(((Dave)))
Wishing the best for both of you.
Desi
Mom had another stroke.
by El Kabong 21 Replies latest jw friends
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Country Girl
(((Dave)))
Please keep us updated. I will keep you, your Mother, and family in my prayers.
CG
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acsot
I know what you're going through; my mother had two strokes last year, plus a heart attack. Incredibly, she's still alive, needs lots of care (health care workers stay with her during the day) but so far I can keep her at home with me.
Keeping positive thoughts going your way(((EL Kabong))
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Sentinel
El, so sorry to hear about your mom. I know this must be so emotional for you, yet I know you should go and see her.
My dad passed away in January of '01, after a major stroke, a several other smaller ones that followed. He too was in the nursing home when the big one occured. They put him back in the hospital, but he didn't last too long. He was over a thousand miles from me, and I didn't go to be with him. My brother says that I'm fortunate that my memories of him were when he was in a healthier state. It would have been really bad for me to travel all that way to see him in such a state. I was tossed back and forth and decided that it was much better if I stayed home. I knew I wouldn't make it in time to see him alive, and he wasn't going to have a funeral or any service of any type. He went straight to the crematory. I waited several months later and made a trip to visit my mom. It worked out really well for me.
Treasure whatever time you can have with your mom. Do what you heart tells you. Hold her hand. It will not be a bad thing.
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orangefatcat
Dearest Dave, ************Hugs***************. I can understand your difficult time and I hope that you are keeping yourself strong and I do wish your mom the very best and that she is able to get well. Death is so cruel. Please except my love and thoughts.
all my love
Orangefatcat
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Sassy
EL K, I'm so sorry that she has had another one. Your feelings understandable. It's hard to see our loved ones go through this. My step mom had strokes and I remember vividly how hard it was to see her and the toll they took on her.
Our thoughts and love are with you.
Sassy
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Special K
El Kabong
So sorry to hear that your mom has had another stroke. I can imagine that you do have mixed emotions about seeing her tomorrow.
I'm just about ready for my evening tea.. I'll light my tea light for you and send you some good vibes.
(((El Kabong)))
sincerely
Special K
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El Kabong
Thank you very much Countryguy, 4JWY, KLS, Chevy, Ohiocowboy, Mulan, DJ, 40Homey, Mary, Desi, Countrygirl, Ascot, Sentinal, Orangefatcat, Sassy, and Special K, and to you all who kept Mom in your thoughts and prayers. Your thoughts and prayers really mean a lot to me. I'm very thankful that I have this forum to kind of let this out.
I got back a little while ago. I saw Mom in the hospital. She didn't look so good, which was kind of expected, but she knew we were there and appreciated that I came up to see her.
Funny, my Mom is still a JW. No JW's from her congregation have EVER went to see her, or even spend a buck or two for a lousy card. Nice Christian love, huh?
What happens next...who knows. Personally, I think time is very short. But, I'm glad I was able to see her, hold her hand, and just be there with her.
Thanks to you all again.
El K.
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kls
Just know what ever the outcome ,we are here for ya.
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Special K
Hi Kabong.
Glad to hear that you did go and see your mom.
you said," But, I'm glad I was able to see her, hold her hand, and just be there with her."
No one knows how much time she will have left, but by chance she does pass on now it even makes me feel good to know that you got to see her, hold her and and just be. It just feels right.
I have been told that when one dies the ones they want around them are the people they love, their family who love them, to see their children one last time.
At my evening tea I'll think about you again ElKabong. It was the best thread I read today.
sincerely
Special K