Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Marilyn, So sad about your mom. Your support on this board is so appreciated. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. PJ > > > Heyla, folks.... > > I'm going to be in and out of the list. Hollar if you need me. > > We had to initiate hospice care for my Mom this > week. She is no longer able to sit or stand by > herself, and her mind is only partially connected > to reality. If we've gotten 500 calories a day > down her, it's a lot. She's in pain much of the time. > > The hospice folks are really wonderful. > http://www.serenityhospice.com/index.html > > At this point, all I can do is pray for what is > best for Mom... and my Dad, who is half-killing > himself trying to take care of her. > > Anyway, hope ya'll will forgive me if I go > quieter than I would like to be around here. > > > > — Marilyn > New Orleans, Louisiana, USA > Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 > Darn Good SCD Cook > No Human Children > Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Marilyn, I empathize totally as we went through three years ago exactly what you are going through. Hospice was wonderful for my Mom...and for my Dad. Reading your post has brought tears. I truly know how hard this is, I'm very sorry you are going through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, your Dad. Terry OT: My Mom Heyla, folks....I'm going to be in and out of the list. Hollar if you need me.We had to initiate hospice care for my Mom this week. She is no longer able to sit or stand by herself, and her mind is only partially connected to reality. If we've gotten 500 calories a day down her, it's a lot. She's in pain much of the time.The hospice folks are really wonderful. http://www.serenityhospice.com/index.htmlAt this point, all I can do is pray for what is best for Mom... and my Dad, who is half-killing himself trying to take care of her.Anyway, hope ya'll will forgive me if I go quieter than I would like to be around here. - Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Praying for a sense of peace for you in the midst of it all. Kelley W. > > > Heyla, folks.... > > I'm going to be in and out of the list. Hollar if you need me. > > We had to initiate hospice care for my Mom this > week. She is no longer able to sit or stand by > herself, and her mind is only partially connected > to reality. If we've gotten 500 calories a day > down her, it's a lot. She's in pain much of the time. > > The hospice folks are really wonderful. > http://www.serenityhospice.com/index.html > > At this point, all I can do is pray for what is > best for Mom... and my Dad, who is half-killing > himself trying to take care of her. > > Anyway, hope ya'll will forgive me if I go > quieter than I would like to be around here. > > > > — Marilyn > New Orleans, Louisiana, USA > Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 > Darn Good SCD Cook > No Human Children > Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 At this point, all I can do is pray for what is best for Mom... and my Dad, who is half-killing himself trying to take care of her.I'll be praying for you. I'm so sorry you have to go through this, and of course we forgive you for being quieter on the list! Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa 15UC April 2008, diagnosed Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)20mg Prednisone 1x daily ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Marilyn, Thinking and praying for you and your entire family during this sad time. We will miss all your words of SCD wisdom while you away from the board. Take care. - and Kaitlyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I will be thinking of you. Stay strong. Subject: Re: OT: My MomTo: BTVC-SCD Date: Sunday, July 26, 2009, 10:12 PM Praying for a sense of peace for you in the midst of it all.Kelley W.>> > Heyla, folks....> > I'm going to be in and out of the list. Hollar if you need me.> > We had to initiate hospice care for my Mom this > week. She is no longer able to sit or stand by > herself, and her mind is only partially connected > to reality. If we've gotten 500 calories a day > down her, it's a lot. She's in pain much of the time.> > The hospice folks are really wonderful. > http://www.serenity hospice.com/ index.html> > At this point, all I can do is pray for what is > best for Mom... and my Dad, who is half-killing > himself trying to take care of her.> > Anyway, hope ya'll will forgive me if I go > quieter than I would like to be around here.> > > > — Marilyn> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001> Darn Good SCD Cook> No Human Children> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you, Marilyn. Be blessed Sandy > > > Heyla, folks.... > > I'm going to be in and out of the list. Hollar if you need me. > > We had to initiate hospice care for my Mom this > week. She is no longer able to sit or stand by > herself, and her mind is only partially connected > to reality. If we've gotten 500 calories a day > down her, it's a lot. She's in pain much of the time. > > The hospice folks are really wonderful. > http://www.serenityhospice.com/index.html > > At this point, all I can do is pray for what is > best for Mom... and my Dad, who is half-killing > himself trying to take care of her. > > Anyway, hope ya'll will forgive me if I go > quieter than I would like to be around here. > > > > — Marilyn > New Orleans, Louisiana, USA > Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 > Darn Good SCD Cook > No Human Children > Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Just a quick note to say that I'll miss your flowery prose and quick wit, not to mention good advice. I am no stranger to hospice and caring for those we love who are very sick. Big hugs to you during this difficult time. Make sure you take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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