Reply #7: I've been thinking about so much [View All]

I was hoping the news would be better. Having gone through a similar experience with my mom I know what you mean and I have an idea how you're feeling. There were days when my mom was lucid and funny and then there were the days when she was aware but unable to communicate. More than once she said she was ready for her final sleep and she was frustrated when it didn't come.

I think there are a lot of us who understand what you are going through. The Admiral's parents passed away within 6 months of each other and he went through similar situations for both of them too. Having parents who spent their last days in the hospital going in and out of consciousness and up and down in health is something that I think more and more of us will experience. It is stressful on everyone, especially the poor person going through it.

I'm glad you've got a good doctor to talk to. I remember the hospital staff starting new procedures on my mom that she either didn't want or understand. There were a couple of people who would explain why there was a change in her treatment but most of them just came in, did their thing and then left. I just wanted to know so I could explain it to her.

Just remember that if you can come in March we'd love to have you. If you can't, believe me, we understand. We'll just have to put off meeting until another day. You will always be welcomed to stay with us whenever you are in the area, especially now that we know what most of the problems with the house are (crossing my fingers on this one) and that they are fixed and/or workable.