It has been a tough time for me for a while

[DC/Id]

My Mother took a bad turn for the worse just before Christmas and has been through so much. She has been in a nursing home for 5 years and her Alzheimer's had advanced to the point where she was not able to swallow. She was just getting enough water to hang on to life until a week ago when she could no longer swallow at all. She had signed a living will that forbid us putting her on feeding tubes and such to prolong her life, we had to honor he wishes. I have been sitting with her and watching her slowly die for weeks now and today at 14:23 she lost the fight and went home. My brother, sister, my son Jim, and I were all there at the last and watched her go. She was 89 and had a good life so it was a relief to see the suffering end. It has been hard on Nancy and I so I just have not had the heart to post lately. We will have the funeral Monday.

If all this wasn't enough, I had a head on collision with a car in my plumbing truck on Tuesday. The car was destroyed. I am out of business until I have the front of the truck fixed. My mighty diesel service Ford was still running after the crash, but was leaking ani-freeze around the car hood that was in the radiator. My mechanic should have it up and going tomorrow. Now that is FORD TOUGH! Jim and I were not hurt but the other driver(Who was ticketed and hauled off in a Police car) was a little beat up.

So how is your week going? My has been a little worse than usual.

Thanks for listening DC

 

[Richard@BackwoodsDetectors]

DC, Sorry to hear about your mom.... It is truly hard to give them up..I lost my mom about 3 years ago and there aren't too many days that goes by, that I don't think of her. You were certainly blessed to have her with you for 89 years...think about the good times with her......I hope things will better for you in the coming weeks and months....remember to spend good quality time with the ones you love.... God Bless, RichardnTn

 

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[Chris in Hamilton (Canada)]

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[Ed SW Fla]

... its tough to lose any loved one, particularly a child or parent.

Your mother would want you to remember all the good times you shared and go on with your life enjoying the family and friends you have.

 

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[therick]

Sometimes life sucks, but in a couple of weeks there will only be the memories of what seems like an impossible situation. You'll look back, as we all have, and wonder "how on earth did I get through that without exploding?" The death of somone close is never an easy thing but you can take solace in knowing that she is in a far, far better place than we are. Good luck DC, things are about to get better.

therick

 

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[Vernon in Virginia~Formerly Alaska]

and eventually fond memories of the past will fill the void.

look at it this way DC; in the happenings of the last few months, in what you've been through, things can only get better, at least odd-wise. Our family will be praying for you and yours, and in time, as things smooth out, try and make it back to the forum.

We've all taken a vote here on the forum, and you've come out ahead... 51% of us have voted to leave a light on for you.

Vernon

 

[Butch in Colorado]

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[Fred/in Fla.]

Condolenses on the loss of your mother, I do not look forward to the passing of my parents. Special people in my mind as I'm sure your's were for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you DC.

 

[Scott Maine]

..I refused to drive 556 miles in one day just to save my company money for a plane flight and rental car. They said I was insubordinate...I said no...I am not stupid.
Yet that is a better week than yours.
My wifes mother passed away from cancer very similar to your mother. She slowly wasted away at home and died in front of us. A very difficult thing for my wife to go through....so I have a slight understanding of your situation.
Hope life improves for you quickly...it usually seems to right after a hard fall like that.
Scott

 

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