Yeah, so mom's health has really taken a turn
in the last two days.
Things are not going all that well, but
I guess it depends on how you look at it.
Well: no pain
Not So Well: agitation
Well: sleeping
Not So Well: a lot of sleeping
Well: eating
Not So Well: very little communication
We found a wonderful home health aide
through Bridget's Irish Nurses.
Lidia is Russian.
She is thoughtful, caring, attentive.
She is at my mother's side the entire time,
unless she's making lunch or folding laundry.
She gives good advice and comforting hugs.
We are so fortunate to find such a wonderful caregiver.
We called for an additional Irish/Russian nurse as
we need round the clock care now.
(I'm writing this at 2:15 am - I'm on overnight duty)
We had a visit from our doctor today.
Yeah, the head of Mt. Sinai's Neuro Oncology dept. makes house calls.
He's also about 2 years younger than Doogie Howser.
He told us what we really already knew, but when
Doogie tells you, it's okay.
Oh, that and the fact that the mouse trap in the
kitchen snapped while he was telling us lightened the mood.
On a -SO NOT MORBID- note:
Mom received Last Rites today.
seriously, SO NOT MORBID.
It was actually beautiful and I was so
glad I was able to take part in it.
The priest came when family and friends
were here, we all joined hands and prayed together.
So, that's where we are right now.
Yeah, it sucks, but that's life....and death
and we motor through.
5 comments:
I feel your pain/anxiety/stress/frustration/sadness. I went through caring for my mother in her final year, so I can fully appreciate your roller coaster of emotions. It is one thing to know the inevitable, it is another thing to say it and to live it 24 hours a day. My mom wanted so bad for the Preacher from back home (5 hours away) to visit and talk with her towards the end - but unfortunately we were not able to make that happen. I am happy for you and your mother that she was able to receive Last Rites - in addition to having no pain, this act will give her great comfort in a time when that is in short supply.
Thinking of you and your family....
I knew something was up when you weren't around to beat me in Words With Friends.
Please take care of yourself.
Sending hugs your way. I'm glad that you're finding some peace (and mice) during this journey.
hugs, thoughts & peace sent your way to you & yours!
xxoo
cyn
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family during these precious moments with your mom. I'm glad you saw the beauty in your mom's last rights. The last days with my mom, were some of the best memories I had. It was so hard to watch, so hard to let her go. But, we did it, loving her the whole way. And I wish you the beautiful experience my family had. I'll be praying for you. Many hugs, Roxann.
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