by outnfree 56 Replies latest jw friends
(((((((((((Brenda))))))))))
Sorry to hear such sad news. It is amazing how the reconcilliation works out, I went thru that similarly this very time last year. Not everyone has the chance for goodbye. It reminds us not to take one another for granted. My thoughts are with you, you have been through so much this year please call me if you need to talk.
Love, Karla
Brenda,
We're so sad to hear about your mom and the difficult time you are having too. ((((hugs)))
Blondie and Irreverent
((((((((((Out)))))))))))))))) I'm very sorry
(((((( Brenda )))))) Very sorry to hear this. Know you and yours are in my thoughts. I've been there and done that not long ago - let me know if there's anything I can do.
David
((((Brenda)))) very sorry for your pain.
((((Brenda)))) Take care sweets.
((((((((( Brenda & Family)))))))
Had a wonderful prayer for you and your family tonight...
Thinkng of you still.......
Luv Morty
(((((Outnfree))))) - one of my favourite people.
I can't imagine what must be going through your mind right now.
It's not easy, as I can relate, to be not living near your parent/s.
It's so sweet your daughter is accompanying you. What a darling she is.
I hope things work out, that Mom can spend quality time with her daughter, and grandchildren.
Wishing for a positive outcome for Mom, yourself and the rest of the family.
Best wishes Brenda. Safe journey to and from New York back to Michigan.
Big Hugs, from me, to you & your family!
Respectfully yours,
Rayzorblade
((((((Brenda)))))) I am really sorry to hear about your mother. It is never easy to loose a loved one, no matter how old they are.
I lost my mother at the age of 68 and the worst part was her passing away while on an extended trip to Europe. Even though, it gets better with time, I still have a problem not having the opportunity to say my last goodbyes. At least you will be able to with your mother.
Wishing you a safe trip to New York.
Best wishes,
68storm
Hello, (((((((((((((((((JWD friends))))))))))))))))))),
Thank you so much for your kind expressions of sympathy and offers to help. I'm posting from my sister-in-law's computer, so probably will not be able to update you further until Monday.
My mom is still in the hospital, but we will bring her home with us on Sunday. We have arranged for her to have hospice care in my home. My oldest daughter drove home yesterday--had to work Friday and Saturday--and will be there to let the hospice people in with the necessary hospital equipment so it will be there when we arrive on Sunday. She was a big support to me and I'm glad I was selfish enough to ask her to miss some of her college classes to accompany me.
Mom has been refusing meds and has deteriorated from needing minimal assist to needing a two-person assist for transfers. Her myeloblast levels are at 33%, which means that she is staged at the highest (worst) level. She cannot communicate her needs too well, only about 1% of the time does a coherent phrase come through, but you can tell that she is understanding everything (when you make sure she is focussed).
Truth to tell, I'm terrified about the enormity of the task ahead, but I also want to do my best to make her feel loved and valued in the days she has left. Fortunately, because the doctor signed for hospice vs. home health care, I will be able to have respite care as well. I am hoping that I will be able to take at least some of next semester's classes and finish off the last two weeks' of this. Those of you who know Jann should know that she has also offered to sit with Mom so I can get through my exams. I am using the time at my in-laws today and tommorrow to study well, as I'm not sure how that will go once Mom is home. I think it will be okay, because she is exhausted and dozes. As long as I'm in the same room studying, I think we'll make out. Not sure how many hours of help I can request yet. I'm getting a crash course in Medicare/Medicaid and HHC vs. hospice, that's for sure!
I truly, truly appreciate all the reminders of why I love this online community. You guys are so supportive and loving, I can't thank you enough!
Love,
Brenda
