Memorial Services for Margie Lovins
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On Monday, April 18th 2016, my mom, Margie Lovins fell into a coma due to complications associated with End Stage-Liver Failure. She has remained in a coma, dependant on life support since then. Margie had been showing small signs of improvement and doctors were fairly confident she would recover just enough to be transferred to Scripps, where after a long process, she was finally approved for a liver transplant.
Unfortunately, on Saturday, April 23rd 2016, we received the news that Margie's condition took a fatally critical turn for the worse. Margie had suffered massive internal bleeding throughout the night which the doctors are unable to stop and has been given approximately 3 days left in this life. She is surrounded by her family and is not suffering or in any pain.
My mother's condition was caused by the ugly disease that is alcoholism. Although her life was ultimately cut short by her own hands, in the end she was able to find sobriety. My mother spent a great deal of time attending AA meetings, preaching the importance of sobriety, using herself and critical health condition as an example of where that road can lead, if you let it. I remember her saying often, "if just one person changed their path because of my story, then I have succeeded". Margie had come to make peace with her past, mend bridges once burnt and reestablished her relationship with God.
I am so, so proud of my mom! I am forever thankful for the time we shared over the past year, untarnished by her disease.
Selfishly, I am not ready to lose my mom. Even as I type this I feel as though this is all just a bad dream. However, as her daughter and only child, I have a duty and responsibility to my mom, to protect and honor what she wanted when this day came. Truth is, she knew this day was coming, and she knew it would be soon. She spoke of it often and would calmly tell me when it came, to not be sad, to seek comfort in her peace, and the eternal peace she'll finally have.
This whole thing happened so suddenly, myself and our family were not prepared. As the reality of the situation sets in, I realize not only was I unprepared emotionally, but financially as well.
I am asking kindly for donations to help with cremation services, hospital fees, memorial services, etc. I am currently out on a unpaid leave of absence from work to be with my mom during her last moments. Any contribution, however small, even if you just shared this post is a step forward and would be greatly appreciated! Please help me and my family send my mom, Margie "Cha-Cha" Lovins-Perez to heaven the way she deserves ❤ Thank you, and God bless!
"God.. Grant me the serenity.. To accept the things I cannot change.. The courage to change the things I can.. And the wisdom to know the difference.. Amen"
Unfortunately, on Saturday, April 23rd 2016, we received the news that Margie's condition took a fatally critical turn for the worse. Margie had suffered massive internal bleeding throughout the night which the doctors are unable to stop and has been given approximately 3 days left in this life. She is surrounded by her family and is not suffering or in any pain.
My mother's condition was caused by the ugly disease that is alcoholism. Although her life was ultimately cut short by her own hands, in the end she was able to find sobriety. My mother spent a great deal of time attending AA meetings, preaching the importance of sobriety, using herself and critical health condition as an example of where that road can lead, if you let it. I remember her saying often, "if just one person changed their path because of my story, then I have succeeded". Margie had come to make peace with her past, mend bridges once burnt and reestablished her relationship with God.
I am so, so proud of my mom! I am forever thankful for the time we shared over the past year, untarnished by her disease.
Selfishly, I am not ready to lose my mom. Even as I type this I feel as though this is all just a bad dream. However, as her daughter and only child, I have a duty and responsibility to my mom, to protect and honor what she wanted when this day came. Truth is, she knew this day was coming, and she knew it would be soon. She spoke of it often and would calmly tell me when it came, to not be sad, to seek comfort in her peace, and the eternal peace she'll finally have.
This whole thing happened so suddenly, myself and our family were not prepared. As the reality of the situation sets in, I realize not only was I unprepared emotionally, but financially as well.
I am asking kindly for donations to help with cremation services, hospital fees, memorial services, etc. I am currently out on a unpaid leave of absence from work to be with my mom during her last moments. Any contribution, however small, even if you just shared this post is a step forward and would be greatly appreciated! Please help me and my family send my mom, Margie "Cha-Cha" Lovins-Perez to heaven the way she deserves ❤ Thank you, and God bless!
"God.. Grant me the serenity.. To accept the things I cannot change.. The courage to change the things I can.. And the wisdom to know the difference.. Amen"
Organizer
Kristen Lovins
Organizer
La Mesa, CA