Welbywife’s mom finally passed this weekend.
It was peaceful and painless and confusingly relieving. Welbywife’s a wreck. We both are, for the most part. The kids are taking it pretty hard as well, but we’d talk to them beforehand so they knew. They’re off to greif counseling today and tomorrow. It’s a program offered by Hospice for kids.
On the up side we both feel that we did our best for her in her final days. She died with a loving family around her, and told us Saturday morning that she though she would die that day. She was right, she died around 1:30, while asleep.
And while I’m talking about it, let me say that Hospice is staffed with angels. They were helpful, professional, and handled and are still handling many of the minor details that we don’t have time or energy for. A heartfelt thank you to them.
Rest in Peace Luda.
Oh welby, wife and kids, the pain you must be feeling… I wish I could say something to help, to heal. There are no words. Please feel my virtual hugs. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences. I do not know any previous details, but it seems to me that this was expected and somewhat prepared for - that doesn’t make the grief any easier to deal with, I know, but take some peace from the fact that you were able to say goodbye. Best wishes to your and your family.
welby, your wife, kids and you are in my thoughts and prayers. It’s great that she was surrounded by family when she died. And I second what you said about Hospice. Every experience I’ve had with them has been truly wonderful.
Like Exgineer said, give your family a few extra hugs from this stranger, too.