Sitting in the Hospice parking lot trying to gather strength to make the trip back to Mentor & wondering about Life! To think that 3 days ago we were told mom showed miraculous signs of improvement & we needed to meet with her Doctors on Tuesday(tomorrow) to plan on a new facility for Mom because shes getting better. How things have totally turned in the other direction. Mom is very lethargic and beginning to cry out in pain. She doesnt seem to know us again and one of the aides seems to think its going to be soon. Although were all very sad, weve been Able to rejoice in Gods beautiful gifts he has given us! Ive been able to make peace with My Mom on stuff that seemed so major back in the day that now I realize was so petty! Ive been honored to have been blessed by a woman with such a profound faith in God who had taught me right from wrong, always trying to give of myself to others & always looking for the good in all! Shes the woman who gave me life and introduced me to Englebert Humberdink records, went with me on all my singing competitions and would drop everything she was doing to help me type a last minute paper when I was in college. She not only did this kind of stuff for me but for others as well! And now I get to watch her lie in a bed and cant do anything for her accept pray that she can be comfortable until God brings her home. The last time I saw her in person, before going to Columbus for the weekend, she took my arm and stroked it and asked if I remembered her teaching me the rainbow song? I told her I remembered and we sang it together. I remember wondering as she stroked my arm & looked deeply into my eyes if this would probably be the last time my mom would know who I am. Im thinking I was right. Cant Thank all the visitors who have come to see Mom, the beautiful flowers and abundant amount of cards shes received with all the well wishes have touched our hearts so deeply. The meals from our friends have helped make being with Mom less stressful knowing I havent had to cook at times. Youve provided for my family when Ive been here for Mom and youre all such amazing individuals! Thanks for being on this journey with all of us. Weve felt your hugs, prayers, love and support and are so humbled by each and everyone of you. What a long winded post. Until tomorrow, stay tuned! Love to all!
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:28:35 +0000