Guest guest Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Just wanted to tell everyone the sad news that my mother died last night. She had been battling pneumonia, but seemed to be getting better until taking a sharp downward turn two nights ago. She nearly didn't make it through the night, and the next day my dad had a hospital bed and Hospice in to help. It was obvious from her sats, pulse rate, labored and loud breathing that death was imminent. As difficult as it is for all of us, we know she's in a better place and we're relieved that this last episode happened in a hurry. It is a blessing that she was at home, and the whole family including both my kids were surrounding her (although she wasn't responsive at that point). She knew about the transplant and got to see me once without oxygen after I got back home - another blessing. She might well have been waiting for that to happen before she gave up the fight. Another blessing is that since my mom battled Alzheimer's and Bronchiectasis, and she had been fighting so hard for the past 6 years, that we didn't have another six years of watching her Alzheimer's deteriorate into something much worse than it currently was. She was so frail and everything was a such a struggle for her - she deserves a heavenly rest. I feel a hole in my soul, and I'm particularly exhausted given that I'm still in recuperation mode. Life can sure be a roller coaster. Please pray for my father and for our whole family as we thank God for the life of this wonderful woman who blessed all of our lives and was so dearly loved. Love to all, Gwynnie 57 Single-lung transplant on 4-3-08 at UTHSC San , TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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