My Mother

Chaps · Post by **Chaps** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:32 pm

Friends, my Mother may not have long to live. Day before yesterday, she was taken to the ER with her blood pressure dropping and not being responsive. She has Alzheimer's and an enlarged heart and is 82 years old with numerous medical ailments. We thought we had lost her twice Thursday night as her heart stopped on two different occasions, but she brought herself back. The doctors have told us all they can do is make her as comfortable as possible. There are times when she is alert, but she doesn't know where she is and becomes very confused and is very weak, however, she does seem to be aware somewhat of her condition as she was able to tell us kids in her room to tell people where she is going and then she asked us when would it be over and when could she go. Guys, it is so hard to even write these words, but my Mother is ready to go when that time comes. One of my Mother's wishes was for all of us kids to be together in her presence at least one last time and that happend tonight. It has been 18 years since all of my brothers and sisters were last together in one place. My two older sisters flew into Memphis last night from North Carolina and so there we were all seven of us gathered together around my Mother's hospital bed tonight perhaps for the last time and I know it made my Mother glad. She told us in a freeble voice to take care of one another and we promised that we would.
We do not know how long my Mother has, her condition is such that she could pass at any time or she may live longer, but we have been told that she will not get better and as I said, the doctors are just trying to make her comfortable. Sorry for the long post, I just wanted you, my, friends, to know if you didn't hear from me for a while, that I hadn't deserted you. I just need to be near my Mother and my Brothers and Sisters.

Thanks for listening,
Danny

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:39 pm

May God watch over your mother and your family during these difficult times.

John

prism · Post by **prism** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:45 pm

Danny, I'm very sorry to hear about your mother's condition. I will remember her in my prayers and hope for the best. Vic

2clfrwrds · Post by **2clfrwrds** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:22 pm

Danny, I'll be sure to remember her, and all her children, in my prayers. Thank you for letting us know.

--Glenn

LtMac · Post by **LtMac** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:30 pm

Thoughts and prayers sent for your mother and all of your family.

Don

CMur12 · Post by **CMur12** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:38 pm

Hi Danny -

In spite of the unavoidable sadness, reading about you and your brothers and sisters all coming together for your mother's sake warmed my heart. That is a treasure that she will take with her.

I, too, will keep you all in my prayers, and I look forward to your return.

- Murray

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:24 am

Danny,
May you all receive strength from each other. You and your brothers and sisters have fulfilled a very important wish of your Mother and by being together have brought joy to her heart.

I will also keep you, your Mom and family in my prayers.
God bless.
Sue

tonyespo · Post by **tonyespo** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:15 am

Danny, my prayers are with you and your family. I recommend that you visit with Hospice. My father is dying and Hospice has been wonderful for him and our family.

God Bless,
Tony

nodaktim · Post by **nodaktim** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:38 am

Danny, I know that must not have been an easy post to write. Thank you for sharing this difficult time with us. Hopefully you can draw strength from us and the seven of you from each other. May God watch over your mother and her seven children. Please takes this time to be with your family, but update us when you can.

Again you, your mother, and your family are also in my prayers.

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:32 am

Danny

Prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong.

Clive

Post by **Sam** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:02 am

Danny, it has been said that our thoughts and prayers will be with you, and we all pray that you will be comforted during this period. I pray that your mother feels blessed that all of her children gathered. I'll be on a prayerwalk this morning with my 7th grade boys, and we will pray for her. My wife this morning will be visiting your church at 9:00 and I hope she stays to meet up with some friends and then join them for their class.

Sam

Big Ren · Post by **Big Ren** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:00 am

Danny,

You and your family are in my thoughts.

Ren

Nitrox · Post by **Nitrox** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:25 am

Reading this has filled me with sadness, Danny my thoughts are with you and your family.
May God bless your family and hopefully your mom has some more time.

DEF · Post by **DEF** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:10 am

Danny,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I receive this news as a reminder that for each and every one of us, it's not a question of "whether" we will pass, but under what circumstances. Although this is and will be a very sad time, it is good to hear that the family could be together at your Mom's side. When medicine no longer matters, that's what does -- and in that respect, when the time comes, you will have done for your Mom everything that could be done.

Sympathies and respects,
Doug

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:21 am

Danny, be sure to take all the time you need with your family. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Steve-o · Post by **Steve-o** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:15 am

Danny, thank you for sharing the news about your mother, even as hard as it was to do that. It's terrific that you could get all the kids together at one time -- and before it was too late. No matter what your mother's mental state, I'm sure she knows you were all together.

My prayers are with you and your family as well. Peace and love...

wrath186 · Post by **wrath186** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:56 am

Danny,

I'm so sorry that you are going through this. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hang tough.

Bill--

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:06 am

I'm sorry to hear this news. You and your siblings did a very good deed by honoring her wish that you all be together.

Austin · Post by **Austin** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:34 am

Danny god bless.

msandoval858 · Post by **msandoval858** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:59 am

I'm sorry to hear the news.

My prayers are with you and your family.