Update re: Brooke

DomerJenC · February 2009

From the MOM's:

Ladies,

I just heard from Brook again. Sydney joined her sister this evening.
Here are the details she shared with me. I will post this on the
Multiples board as well.

"Sydney joined her sister at 6:45 this evening. When Carynne passed
yesterday, her heart just gave up and we tried to recucitate her. We
called the ambulance and she was taken to the hospital. I rode in the
police car while Jake stayed with Sydney. When I walked into the ER
the doctors were waiting to tell me that she had passed.

Today, Sydney was struggling the entire day and we could only turn her
oxygen up to a certain level without blowing up her lungs. When we
got to that point, I just held her in my arms and Jake held her hands.
We had two nurses here with us and they watched the monitors as she
slowly decreased. We just held her and let her take her last breaths
in our arms. She stayed with us for about an hour before they came to
pick her up.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, a
division of Flanner and Buchanan. This might sound bad, but I am
thankful that they went so close together so they didn't miss each
other too much. We are going have both services at the same time
sometime later this week."

I'm sorry I have to share this awful news.

Pam

lafelts80 · February 2009

OMG, there just are no words ... this is just heartbreaking.

aloveindy · February 2009

As horrible as it all is, perhaps it is a blessing they went so close together so that Brooke and Jake don't have to grieve and have a funeral in two seperate times. I can see as a mama Brooke being comforted in knowing they are still together.

I pray they feel all the love for them and their beautiful girls that have touched so many people that never even met them.

magdalina.h · February 2009

That's so sad, I feel so horrible for them.

chrissyt27 · February 2009

so sad, I just saw this on another board. I am now crying, it's so sad, I would be so heartbroken. I do agree that at least now they are together and can be buried together. They are in heaven together. It's just so sad and unfair. :<

triumphantreturnofplanningbug · February 2009

Lord.

My heart and prayers are with them.

kat.in.the.hat · February 2009

I'm glad the girls have each other in heaven but I'm so sorry for those they left behind.

JenbenIU · February 2009

ugh...that is so sad. I can't even begin to imagine.

lemen99 · February 2009

so so sad

hlh018 · February 2009

I will definately be keeping Brooke and her family in my thoughts and prayers. I can't even imagine.

inkygirl · February 2009

Oh gracious. Praying for peace, love and grace to get through this.

BrendaK · February 2009

So heartbreaking. :-(

fruitcakes · February 2009

How sad. My heart goes out to Brooke and her husband.

indyamy07 · February 2009

That is so sad...the family is in my prayers.

Amy

MrsMarin · February 2009

oh my God. I am in tears. That is so awful...I am heartbroken for them.

Is there something us local girls can do for them? I live in Carmel and we could organize sending food/flowers/etc...?

mrs.conn23 · February 2009

I'm so sorry for Brook. Those children are at peace now, but that's cold comfort for those who loved them and wanted them here longer. I pray that Brook and her DH and their families find peace and hope and love on their journey through their grief and with the rest of their lives.

mrs.melluvslogan · February 2009

Oh, this just breaks my heart. I can barely even type because I'm crying. I am keeping Brook and her DH in my prayers.

Val&B0604 · February 2009

Wow, I can't even imagine. ?My prayers are with Brook and her family.

heatherchelle · February 2009

This all seems like it happened so soon after the diagnosis. How sad.

NDwife07 · February 2009

I don't even know what to say...this is just so terrible.

crabapple · February 2009

heartbreaking. T&Ps to the girls' loved ones.

Bride7-14-07 · February 2009

This is so heartbreaking! I am in tears now. Brook and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

mcwifey · February 2009

wow, so devastating, I couldn't even imagine

beccabrad · February 2009

oh goodness.. I can barely see to type this... I just pray for their families and comfort in knowing their beautiful girls are together looking down on them.

jac*n*abe · February 2009

I can't even imagine Sad

Many t&ps being sent their way... my oh my...

suzsawyer · February 2009

That is so sad, words can't even begin to explain.

They will be in my thoughts.

sntaggart · February 2009

my heart goes out to them! i could not even imagine!!!

Carmela752 · February 2009

I'm glad they were able to pass so close together, as mentioned, and I'm glad there's only one funeral to endure.

So terribly sad and unfair.

critterchik · February 2009

I can not even imagine how devastated the family must be. I pray that they find peace in knowing the girls are still together. My heart goes out to them and I hope they can find strength in all those who are there to support them and in everyone who continues to send out love to the family. My T&Ps are with them.