She had taken a turn for the worse 2 weeks ago.Fall, infection, surgery on infected foot,ventilator, feeding tube. cardiac issues,,,,,all in a matter of days.We stood vigil at her bedside all day yesterday, I could not sleep and got out of bed at 1am, smoked a cig, then called hospital to check on her. It was 1:08 am.They were getting ready to call us, and were quite surprised that I called at that time. I went and spent 6 hours, just sitting with her.Just got home. Waiting for brothers to wake up and get the ball rolling on arrangements. BTW......it's my Birthday. I wish she could have waited a day or two more. Sad, relieved,and very tired. Thanks for being here for me these 3 years. Would not have made it without my AC family. Love you guys.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. You loved your mom so very much and she was an important part of your life. I can feel the anxiousness you felt while so much has been happening over the past two weeks for your mom and your family. Hugs to you.
You know the ups and downs of caregiving and I know how important the support can be and how much folks on this site can be of help. Feel good about what you were able to do for your mom and that she appreciated it too and loved you for it.
Now a new bit of scurry will be taking place and then quietness and reflection. You can feel good in reflecting on your life with your mom and how you helped her and loved her so much - now and forever. Losing a loved one is never easy - even when expected and it seems all the good is remembered at that time and so appropriately so.
May the goodness you have provided to others come back to you seven-fold.
God bless you, your family, and be in peace that your mom is home with God again--
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I had a friend lose his brother on his birthday. My friend is choosing to look at it as though his brother timed his "exit" to a better place to coincide with a joyful day.