I've just returned from vacation to face the trip you never want to take. Most of us get two such sad opportunities in life, the death of each parent. The first for me occurred when I was 16 and my sister, 12. Our father had a long death from debilitating heart disease. Now, 40 years later, it's our mother's turn. In late September she had routine back surgery, but due to infections leading to sepsis, she has never left the hospital. Three days ago after steady improvement, she refused to continue with treatment unbearable to her, but necessary to help her breath, leading the medical team to recommend hospice care. So here we are helping our mom through her unexpected and difficult journey.
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17 responses to “A difficult journey”
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My prayers and thoughts are with you. May you have the strength and comfort of your family to help you.
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Sending prayers and good thoughts your way.
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My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope you find comfort in being able to help your mom spend this time with her.
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I’m sorry and I’ll be thinking of you. It’s not an easy time as I know first hand. I wish you peace on this part of your mom’s journey.
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You are in everyone’s prayers. We all have to face those journeys which are hard but what an honor to be with her on her last one.
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I’m so sorry for you and hope that you’ll have the strength to go through this difficult time – my prayers are with you.
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Oh I’m so sorry, you’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Your mother must find comfort in having her daughters supporting her. Thinking of you all.
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I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you.
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I am so sorry and thinking of you.
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Oh I’m so sorry to hear this. (((hugs))) to you and your family.
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So sorry for the pain and sorrow you must be experiencing. I pray you will be strong through it.
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So sorry you have come to this difficult place. I hope the hospice team can support you and give you the space you need. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Li – I’m so sorry. I know that the hospice team will help you through this transition. I’ll be praying for you.
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Just by chance checked your blog. We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. This is probably one of the hardest things you’ve ever had to do. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Things will be more peaceful for Mom with the ones she loves around her and it is an honor that you can do this for her. We’re so sorry to hear this.
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I’m sending you an internet hug–filled with sympathy and support.
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I am sorry to hear abt your Mom. I am beginning to experience problems with my Mom and would like to knit one of your Herringbone Rib Scarves for her. Could you please send me a copy of the pattern?
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