Update from Becky in Illinois

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Bennie and Others,

My mom is still in ICU in Indianapolis. I have made 2 trips over to see her

and stayed at a motel in order to do it. But needed to come home eventually to

keep my job plus I physically cannot stay with her in the hospital for long

unless they would pull up another bed for me beside her. I cannot sit for long

at all. Even at home, I am on my back or side most of the day.

Driving 4 hours over there is horrible and then another 4 hours home puts me in

unbelievable pain for several days. So I am forced to leave her alone and trust

the hospital staff to take good care of her.

I know you said you would never do that to a family member but what choice do I

have? I do feel horribly guilty about it. I can only pray that the nurses are

as compassionate and caring as you.

I would give anything not to suffer with chronic pain because not only does it

hurt you but it hurts those you love.

Becky in Illinois