Death My Mom Is Dying

[Deleted member 541]

@Lionheart777 Just wondering how things are with your mom???? And you to???

 

[Lionheart]

Hi @She Cat

My mom has surprised doctors, nurses, and family alike and is holding her own against the COPD. We were called in, asked to sign a DNR and grieved her passing .....however, she rebounded and surprised us all.

She is aspirating her food and I suspect this may have been the cause of her exacerbation that landed her in the hospital. She is on a thick liquid diet, everything must be pureed to keep her food going down the right way.

Still, although we are grieving the fact that she will eventually pass on, we are taking comfort that she seems to be doing really well at this time and we are thankful for another day with her.

She is under hospice care and we are discussing the possibility of bringing her home from the nursing facility if we can properly care for her.

As for me, I am dealing with it all the best I know how and that is just to make the best of it and enjoy each moment with her. Thank you for asking about us.

Much love and light,
Lion

 

[Deleted member 12723]

continued prayers for all of you.

 

[DharmaGirl]

Wow, she was on versed? That was originally made to make people forget. No wonder she's confused. I'm so sorry for what you are going through, and I'm glad that she is feeling better.

 

[Deleted member 541]

@Lionheart777 I'm glad that you've got some extra time with your mom. Just remember that if you bring her home with you, to make sure you take care of yourself too..... hugs....

 

[GrayOwl]

Sending all the inner strength and serenity I can muster over your way.
You are doing such a great job, Lion.
You are all in my prayers and thoughts often.

 

[Lionheart]

Thank you so much @GrayOwl and I mean that from my heart. You don't know me well and yet here you are praying for my family and supporting me. What a beautiful gesture of love and compassion!!! :inlove:

:hug:'s,
Lion

 

[Deleted member 541]

@Lionheart777 Just checking in with you to see how things are going with your mom... And you!!!!

 

[Lionheart]

Hi @She Cat :)

My mother has not had an exacerbation of COPD since she was transferred to the nursing home and began being treated by hospice care. Last I talked to her she was getting dressed to go play bingo :happy: She is getting out and socializing and wants to come home.

We are all shocked and pleasantly surprised at her recovery.:wideeyed::wideeyed::wideeyed:

We thought she was dying for sure :dead: the last time she was in the hospital so, we are just beside ourselves with wonder and amazement. We are so grateful to have more time with our mother to show our love and to let her know we will be ok when she is gone.

Mom says that she died on the ambulance ride to the hospital during the first trip. I do not doubt it as she was cyanotic :coldfeet: and not breathing.

Anyways although she could leave us at any time, we are totally grateful to have our mom back and that she is doing so well.

Thank you for asking!!!
:hug:'s
Hugs,
Lion

 

[Deleted member 541]

Well, I'm guessing @Lionheart777 that she is a fiery old lady with a strong will to live. I'm glad that you have this extra time to be with her. Cherish those moments... :hug:

 

[Lionheart]

Yes @She Cat She is certainly a fiery old lady with a strong will to live, I have to give her props for that!!! :) We are so happy and grateful and will definitely cherish each moment with her.:cool:

Thank you for being so supportive and caring, it means a lot to me and to my family! :inlove:

:hug:'s

 

[AngelKeeperJ]

(((Lion)))❤