Death My "baby" sister is dying...

[Tinyflame]

Yes don't be alarmed if she comes out with things not lucid, it likely will come and go. I find with oxygen things will be half- correct, with meds out of character or non-sensical.

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

 

[Lionheart]

Sister is home from the hospital and is still under hospice care, however,...….this afternoon and evening, and now night, she has been lucid and very much alive.

I am blessed by each moment with her. I know time may be short, however baby sister has exceeded doctors expectations and I am most grateful!!! I am doing my best to stay in the moment and take each day one at a time.

I'm most grateful to everyone who has been showing me compassion and support. I count each prayer and every kind word as a great spiritual blessing.

 

[Still Standing]

Special moments, in times like these, will bring comfort to your heart in days to come. I am glad your sis is able to have some clear moments with you and your niece. It is so nice that she is able to spend her last days at home and not in a sterile, unfamiliar setting. The love for your sis comes through loud and clear, here. It is a precious thing to read.

 

[Abstract]

Wishing you both strength and peace, Lion. It sounds like you both have wonderful support and care.

 

[AngelKeeperJ]

The love for your sis comes through loud and clear, here. It is a precious thing to read.

(((You))) are giving your (((Sis))) the BEST gift of all! Your love and care'

((( :hug::hug::inlove::hug::hug::inlove::hug::hug: )))

 

[Lionheart]

Doctors think they can predict a persons life expectancy, but they are sadly mistaken as my sister has proven. Hospice keeps telling us that sister is on her last downward spiral and then she pops up and wants ice cream.... we are blessed to have this extra time with her!!!

It is draining to think she is about to pass and then find out we are wrong, but we count it as a blessing.

Sis went into the hospital a month ago and we were told it was a matter of days, which has turned into a matter of weeks. The other day she was gasping for air and we thought it was the beginning of the end for her, but again, we were wrong!

Sis had to go to a nursing home because she required more medical attention than we could give her at home and we are quite frankly exhausted and no longer so sure of when she will pass....Still I am grateful for all of the support and prayers.. This has been a long goodbye, one I am blessed to be making.

 

[Freida]

it's such a double edged sword - to prepare for the worst and then get a reprieve. But I'm glad you have extra time with her. You are are an amazing sibling and I'm sure she feels blessed to have you with her.

 

[Lionheart]

Thank you @Freida , that is so sweet of you to say and I am sorry for the long delay in responding to your post. As you may know, I am now my sisters primary caretaker and it is difficult watching her mental and physical health decline. Still I am blessed with extra time and even though these are difficult times, I enjoy my sisters love for life and her wonderful sense of humor.

She is definitely a blessing to everyone around her and it hurts to see her struggle and suffer..... When the time comes for her to pass, I will be both relieved and devastated, if that makes any sense.

Thanks again for your kind words of support,

love and light,
Lion

 

[LuckiLee]

Sorry about your sister! My Mom had copd/emphysema for quite a while. She ended up having a massive stroke and never came out of the coma. She was on machines for a week then we decided to take her off of life support. She lived for another week. Sadly none of us were able to say goodbye or how we loved her. I'm glad your sis has you! Count your blessings. Sending you support and hugs. XO

 

[Lionheart]

Sadly none of us were able to say goodbye or how we loved her.

I am so sad that you didn't get to say goodbye. My mother died from COPD about a year and a half ago and she was in a drug induced coma when we found out that she was slipping away. So we never got to say goodbye or tell her how much we loved her either.

God bless you for sharing and being supportive @LuckiLee , I count you as one of my blessings.

 

[ms spock]

Thinking of you at this time @Lionheart777!

 

[Changing4Best]

Hey Lion, I am touched by the way you describe your relationship with your beloved sister. How beautiful, even under these sad conditions. I understand exactly the situation, I had a similar one with my husband back in 2005. He'd had a heart attack and the Dr.s said they could do nothing more. We had a chance to say our last "I love you"s and a last meal together, a banana and pudding (that was what the nurses had!). It was a very special time for us, sacred, and even though it was tragic, I do understand the love that is there in these moments too.

You hang in there best as you can. Be sure to take care of YOU too. She depends upon you being healthy.

Your friend,
SheilaKathy (Changed my name for fun)