinking. 3 days later she was gone.
I know exactly how you feel. I lost my husband to the monster. He was given 6 mos but he left at 2 months. The anguish of watching him and taking care of him was overwhelming. I kept him home and took care of him and he passed while I was taking a 5 minute shower. Most traumatic experience I have ever had. Josh, you will never get over this but you will get through it. Lots of love coming your way.❤
Same. Working as a caregiver who has been present at the end for quite a few I'm sure people do this on purpose. They don't want to pass in front of family fearing it will be too hard on them. One lady had step-children and she said she wasn't giving them the satisfaction of doing it in their presence. Another couple of patients passed soon as family sat down with them. They had hung on waiting for them to get there. My husband passed when I wasn't there. I think it was for the best.I was burned out by then.
@@debbiemohekey1509 Thats what i have been told. It was for the best though i didnt realize it at the time and it took me some time to forgive myself for not being there.
I know it’s so hard, but in the end I think things moving faster than expected will ultimately be merciful for Sarah and the entire family. Stay strong, I know the family will be OK.
I followed along with a young man named Nick who passed from osteosarcoma a few years ago. His suffer, his agony, pain was so incredibly prolonged, something we wouldn’t dream of putting a pet through. He couldn’t eat and you could see bony tumor growths all along his body. He wasn’t living. And I think it made it that much harder for his family ultimately. It just sucks either way.
I never thought I could feel so attached, to someone i dont know in persona, but i do. I would just like to give Sarah a big hug. Sarah has a place in my heart and I will never ever forget her. I've been bawling my eyes out. Im so very sorry for you and your family, what an awesome,amazing caring and loving husband you are Josh. I pray that God will give you strenght😢❤️
I feel the same way Sarah s story including josh and her whole family has me attached emotionally I'm crying tears but just know I've watched many pass through hospice it's the most peaceful journey .....Sarah will always be remembered and will be looking over all who touched her life amen ...😢
Prayers for Sarah. My Mom was in a real bad way with ALS. The hospice nurses said her vitals were good and she will be around for several months. Fortunately she passed 4 days later which was truly a blessing for her and all of us kids. You just never know
They shouldn’t be giving time lines sounding like a sure thing someone would be around for months because there’s no way of knowing just because you’re vitals are good doesn’t mean they will be in 5 hours
@@IP0Monsturd ha-ha! My cat just started to be outside in a new neighborhood, and has to be reminded daily not to pick a fight woth the neighbor’s cat 😻
@@IP0MonsturdI’m not sure if you meant to be funny, but your comment made me laugh anyway. I know lots of people adore cats but I’ve never been a fan myself, I’m more of a dog person. Regardless, I’m sure there are SOME nice cats out there that make nice-ish choices. 😜
This has brought back so many memories of the last days we spent with our sister. Once we had accepted that we were going to lose her and that her fight was essentially over, we made every minute count. Those are the memories that have sustained us for the last 14 years and they will sustain you also. Every person will make this journey in their own way and you are there to support her. Sending love. X
I'm so heart broken to hear this news. I've been following this page for a while. I wish I would have found it sooner. My sister passed away from stage IV uterine cancer in May. I stumbled upon this page looking for answers or to see if anyone had a similar story to hers, which made me realize we don't have enough effective cancer treatments available. A lot of people don't really think about it until they experience it first hand or through a loved one. We need new bills and laws on cancer research. I don't think that the staff at the hospital themselves are equipped to treat our loved ones. It is unfortunate and it costs us our loved ones. I am praying for your wife and your family. She will rest with the Lord soon. He loves her and he has prepared a place for her in heaven. God bless you.
Just remember, Sarah can hear even when she is not responsive. If there are people you think she will want to hear from and they can’t visit, call them on the phone and put the phone by Sarah‘s ear and let her hear that person speak to her. It makes a world of difference. You and your family are doing an excellent job, caring for her and giving her the best sendoff possible.❤
Thank you for allowing us to share in Sarah’s last days. What joy she has brought to the world! My continued prayers for all of you. God bless your time together
In Sarah's honor I will practice being kind and making good choices and passing on her words of wisdom. You're doing an awesome job. The "firsts" are really hard. Hug your babies! Sending hugs love and prayers❤❤
Dear Josh! This swedish girl has so much to say but when it comes to express feelings my english wont work with me. But I would like to say… its an honor to have the ability to follow a loved one on her/his last journey! Many terminal patients wont experience that. I believe its comforting and loving for everybody involved. Its heartbreaking but it will make you stronger and more at peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers all time 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
We lost our beloved mother to cancer. What I learned is: one day at a time. What I learned from Sara: Be kind and make good choices. Thinking about you all ❤
Just went through this almost a month ago. I’ll be praying for all of you. It’s hard, yet beautiful at the same time. We who get the chance to say goodbye are blessed with that closure. Still hard, still an unfathomable loss, but there’s a peace that comes with it. I was up for three nights in a row, so there are questions I regret not asking. And, times I didn’t pray that I wish I did. I’ve come to the conclusion, I did more with no sleep, no eating and just focusing overriding my zombie state, than I probably should have. So, take it easy on yourself with those pesky regrets that come after.
The only only only blessing when we lose loved ones is that they are no longer in pain. Sending all of you lots of love and prayers for peace and comfort.❤
With each new video my heart kind of aches a little bit, because I know inevitably it’s going to be the news that we are all dreading. The love and grace that all of you have shown is such a beautiful thing; thank you for including us in your circle.
❤ Josh, please tell Sarah that all of us here are sending love to her, and that we appreciate her so so so much. And that she’s in our thoughts, and our hearts forever. Her songs, her Videos, her little sayings, “ be kind and make good choices”, it’s spreading everywhere throughout TH-cam and the Internet, as we add this Message to our comments on other peoples videos and also we add POG Family, after the words, so people know where the saying came from, Sarah!!!❤🎗️ 🙏 don’t be afraid, whether people believe in the Bible and Jesus Christ, or not, it still is what it is. The word says that we all are surrounded by angels. Fear not. 🙏 It’s sad to us, that she’s leaving us😢, but this is a celebration of life, of the life she lived, and her soon to be new life with the Lord! ❤ Absolutely ! The hospice nurses are trained and have a lot of experience to predict timing. My husband got a burst of energy about a Tuesday, he was very hyper when he had been falling asleep constantly. And I told him, I says, hun, tomorrow (Wednesday) We will go up the street to Walmart and we’ll go shopping. How about that? And he said, yes. So Wednesday morning, very early when the sun was coming up, I heard him trying to run out the back door of the house, I stopped him, and said, where are you going? He was wearing only his skivvies! He was confused. And he was extremely anxious that morning up until about noon. I said to him, I will go put some shoes on and we will go up to Walmart now, is that OK? And he said , yes. I put my shoes on, I came back out into the dining room And our son was standing there with him, and my husband ran to the bathroom and threw up. He didn’t throw up anything from his stomach. It was from his throat, and everything went downhill after that.😢 he just kept repeating, somethings happening, somethings happening somethings happening. So we called the hospice nurse, she came out. By that point, he was sitting on the edge of his hospital bed that they had brought into our home, and he couldn’t hardly talk and he was falling asleep. So the hospice nurse put a patch behind his ear to help dry Fluids that were starting to gather in his throat. He also threw up a few more times. Then, he laid down and went nonresponsive. This was all on Wednesday. She says you need to call everyone in to say their last goodbyes, I give him till the end of the weekend.😢 We have four nurses in our family and they were all here helping out. Wednesday Thursday and Friday everyone come in to see him , he couldn’t talk to anyone. He was basically unconscious. Also, before he went unconscious, he tried to get up out of bed a bunch of times, and we had to tell him stop, it’s OK ,it’s OK , it’s OK , no don’t need to get up to go to the bathroom, the Hospice nurse had places a catheter in him to help so he could relax. But remember, Josh, dignity, That’s very important to people. The amount of people that came in was unbelievable the amount of love and support. He passed away shortly after midnight Friday night, which would’ve been two days after Wednesday. We had noticed that his breathing changed, and he had gaps between Breaths. That’s when we knew we only had maybe two or three minutes.😢. This is a couple of the signs to look out for, going unconscious/unresponsive, mostly, and a change in breathing pattern. Also, I wish I had brought his hospital bed out into the family room in Stead of the spare bedroom, because when the funeral home come to pick him up, they had to pick his body up and move it out of the bedroom, down the hallway and place it on the gurney because they couldn’t get the gurney in the spare bedroom. (The hospital bed came folded in sections, so it was easy to get in and be put together in the bedroom.) I’m only saying this, because if Sarah is upstairs in your room, when she passes away, it’s going to be very difficult for them to get a unit up the stairs and into the room and then back down the stairs. (They don’t disassemble them and assemble them upstairs like they can do hospital beds! ) So with my husband, they had to physically remove him out of the The room, and place his body on top of a body bag on the stretcher. This can be devastating! They told me, ma’am, you may want to look away. I went into the other room, and our son stood there. I’m so glad I walk away, because as they were Bringing his body out of the room, down the hall, into the open to put him on the stretcher, they dropped him!!!😮 I was crying so hard I didn’t hear it! But our son had to see it😢 So this is why I’m mentioning it here so it’s easier on you all ❤. When my dad was passing away a year after my husband, the hospital bed was placed in the family room with a lot of room around the bed. Myself, firstborn, daughter, daddy’s girl, was at the head of the bed, and mom was at the head of the bed on the other side of the bed. Everyone else gathered all around the sides, the footing of the other side of the bed, to be there in his final moments.😊 We noticed that his breathing had changed and so we called everybody in to gather around. Auntie passed away about two minutes later.😢 , ❤ We’re here for you, Josh and family, we’re going to be here afterwards.❤ I would like to send flowers, but I don’t know how to send them to a post office box! 😵💫
@linden5576: I’m saddened to know that Sarah’s time on this earth appears to be limited. 😢. I’m praying for Sarah and lifting her up to Almighty God, praying for her to be given peace, and her family also . May Almighty God bless you ad keep you. May he make His face to shine upon you all and give you peace. Both now and forever more. Amen. 🙏🏻 I feel the need to comment about your comment where you say “…whether people believe in the Bible and Jesus, or not…” and “It’s sad to us, that she’s leaving us 😢, but this is a celebration of life, of the life she lived, and her soon to be life with the Lord”. I don’t know if Sarah is a believer in God and Jesus Christ for eternal life. However, If a person doesn’t believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation they will not have a new life with the Lord. Belief in Jesus for an eternal life with the Lord is the ONLY way for a person to live eternally, after death, both in heaven and the new earth. Two verses, and there are many, in the Word that indicate that a person only has forgiveness of sin thru accepting/believing in Jesus for salvation are: John 11:25, 26-“[25] Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: [26] And whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die”. Romans 10:9, 10 -“[9] if you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. [10] For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved”. It’s not my intent to stir theological issues. I mean my comment kindly. However, when we comment about life after death it’s highly important to be certain to “make every effort to confirm your calling and election”. 2 Peter 1:10. 😊
@@denisesmith9240 thank you☺️ It breaks my heart to see Sarah such a wonderful person going through this horrible disease and a horrible pain 😢 Bring soap, old, sorrow, and pain inside of me when I witnessed somebody suffering (Sarah), and her life being cut short. Breaks my heart.😭
Heaven will be receiving an amazing angel. Sarah lived life to the fullest and shone her light where ever she went. The world is a much better place because of you both. 💞
Im glad you've accepted, swallowed it, and are calm with it. Everyone is exhausted now. She is going home after her vacation here. You will see her there! BELIEVE! You have done a tremendous job. Just snuggle up and let her relax now, and you and the kids too.
I'm sorry, Josh. A week can go by in a flash but it can also last an eternity. My prayers for a peaceful, restful, gentle week for all of you. Sending much love.
I am so sorry, Josh. I know it is a shock when a time left is put into words. Sarah and you are very special people and I will never forget “Be kind and make good choices.” What a great gift Sarah has given to us…this will forever in my mind and I think I will be a better person because to remembering this. I am so very sorry you and the children as well as all the family are sort of in shock right now. It is so hard to face this kind of loss…I will continue praying for you all. You have been so strong for Sarah…what a beautiful commitment you two have with one another. Sarah will not be forgotten…it is a privilege to have gotten to know your beautiful family through these posts. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand and help you be at peace with this transition❤
I totally understand you being tired, my friend. I was with my friend while she was battling cancer. She only had her son, and this poor kid was beside himself and rightly so. It's around the clock job administering meds, etc, not to mention all the emotions that are like a rollercoaster ride out of control. She took her last breath in my arms as she was saying she was tired. We told her it was ok we will be here as long as you need us to.Sarah will always be love to me. Such a kind, loving spirit. She will eventually be pain-free, and she will definitely still be with you. Our loved ones are not 1000 miles away from us. They are just on a plain right above us. Keeping you all in my heart,thoughts, and prayers. ❤❤❤
It must be so hard to make these updates to us and I really appreciate it. Hope you all have comfort enough to get through this, there is no words to make it feel better 😔❤
So glad she can express how she feels. Bittersweet I know, but there are so many memories and her motto "Be Kind & Make Good Choices" will forever live on. Prayers for all of you❤️
My dearest Sarah, you must be a special angel 'in waiting' because God seems to need you in Heaven but he wanted to make sure you had that special time with your family. He allowed you to touch thousands of people's life before you departed from us. I will forever remember your smile and your words, "Be Kind, Make good choices". I've never met you in person but I love you like we've been friends for life. Blessed when you come in, blessed when you go out.
I'm so sorry that you are going through this as a family. It has to be unimaginable. I happen to also follow Jenny, & it was REALLY LOVELY that since she is now considered terminally ill with about 6-9 months left, you so graciously reached out to Kyle after he posted that he was in need of support. I hope that you guys are able to provide moral support to each other, since you are both losing your wives SOOO young, & also the fact that young kids are involved. As Sarah gets closer to dying, you are going to experience the unsettling change in her breathing. It's sometimes scary when you don't know it's coming, especially for children. Hopefully your Hospice team will have some solid advice as far as the kids seeing her, & how to figure out what's right for each of them. Sending you love and support from Sacramento!!
Sarah’s legacy will be that there are a host of us who will live our lives trying to make good choices and show extra kindness. What a beautiful legacy. ❤
And tell her we love her and she will no longer be frustrated and in pain. We are all praying for all of you god bless you what a wonderful love. When hospice told me my mama had 3 weeks she left a week early
My ❤ to you all. I just went thru this with my mom. Who fiercely fought stage 4 cancer for 17 months. She was told on a weds there was no more to do. She was so sad and devastated. But we stayed strong and with her, it was heartbreaking but so worth those 4 days after she lived. Im so sad still. Her spirit and laughing are missed and even her stubbornness. 🙏🏼💜❤️💛🦋💙
Josh thank you for loving and supporting Sarah always. Sarah is an absolute angel 👼 and has absolutely helped all of us in so many ways. She’s a wonderful human being ❤️❤️
My father died from melanoma at 41 back in 1988. It was such an aggressive cancer.....I just want you to know that you and your family have been in my thoughts a lot since one of your videos was in my recommended a month ago. I've been looking for updates multiple times a day. I can't say I KNOW what you are going through, but I feel I can definitely relate. Hang in there. I'm not going to lie and say it gets easier, but I will say you will find peace and beauty in the most unexpected places. Take care, man. You've got a LOT of people thinking of you.
When the time comes and she takes her last breath . You will feel a sigh of relief that this horrible nightmare is over . I know I took care of my husband dying with cancer . It is okay to feel this . I felt guilty for feeling relief but was told it is normal . God bless . ❤
I honestly don’t have any words I’m so sorry your all going through this I’ve been through it with my nan and it’s hard for all sending love hugs and support Sarah is a champion and she fought so hard she’s a beautiful person inside and out xx her wonderful kind words and all her videos will live on in her Memory forever
May the Lords comfort, strengthen and peace surround you all in this time of difficulty. Prayers for Sarah and all the ones who surround her and her loved ones. God Bless you all. 🙏🙏🙏
We should all be so lucky to be surrounded by so much grace and love at the end of our lives. Jason, you are truly remarkable. Love to you, Sarah and your entire family.
Life is so precious and so is death. I got to be with my mom during her last days of hospice. It was bitter sweet but so peaceful. Prayers and love to all of you.
This is a very true sentiment. I was honored to be with both my parents in their last weeks, days and minutes. It was grueling and heart wrenching, but I was also full of gratitude. How wonderful was it that my parents were there for my first breath and I was there for their last, holding their hand as they went back home. As difficult as it was to face what I faced, I would be there again. No regrets.
Thanks to my daughter an LNA and the wonderful people from home health, my mom was able to pass away at home. Everybody lent a hand in her care. There was such a feeling of peace and love when the time came. It was shocking because it was strange as we knew mom was leaving us but it was also an unbelievably beautiful, almost Holy experience. An honor to witness. I think being so close at the end helps in grieving. You've said good bye and walked with them right up to that one way door.
All of us out here in computer land love Sarah.,she is an inspiration to everyone that has to deal with this horrible disease.,she has fought the good fight and taught us all about faith and hope. She is blessed with an awesome husband ,family, and friends I still pray every day for her. Our loss of her is heavens gain. God bless you all
My heart goes out to all of you. I have been where you are right ow and it is brutal! My husband was on Hospice for 8 days before he died in my arms. He had a rare blood disorder that he lived with for 20 years and then had a bone marrow transplant that didn't take because his bone marrow was too far gone and too scarred for the donor's cells to attach to. He passed away in May of 2012 and watching your updates brings me right back. Sending you prayers and peace and comfort for the coming days, months, years ahead. I have been widowed over 11 years and there are still days that it's hard! My advice to you is to grieve how and when you need to, don't try to suppress the grieving process. Feel all of the 'feels' and you will be fine. God bless you all and bring you His peace
Oh, Josh. There really are no words, I know that. You are all always gentle on my mind; I pray very often for all of you. Thank You Josh, for allowing us in. You are helping so many, there’s a reason we’re all here. It’s the scariest thing in life. How do we go thru someone’s end? There’s just so much love for you all Josh. Thank you again, this has been one of the best experiences of my life, and I’m sure many others too. There are probably many going thru this, right along side you, desperately holding your hand. I know where you are Josh. So much Love ❤
Please don’t ever question what you all have done ! To me you are all amazing folks . You have expressed and demonstrated your love for Sarah. (in so many ways) 🙏
This is the time when spirit will be very close. The veil will be lifted per se. As a RN I've seen it, felt it and lived it. Embrace this transistion. Stay strong. Meditate on the great time you've had together. Pray and elevate yourself. Stay beside her, hold her, talk to her, sing to her, encourage her. Welcome the love and peace that spirit will bring.
Josh, my heart goes out to you at the moment. You’re having to do and see things that are so terribly painful. You’re a good husband for our Sarah - you must share her with us out here, you know. Beautiful Sarah has lived in pain for so very long 😔 and yet she always smiled, even when it was really bad and she was tearful, still her smile warmed my heart. Each of your family are doing perfectly in loving and caring for Sarah. She couldn’t ask for more under such terrible circumstances. Leaving you and your family lots of love ❤️. Love and roses 🌹 for Sarah xxx ❤️ PS : Josh, you do inherit us. Just so you know.
I love the phrase “ Be kind Make good Choices.” I have found in the last week telling my 7 year old that. Sarah’s legacy is a bright one, she has touched all our lives, you all have. Thank you for shining bright, and sharing your family even in the difficult time. Prayers and hugs from Florida
Each day is getting more difficult .. I find myself checking constantly for an update. I have absolute faith in you, Josh, you will always do what is best for our beloved Sarah 🌻 ❤ even though it's not easy. Lots of love to you, precious Sarah and the children and prayers for strength 🙏✝️
Wow. I lost my brother in law nearly two months ago to cancer. Your explanations are often so much clearer than what his doctors told us. Thank you. Please no how much help you have given to people with these posts. Praying for Sarah and your family at this time.
You won't know it now, but in the days and weeks ahead, your family will get a great peace of mind knowing you all did everything possible for Sarah.
Awesome comment & I agree wholeheartedly 🙌🏼
I mean I think they had a choice to keep the therapy going
Yup.. no regrets!
They did have the choice, but this would have been the outcome no matter. She was not strong enough for the immunotherapy. I think Josh and Sara’s family made the choice that would give Sara less suffering and some quality time that she has left to be with the ones who love her most. I don’t think anyone thought that it would come so fast!😢😢😢😢
@michaozga7825 you win shitty comment of the Internet today
As a hospice volunteer and CNA, I have sat with people as they die. I find it so much like midwifery. You have a due date, but new life enters into this world at the right time, and we're never exactly sure. There are signs of progress in the labor of birth and death. There is pain in both. I believe Sarah's new life will begin at the right time, and she will be born into eternity.❤
Beautifully said.
I love this never thought about it like that , all the pain of having a baby then when it comes it's worth it , I wonder if death feels like that for the person maybe so
@@carolinebielby5924I believe in Heaven. When we pass if we are believers we get to be with The Lord forever. This is not our home ❤❤
Basically we came from nothing and go into nothing …. and never know what was before or after nothingness. Wow !
@@thinkforyourselfjohn3167 Home is within us, we never left. At the transition of death, all things from our human experience drop away. All beliefs, thoughts, judgements, opinions, gender, body, human senses, all falls away and we return to our true nature. Pure unconditional Love, Pure awareness, Pure Consciousness. There is no "God" from any of the world's religion's that hands out rewards or punishments. We are ALL welcomed, it doesn't matter what anyone believes or doesn't believe. There is nothing to fear.
God Bless Sarah and this VERY SPECIAL family. I have worked as an Oncology nurse for 20 yrs.
The entire group, every single individual is special. I am praying.🙏
pardon?? God bless?
Amen. Praying with you. Sarah is a wonderful woman. ❤
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Wrong time, wrong place.
@itsprimetime9865
I'm agnostic, but I wouldn't think of saying such thing here. Please stop!
Praying for you and your family. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello. Hospice RN and breast cancer survivor here. Just want to take a moment to tell you that I can see that Sarah is well loved and cared for in a very comforting and loving manner. Sarah is tough and is handling the transition into end of life with supreme grace and dignity. I also applaud that you are aware that ALL feelings are valid and ok for everyone involved. Your hospice team is guiding you perfectly. When a person ceases to eat and drink EOL (end of life) is usually within a week or two. You might notice that she will stop urinating as much or have no bowel movements and that is also a normal transitioning process. The fentanyl patch is a wonderful pain reliever that keeps a steady baseline for her pain control, and Dilaudid simply adds that extra layer when she needs it. I’m happy that you recognize and are addressing her anxiety and possible terminal agitation cues. Many people in an EOL situation focus on pain and forget about agitation and anxiety.
I know you’re tired, I know you are heartsick, scared, anxious, and grief stricken. As hard as the dying process is for Sarah, it is also hard on the family, so please lean into those who surround you now…... Sarah, you, your children and your entire family are in my prayers nightly. I pray for comfort, peace, acceptance, and love for you all.
Such great wisdom here.
Well said. This will help him so much! God bless all Hospice nurses. They are angels on earth. I am also praying for peace and comfort for this amazing family. -Amen
Sarah knowing she is loved, will give her so much peace, you are all doing an amazing job to keep her comfortable. You are in my thoughts xxx❤
You are so beautifully in tune with her various comfort needs. As a hospice nurse, this is just not something I routinely see in caregivers. May God bless you all in her final days in this life.
All of this. ❤
My dad was in hospital for 11 days. My mom would go on the bus in the morning, and stay all day with him, and go home every night at 5:00 or so, to get home by 6:00, have dinner, and get some sleep. Every day the nurses would tell my mom that she could stay overnight with him, that they could bring in a cot for her to sleep on, but she would always say no because she got better sleep in her own bed. The night my dad died, was the first night she stayed overnight with him, and he died at 3:00 a.m. Somehow she knew that her love of 47 years, was going to go that night. It's uncanny. Love to you POG Family. You are all in my heart.
I will never ever…ever forget Sarah’s words of, “Be kind and make good choices.” ♥️
Amen.
I will never forget. I try hard every day. ❤
Same here. I now find myself saying it ❤❤❤
Sarah is such an inspiration for all of us to strive to be better, kinder ❤
Much love to this wonderful family
Me either.
Same ❤
Can you imagine how many more people will remember to be kind & make good choices because of Sarah?
What a legacy she’s leaving on more people than most could ever even hope to touch.♥️
I say it every time to my grandkids when they leave until the next week…
I bought their stickers that have this saying, and I cannot wait to get them. I am putting one on each vehicle so that everyone behind me will read it and hopefully be reminded to "Be kind and make good choices."
My husband died within 48 hours of being told he had terminal cancer & for that I am eternally grateful. I admire his courage for letting go
A friend of mine her father passed within a week getting the terminal diagnosis
My mother was 8 weeks. Incredibly bittersweet. I would have hated to see her suffer through a long battle.
Once the hospital bed came and morphine pump, 7 days.
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So sorry, my husband also.
Josh, take one day at a time.
This is the tough week for the family. For dear Sarah the beginning of peace. She will sleep more. Keep on talking to her. Is their a book or poems that you can read to
As Ram Dass said so profoundly, “we’re all just walking each other home.” Hopefully, knowing that so many others are carrying your pain with you provides a small measure of comfort.
Sarah's words "Be Kind and Make Good Choices " will live on in all of our hearts forever. Love to you Sarah and family. We love you all.
Does anyone know how to get Sarah's motto into nationwide attention?
@@elizabethkoobs1060that would be great! Well thought Elizabeth x
Tell Sarah she is in our prayers. I understand 😢. She will be heading to a wonderful home. God's many Blessings. Chaplain Don. God loves you for eternity in heaven ❤🙏.
We’ve had chilly weather where I live-which is not normal. I made a soup for dinner-hamburger soup-and used red wine. My husband and I drank the rest of bottle after toasting. He said, “I love you-you are so kind. And thanks for dinner-it was a good good choice.” I had to explain why I had tears in my eyes. We then toasted to Sarah and her wonderful family and support system. Much love from Gensac, France.
All the way from France. 👍
It’s strange to explain to others how much these people mean to you. I find once you do, they really understand ❤
That’s so beautiful 💝
Oh my ….this is soooo touching! 🥺🥺
🥹this brought tears to my eyes idk why it touched my ❤
Be proud of yourself Josh, no one could ask for more from a husband. The love, the understanding, the support. You’ve got this ❤️
You may have done this already, but if you haven't, just sit by her side, hold her hand, and tell her that it's okay for her to go. Yes, give her your 'permission'. Let her know it's okay to stop fighting and that you and the kids are going to be okay. Tell her you love her and will miss her, but it's time to let go and be at peace. No more pain, no more drugs, no more suffering.
We did this with my dad…he passed right after my mom said this to him. 😢
Told my sister the same thing
She died a few hrs later after fighting metastasized breast cancer for five years.
I agree. As a Hospice Volunteer I encourage families to do this with their loved ones but what I’ve witnessed so many times is that when they’re ready to go, they go. I don’t think Sarah is there yet but it does seem that she will be ready soon to let go. 8 of my patients went in their sleep after everyone had said goodnight, approximately 2-3 hours later. I’ve only ever seen it twice that a person let go in the presence of family. Watching someone you love take their last breath can be so traumatizing for some s it depends on how prepared the family members are. My wish for Sarah is that her journey home is a gentle one & that she feels nothing but love as she let’s go ❤💔🙏🏼 10:33
I did that for my mom. But it seemed she was hanging on to reach her wedding anniversary. The day after their anniversary she went home. Sarah is going home, and in an odd way she will be closer to you than you'll ever know.
We all love our shells, but the spirit inside is what we all reach for.
With all of live from you and your family and friends, it's God's way of giving her a soft place to rest in peace.
Beautifully said - she will be in a beautiful place, no more tears, pain or suffering in the loving arms of our Father. ❤️🙏✝️
You are the finest of men Josh. And Sarah is the finest of women. You honour her by standing by her side in these final moments. Stand tall. Stand proud. Paul.
When my father passed away on hospice, the hardest thing was watching him not eating and drinking, even though it’s their body‘s way of saying I’m shutting down now. For us it’s like you have to eat and drink to stay alive. It’s just instinct. I had to fight that, I’m sorry what you’re going through, it is unpredictable. Wishing you all peace and especially for Sarah a easy transition.
Thanks for letting us be a part of your family
Yes, thank you! ❤❤❤
Agree 💯- make me take stock of what is really important.
Yes thank you ❤
We’re all so grateful ❤
So heartbreaking.. to see Sarah diminishing so rapidly. I’m sooo sorry.
😢😔💔💔💔
Cancer sucks
Cancer does that it’s so terrible honestly
Sarah will go knowing she was loved by you all. 😇😔
I'm a pancreatic cancer survivor. My next surgery is August 9th. It's a hard road to go down. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Prayers for God's Divine Mercy as she is graced with His soft landing as He calls her home.
I went to church to private prayer today and I prayed for Sarah. I haven’t been since the pandemic but felt I wanted to help in any way I could. You are doing fantastic Josh. Love and prayers, God is walking with you all on this journey.❤🙏
Amen. ❤
💕 God bless 💕
I am so sorry Josh. God bless your family my friend taken care of yourself. Your sweet kids are gonna need you when all of this is over. Rely on us for support. I know you are wore out but you have been Sarah's rock and she loves you.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I wish I could make it go away. Praying that her transition will be as easy as possible. May the Lord uphold you during this terribly difficult time.
The body knows how to die. Lack of eating and drinking is normal and doesn’t cause pain and discomfort. You have done wonderfully and I commend you for all the love and help you give to Sarah. I’m still praying for all of you. ❤
Those last few days drain you in every way...physically, mentally, and emotionally. I'm so glad that you have support around you.
The last thing you want for Sarah is pain and suffering.
Look at the love you have from around the world.
Stay strong.
I don’t know what is going on the last 15-20 years but cancer cases seem to have skyrocketed. I’m so sorry for your family.
Jibbi jabby clotshots!
@@kennyphelps1160 I don't think there are that many more cases. I think the number that we become aware of has skyrocketed due to the internet and social media.
We love pog mom ❤
I do too.
We are glad that you came on to let us know!😢❤️🩹🫶🤲🙏💝🦋🌹Josh you warm our hearts 💖💌! Thank you and your entire family and friends for sharing Sarah with us! We love you guys!😍👋👨👩👧👦🫂👣
So much ❤️🔥
It’s moving along so fast. I am so sorry. I pray she will be as pain free as possible. Your all are doing remarkable job letting her go with dignity and love ❤️ 🙏
I recently lost my mother to stage 4 breast cancer. I cared for her during her last days. She told me she was ready to go. She is at peace I know she is. I'm thinking of you all.❤❤❤
Just know people all over the world are holding you all in our hearts with love as we await Sarah’s graceful transition to her new place in space and time.✨⭐️💫❤
I think people learn some valuable things about end of life care from your vlogs here. Thank you.
I totally agree.
I know I have.
I have even though I took care of my mom when she was recovering from a subdural hematoma.
Truth....
Oh, Josh. All of you are doing such an amazing job. Sarah knows she is loved. Isn't that, in a way, everything?? May her transition be gentle with light and love.
“BE KIND AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES “ we all are proud of you
What a lovely husband she has..bet she's so proud of you knowing how much you love and adore her❤ sending love and prayers for Sarah 🙏
Hi Josh ! I have lost both my parents to cancer, and I was with Them till the end. I wanted to let you know that the last few Days, they were unconscious. Not long after they stopped drinking and Eating. I don't know if IT Will be like this for Sarah, but juste in case it is, I wanted to Tell you to Enjoy the Time she is still Aware... Because IT came really fast for m'y Mother, one evening we were talking and the next morning that was IT, she Never woke Up again, and stayed unconscious till the end. I hope you See this message soon. I hope the nurses told you too. Courage, and I Will be praying everyday.... I Will Also send you a lettre, because I have lost my husband when I was 38 years old, tona Heart attack. Like you two, we were madly in love, and we knew each other for 20 years. It's really difficult the journey you Will embark on. One thing I miss the Most is His smell.... So smell Sarah ! 😊
I had a similar experience with my parents. I lost my Dad to advanced non-small cell lung cancer in 2012 and then my Mom from the same illness in 2014. Though my Mom's cancer spread to her brain. It was similar with me in that on a Friday evening she was talking to me and two days later she was gone. The last 24 hours or so she was basically in a coma state.
I still have some clothes that smell of my mum slightly and her perfume ❤
Josh, Sarah and family, my loving thoughts are with you all during this very special loving time. Our prayers are with you. Sarah’s be kind and make good choices is her legacy. A beautiful soul. Much love from New Zealand ❤❤❤
Josh, Sarah, and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry that you're going through this.
That's the way it was for my Mom. I woke up one morning by a very loud thug. I ran into her room and she was face down, blood on the carpet. She broke her nose with the fall. She stopped eating and drinking. 3 days later she was gone.
My prayer is for Sarah to feel at peace, as she passes from this life to the next.
We hold you all in our hearts and prayers for strength in the coming days❤❤❤❤
So sad Josh but Sarah has fought a hard long battle. We are all here sending ❤to you all. 😢🇬🇧
Amen❤
I know exactly how you feel. I lost my husband to the monster. He was given 6 mos but he left at 2 months. The anguish of watching him and taking care of him was overwhelming. I kept him home and took care of him and he passed while I was taking a 5 minute shower. Most traumatic experience I have ever had. Josh, you will never get over this but you will get through it.
Lots of love coming your way.❤
Same. Working as a caregiver who has been present at the end for quite a few I'm sure people do this on purpose. They don't want to pass in front of family fearing it will be too hard on them. One lady had step-children and she said she wasn't giving them the satisfaction of doing it in their presence. Another couple of patients passed soon as family sat down with them. They had hung on waiting for them to get there. My husband passed when I wasn't there. I think it was for the best.I was burned out by then.
@@debbiemohekey1509 Thats what i have been told. It was for the best though i didnt realize it at the time and it took me some time to forgive myself for not being there.
We LOVE You Josh!!! Plz ENJOY Sarah EVERY Second You Have With HER NOW, The seconds are Fleeting & We’re Never Promised Tomorrow!!!❤️🙏❤️
I know it’s so hard, but in the end I think things moving faster than expected will ultimately be merciful for Sarah and the entire family. Stay strong, I know the family will be OK.
I followed along with a young man named Nick who passed from osteosarcoma a few years ago. His suffer, his agony, pain was so incredibly prolonged, something we wouldn’t dream of putting a pet through. He couldn’t eat and you could see bony tumor growths all along his body. He wasn’t living. And I think it made it that much harder for his family ultimately.
It just sucks either way.
May Sarah have a loving and peaceful passing. God bless her soul.❤
I never thought I could feel so attached, to someone i dont know in persona, but i do.
I would just like to give Sarah a big hug.
Sarah has a place in my heart and I will never ever forget her. I've been bawling my eyes out.
Im so very sorry for you and your family, what an awesome,amazing caring and loving husband you are Josh. I pray that God will give you strenght😢❤️
This old 65 year old man feels the same way as you do. I didn't think that my old heart had any more breaks left in it----but I was wrong.
I feel the same way Sarah s story including josh and her whole family has me attached emotionally I'm crying tears but just know I've watched many pass through hospice it's the most peaceful journey .....Sarah will always be remembered and will be looking over all who touched her life amen ...😢
I'm with you. ❤️
Couldn't have said this message any better,may God be with you all xo🙏
All you can do is help her to be comfortable & let her know how much she is loved. Bless your entire family. 🇺🇸👵🏻🧑🏼🦽
When it’s time to travel, may Sarah’s journey be peaceful ❤️
Please give Sarah warm hugs. She is truly a fighter.
Prayers for Sarah. My Mom was in a real bad way with ALS. The hospice nurses said her vitals were good and she will be around for several months. Fortunately she passed 4 days later which was truly a blessing for her and all of us kids. You just never know
They shouldn’t be giving time lines sounding like a sure thing someone would be around for months because there’s no way of knowing just because you’re vitals are good doesn’t mean they will be in 5 hours
My heart breaks for you all. Sarah’s «be nice and make good choices» has become my go-to phrase. To cats, children, and myself 💕
I never met a nice cat. I don’t know what kind of choices a cat makes. “Do I eat a mouse or a bird today?”
@@IP0Monsturd ha-ha! My cat just started to be outside in a new neighborhood, and has to be reminded daily not to pick a fight woth the neighbor’s cat 😻
@@IP0MonsturdI’m not sure if you meant to be funny, but your comment made me laugh anyway. I know lots of people adore cats but I’ve never been a fan myself, I’m more of a dog person. Regardless, I’m sure there are SOME nice cats out there that make nice-ish choices. 😜
This has brought back so many memories of the last days we spent with our sister. Once we had accepted that we were going to lose her and that her fight was essentially over, we made every minute count. Those are the memories that have sustained us for the last 14 years and they will sustain you also. Every person will make this journey in their own way and you are there to support her. Sending love. X
I'm so heart broken to hear this news. I've been following this page for a while. I wish I would have found it sooner. My sister passed away from stage IV uterine cancer in May. I stumbled upon this page looking for answers or to see if anyone had a similar story to hers, which made me realize we don't have enough effective cancer treatments available. A lot of people don't really think about it until they experience it first hand or through a loved one. We need new bills and laws on cancer research. I don't think that the staff at the hospital themselves are equipped to treat our loved ones. It is unfortunate and it costs us our loved ones. I am praying for your wife and your family. She will rest with the Lord soon. He loves her and he has prepared a place for her in heaven. God bless you.
Just remember, Sarah can hear even when she is not responsive. If there are people you think she will want to hear from and they can’t visit, call them on the phone and put the phone by Sarah‘s ear and let her hear that person speak to her. It makes a world of difference. You and your family are doing an excellent job, caring for her and giving her the best sendoff possible.❤
My family gas been told the hearing is the last sense our loved one’s lose. 🙏🏼♥️🕊
She really is an angel returning to her maker with grace, pride and an amazing legacy! ♥️
Thank you for allowing us to share in Sarah’s last days. What joy she has brought to the world! My continued prayers for all of you. God bless your time together
To everyone watching, this is what love is! God bless all of the "POG" family and may God give you strength and peace at this time.
There IS no God. 🙄
In Sarah's honor I will practice being kind and making good choices and passing on her words of wisdom. You're doing an awesome job. The "firsts" are really hard. Hug your babies! Sending hugs love and prayers❤❤
Dear Josh! This swedish girl has so much to say but when it comes to express feelings my english wont work with me. But I would like to say… its an honor to have the ability to follow a loved one on her/his last journey! Many terminal patients wont experience that. I believe its comforting and loving for everybody involved. Its heartbreaking but it will make you stronger and more at peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers all time 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Aww I'm so so sorry I can imagine how heartbroken you must be feeling right now 😭
We lost our beloved mother to cancer. What I learned is: one day at a time.
What I learned from Sara: Be kind and make good choices.
Thinking about you all ❤
We did too in 2019. Its very difficult.
Just went through this almost a month ago. I’ll be praying for all of you. It’s hard, yet beautiful at the same time. We who get the chance to say goodbye are blessed with that closure. Still hard, still an unfathomable loss, but there’s a peace that comes with it.
I was up for three nights in a row, so there are questions I regret not asking. And, times I didn’t pray that I wish I did. I’ve come to the conclusion, I did more with no sleep, no eating and just focusing overriding my zombie state, than I probably should have. So, take it easy on yourself with those pesky regrets that come after.
The only only only blessing when we lose loved ones is that they are no longer in pain. Sending all of you lots of love and prayers for peace and comfort.❤
How incredible is this husband and father , I am so sure kids will be all right bc they have wonderful dad ...❤
Agreed!!❤️
Absolutely true!♥️
With each new video my heart kind of aches a little bit, because I know inevitably it’s going to be the news that we are all dreading. The love and grace that all of you have shown is such a beautiful thing; thank you for including us in your circle.
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❤ Josh, please tell Sarah that all of us here are sending love to her, and that we appreciate her so so so much. And that she’s in our thoughts, and our hearts forever. Her songs, her Videos, her little sayings, “ be kind and make good choices”, it’s spreading everywhere throughout TH-cam and the Internet, as we add this Message to our comments on other peoples videos and also we add POG Family, after the words, so people know where the saying came from, Sarah!!!❤🎗️
🙏 don’t be afraid, whether people believe in the Bible and Jesus Christ, or not, it still is what it is. The word says that we all are surrounded by angels. Fear not. 🙏
It’s sad to us, that she’s leaving us😢, but this is a celebration of life, of the life she lived, and her soon to be new life with the Lord! ❤
Absolutely ! The hospice nurses are trained and have a lot of experience to predict timing.
My husband got a burst of energy about a Tuesday, he was very hyper when he had been falling asleep constantly. And I told him, I says, hun, tomorrow (Wednesday) We will go up the street to Walmart and we’ll go shopping. How about that? And he said, yes. So Wednesday morning, very early when the sun was coming up, I heard him trying to run out the back door of the house, I stopped him, and said, where are you going? He was wearing only his skivvies! He was confused. And he was extremely anxious that morning up until about noon. I said to him, I will go put some shoes on and we will go up to Walmart now, is that OK? And he said , yes. I put my shoes on, I came back out into the dining room And our son was standing there with him, and my husband ran to the bathroom and threw up. He didn’t throw up anything from his stomach. It was from his throat, and everything went downhill after that.😢 he just kept repeating, somethings happening, somethings happening somethings happening. So we called the hospice nurse, she came out. By that point, he was sitting on the edge of his hospital bed that they had brought into our home, and he couldn’t hardly talk and he was falling asleep. So the hospice nurse put a patch behind his ear to help dry Fluids that were starting to gather in his throat. He also threw up a few more times. Then, he laid down and went nonresponsive. This was all on Wednesday. She says you need to call everyone in to say their last goodbyes, I give him till the end of the weekend.😢 We have four nurses in our family and they were all here helping out. Wednesday Thursday and Friday everyone come in to see him , he couldn’t talk to anyone. He was basically unconscious. Also, before he went unconscious, he tried to get up out of bed a bunch of times, and we had to tell him stop, it’s OK ,it’s OK , it’s OK , no don’t need to get up to go to the bathroom, the Hospice nurse had places a catheter in him to help so he could relax.
But remember, Josh, dignity, That’s very important to people.
The amount of people that came in was unbelievable the amount of love and support. He passed away shortly after midnight Friday night, which would’ve been two days after Wednesday. We had noticed that his breathing changed, and he had gaps between Breaths. That’s when we knew we only had maybe two or three minutes.😢. This is a couple of the signs to look out for, going unconscious/unresponsive, mostly, and a change in breathing pattern.
Also, I wish I had brought his hospital bed out into the family room in Stead of the spare bedroom, because when the funeral home come to pick him up, they had to pick his body up and move it out of the bedroom, down the hallway and place it on the gurney because they couldn’t get the gurney in the spare bedroom. (The hospital bed came folded in sections, so it was easy to get in and be put together in the bedroom.)
I’m only saying this, because if Sarah is upstairs in your room, when she passes away, it’s going to be very difficult for them to get a unit up the stairs and into the room and then back down the stairs. (They don’t disassemble them and assemble them upstairs like they can do hospital beds! ) So with my husband, they had to physically remove him out of the The room, and place his body on top of a body bag on the stretcher. This can be devastating! They told me, ma’am, you may want to look away. I went into the other room, and our son stood there. I’m so glad I walk away, because as they were Bringing his body out of the room, down the hall, into the open to put him on the stretcher, they dropped him!!!😮 I was crying so hard I didn’t hear it! But our son had to see it😢
So this is why I’m mentioning it here so it’s easier on you all ❤.
When my dad was passing away a year after my husband, the hospital bed was placed in the family room with a lot of room around the bed. Myself, firstborn, daughter, daddy’s girl, was at the head of the bed, and mom was at the head of the bed on the other side of the bed. Everyone else gathered all around the sides, the footing of the other side of the bed, to be there in his final moments.😊 We noticed that his breathing had changed and so we called everybody in to gather around. Auntie passed away about two minutes later.😢
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❤ We’re here for you, Josh and family, we’re going to be here afterwards.❤
I would like to send flowers, but I don’t know how to send them to a post office box! 😵💫
You have been through a lot. Take care of yourself and be proud of all you have done for your family,
@linden5576: I’m saddened to know that Sarah’s time on this earth appears to be limited. 😢. I’m praying for Sarah and lifting her up to Almighty God, praying for her to be given peace, and her family also . May Almighty God bless you ad keep you. May he make His face to shine upon you all and give you peace. Both now and forever more. Amen. 🙏🏻
I feel the need to comment about your comment where you say “…whether people believe in the Bible and Jesus, or not…” and “It’s sad to us, that she’s leaving us 😢, but this is a celebration of life, of the life she lived, and her soon to be life with the Lord”. I don’t know if Sarah is a believer in God and Jesus Christ for eternal life. However, If a person doesn’t believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation they will not have a new life with the Lord. Belief in Jesus for an eternal life with the Lord is the ONLY way for a person to live eternally, after death, both in heaven and the new earth. Two verses, and there are many, in the Word that indicate that a person only has forgiveness of sin thru accepting/believing in Jesus for salvation are: John 11:25, 26-“[25] Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: [26] And whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die”. Romans 10:9, 10 -“[9] if you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. [10] For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved”. It’s not my intent to stir theological issues. I mean my comment kindly. However, when we comment about life after death it’s highly important to be certain to “make every effort to confirm your calling and election”. 2 Peter 1:10. 😊
@@anothergoldilocks1077 🙌 well said! May the Lord bless you for spreading his word🙏
@@denisesmith9240 thank you☺️
It breaks my heart to see Sarah such a wonderful person going through this horrible disease and a horrible pain 😢 Bring soap, old, sorrow, and pain inside of me when I witnessed somebody suffering (Sarah), and her life being cut short. Breaks my heart.😭
God sake shorten your post it’s a book. 😡.
Heaven will be receiving an amazing angel. Sarah lived life to the fullest and shone her light where ever she went. The world is a much better place because of you both. 💞
Im glad you've accepted, swallowed it, and are calm with it. Everyone is exhausted now. She is going home after her vacation here. You will see her there! BELIEVE! You have done a tremendous job. Just snuggle up and let her relax now, and you and the kids too.
I'm sorry, Josh. A week can go by in a flash but it can also last an eternity. My prayers for a peaceful, restful, gentle week for all of you. Sending much love.
I’m so very sorry and so sad
This is also how I feel - perfectly said.
I am so sorry, Josh. I know it is a shock when a time left is put into words. Sarah and you are very special people and I will never forget “Be kind and make good choices.” What a great gift Sarah has given to us…this will forever in my mind and I think I will be a better person because to remembering this. I am so very sorry you and the children as well as all the family are sort of in shock right now. It is so hard to face this kind of loss…I will continue praying for you all. You have been so strong for Sarah…what a beautiful commitment you two have with one another. Sarah will not be forgotten…it is a privilege to have gotten to know your beautiful family through these posts. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand and help you be at peace with this transition❤
I totally understand you being tired, my friend. I was with my friend while she was battling cancer. She only had her son, and this poor kid was beside himself and rightly so. It's around the clock job administering meds, etc, not to mention all the emotions that are like a rollercoaster ride out of control. She took her last breath in my arms as she was saying she was tired. We told her it was ok we will be here as long as you need us to.Sarah will always be love to me. Such a kind, loving spirit. She will eventually be pain-free, and she will definitely still be with you. Our loved ones are not 1000 miles away from us. They are just on a plain right above us. Keeping you all in my heart,thoughts, and prayers. ❤❤❤
It must be so hard to make these updates to us and I really appreciate it. Hope you all have comfort enough to get through this, there is no words to make it feel better 😔❤
So glad she can express how she feels. Bittersweet I know, but there are so many memories and her motto "Be Kind & Make Good Choices" will forever live on.
Prayers for all of you❤️
My dearest Sarah, you must be a special angel 'in waiting' because God seems to need you in Heaven but he wanted to make sure you had that special time with your family. He allowed you to touch thousands of people's life before you departed from us. I will forever remember your smile and your words, "Be Kind, Make good choices". I've never met you in person but I love you like we've been friends for life. Blessed when you come in, blessed when you go out.
I'm so sorry that you are going through this as a family. It has to be unimaginable. I happen to also follow Jenny, & it was REALLY LOVELY that since she is now considered terminally ill with about 6-9 months left, you so graciously reached out to Kyle after he posted that he was in need of support. I hope that you guys are able to provide moral support to each other, since you are both losing your wives SOOO young, & also the fact that young kids are involved.
As Sarah gets closer to dying, you are going to experience the unsettling change in her breathing. It's sometimes scary when you don't know it's coming, especially for children. Hopefully your Hospice team will have some solid advice as far as the kids seeing her, & how to figure out what's right for each of them.
Sending you love and support from Sacramento!!
Sarah’s legacy will be that there are a host of us who will live our lives trying to make good choices and show extra kindness. What a beautiful legacy. ❤
My heart just stopped when I heard you say it out loud. Many many prayers for you, we love Sarah
😭❤️ Me too. But I can’t bear to think of the lovely Sarah being scared and in pain. Going to miss her greatly. She’s brought great joy.
And tell her we love her and she will no longer be frustrated and in pain. We are all praying for all of you god bless you what a wonderful love. When hospice told me my mama had 3 weeks she left a week early
My ❤ to you all. I just went thru this with my mom. Who fiercely fought stage 4 cancer for 17 months. She was told on a weds there was no more to do. She was so sad and devastated. But we stayed strong and with her, it was heartbreaking but so worth those 4 days after she lived. Im so sad still. Her spirit and laughing are missed and even her stubbornness. 🙏🏼💜❤️💛🦋💙
Josh thank you for loving and supporting Sarah always. Sarah is an absolute angel 👼 and has absolutely helped all of us in so many ways. She’s a wonderful human being ❤️❤️
My father died from melanoma at 41 back in 1988. It was such an aggressive cancer.....I just want you to know that you and your family have been in my thoughts a lot since one of your videos was in my recommended a month ago. I've been looking for updates multiple times a day. I can't say I KNOW what you are going through, but I feel I can definitely relate. Hang in there. I'm not going to lie and say it gets easier, but I will say you will find peace and beauty in the most unexpected places. Take care, man. You've got a LOT of people thinking of you.
I lost my Mom in 2013 and my sister in 2022 to cancer. I send you love and peace. I know how you feel. I'm so sorry.
When the time comes and she takes her last breath . You will feel a sigh of relief that this horrible nightmare is over . I know I took care of my husband dying with cancer . It is okay to feel this . I felt guilty for feeling relief but was told it is normal . God bless . ❤
I honestly don’t have any words I’m so sorry your all going through this I’ve been through it with my nan and it’s hard for all sending love hugs and support Sarah is a champion and she fought so hard she’s a beautiful person inside and out xx her wonderful kind words and all her videos will live on in her Memory forever
She’s still fighting. A warrior until the end. Love to you all 💛
What a wonderful family Sarah has. You are making this horrible experience as positive as it can be.
It is so hard to accept this when a month or so ago you were in DC NIH looking at trials. Wishing all of you a peaceful time during this transition. 😢
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏” Be Kind and Make Good Choices” …Sarah’s legacy is so beautiful. ❤️❤️❤❤
May the Lords comfort, strengthen and peace surround you all in this time of difficulty. Prayers for Sarah and all the ones who surround her and her loved ones. God Bless you all. 🙏🙏🙏
You are amazing, Josh. Caregivers are the heroes of the world.
We should all be so lucky to be surrounded by so much grace and love at the end of our lives. Jason, you are truly remarkable. Love to you, Sarah and your entire family.
Life is so precious and so is death. I got to be with my mom during her last days of hospice. It was bitter sweet but so peaceful. Prayers and love to all of you.
This is a very true sentiment. I was honored to be with both my parents in their last weeks, days and minutes. It was grueling and heart wrenching, but I was also full of gratitude. How wonderful was it that my parents were there for my first breath and I was there for their last, holding their hand as they went back home. As difficult as it was to face what I faced, I would be there again. No regrets.
Thanks to my daughter an LNA and the wonderful people from home health, my mom was able to pass away at home. Everybody lent a hand in her care. There was such a feeling of peace and love when the time came. It was shocking because it was strange as we knew mom was leaving us but it was also an unbelievably beautiful, almost Holy experience. An honor to witness. I think being so close at the end helps in grieving. You've said good bye and walked with them right up to that one way door.
All of us out here in computer land love Sarah.,she is an inspiration to everyone that has to deal with this horrible disease.,she has fought the good fight and taught us all about faith and hope. She is blessed with an awesome husband ,family, and friends I still pray every day for her. Our loss of her is heavens gain. God bless you all
Those hospice care teams are incredible. They are angels on earth. 🙏🙏
Even when you know it's coming, it doesn't make it easier. Get all the hugs you can.
My heart goes out to all of you. I have been where you are right ow and it is brutal! My husband was on Hospice for 8 days before he died in my arms. He had a rare blood disorder that he lived with for 20 years and then had a bone marrow transplant that didn't take because his bone marrow was too far gone and too scarred for the donor's cells to attach to. He passed away in May of 2012 and watching your updates brings me right back. Sending you prayers and peace and comfort for the coming days, months, years ahead. I have been widowed over 11 years and there are still days that it's hard! My advice to you is to grieve how and when you need to, don't try to suppress the grieving process. Feel all of the 'feels' and you will be fine. God bless you all and bring you His peace
Oh, Josh. There really are no words, I know that. You are all always gentle on my mind; I pray very often for all of you. Thank You Josh, for allowing us in. You are helping so many, there’s a reason we’re all here. It’s the scariest thing in life. How do we go thru someone’s end? There’s just so much love for you all Josh. Thank you again, this has been one of the best experiences of my life, and I’m sure many others too. There are probably many going thru this, right along side you, desperately holding your hand. I know where you are Josh. So much Love ❤
Ditto
Please don’t ever question what you all have done ! To me you are all amazing folks . You have expressed and demonstrated your love for Sarah. (in so many ways) 🙏
This is the time when spirit will be very close. The veil will be lifted per se. As a RN I've seen it, felt it and lived it. Embrace this transistion. Stay strong. Meditate on the great time you've had together. Pray and elevate yourself. Stay beside her, hold her, talk to her, sing to her, encourage her. Welcome the love and peace that spirit will bring.
Josh, my heart goes out to you at the moment. You’re having to do and see things that are so terribly painful. You’re a good husband for our Sarah - you must share her with us out here, you know. Beautiful Sarah has lived in pain for so very long 😔 and yet she always smiled, even when it was really bad and she was tearful, still her smile warmed my heart. Each of your family are doing perfectly in loving and caring for Sarah. She couldn’t ask for more under such terrible circumstances. Leaving you and your family lots of love ❤️. Love and roses 🌹 for Sarah xxx ❤️
PS : Josh, you do inherit us. Just so you know.
I love the phrase “ Be kind Make good Choices.” I have found in the last week telling my 7 year old that. Sarah’s legacy is a bright one, she has touched all our lives, you all have. Thank you for shining bright, and sharing your family even in the difficult time. Prayers and hugs from Florida
Each day is getting more difficult .. I find myself checking constantly for an update. I have absolute faith in you, Josh, you will always do what is best for our beloved Sarah 🌻 ❤ even though it's not easy. Lots of love to you, precious Sarah and the children and prayers for strength 🙏✝️
Wow. I lost my brother in law nearly two months ago to cancer. Your explanations are often so much clearer than what his doctors told us. Thank you. Please no how much help you have given to people with these posts. Praying for Sarah and your family at this time.
So so sorry for your family and Jenny and Kyle Appleford. My heart breaks for all of you.💔💔