Thank You All....
I want to thank you all for your comments, prayers, and thoughts. Actually, they have been very comforting and it's nice to know people out there, such as yourself, do care.
These past few days have been extremely hard.
The doctors have said maybe 3-6 weeks now so we plan on returning her home next week sometime with hospice care. Make her as comfortable as possible.
The hard part, as TLP can surely attest to, along with others of you, is seeing not who the person once was, but a shell. It's reality though, cold hard truth. And to this day, I thank God for every second she's lived these past 55 years.
I'm not being a "bad son" when I say I do wish for her suffering to end, peacefully. 7 years has her worn out and understandably so.
Ya'll be careful.....and again, thanks guys.
Later.
These past few days have been extremely hard.
The doctors have said maybe 3-6 weeks now so we plan on returning her home next week sometime with hospice care. Make her as comfortable as possible.
The hard part, as TLP can surely attest to, along with others of you, is seeing not who the person once was, but a shell. It's reality though, cold hard truth. And to this day, I thank God for every second she's lived these past 55 years.
I'm not being a "bad son" when I say I do wish for her suffering to end, peacefully. 7 years has her worn out and understandably so.
Ya'll be careful.....and again, thanks guys.
Later.
13 Comments:
You are not being a bad son at all. I am sure your mom would not want to put you through all that grief. You may even feel a sense of relief because she isn't suffering anymore. We were lucky with Laurianne, because she went suddenly and we didn't have to see her as that empty shell.
I am so sorry you have to go through this. My mom is only a year younger than your mom, and I know it would break my heart to lose her. My dad lost his mom suddenly, and he says to me "There is no one like a mom."
I wish the best to your mom, and your family. I will still send my prayers and happy thoughts.
Mike, that does NOT make you a bad son. It shows a LOT of love & compassion. Watching a loved one suffer is so hard & I wish you didn't have to go through it. Keeping the prayers going while sending more hugs & happy thoughts your way.
Mike. I'm sorry to hear this. I really truly am. I think you are a wonderful son. I know you've endured a lot and struggled a lot right a long with your mom. And not wanting to see her suffer and not recognizing the person she is now... gosh we all do that. That's how we cope. There's nothing wrong with that. And you know your mom wouldn't want to burden you or have you suffer either.
I don't have any comforting words for you. Just know that I'm supporting you. I'm ready to listen when you need to vent and ignore it when you don't want to talk about it.
So many prayers are being said. May the rest of her journey be a peaceful one!
I think your thoughts are very normal and out of love.
I'm here and however I can help, let me know. For now, we will remember you in our prayers. My son prayed for Mike, in the computer, and his mom. The prayers of a child I believe are powerful.
Blessings Mike,
K
That's what it means to release her to God's care. It's hard, I know, I've been there.
Just know that you are certainly not a bad son for wanting her suffering to end.
It's so hard to let the person who brought you into this world go!
Peace
I sent you an email, Mike. I am here for you.
You're absolutely NOT being a bad son, she's obviously a fighter to fight this for so many years...and you want her to feel peace and not pain, completely understandable. You're a good son, Mike, it shows that you love and care for your mom even just through these posts. Tell your mom every day that you love her, even though she already knows.
Wanting her suffering to end? Is not being a bad son. It's being a good son, an unselfish and loving son.
I will pray that when her time comes, it is peaceful for you both.
Ditto what everyone else has said. Praying for God to wrap the hearts of you and your family in peace.
I don't ever want to have to watch one of my parents suffer the way you have. My mom had to watch her mom die at a very young age from something doctors cure every day now. Spend as much time with her as you can right now Mike. I'm sure I don't even have to say it, but every second is precious. I'm sending a hug to you right now and hope that somehow, you are comforted. Love and hugs! - Nelly
Hospice is a God-send. I used them as I cared for my middle sister, Doris. With their help I was able to keep her at home which was what she wished. I was holding her hand when she died.
Sending best wishes along with my prayers that you enjoy the time you have left. She brought you into this world, you'll help her leave it. My mom looked at it as a gift with her mother. Much love and hugs your way.
Hey man, catching up on my blogs. Sorry to just now be reading about your Mom. Don't feel guilty for a second to wish for her suffering to end. Actually, it's the kind way of looking at things. Not wanting to see someone you care for suffer is probably the most loving thing of all - a final act of love. You should try and look at it as such.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I wish for you not to suffer much during this either.
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