My apologies and thanks to all my wonderful friend
As many of you know (those that remember me), I went toFlorida for vacation. Actually, it was part vacation but mostly I was to work on my mom's home and also visit with her for Christmas and New Years.
I'm happy to report that I did get to spend some time with mom and indeed, we celebrated XMas together. However, the rest of this blog is not a happy report. Be forwarned !
Christmas night mom developed a bit of a sore throat. So, the next morning I went to the drug store to buy some Chloraseptic throat spray, which seemed to help her throat. However, the illness seemed to move to her chest, as she was coughing. At this time I sort of half jokingly suggested, that perhaps we should visit the hospital. I say half jokingly, because I was a bit worried about my mom, however, I KNEW she would refuse going to the hospital, which she did. She hated hospitals !
So, I went back to the drug store and bought some cough medicine. She also lost her appetite, so I bought 2 cases of Ensure, a liquid nutritional supplement, which she was sucking down fairly well. So, we figured that perhaps she had the flu and with some bed rest, she would recover in time.
However, her conditioned worsened until Monday morning. I checked on her in the morning and she looked significantly worse. So, I said, "that's it, you're going to the hospital no matter what you say." I literally picked her up and put her in the car and drove her to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. Unfortunately, once she got to the hospital she continued to get worse & worse.
After a couple of hours in the hospital, she went into a coma and did not even open her eyes until a week later. Apparently, she went into septic shock and her condition worsened.It was a long drawn out torturous saga, but I'll spare you the most of it. The bottom line is, that she died in about 3 weeks.
Thus, I have been extremely busy for the past month; first with her hospitalization, then with the funeral and now with settling her estate with my greedy sister. This 'vacation' has been no joy ride at all. Nonetheless, I apologize for not logging in and keeping, those who care, updated.
It was very nice, moments ago, to find my mailbox, flowerbox and e-cards all stuffed with messages to me from wonderful people. Thanks to you all for helping me smile. I really needed that ! Big Hugs !!!
I'm still in Florida and have bought a laptop with wireless internet access to allow me to say hello to you all. Hello !
Thanks again !! :sad flower: Jim
Comments (4)
It must be a comfort to you that you were with her, at this sad time.
Those we love dont go away. They walk beside us everyday...
Why is it a death seem's to bring out the greediness in people, especially family...so sad that people only see dollar signs in there eyes when a loved one passes..
Well hang in there--my father is the same way about Doctor's, at least you were there for her...Take care Christina
While I was able to spend some time with
her before she got unresponsive, unfortunately, there was
also a lot off time spent in the hospital and hospice where she was unresponsive. I'm not sure if she even knew I was there.
Nonetheless, I was glad to be able to look out for her best interest and be there to communicate with the doctors & nurses.
Regardless, not being able to fully trust my sister and now having both parents gone, there is certainly a new emptyness, I
have never felt before. I'm sure I will return to my happy go lucky self eventually, but at least for now, I find it challenging to let go of the sadness.