January 18, 20233 yr My mom is really having a rough go of it right now. She had a massive heart attack on New Year's Eve. While she was recovering from the heart attack, a case of pneumonia set in. The pneumonia keeps coming back regardless of what they do to treat it. They had to put her on a ventilator last week. She was released from ICU back to a standard room yesterday. I'm trying to stay optimistic.
January 18, 20233 yr Oh no boo, I'm so sorry to hear this. Yes, stay optimistic because if they've moved her to a standard room and out of ICU it hopefully means she's getting better. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts that she'll be home and healthy soon... Edited January 18, 20233 yr by jillar
January 18, 20233 yr Oh Dear Friend .. I am saddened to read this ..... The body is a amazing thing ...I've seen Tony come back from the same illnesses..... Sending prayers and love to All your family... Hugs ❤❤❤❤
January 18, 20233 yr G’day Wow sorry to hear this. when your mum gets sick it really brings up how mortal we really are in my prayers
January 19, 20233 yr Oh no, @Boo… I’m very sorry this is happening, so sad about the trauma for you, your mom and your family. Sending you love and fortitude.
January 19, 20233 yr Sorry to hear this @Boo ..... prayer incoming! Edited January 19, 20233 yr by overcome
January 19, 20233 yr I'll put your mom on the prayer list tonight, @Boo. Praying for a speedy and full recovery.
January 19, 20233 yr I am so sorry to hear this @Boo. I do hope that she will overcome this illness. I will be praying for her and your family.
January 19, 20233 yr I so sorry Boo. That is truly scary for all 😞 sending prayers for her and your family
January 19, 20233 yr Author Thank you for all the kind words and prayers. In a time like this they truly mean a lot. I wish I had better news to report. She crashed this morning at around 4:00 a.m.. Her heart stopped beating completely for approximately four minutes. They were able to revive her. We had a family meeting with a cardiologist and pulmonologist. They were compassionate but painfully truthful. They have reached the end of the line for what they can do to heal her. Her body simply can't handle any more major procedures. We had another doctor come into the room and explain our options. She could stay in the hospital or have hospice care set up at the house. Mom can barely speak right now but she looked at dad and said "take me home." She then verified a couple of more times that she wanted to go home. The kind of grace and dignity my mom has shown through the worst days of her life is a true testament to how she lived. The folks from hospice are delivering everything to the house today. My sister and both nieces are preparing the house for mom's homecoming. My nephew is coming in tonight. April and I are going to make sure Maddie and Jackson are there when she comes home tomorrow. Mom will have all of her grandchildren under one roof. That means a lot because in the history of grandmothers, no grandmother enjoyed doting over her grandbabies more than mom.
January 19, 20233 yr My heart is breaking for you and your family boo and I'm so sorry. It's so hard to lose someone we love especially our parents. I'm glad you and more importantly she will be surrounded by love in her final days... 😢
January 19, 20233 yr Sweetheart I read your post with deep sorrow .... Losing your Mum is so painful.....take comfort you have made her last wishes happen.. Surrounded by the people she loved the most... You and all your family are in my thoughts ,prayers and heart ... Love to you all.❤️❤️❤️
January 20, 20233 yr Such sad tidings, but your love and support is truly a blessing for your mom. It’s beautiful that you are giving her some peaceful time at home surrounded by family. Sending you solace and strength, @Boo.
January 23, 20233 yr Author Mom passed away peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon. I will always be grateful for how peaceful her passing was. Mom had been sleeping most of the day, but opened her eyes for a brief period. This gave us all a chance to speak to her. She took one deep breath of air and crossed over to the other side. We finalized funeral plans this morning. We didn't go overboard as mom always said: "If y'all are gonna make a big fuss about me, do it while I'm still alive." Over the last couple of days at mom and dad's house, we were able to take some time and look at a lot of old photographs. Some brought back memories that were fresh in my mind. Others brought back old memories that would have been lost if not for that particular photo. Looking thru those old photos with my sister was a good reminder to both of us that we were blessed with a beautiful and caring mother. I am grieving and heart-broken. I am also thankful and blessed. The years I had with mom were a blessing. She will live on through us until our dying days.
January 23, 20233 yr I'm so sorry to read this boo. I'm glad you all got to take a stroll down memory lane with her, she must have loved looking at them with you guys. May she RIP............
January 23, 20233 yr To Boo and all his Family ... I'm so sorry to hear this very sad news .... Your Mum sounded a true lady ..the heart of the family ... Remember all the loving times you shared ...carry them in your hearts ...forever ... Lots Of Love Doreen XX
January 23, 20233 yr I so very sorry. May your family continue to be comforted by one another and your beautiful memories.
January 24, 20233 yr I am so sorry for you loss, Boo. The ones we love are always gone to soon. God Bless.
January 24, 20233 yr G’day I’m sorry for your loss. I know your mum would be proud of you! regards Chris
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