No question, just wanted to share. My mom was a fighter, always. She was a breast cancer survivor. When she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2009, she started this fight. She made it all the way to Stage 7f. She was on hospice for over a year and kept fighting. Two weeks ago she started a downward spiral. A week and a half ago, she showed all signs of having a small stroke. Seven days ago she stopped swallowing all food and water. Three days ago she went to sleep. Early this morning, while I was holding her hand and stroking her hair, she took her last breath in this Earth. It was peaceful and she had a small smile on her face. I know she is with her Heavenly Father, Jesus, her parents, and she is at peace. I appreciate this site and all of you. I gained much information, as well as knowing I was not alone in this journey.
I have a feeling you've gained a lot of her strength. Notstanding that, I'm sorry for the loss but pleased for all the inspiration I'm thinking you gained from her.
I hope you continue to come back to give of your experience as so many still do even though their loved ones are no longer with us.
Sorry for your loss.
Mountainmoose,
A week tomorrow,,,,,,sorry too for your loss.
Grammyteacher - I know you are right. May peace be with you, too. (((Hug)))
I think each person goes on there own terms. Your mom knows you love her. You made sure she was safe and cared for. As a mom, I know I want my children to take care of themselves too. I am sure our moms felt that way too.
I feel guilty about many things I shouldn't. While my mom was slipping away, I was second guessing the meds I was giving her when she was showing definite signs of pain. I never wanted to over medicate and never wanted her in pain. I even had my son in law, an anesthesiologist, come show me the signs to look for to know if she was in pain. I think it just goes with caregiving, second guessing, guilt, concern, etc. I find them a part of parenting too, uuugh. We can just do our best.