Ok MOM....

just letting you know the yard is done and cut and cut and got things all cleared out just like you would be doing. The bag was so heavy I had to have Alan take it around, sound familiar? lol

I just checked on mom and she is laying there peacefully except for that congestion like sound. I would love to pick her up pound on her back and make her cough. From all that I have read and been told this is ok it only bothers "us" not her.

I have had some questions about mom and what state she is in ect. Now, before I say this please undersatnd this is my theory but if I am like my mother then I am right LOL.

Early Monday morning something must have happened that affected her brain, maybe some cancer went to the to the brain maybe a blood clot I dont know. But the symtoms were brain/mental like. Now understand from this point mom was non communicative, she has not talked to us vocally. I will also say when her eyes are/were open I do not believe they were seeing us, if you know what I mean. For the first few days she was mobile meaning if we moved her she would actually try to situate herself and would move on her own. She would also adjust somewhat on her own. She took a turn the other day and now that is not happening and her eyes are not opening and she is not responsive. She is now in the state that she needs positioned. My theory is that she is now in a coma but what do I know I am not a Dr I am a daughter. Also she is at the point now that she is NOT swallowing. Mr Medicine Man - Alan give her the meds but it take longer. You have to put in a few drops and just let it absorb into her gum and cheek.

I wanted to explain all that to make sure that you all know exactly what is going on and how it is progessing. If you have questions just ask and I will do my best to answer. Of course the bottom line is this sucks, knowing mom would NOT want it this way.

As sad as we might be about that I have to share some insight I have gained. If anyone read the comment from cousin Jen she mentioned how the family being together was a good thing in all this. Now, that I am looking at the past week I see this. All this family has come together in so many ways, new relationships have started and old ones have changes and/or become stonger. It is not like we all were estranged or anything but spending this amount of time develops and strengthens bonds.

Jennifer - You really gave me some wonderful words and thoughts that have really helped me understand, just like the above paragraph. I was so glad to have had the opportunity to speak with you tonight. No matter what we have to make the time to get together, even if it is only during a lay over here in Columbus!!!!

PS Jen I spent a few days with your mom in the Summer one year I believe it was 1984. I hung out with a neighbor and your mom had a live and boy was he cute! Anyway while I was there we (not your mom) went to a concert it was Wayone Jennings and Neil Young. I really had a good time.

Well, since gardeing, weeding, cutting back, swimming then hot tubbing I need a shower so off to get clean, relax and eat some dinner

Ok I am Heibel so shout out to some good food, thanks Michelle I am showering and trying some soup and I see the dessert bars I liker Iou ROCK-you know what we like!!! and the garden for some good tomoatoes I got like 8 tonight!