Our Granddaughter, My Noisemaker, and Yours Truly.
My Noisemaker has departed and has entered the realms of making noise elsewhere.
Noisemaker passed away peacefuly, in the early morning hours of September 17th of cardiac arrest.
Twas just another normal morning here on the mountain side. I awake early and generally let Noisemaker sleep. On Tuesday, he never stirred at his usual time of 7:30 a.m. I was not too concerned as he was outside the day before bucking up a tree and doing winterizing on equipment and the yard.
Just after 8:00 a.m. I thought well, that is enough sleeping, I must start making noise; to which I did. Still, no stirring. I leaned over his body and said come on, wake up, wake up - we have things to do today. Still nothing. I placed my hand on his shoulder to shake him to awaken. When I did that I felt the coldest of his body on my hand, I knew I was in trouble.
I called to my neighbor, a volunteer fireman with first aid and said, I need your help, I have no response in trying to awaken my husband. The door is unlocked, walk in, I am hanging up now and dialing 911.
I called 911 and explained I need an ambulance, police, and a coroner. I cannot wake up my husband...my neighbor is coming over to help. 911 gives me instructions on what to do, but I cannot do anything. As I am following instructions my neighbor walks in. 911 hears over the line and requests to speak with him...she starts to give instructions to him … after about 30 seconds, I hear my neighbor say … excuse me, the body has expired. I walked out of the house to await the authorities to arrive.
I never knew Monday evening would be the last time I would see my husband alive. Get to speak with him, listen to him bray on about the news of the day. However, it was. So sad it is. Life does go on - you do the best you can each day. You take one day at a time and make no fast decisions.
For those of you that have loved ones with you - take a moment - tell them you love them. Smack 'em in the arm or the butt - give a little human touch that shows you care. Tomorrow, folks they may not be there.
May You Rest In Peace ~ Noisemaker ~ May You Rest In Peace
Noisemaker, Noisemaker you have no complaint
You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't
So listen up buster and listen up good
Stop wishing for bad luck and knocking on wood
...John Prine… Dear Abby
