I just got off the phone with the hospice nurse, mom’s condition has worsened substantially over the weekend. She’s exhaused and has stopped taking food. Her blood pressure is down and she sleeps a lot.
She’s having difficulty with memory and other cognitive tasks. Its safe to say, its the beginning of the end. I’m gratefull - this has not been an overly-long process and Mom isn’t complaining of any pain. Hopefully this phase will be mercifully short, and mom can get some peace.
At this point we need to give mom her peace. The nurses say that when people visit she tries to be the “consumate hostess”. It takes a lot out of her – energy she needs to get through these last few days. Please, no more visits or phone calls. Kate Bridget and Gram will still be visiting with Mom briefly over the next few days – mostly to hold her hand and be quiet together. She won’t be alone.
Thank you all for the love and support you’ve shown over the past weeks, it has been a comfort to Mom and the family.
Trip
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