October 3, 2014
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passing
Began my Medic series last night.
Andrea couldn't make it this morning.
Deborah brought Mother late. Had problems getting her up and dressed.
Steve Lewis of Edward Jones came by to pick up a check. We moved some of my and Mother's investments around.
Mary's goulash for lunch. Cornbread and avocado on the side.
Mother was really lost at cards today. Had to be prompted more than once to make a play.Mother threw up once. Mary suggested it was caused by the hard candy Mother sucks on continually. We tried to deny Mother more candy. Offered potato chips instead. But, she was as insistent as a heroin addict.
We played later than usual. Mary and I took our guests home afterwards. Picked up a prescription at Kroger on the way back.
Mary thinks Mother should not be left by herself at night.
I was taking supper in the garage/patio when brother George drove up with a few more tomatoes and okra. We chatted. Traded stories. Hashed out a few problems. George told of his dream: He arrived at Mother's where Deborah announced that she had just passed on. Mother lay in her bed. Her sister Katherine was at her side, holding her hand.
Aunt Katherine passed away twelve years ago.
I took sundown at the outpost.
117 lbs.
66.5 °F, clear.
Comments (5)
Sounds like both you and George are subconsciously preparing yourselves for the day she does pass. It is not easy watching a parent age and slowly fail... Hugs and prayers for you all.
It does sound as if your mother is getting to a point of needing assistance at least at night. Premonitory dreams like George's are frightening, but often act as a wake-up call. My thoughts are with you as you get through the next phase.
We took care of our MIL and her sister in our home until they passed away. You are doing the right thing.
Change of seasons hits our elders harder than the rest of us. Your mother probably shouldn't be left alone at night, from here on. God bless you all.
Yes your mother has to receive assistance.
But this low state of health perhaps is temporary.
In friendship
Michel