Yesterday at around 1:30, my family removed mom from life support. The past week had gone along rockily with mom in the ICU. Her respiratory system was struggling and she spent much of the last week on a respirator, unfortunately on Friday it took a turn for the worse and we decided that it was time to remove her from the machine and not prolong it any further.
It was a peaceful way to go and she was surrounded by her family, friends and children. Jackelope and I are hanging in there with our other siblings and working through it together.
Tomorrow (today) is the memorial service for her, that’s going to be a tough day.
I am sorry for your and your family’s loss. There’s no one like your mother, and when she dies, life isn’t the same. May time be kind to you, and your grief ease while memories remain strong.
I know exactly what you are going through. We removed my Mother from life support Saturday, March 10th. The visitations were the next Monday and Tuesday, and the funeral Wednesday. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all who knew and loved your mother, take it a moment at a time if you need to. Drink water, eat, and rest. Yes, I’m following my own advice, as well. I hope you can find peace and healing someday. My heart goes out to you all.
Every one of us who has lost a parent is remembering and reaching out to you. I’m wishing you peace and comfort and gales of laughter as you recount the stories…
I hope you and everyone who loves her are finding a source of solace in each other. I hope the service brings what it should–a sense of peace and at least partial closure for everybody missing your mom.
I wish you strength and peace to get through this terrible time.