Category Archives: Cancer
Thank you
Thursday was a beautiful day. The funeral was a joyful celebration of Cookie’s life and death. The meal was a wonderful time of fellowship and story-telling. The weather was perfect during the 3 hour drive to Beatrice. We saw deer, … Continue reading
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Life Sketch
A LIFE WELL LIVED – MARY RUTH (COOKIE) WIEBE (1954 – 2011) Cookie Wiebe, 57, life partner of husband, David Wiebe, died Monday morning, October 31, 2011. She was born in Newton on February 1, 1954 the youngest child of … Continue reading
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Plans
Public viewing: Petersen Funeral Home, Wednesday, November 2 from 1:00 – 9:00 pm. (Family will be present 6:30 – 9:00.) Funeral service: First Mennonite Church, Newton, Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 am. Committal Service and Burial: First Mennonite Church Cemetery, … Continue reading
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Going soon?
Cookie started out the day as usual: bright-eyed, alert and cheerful. I treasure the smile of recognition she gives me every morning when I first walk into her room. But this morning was different; she wanted to talk. She said … Continue reading
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The New Normal
Cookie continues to be weak but, all things considered, is doing well. All systems are functional, her blood O2 levels are staying stable in the mid-80s on 10 liters of Oxygen. When she is fully awake she is bright eyed … Continue reading
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Feeling Human Again
This morning Cookie awoke early, a little after 3:00 a.m., and felt normal. She decided not to move or touch anything in case it was just an illusion but by the time she awoke again at 5:00, she was definitely … Continue reading
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Anniversary Celebration was Lovely
(This post is being written by Dave. Cookie has been getting weaker by the day and is now unable to post. I maybe should have started posting for her sooner, but she has really enjoyed being able to communicate honestly … Continue reading
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Thursday, had our first really bad night
I had my first panic attack about not getting enough oxygen Pretty scary, did not sleep well at all. Dave came down to -cuddle “I’m not ready yet.” I wasn’t ready to die yet either. Lay for hours thinking I … Continue reading
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Sunday, Oct., 16th, 2011
More updates on how Cookie is doing: I seem to be losing strength at an alarming rate. Today after, losing strength and collapsing, I was unable to “hold it” until the bathroom. If I lay down in bed, I will … Continue reading
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Driviel Drone & More,Sat,Oct. 15th, 2011
I seem to be getting some flack from people who do not get a notification email from Charitableliving as they do show up as a “post” and wonder what they’ve missed and why. Dave also preferred the “Cookie Crumbs” from … Continue reading