Thursday, October 14, 2010

Mom

Mom is hanging on as of tonight.  She was expected to pass last night, but is still with us.  I told her tonight that it was okay to go home.  I told her that her grandmother and sister were waiting for her.  I don't know what she is waiting for but she is waiting for something.

We have everything planned, the service, the viewing, and the luncheon.  She will have a service at our church.  The pastor has been up to see Mom several times.  It is just waiting now.  She has strong vital signs at this point.  There is a niece who coming tomorrow.  She knows she may miss mom, but she will be here for me.  She is heading for vacation on Monday and I don't want her to cancel the vacation.  It will be good to see her again.

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.  I really appreciate them.  I just can't believe we are at that point.  How did this happen so soon?  I was not ready for it.  Mostly, Mom is pain free.  She was in a bit of pain this evening, but they give her some pain medicine and then she fell back asleep.  It seems so unreal.

2 comments:

  1. When you have time for reading Heather, pick up the book entitled "Final Gifts." It is written by 2 Hospice nurses about their experiences with their patients. May God hold you in the palm of his hands during this difficult time.

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  2. Take care of yourself Heather, it's a draining time I know. My mother passed away in 1998 and I was too busy making sure that everyone else was coping okay...when I should have been being a bit kinder to myself. Our thoughts are with you.

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