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Originally Posted by joellelee2000
I called my mom at the hospita yesterday morning. She's decided to halt all treatments.  She has fluid in her lungs and around her heart, a c-diff infection, massive sweling in her legs, and a lot of pain. I totally support her decision as do the rest of the family. I'm still a 1000 miles away from her because I have to be here for my dh and drive my son to the gastro tomorrow. I'm really scared that I won't get to see my mom again. I wish I had known before I left Pittsburgh that it would probably have been the last time we'd be together. I'm very worried about my dad. They've been married for 44 years. I can tell over the phone how despondent he is, which is perfectly natural. I wish I could be there for him too. OMG this is just so surreal to me. I feel like a mouse on one of those stupid wheels. Running in place and getting nowhere fast. Sorry agan guys. I hope to be back to my silly self some day  . |
Joelle
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's latest problems...I know how hard it must be to be far away and not be able to visit whenever you'd like to. Sounds like you're being pulled in umpteen different directions and it's totally understandable to feel overwhelmed and stressed. One suggestion for your Dad (and you, too) is to go ahead and contact Hospice. They can be of so much help to ya'll long before you're ever to the point of needing them for other services. They are truly a blessing and helped me out immeasurably when my Dad was sick. I was the primary caregiver for him and they are available for the whole family - not just the ill person.
How's Tim doing? Any better? I hope he's getting stronger each day and can be of some help to you before too long.
You're due for a break and I've been praying for you and your family each and every day. Call me if you need to talk - I've not wanted to bother you 'cause I know you have precious little time to rest. I'm glad to see you posting again......