Post #14: Safe Journey

To all the dear family, friends, and persons who have loved and been known and loved by Anita Kornfeld:

It is with great sadness that I must tell you that Mother passed away this morning at the Manor Care facility at some time between 3:00 and 5:00 a.m. The night nurse had made rounds at 3:00 a.m. and Anita was alive. When she made her rounds at 5:00 a.m., Anita was not breathing and when checked showed no vital signs. So her official time of passing is 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012.

We received the phone call around 5:30 a.m. and John, Marcia and I went out to Manor Care immediately. Mother looked very peaceful, like a pale statue in repose. Her features seemed soft and as though she was just resting and would open her eyes at any minute. Her face showed no signs of distress. I believe that she gently and softly just slipped away in the night. I think that was the way she wanted it.

We are glad that her final days were spent in such a homelike room with pictures and momentos from her life about her. She had visits from many, many people who meant so much to her and were a true comfort to her. Her passing, although tremendously devastating, is in fact a blessing. She is free now from the trap that she was in.

The funeral home came to pick her up around 7:30 a.m. Mother will be cremated however there will be no funeral service. As of right now, no plans have been made for a memorial service, but I envision that John may want to hold one in the future. I will keep this blogsite updated with any new information along that line. If a memorial service is planned, I will work to make sure that there is sufficient lead time so that persons who want to attend will have time to make their personal schedule and travel arrangements.

With a heavy heart but also with relief that Mother has been released from what for her was an intolerable condition, I wish her a safe journey and all of you peace.

Melissa