Mom passed away on Friday, October 16th at 1 a.m. She had ALZ for approx 4 years. It saddened me daily to see this vivacious woman who at 81 was still working out to the Silver Foxes in her living room disappear in a fog becoming frustrated and frustrating more every day. I feel relieved for her and so very sad for us who are left behind.
I want to thank everyone in here whose posts I read nearly every day and for the many things I learned in advance to losing my Mother. When it happened, everything was in place including her health care directive. I carried her directive, power of attorney, health care numbers and a spare key to her house with me in the car. People in the emergency room were a little surprised at my well thought out advance plan. Well, thanks to all you who offered advice on being as ready as one can be, it was not a fiasco of running around trying to find what I needed in an emergency mode.
Blessings to you all who are going through this. My prayers are with all of you and thank you for your loving support.
Donna
Posts: 62 | Location?: California | Registered: February 04, 2006
I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. I know you will miss her. But I, also, know you know she's finally at peace and that is good.
You've done a great job all the way to the end. Your Mom raised a great daughter! I know you need to grieve but please take care of yourself. We are always here if you need us.
Please, come here often and let us know hoe you are doing.
Peace and Hope, Lisa
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Dear Donna I too want to express sympathy for your loss. I'm glad to hear you were able to express your mom's wishes when needed in a pinch. We are here for you as you might need to express yourself from time to time as you grieve your loss. This forum is a great place to come when thoughts need to be expressed whether happy or sad.... Take good care of yourself and know we here know how you feel these days.
My condolences as well Donna. A long fight is now over. I hope in the coming days peace comes to you as you work through your grief. I hope I have it half as together as you did when my time comes. Thinking of you -
My mom was also from Italy. She & my dad got married there & came here to start a family. Bari, Italy. I call myself this because whenever she would introduce me to someone she would always say "This is my daughter" , she was proud of me I guess, but I am proud of her!! God Bless you in the days ahead.
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Posts: 147 | Location?: New York | Registered: May 17, 2009
May you have peace with you now as you share your memories and hold them near to your heart. Thank you for sharing and please come back to share and let others help you during your acute grief. It does lighten the load to share and when people ask if they can help...Let them. You need it. Take care of yourself. Sheryl
In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love. Mother Teresa
Posts: 433 | Location?: Louisiana | Registered: February 04, 2009
Sorry you had to join our "club" but glad her battle with this disease is over. I too found great comfort from this site, and I still do. People here understand what we are going through, with the transition after their death. Take care of you as you adjust. And you have my sympathy and prayers.
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