Our Loss of Janet

Today, around 5:30 pm, we found out that Paul's sister, Janet, had passed away.  She had been struggling with some chronic medical issues for years now, but I didn't think it was life threatening.  What a sad time.  Paul left for his mother's house immediately after getting home from work.  Samantha, the kids and I stayed behind until the arrangements have been made.  We'll go down for the services.  Paul's family has lost his father and now his sister.  It hasn't sunk in yet for anyone.  I pray for strength to share.  I pray that they may all cope well with this loss.  I pray for them. 


Janet was 42 years old.  A few years ago she married a great man, Mike.  Her 3 boys had just moved out on their own into a junky old house that they were remodeling as part of the rent.  Life for Janet was good.  Paul says that her illness had been easing for the last few months.  She even made it to Samantha's 1st birthday party.  I was surprised to see her.  Her illness caused her great pain that was exaggerated during car rides, and since she lived 3 hours from us, I didn't expect her to attend.  


Janet was a wonderful, loving, giving, hard-ass who did not hesitate to tell you what she thought.  Spunky and funny.  Loud and obnoxious.  Would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it.  I loved her greatly.  

This pic is from Samantha's birthday party about 3 months ago.

This pic was from our wedding, which was 5 years ago.

Update:  The doctors said that it looked like she had a massive heart attack in her sleep.