Very nice post Craig. It is most appreciated. I agree that where she is going is a place of total peace-no more suffering. To my surprise, my Mom is hanging in there and NOT giving up just yet. Changes in her meds will give her a bit more time. Of course, it is only delaying the inevitable. Thanks for your support.
Thanks a bunch Doug. Guys like you make this easier to deal with. In other words, this site is more like family to me AND is full of great people. This is why I prefer to hang here more than any other website.
Appreciate your support.
Rick, thank you for the prayers. You are correct in that I am very close to my Mom and I cherish every moment of it. However, she has grown weak and is quite exhausted. Sometimes, it is best to cut the cord. That time is near. I appreciate your support.
Chris, my Mom has congestive heart failure too. Like you, I have been and still are going through all of the same emotions you did. As you and I both know, it is just a tough thing to go through. Really appreciate your kind words. It does mean a lot to me my friend.
Thanks Billy, I appreciate your support. It goes a long ways my friend. Guys like you, as well as many others here, are good people. This is why I like it here and consider many of you part of my family.Phil, I have no words that haven't already been spoken! Just be strong and stay by her side because each and every moment she'll be able to sense your presence and help her through her journey.
Sincerely, Bill
Once again, thanks so very much Alex. I do plan to do what I can until the end. My Mom has had a good life and is one heck of a woman. She never complains and is quite independent. However, she always is so caring and would help anyone in need. Hence, I am hopeful she will continue to fight in such dire circumstances. Your kind words help a lot my friend. Hope all is well your way.
Hi Adam. At this point in time, my Mom does not want any life support whatsoever. She told me she would rather pass than to continue living like she is. Therefore, all of that has already been decided. However, my Mom is doing a bit better and was able to take the breathing mask off. This is mainly due to changing some of her meds around. As such, her breathing was not as labored as it was when I went home last night. We are hopeful this will continue. Thanks for your kind words my friend. Like many here it really means a lot to me. Hope all is well your way.
Thanks so much Jamie for your kind words. It really does mean a lot. I also agree that life at times is a bit overwhelming. However, I am attempting to remain strong for my Mom. They brought my younger brother from jail yesterday to see her. That is when I really broke down. My Mom was so happy to get to see him. She even had a smile on her face.
Anyways, AIC would make for a great show. Appreciate you offering my friend. Hope all is well your way.
Thanks a lot my friend. Appreciate your kind words as it makes all the difference. Right now, my Mom is merely hanging on by a thread. In fact, if it were not for the oxygen they are giving her she would be gone. Only God knows when her time is up, but it is close. I just don't want her to suffer any more than necessary. BTW, my Mom looked like an angel today. Soon, she will be at peace and all her pain /suffering will end.
Thank you for your prayers and warm thoughts. It has been a rough one today. That is, my Mom is hanging in there by a thread. My guess is, it won't be too much longer now.
Wow, thank you so much for such a great post. You are correct in that I have a lot of friends on this website. In fact, I consider them a very important part of my family. I also really enjoyed reading that verse from the Bible. I have read it several times myself as it is one of my favorites. I also appreciate you taking the time to say a prayer. Bless you and your family for doing so. Hope things are well your way.
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. My Mom is hanging in there, but her blood pressure is really low and keeps dropping. She is also on pure oxygen now at full pressure. Without it, she would pass. To be honest, I am not too sure how long she wants to keep fighting. Hence, she told my sister yesterday she had about (2) days left. Sometimes, they know more than the rest of us. At any rate, your kind words mean a lot and I can NOT thank you enough. I really appreciate your support. Hope all is well your way.
