Just a Heads Up

[The Seeker]

Just thought I'd mention here now so no one is taken by surprise when it happens, but my Mom probably won't last out this week.

One never knows of course, and she could possibly get better, but right now it seems that way. My Brother and I are actually hoping the sooner the better as quality of life is non-existent for her.

She's got Parkinsons, high blood pressure, and diabetes which have slowly destroyed her. She's now practically comatose and doesn't even know you're in the room let alone recognize anyone.

As my Dad used to say.....we can't all live forever and if we did, we'd get sick and tired of looking at each other! Death is part of life, especially when you've lived it out in full (pre-mature death is a different matter). My Brother and I are actually hoping she doesn't have to hang on in this state anymore.

 

[hemibee]

AJ, I'm sorry to hear of what you, your Mom, your brother and your families are having to go thru. We went thru the same with both of my grandmothers. One went quick and the other suffered for years. The extended suffering was hard on her and especially five daughters.

While I know you aren't a Christian and I respect that but I hope you won't mind if I pray for your Mom.


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[Rocky]

Very sad news indeed.
Sorry to hear it.

 

[The Seeker]

While I know you aren't a Christian and I respect that but I hope you won't mind if I pray for your Mom.

Sure...I respect religion too!

Just don't pray for her to hang on since it would be more merciful for her to join my Dad at this point.

I want her to just slip away quietly and without anymore suffering.

 

[DaveM]

Wow AJ sorry to hear this and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[The Seeker]

Thanks guys.

But, it is what it is and there's no changing it.

I really think she's better off if she'd go. Seeing her and talking to her (before the comatose state) live like she was is way worse. I'm at peace knowing I did what was possible for her when it counted. Any tears I shed will be tears of joy that she's out of her misery.

 

[keystiger]

Very sorry to hear A.J. But it sounds like she will be at peace and in a better place for sure.
You are in our prayers.

 

[DaveM]

Yes it is hard to see people you love suffer like this and knowing that they are finally at peace and free of the suffering is far better

 

[hemibee]

Sure...I respect religion too!

Just don't pray for her to hang on since it would be more merciful for her to join my Dad at this point.

I want her to just slip away quietly and without anymore suffering.

Don't worry, I would never pray for some one to suffer, her peace is more important.

 

[devo]

I'm sad for what you are going thru AJ.
I hope it pans out as you wish and soon.

 

[otherwise]

Strength to you AJ. It sounds like you have a good attitude to your mothers situation and I hope you and your brother stay strong after she slips away.
It's been 5 years since I lost my dad, I don't feel sad, but I think about him most days.

 

[Bikerdriver]

I am also so sorry to hear that, you are also in our prayers, Laura and I think at you.

 

[The Seeker]

Thanks TriumphTalk Family!

 

[Gromit]

Seeker, I pray she goes quietly and peacefully. I empathise and sympathise - we're in the same position with my mom at the moment so I truly do know how you're feeling.

 

[Silli]

Sorry to hear this AJ.

Regards

 

[CarlS]

AJ, you, your brother, and your mom are in my prayers. I pray for a merciful end to her suffering. I am sorry you are having to go through this. It is hard watching a loved one suffer.

 

[The Seeker]

And I'm sorry to hear that Gromit. Hang in there.

 

[CarlS]

Gromit, I am sorry to hear about your mom. I did know her health was not good. She and the family are in my prayers as well.

 

[hemibee]

Gromit, I too am sorry to hear of your Mom. You, your mom and family will be in our prayers also.


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[Gromit]

Thanks TT friends - you guys are always there.

Seeker, with you and your family.