Just a quick update on the state of affairs in my world. Daughter is recuperating well. We were able to take the head wrap off her face but she still hasn’t eaten anything really since the syringes are too small. Today we go to the doctors and he will release the bands a little bit so maybe she can start getting some soups in her. Can’t live on Gatorade and water for too long. She is not in pain, just discomfort that she has to sleep on her back with her head propped up. It is giving her a sore neck.
Mom is in the hospital and refusing to eat and refusing to let them give her meds. In fact, she is not opening her eyes or talking at all. Sister is going to talk with the people at hospice today. Thanks to the nurse, I was able to FaceTime with my mom and told her that I loved her and that I wished she would get better but that if she wanted to go be with dad now, we would understand. She never opened her eyes or acknowledged that she could hear me but she did move around a bit so I’m going to think that she did. Once again I am SO grateful that we got to spend both Thanksgiving and Christmas with her here. This is from Thanksgiving. I can’t upload the one from Christmas. She’s the little lady on the end next to me.
I have some transcription work to do and an Etsy order I’m working on and I’m trying to practice my breathing skills so I don’t get overwhelmed but if I’m not on here for a bit, you’ll know that I reached my max point. Thanks to all who are sending love and good wishes. I feel them.
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I send my prayers to you and your family. Sometimes our loved ones make the decision to go to the other side. It reminds me of my dad who refused water and any food. I am so sorry for this heartache but i am glad your daughter is slowly getting better.
ReplyDeleteThanks Birgit. That's exactly what we think. She was done. Not easy but it never is.
DeleteSending warm thoughts your way, Janet. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna. Appreciate the love.
DeleteDear Janet,
ReplyDeleteClearly I have missed a lot in the last few days. I knew nothing about your daughter's surgery or your mother falling ill with COVID. Last time you and I connected, you showed your one second a day video bites from 2021 and we were starting 2022 with hopes that it would be a better year than the previous. Now, less than two weeks into January, I'm starting to wonder if there is such a thing as a better year for any of us. I was shocked and saddened to learn that your dear mother is stricken and has become unresponsive. I will indeed keep her and you and the rest of your family in my prayers, minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. We lost a family member to COVID at Thanksgiving. At Christmas we learned that another family member has stage 4 lung cancer and is given only months to live. Literally, just minutes ago, Mrs. Shady's brother suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. None of these events can diminish your pain, but I wanted you to know that you are not alone in your worrying and grieving. I remember you telling me that your mother was coming to visit over the holidays. As I gaze at the picture from Thanksgiving, I wish with all my heart, as I am sure you do, that we could turn back time and keep your family suspended safely in that happy moment.
I know you will keep us posted, Janet, and I will keep checking back here for updates.
Thanks so much for your kind words my friend. You are so right that I am not alone and sorry that you are going through some too. It is never easy but we are learning to let go, as she would want us to. It was SO quick but at 98. I guess her system was not capable of fighting it and she had no strength to help it. Let's hope we get this past soon and then can concentrate on a better year. Appreciate you my friend.
DeleteI'm praying for you and your family, Janet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy!
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