Mom has passed
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Mom has passed
for those not on Facebook, Mom passed away this morning at 2 am. From ER visit to End of Life was 7 days and about 12 hours.
She was able to be at home, as she wanted, with Dad and I there the whole time. My brother was there as much as possible. She was able to speak with all the grandchildren before her communication ability ceased on Thursday night.
Thursday morning, she could no longer walk, even with a walker, and was confined to bed. By Friday afternoon, she could no longer swallow, so the morphine was changed to a subcutaneous shunt thingy. I was her morphine provider, every 2 hours.
My niece arrived from out of time on Saturday afternoon, and she and her sister were able to sit with Mom and say their goodbyes. James had been out several times already, and was there as well.
At 2 am today, nestled up with my Dad in bed, she left us for her well deserved rest.
I am so tired, but grateful for all the prayers and love that were sent.
She was able to be at home, as she wanted, with Dad and I there the whole time. My brother was there as much as possible. She was able to speak with all the grandchildren before her communication ability ceased on Thursday night.
Thursday morning, she could no longer walk, even with a walker, and was confined to bed. By Friday afternoon, she could no longer swallow, so the morphine was changed to a subcutaneous shunt thingy. I was her morphine provider, every 2 hours.
My niece arrived from out of time on Saturday afternoon, and she and her sister were able to sit with Mom and say their goodbyes. James had been out several times already, and was there as well.
At 2 am today, nestled up with my Dad in bed, she left us for her well deserved rest.
I am so tired, but grateful for all the prayers and love that were sent.
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Re: Mom has passed
Saucey, my sorrow and condolences go to you and your entire family. I know she was a wonderful woman, because she was loved so much.
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Re: Mom has passed
I am sorry for your loss.
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Re: Mom has passed
I'm sorry for your loss. --Bob
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I am so sorry for your loss
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The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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Re: Mom has passed
I am glad about the parts of this that went as well as they could, and sorry for parts that didn't.
Get some rest, and know that you did your best and so did she.
Get some rest, and know that you did your best and so did she.
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I am so sorry to hear this. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
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My condolences on your loss. I'm glad you have family there to support each other in this difficult time.
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Trish, elwing and I are so sorry to hear about this. Our sympathies are with you and your family.
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Re: Mom has passed
Trish,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I am glad you and your family were able to visit and say your goodbyes.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I am glad you and your family were able to visit and say your goodbyes.
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My condolences to you and your family on your loss....
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I am sorry for your loss.
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Re: Mom has passed
I'm so sorry for your loss, Trish.
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My condolences, saucy.
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Re: Mom has passed
For the family to be able to say their goodbyes and express their love and be there to help make the transition for the loved one as easy as possible is a gift that cannot be measured. That it did not drag on for a long painful time is also a merciful thing for all concerned.
It's still painful of course, but I hope those things bring you a measure of comfort in the times ahead. Peace to you and yours.
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It's still painful of course, but I hope those things bring you a measure of comfort in the times ahead. Peace to you and yours.
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So sorry....
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Prayers for you and your family on your loss. Sending love across the wire.
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Trish, I'm so sorry. Thinking of you at this difficult time --
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Re: Mom has passed
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my mother almost 5 years ago and still miss her. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
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