This morning, I finished decorating my Christmas tree and was planning on spending the evening wrapping presents. My mom and I took Ashley home around 2:30 and around 3:00 pm; we received a phone call from my sister, Sheryl saying that she was sick and was going to the ER. She has been having some problems for a couple of weeks now; but nothing major, so we thought.
Within 5 minutes of Sheryl calling us saying she was going to the ER; my niece, Ami called in hysterics crying that "momma died". This was an absolute shock to my mother and I. We immediately called Shane to meet us at the hospital. Once there, the ambulance came with Sheryl and was trying to revive her and we were told they were working on her.
I felt a little relieved to know they were working on her; that meant she hadn't died. About 15 minutes later, we were asked to go wait in the family room and a doctor would be in to see us. When 4 people walked thru the door; we knew the news that was about to change our lives forever.
My sister, Sheryl, passed away this afternoon. I don't know if she knew how much I truley loved her; but I did so much and I will miss her so much.
In Memory of Sheryl Ann Tatum...you'll be missed and we love you!!
Posted by tennbrat at December 10, 2007 12:16 AM | TrackBackSo sorry for your loss. It is a shock. I am praying for your family.
Posted by: alli at December 10, 2007 07:17 AMWhen Sheryl was in the hospital around Thanksgiving, I called her and told her I loved her. I am so glad I had that chance. We weren't very close, but she was still my sister. Loosing her at 44 years old is devastating.
Posted by: Donna at December 10, 2007 07:19 AMI know we don't say it often enough; but I think our family is so close that I take for granted that I don't have to. I just assume people know because we are so close.
Posted by: Sabrina at December 10, 2007 07:24 AMYou and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
and I hope you know if you need anything I am only a phone call away ...