Brenda is FREE of Cancer!
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I am sorry this took a few days for me to post. I have had to process a lot of emotion, thoughts and feelings.
Brenda was finally freed from her struggle with cancer Monday afternoon when she peacefully slipped out of her pained body and into her next chapter of existence.; which I perceive is one of peace.
My last visit with her was emotionally satiating. I visited her on Valentine's day, last Friday. I went perceiving that it might be our last goodbye. I visited for several hours and Brenda, due to surgery in her throat did not say much but gestured to questions. She was having difficulties breathing and staying alert.
Later in the afternoon, I got up to say goodbye and went and held her hand and looked deeply into her eyes. She looked deeply back. There was love in the gaze, but then a panic arose, and her monitors started beeping as her heart rate escalated. I asked her, are you tired of this fight? She nodded yes. We both cried some more. I assured her that it is ok to be free of the fight and to be free.
I asked if she was afraid, and she nodded yes. I assured her again that it is ok to be afraid and you can be free of that too.
In realizing that we were saying our last goodbye, her monitors were beeping loudly as we both cried and looked deeply into each other eyes. I said “I Love You” and she somehow blurted out loudly, “I Love You Too”. Those were the last words I heard her say.
My Mother was right there at her side also. With her monitors blaring, Mom said it would be best if I left so she could calm down. I was not ashamed or embarrassed to walk to my car with tears on my face.
Brenda had a sweet gift of unconditional love for me and for others.
Her story in this world is over; however, life goes on for those she left behind. Between Troy and my Mother, they were at Brenda’s side 24/7 for the last 2 weeks of Brenda’s life in the hospital. Troy has been juggling work, sleep, 3 kids at home, and caring for Brenda. The insurance deductibles are being totaled and owed. Funeral costs are having to be dealt with.
This is my/our last request for GoFundme help. I believe Brenda is at peace; my hope now is to help bring some peace to Troy, the kids and those that loved Brenda and are carrying the financial burden of her struggle with Cancer.
Thank you all so much for your love and support. I say that with tears on my face,,, again.
Brenda was finally freed from her struggle with cancer Monday afternoon when she peacefully slipped out of her pained body and into her next chapter of existence.; which I perceive is one of peace.
My last visit with her was emotionally satiating. I visited her on Valentine's day, last Friday. I went perceiving that it might be our last goodbye. I visited for several hours and Brenda, due to surgery in her throat did not say much but gestured to questions. She was having difficulties breathing and staying alert.
Later in the afternoon, I got up to say goodbye and went and held her hand and looked deeply into her eyes. She looked deeply back. There was love in the gaze, but then a panic arose, and her monitors started beeping as her heart rate escalated. I asked her, are you tired of this fight? She nodded yes. We both cried some more. I assured her that it is ok to be free of the fight and to be free.
I asked if she was afraid, and she nodded yes. I assured her again that it is ok to be afraid and you can be free of that too.
In realizing that we were saying our last goodbye, her monitors were beeping loudly as we both cried and looked deeply into each other eyes. I said “I Love You” and she somehow blurted out loudly, “I Love You Too”. Those were the last words I heard her say.
My Mother was right there at her side also. With her monitors blaring, Mom said it would be best if I left so she could calm down. I was not ashamed or embarrassed to walk to my car with tears on my face.
Brenda had a sweet gift of unconditional love for me and for others.
Her story in this world is over; however, life goes on for those she left behind. Between Troy and my Mother, they were at Brenda’s side 24/7 for the last 2 weeks of Brenda’s life in the hospital. Troy has been juggling work, sleep, 3 kids at home, and caring for Brenda. The insurance deductibles are being totaled and owed. Funeral costs are having to be dealt with.
This is my/our last request for GoFundme help. I believe Brenda is at peace; my hope now is to help bring some peace to Troy, the kids and those that loved Brenda and are carrying the financial burden of her struggle with Cancer.
Thank you all so much for your love and support. I say that with tears on my face,,, again.
Organizer and beneficiary
Scott Gibson
Organizer
Tempe, AZ
Brenda Gibson Whisenant
Beneficiary
