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Thank you everyone. As I type, my sister, uncle, and honorary aunt or mom#2 are gathered around her as she has her final hours with us. She can't speak but we know she is listening to us as we are joking about our favorite Mexican food. It's laughter until the end and I believe the end is today.
May God's peace be with you all as you share your mother's final hours. What a blessing for all of you that you can be together during this difficult time.
You are a saint to send her out with a laugh and to be able to have everyone with her. Her passage will only insure that she will be a laughing angel. I will think of that every time I hear laughter!
Be sure to take care of yourself in the coming days and keep us posted. She will be an inspiration to me forever.
Melissa - Huigs and prayers for you and your loved ones. I know this is not easy but remember that although she will not be here physically she will be watching over you. And she won't be in pain or suffering anymore.
oh Melissa, been there and done that, no words for the moment of parting will be sufficient. Take comfort in knowing you fulfilled your moms wishes and made her happy and in control till the end. Love and support to you, Nana Janet
Yes, Melissa, remember your Mother the way she was before the cancer, she wouldn't want you to remember her any other way! May you feel her love and peace with you. Remember we are all here for you.
Thank you for thoughts everyone. Amazingly, my mom isn't letting go. She has been in a coma since about 6 am and the hospice nurse said that she shouldn't last more than a few hours despite the crazy amounts of meds we've given her. This is so painful to watch. I can't imagine that anyone would ever want to be kept on life support after seeing what my mom is going through right now. It's horrible beyond words.I just wish my mom would stop gasping for breath and go now. She deserves better than this.
Thank you for thoughts everyone. Amazingly, my mom isn't letting go. She has been in a coma since about 6 am and the hospice nurse said that she shouldn't last more than a few hours despite the crazy amounts of meds we've given her. This is so painful to watch. I can't imagine that anyone would ever want to be kept on life support after seeing what my mom is going through right now. It's horrible beyond words.I just wish my mom would stop gasping for breath and go now. She deserves better than this.
Melissa, you need to tell her that it is OK for her to go and that you will see her in the future and tell her that you love her.
Melissa, you need to tell her that it is OK for her to go and that you will see her in the future and tell her that you love her.
I agree, even if you think they can no longer hear what you say, often they can. Tell her it's OK to go. And have everyone tell her that. Somehow she may be hanging on for one of you, and needs to know that you'll be fine, and you are OK with her letting go. I did this with my Daddy, and that's when he finally quit breathing.
(((Melissa))) I remember this, too, many times now. There really aren't any words that will make you feel better, just remember that so many of us are thinking of you and your mom and family. Breath in, breath out...it will be ok. Painful as it is, I will always be grateful that I was able to be there with my mom when she drew her last breath...
hope you are hanging in there - you have brought so many people together over your final plans with your mom. I'm sure she brought people together over the years as well with laughter. HUGS!
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You know Melissa--with her wonderful sense of humor maybe she just is hanging on for one more Halloween. Stay strong my friend. I also agree that sometimes they need and 'ok' from the family. I know it is hard and I wish I was there with you to hold your hand.
Thank you for thoughts everyone. Amazingly, my mom isn't letting go. She has been in a coma since about 6 am and the hospice nurse said that she shouldn't last more than a few hours despite the crazy amounts of meds we've given her. This is so painful to watch. I can't imagine that anyone would ever want to be kept on life support after seeing what my mom is going through right now. It's horrible beyond words.I just wish my mom would stop gasping for breath and go now. She deserves better than this.
It's been over 2 1/2 years since I was where you are now. It comes back immediately that feeling of "I don't want her to go" and "I can't stand this any longer, why doesn't God release her from this prison".
I feel so sorry that anyone has to be in that place. I pray that your mother passes peacefully. She obviously knows how deeply she is loved and cared about. Peace be with you.
Hello Melissa....I have thought of you many times and all that you are going through. I have not written as I am reliving the last moments with my mom as she passed away the same way. Being with someone as they take their last breathe is so precious, close and life changing. You will always treasure the memories and rejoice in the wonderful life your mom lived and gave to you and your family. She will never be replaced but will be with you forever.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
May peace be with you.
