June 1, 20224 yr 17 hours ago, jillar said: And just like that cancer ******* wins again. My beautiful California mom died this morning...😢 Condolences Jillar. May she rest in peace.
June 1, 20224 yr Sorry to hear that, @jillar Sending you my prayers. Edited June 1, 20224 yr by johnny5
June 3, 20224 yr Oh @jillar so sorry for your loss. No words I can offer will ease your pain at this time. Hold tight the memories your shared and let them light your way. Remember the gift she was and know she is free from suffering now.
June 4, 20224 yr My heart goes out to you, @jillar! I am so sorry for your loss. 😔❤️ Edited June 4, 20224 yr by Katgirl
June 4, 20224 yr And while we are ranting about stuff, I woke up in the middle of the night a few days ago with excruciating abdominal pain. I immediately knew what was happening. I have yet another flare up of Diverticulitis. I spent 3 1/2 hours in the ER yesterday, had a CT scan, which confirmed what I already knew, was given pain meds, and got scrips for antibiotics and Norco. I lied to them about having a ride home, drove home and have been in bed ever since. So now I have to really consider getting surgery, so this stops happening. Damn! Going to the ER during Covid is weird. I was in a chair the whole time, when I really wanted to lie down. So the lady next to me ( literally only a foot away) may have had Covid, and was NOT masked! WTF! So, it’s just liquids for me, so far. John went to the store to get me Gatorade and juices. He’s been very sweet. Kat Edited June 4, 20224 yr by Katgirl
June 4, 20224 yr So sorry you are going through this @Katgirl! Diverticulitis is miserable. I hope you start to feel better soon. Take good care. Edited June 4, 20224 yr by DenaliBlues
June 5, 20224 yr Two months ago, my 89-year-old mother was swimming 6 days a week, leading a book club, writing her memoirs, helping her grandkids with their homework, and generally being the boss of everything. Today she is unable to walk. She can no longer comprehend complex sentences, hold a cup of water without dropping it, or dial a phone number. She’s in the hospital with seven staples in her skull due to a fall. We are trying to get a handle on the underlying medical issues, but damn… it all happened so fast, like an avalanche. I wasn’t ready for this yet. But here it is. F**k.
June 5, 20224 yr I'm so sorry @DenaliBlues, hopefully they get to the bottom of why this is going on. My mom used to get UTI's and would have several of the same symptoms so maybe you could ask them to check for that? Surprisingly they didn't check for that with my mom unless we specifically asked and sure enough that's what it was. I'm sending healing thoughts to your mom...
June 6, 20224 yr How sad for her and all of you. I sure hope that they figure out what is going on @DenaliBlues. The severity of the decline in such a short period of time is shocking and I know it is all the more so for you and especially for her. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
June 7, 20224 yr Sorry to hear about your Mom. I agree with @jillar. UTIs can make older folks’ mental status decline in a hurry. I would hope the Docs would clue in, though. None of us are ready to see our parents in failing health. It’s a scenario I think about, in the future, as I age. I hate the thought of how it will affect my kids and many grandchildren. Unfortunately, it’s an inevitable part of life. You are lucky you still have your Mom. Mine passed at 62. I have already outlived her, by almost 10 years. I do hope things turn around, for your Mom. Kat
June 14, 20224 yr Well, it’s over. After a short but excruciating battle, my mother has passed on. My yearning to smoke is crazy strong right now. My inner voice is shouting, “F**k it.” Mom never smoked, never drank, worked out 6 days a week, did everything right for her health and STILL died in awful pain from stenosis and advanced cancer. So why should I bother to quit? But I know intellectually that picking up again wouldn’t fix anything. Also, quitting smoking allowed me to be with her at the very end. I had gone home to sleep for a couple of hours, and she left this world minutes after I returned to the hospital. If I were still smoking - if I had stopped on my way back inside to have a cigarette, as I always would have before - I would have missed her final moments. So I’m grateful for that, at least. Memory eternal, Mom.
June 14, 20224 yr @DenaliBlues So sorry for the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers for you. Your so right smoking won't change a thing.
June 14, 20224 yr Oh @DenaliBlues, I'm so sorry. Thank goodness you quit and were able to be with her. My thoughts are with you...
June 14, 20224 yr My heartfelt sympathy Denial to you and all your family .... I'm sure your Mum was proud of you quitting ....so keep your precious Quit in her honour ❤️
June 14, 20224 yr 6 hours ago, DenaliBlues said: Well, it’s over. After a short but excruciating battle, my mother has passed on. The right words are never there, I'm not sure they exist. Condolences and strength to you and your family Denali. The ones that mean the most never truly leave us, they live on through us.
June 15, 20224 yr I am so sorry for your loss. It is going to be hard dealing with the grief you feel. Just try to take it a day at a time. Be kind to yourself!!
June 26, 20224 yr I’m so sorry to read of your mother’s passing. I’m glad you got to say goodbye. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ❤️
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