My mother died last Thursday, six weeks after a cancer diagnosis.
I am not yet at a point where I can write about her here. The pain is still too close. She was herself in no pain at the end, however, and my brother and I were both with her. It was as good as an awful experience could be. I will also give a big shout out to the staff who tended her in the hospital and nursing home. The nurses and aides in particular made me realize how much such a career is a calling.
Posting will likely be light this week as I continue to focus on our family’s emotional needs as well as the many administrative tasks that a death precipitates. Thanks for your understanding.
Dana, I’m very sorry to see this, and especially sorry that your remaining time with her was so short. 6 weeks doesn’t seem like much time, to say good-bye for a lifetime. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, as you deal with all the emotional and logistical aftermath (and especially, dealing with all the logistics in the middle of all this relentless snow.)
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I don’t know you, but I’m thinking of you and your family right now.
((Dana)) I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Holding you in my heart…
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