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Things are not good; I think the term is that mom is "actively dying". I told you her blood counts were up and we brought her home on Saturday. She has had constant nausea and sleeping from the meds, with breaks of being awake and talking. Hardly any eating or drinking.
However, Sunday evening she was complaining of a bad headache. We gave her Tylenol and a cold cloth. Around 3:30 she got up to go the bathroom and was, I am guessing the word would be delirious. Dad got her settled and back in bed. I got up and started working about 6am, then around 6:30 dad yelled down and said he needed my help. We were unable to get her out of bed, she was not communicating verbally and she was just limp. We got her situated then immediately called Hospice and they were here fairly quickly.
Long story short, she is in the actively dying stage. The nurse said this evening that there are like 9 stages and she has hit about 7 of them. They said it could be hours or a few days.
I want you all to know she is surrounded by her loved ones and we along with Hospice are taking great care of her. She is really peaceful and comfortable. I just went in to cover dad with another blanket and she is very relaxed and calm.
I will let you know when things progress or whatever. I know some of you know and some of you don’t, but I really wanted to post on here today but now is the first quiet time I have had today.
Thanks for all of your love and support!!
Oh Angela, I don't know what to say. Suzanne and I have been praying that your mom has absolutely NO pain as this progresses. Love, Mindy
ReplyDeleteBe Strong! All my LOVE and prayers are with all of you! My heart breaks for you. Love you! Meg
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family, Angela. Hugs. - Jami
ReplyDeleteAngela and all of your family. I just discovered today that Connie had cancer. You don't know me , but I went to school with your mom at West High School. When I was in school I was Sharon Wolfe. I am now Sharon (Sherry) Royer. My heart aches for your mom and your family. I know what you are going through, as we went through the same thing with my husband's brother. Cancer is a very scary disease. I myself was diagnosed with breast cancer in Feb. I was diagnoed with bilateral breast cancer and had to have a double mastectomy. Luckly for me it had not spread into the lymph nodes, so I didn't have to have chemo. I guess I was one of the lucky ones, but I do know what the effects of chemo does to a person. Please if your mom is aware, tell her I am thinking of her and praying for all of you.
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Angela, I am so sorry. I know nothing said is of much comfort right now but I do know what you're going through and I feel your pain deeply. Please know Connie and you, Alan, Lee and everyone else are in my prayers. God Bless you and hopefully you can find comfort turning to him. Chris
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ReplyDeleteThoughts are with you and your family.
Love Gina