My deepest sympathy Emerald for this horrible loss.

You and your family are in our prayers.

EmeraldSkies said:

lust said:

OH NO.

When I read your post a chill and pain shot through me.

I lost my younger brother, also aged 34, and also total unexpectedly (massive asthma attack) last year.

I'm in tears here for you and your family. I know what you are going through and I'm so so very sorry. Once the innitial shock and pain passes it's still a long road and whilst it will never go away it does get easier. I still think about him every day. He was another orger though not in here much.

Your parents will need you to be a rock for them over the next year and you'll grieve for thier grief as well as your own which is really tough.

I'm sorry, I'm rambling but I don't know what else to say.

You're not alone.

My family has always been close,so we are all being there for each other,and if it wasn't for them I know I would be be more of a mess than I am. My Mom is definately my main concern,but I lost my Dad 6 months ago,and as much as I miss him,I'm glad he is not here.

I'm sorry for the loss of your brother.

Thank you all for your kind words.

I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and your family.

I wish you all much strength for now and times to come.

Take care.

I'm so sorry for your loss

She was only 34. That's so young. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Remember all the wonderful times you had with her.

Our deepest Symapthy ~

x

losing a sister is so very sad, you are in my

I am very sorry for your loss. I lost my father a year ago Thursday from a very sudden, unexpected stroke. My heart goes out to you.

OMG what a sudden loss and so young too. My prayers are to you and your family may she rest in sweetful peace

OH NO! I am so sorry. My prayers for you and your family.

things will heal with time.

Sorry for your loss.Way too young

EmeraldSkies said:

Thank you all for your kind words.

You are in my thoughts and arms (but only if you feel like it)

Hang in there, and don't restrain when you feel like venting over here.

Very sorry to hear about the pain you are expriencing. Your sister lives on in your heart. Hold onto her there and I wish you peace as you grieve and heal

EmeraldSkies said:

Last Thusday morning my sister passed away of sudden heart failure,she was 34,and I was with her. I think I am still in shock. She was fine,she had not talked about any pain,there was nothing to show that the next day,she would be gone. I still can't believe that she is not here.I keep waiting to wake-up,and tell everyone about this aweful dream I had.

I still can't believe it.

Hope you're still holding up... you just never know when it's time to go. It can happen before you think about it. Continued condolences go out to your family.

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Life brings unexpected loss. I don't have any siblings but wish I did. May your family remember and heal with love everlasting.

My Mom received the autopsy report back yesterday,and she thinks it says that, my sister died from congestive heart failure. My Mom works at the hospital,so she is going to take the report to one of the doctors,and have them explain it to her.

My Mom has been talking about cleaning out my sisters bedroom,and donating her scrapbooking supplies to a charity. I think my sister would like that,but I am not ready to even think of going through,and giving away her things.

I keep thinking about the last day that I spent with her,and if I had known,all the things I would have said.

Make sure that you always tell the people you love that you love them,

and anything you might want them to know,cause the next time you see them

might be the last chance you have.

So very sorry ~ I cannot even imagine this pain. Peace and Light to you and your family.

Like so many other good souls here, I offer my thoughts and continued prayers..........

So sorry for your loss.

Congestive heart failure is when there is too much fluid around the heart for it to pump. right?

There are usually reasons or causes for that....was she on any meds? or dialysis perhaps?

I am a hospice nurse. There are many different things that can cause Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and it can either be a chronic condition or it can develop very quickly which is called Flash CHF. If your sister did not have any symptoms, then it sounds as if it may have been Flash CHF. Typically symptoms are not necessarily pain, but shortness of breath and coughing are usually very apparent. This is due to the hearts inability to pump blood appropriately due to some underlying condition. If blood is not being profused appropriately then fluid cannot be processed and it backs up into the body. This is usually seen first in the lower extremities as swelling (edema) and moves upwards to the liver, gastrointestinal tract, arms, and finally the lungs (which causes the shortness of breath and coughing). Usually the underlying conditions are prior heart attacks or valve disease, but if your sister had no other symptoms, she may have had an undiagnosed abnormal heart rhythm called an arrhythmia which I have seen take lives in the past. Also nutrient imbalances can cause CHF as well such as too little or too much iron. An over or under active thyroid can also contribute to this. I am not sure what the MD told you and I obviously didn't see the results of the autopsy, but I hope this helps explain CHF.

Sorry for your loss. I deal with it every day in my job and it never gets easier. Take care.

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So sorry EmeraldSkies really tragic ....... I pray for you and all your family.

EmeraldSkies said:

Last Thusday morning my sister passed away of sudden heart failure,she was 34,and I was with her. I think I am still in shock. She was fine,she had not talked about any pain,there was nothing to show that the next day,she would be gone. I still can't believe that she is not here.I keep waiting to wake-up,and tell everyone about this aweful dream I had.

I still can't believe it.

I lost my Kid Brother 3 years ago on the 14th January 2010, he too passed away due to Heart Failure. He was only 37.

There isn't a day where I do not think about him, but over the last few years it has gone from how he is no longer here, to thoughts of happy memories.

I would love to say how things will be alright and it will pass, but even today, there are times I want to pick up the phone and call him, just for a moment forgetting.

I still recollect every word of the Phone call telling me he was gone.

I can only offer you my heartfelt condolences.