❤ mollymouser ❤
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Sept 8, 2020 20:30:29 GMT -5
Last Monday, my 57-year-old sister died in the hospital from complications due to Covid. She's been hospitalized for 15 days, but had not been on a ventilator. Covid-19 caused her to have AFIB, and for her immune system to kick into overdrive, causing a cytokine storm. I'd spoken with her on the phone Saturday night and she was feeling very tired, but expected to be released home on Monday (on blood thinners and oxygen.) She coded and they could not revive her. Her official cause of death is heart failure secondary to Covid-19.
Last Friday, my sister's husband (my brother-in-law) died in the same hospital from Covid-19. He's been intubated on a ventilator for approximately 2.5 weeks and his prognosis had been poor the entire time.
They left behind 11 cats. Some good friends of ours drove from California to Las Vegas (where they lived), chased and captured all 11 cats (getting bitten in the process), then drove them all back to safety in California to the cat rescue I'm with: The Cat House on the Kings. 9 of the cats are in quarantine in one room together at the Cat House on the Kings (it's a 12-acre cat rescue and sanctuary along the Kings River), and her two youngest cats (age 4, brothers) are now hunkering down in my office: they are flame point ragdolls named Miso and Mochi.
My sister had no children. Her husband has 4 adult children from prior marriages... all of whom live in various other states.
My request for everyone is simple: please take appropriate safety precautions to protect yourself from this scary virus. And, if hospitalized, speak with your doctor about all of the treatment options since this is very much a vascular disease as well as a respiratory one.
Meanwhile in central California, where we live, the #CreekFire has filled our skies with smoke and it's in our County (Fresno) and in neighboring Madera County. It's over 143,000 acres burned in just 5 days with 0% containment. My National Guard / military pilot husband has been activated and flew fire support last night and will be doing the same tonight and for the foreseeable future. I'm trying to make friends with Miso (who likes me) and Mochi (who looks at me like I'm an axe-murderer) while dealing with the grief that comes from losing one of my only relatives. (I lost both of my parents in my 30s, never met my grandparents, and have no other family, really.)
#CovidSucks
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Post by Tennesseer on Sept 8, 2020 20:45:02 GMT -5
My condolences, ❤ mollymouser ❤. It truly has poured on you this past week. Take what comfort you can find knowing that your sister and brother-in-law are no longer suffering. |
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Post by sesfw on Sept 8, 2020 20:45:14 GMT -5
((((((((((((((( molly ))))))))))))))))) I'm so very sorry about the loss of your sister and brother-in-law. This is such devastating news for anyone. I wish the hugs were real Please take care of YOU ....... stay safe and well   |
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Post by movingforward on Sept 8, 2020 20:53:44 GMT -5
Please accept my deepest sympathy. So sorry for your loss
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Post by Opti on Sept 8, 2020 20:54:56 GMT -5
Molly I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister and her husband. Good job on the rescue of the cats. Your post makes me wonder how many pets are out there who have no idea why their humans never came home.  |
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Post by thyme4change on Sept 8, 2020 20:59:26 GMT -5
I hate when a disease/event takes out a family. It is hard enough to lose someone, but to lose multiple people at once just blows crazy bad.
I'm so sorry for what you are going through.
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Post by saveinla on Sept 8, 2020 21:00:07 GMT -5
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Sept 8, 2020 21:00:28 GMT -5
Your story hit me hard. I asked my sister that if something happened to TD and me, if she’d take care of our problem children. At least Sheldon and Harriet have another guardian now.
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Post by busymom on Sept 8, 2020 21:06:55 GMT -5
Oh Molly! I am SO sorry. Her fur babies are so lucky to have you to watch out for them. |
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Post by irishpad on Sept 8, 2020 21:07:10 GMT -5
I also extend my condolences and prayers. This disease is wicked and will strike sometimes where least expected. Our county recently had a Covid death of a 9 month old. No one is safe so we all need to do the best we can to protect each other.
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Post by giramomma on Sept 8, 2020 21:07:23 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your loss,
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Post by wvugurl26 on Sept 8, 2020 21:26:53 GMT -5
I'm sorry for your losses. It's not fair to lose two relatives so close together.
I'm glad someone was able to get the kitties safely to you.
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Post by kadee79 on Sept 8, 2020 21:28:05 GMT -5
Oh Molly...soo, sooo sorry for your loss! And bless those who rescued all the kitties. I hope the 2 you have decided you are a friend.
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Post by CCL on Sept 8, 2020 22:10:09 GMT -5
I'm so sorry.
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Post by bean29 on Sept 8, 2020 22:14:06 GMT -5
I’m sorry for your loss. 🥀
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Post by crazycat on Sept 8, 2020 22:39:35 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss . Prayers and good thoughts to you and yours . 🙏🏻❤️
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Post by nidena on Sept 8, 2020 23:02:08 GMT -5
So, so sorry for your loss! And the Creek fire...Fresno is my hometown and my FB feed has been filled with pictures from it |
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❤ mollymouser ❤
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Sept 8, 2020 23:20:44 GMT -5
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Post by finnime on Sept 9, 2020 5:00:09 GMT -5
I am so very sorry, ❤ mollymouser ❤. Your losses are huge. Wishing you strength and peace. |
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Post by resolution on Sept 9, 2020 6:40:04 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your loss. That was very kind of your friends to rescue the kitties.
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Post by buystoys on Sept 9, 2020 6:49:33 GMT -5
My condolences ❤ mollymouser ❤. How tragic to lose them both in such a short time. |
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 9, 2020 6:59:09 GMT -5
My condolences ❤ mollymouser ❤ on the losses of your sister and brother-in-law. You have a big heart when it comes to taking in two of the cats. Be careful. Wash your hands. Cover your cough. Stay home. Stay safe. Wear a mask. Most of all, please take care of yourself. |
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Sept 9, 2020 8:04:24 GMT -5
I’m so sorry for you loss. |
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Post by flamingo on Sept 9, 2020 8:13:16 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your husband stay safe, both with the fires and with Covid. |
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