Well, it sounds like they are keeping her comfortable, which is really the best you can hope for at this point.
I talked to my Dad on the phone two nights before he died, and one of the things I asked him was if they were doing a good job controlling the pain. He sounded lucid enough, but he said yes, they weren’t stingy with the pain meds. Of course, by that time, he’d been clean and sober for over 30 years, so I’m guessing his tolerance was pretty low. I was still just glad he wasn’t in pain.
No experience, no advice, just sympathy. My thoughts are with you and your mom.
Ah, this would be the call you’re waiting on, then.
My wishes to your mother for an easy passing and to you for the tenacity to get through all of your responsibilities after.
And mine.
Regards,
Shodan
I just wanted to add my voice to the chorus expressing love and sympathy.
She’s passed. My aunt called and told me. She says it was very peaceful…my aunt and my uncle were saying a rosary over her when my mother opened her eyes and looked at them. Her breathing just gradually became shallower and shallower until it stopped.
I’m taking bereavement leave tomorrow morning and driving up to Altoona to make arrangements and such.
I’m so sorry, jayjay. I’m glad it was quick and peaceful. I hope you can find peace, too.
Don’t know how I missed this thread yesterday.
I’m sorry to hear of your mom’s passing but I’m glad it was peaceful.
I hope you have a safe drive to Altoona. When you get there, try to take things just one at a time, and don’t be afraid to delegate stuff to others if you can.
You, supervenusfreak and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. Take care and let us know how you’re doing.
I’m so sorry, jayjay. Take care of yourself - try to remember that you can’t take care of anything else well unless you do.
I’m sorry for your loss.
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What Goose, Dog and Lucky said. And look for those little moments or peace and those small smiles where and when you can.
I’m sorry for your loss, jayjay
I’m sorry for your loss, jayjay. You, supervenusfreak and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts in the coming days.
I can’t believe FMLA won’t get you out of work. You must not be aware of it. My mom committed suicide don’t feel too bad.
I’m very, very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Please accept the Doors family’s condolences, and please let me know if there’s anything we can do.
i’m very sorry.
may her memory be eternal.
Very sorry to hear that, jayjay.
My condolances, jayjay
Be careful out on the road, jayjay, take care of yourself the best you can. Is supervenusfreak going with you?
My condolences.