I am so sorry. That is an awful lot to deal with, especially in such a short time. My sympathy on the death of your sister, but understand how you feel that her suffering is over. I hope the surgery goes well for your friend and that your nephew's therapy gives him a road back to a better quality of life. Hugs to you.

I am so sorry this is happening to your friend and your nephew, and for your sister's passing. It is good your sister is at peace, but the days leading up to it must have been difficult. I will not comment on the nursing home because I don't know the whole story.

It is hard to have illness swirling around you. My sympathies for what you are going through.

I'm so sorry. Take good care of yourself, and come here and share to get some love.

I am so sorry for your loss of your dear sister! So glad for her that she has found relief but so very sad that you will be without her. Wishing the best for your nephew and your friend. Healing thoughts and prayers said. Hugs to all of you.

My condolences to you on the loss of your sister but I am sure there is some comfort for you to know she won't suffer any longer and she'll be with her loved ones. I'm sorry that you have such a lot of heartache at once.

I'm so sorry for all you are having to cope with at one time. My condolences on the passing of your sister. I am hoping that the rest of this year will bring you peace and happiness to make up for the sorrows you currently must bear.

All of the other responses are so much more articulate than I can manage, so I'll just say ditto to those and tell you that I am keeping you in my thoughts.

I'm so sorry all of this is happening. I couldn't help think of how people say bad things happen in 3's. I hope your friend and nephew recover. Prayers for all of you.

It all seems to be piling on you at once. Since there are no words that seem to be adequate, I'm offering prayers of comfort and for the best possible outcome for your dear friend and your nephew. My sincerest condolences for the loss of your sister. Hugs, too.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with all of these things at once. It really does some like bad news piles one on top of the other at times. I hope the surgery goes well, that your nephew is able to regain function if not make a full recovery and am very sorry for the loss of your sister. While she's now at peace (and I hope that brings you some comfort) it doesn't take away the grief and pain you are experiencing.

Be kind and gentle with yourself for the next few days; may there be no more bad news coming into your life for the foreseeable future. I wish you better days ahead.

Oh you poor dear. I am glad you and your sister see a silver lining. I hope your recovery from cataract surgery goes well.

I'm so sorry that you lost your sister. That's a lovely thought of her being back with her husband, and your parents, and not being in pain any longer.

I wish good things for the others you mentioned. They sound like they have long roads ahead of them.

Oh my goodness. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. That's a lot! How are your eye surgery results? Best of luck to your nephew. At least he is still young enough to be able to try to work on this. Take care of yourself!

I had no idea you were going through ALL of this. I AM SO SORRY. (((hugs gaz)))

TOO MUCH! I'm so sorry for each and every one of these terrible events, but all together? Poor dear. May your life level out -- more than 'level out', bring some new joy to you!

Echoing all the other responses! (((((((hugs))))))))

That is a lot to cope with at once ... hang in there!

I read your post this morning and have been thinking about you all day. I have 4 sisters and would be devastated if I lost one of them so I can’t imagine how sad it is for you right now. It’s amazing that you can take comfort knowing she is happy now.

I’m so sorry, and sad for you. That is a lot of bad news in a short period of time. I hope your friend and nephew can heal and fully recover with time.

OH I am so sorry you are facing all of this. I am glad you got that conversation with your sister. Hope your cataract recovery is going well.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister and your nephew and friend's current health challenges. That is a lot to handle all at once, on top of your own surgery. Lots of prayers and healing thoughts being sent to you. I, too, hope this is the end of the hard times you have to face.

I'm sorry you have all that going on now and for the loss of your sister.

Aren’t there times when you feel as if you cannot bear one more sad thing? But we somehow get through it. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. And how awful for your nephew! I hope he regains mobility. Take good care of yourself.

Good Lord your cross is heavy. I'm very sorry for the loss of your sister. I'm grateful she is no longer in pain and is at peace now. God bless her soul.

Your friend and your nephew have my prayers for speedy and full recoveries. Man, life is just damn tough sometimes isn't it?

(((Big FAT hugs)))

I am just so sorry that you are dealing with ALL of this. Wishing you strength and good outcomes all around.

Wow, that's an awful lot to be going through all at once. Sending good thoughts to all who are suffering with their health issues, and my deepest condolences on the loss of your sister. Sending you thoughts of strength, courage, comfort and solace to see you through this dark time.

Thank you all for your kind words of caring. We are preparing for our trip to Erie for sisters funeral tomorrow. Of course good old Lake Erie has some Lake effect snow squalls in the forecast to add interest to our trip. Hopefully it won't be as bad as the blizzard conditions we experienced on our trip from Michigan to Erie for sister's husband's funeral some 22 years ago. I will miss my role model sister terribly. This past year that she was in the nursing home, I called her everyday to help her (and me) pass the time. Seeing her slowly lose all physical abilities of course was hard. The same is happening to me. I can see the writing on the wall. I hope I can do it as gracefully as she did.

For those who asked, my cataract surgery recovery is going very well.

Life can be amazingly tough and has proven it in your case. May you find strength and hope as you travel down very rough roads.

I'm sorry to hear of your troubles, and sorry for your loss. I hope your sister's words will help bring you peace.

I missed when you said that you had the illness as well. I'm so sorry that you also struggle with the disease that your sister had! Prayers for you.