I just wanted to let you know that further to my post last week where I said that my sister and I were having to watch my mums final days at the dementia nursing home, that she said goodbye to us on Friday.
Although she had been struggling with the chest infection for almost two weeks, the end was pretty quick, and she hardly suffered. I think she was ready to go.
My sister was there at the end, and she held her hand and talked to her all the way through. Unfortunately I wasn't there, and missed it by just under ten minutes, as I was putting my shoes on having got changed after work to go in for that evenings visit when I got the phone call from Lynne. I'm just glad that one of us was there.
She had a good life, lots of fun to be around, tended to be popular in groups of people, and despite the dementia, sometimes still popped up with little one liners at the home which sent us and the carers into giggles.
Thanks Mum, you were awesome, you and Dad who left us in 2007 did a good job for me and Lynne, and we'll never forget that.
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Derek I am so very sorry to hear this. However she went with no pain and in peace. God bless her and you too and your sister who was with her. She and your Dad certainly did a good job as you and your sister sound so lovely.
I'm sorry you've lost your mum. That's a very hard relationship to have come to an end - no matter what the circumstances nor our age. I'm glad she had a "good death" and that you were able to be so close to her in her final days.
Quite the year for you... Hope you get a big long break with nothing but good news for a long while!
I am so sorry for your and your sister's loss. Your mum is now with your dad. This must bring some happiness to you both. I am sending love and hugs to you at this sad time.
Dear Derek, so sorry to hear about your Mum. May she rest in peace.
This is going to be hard for you, on top of everything else. Give yourself some breathing space, all sorts of memories are going to come flooding back.
Sending big hug and much love
Lots of love
Anne
Sorry to hear. Your sister being ther was nice for your mom.
You certainly have had your share of doubly whammies but I am so proud of you and want to learn from what you've gone through. I'll pray for you and your family.
Your mother loved you very much, that's obvious. Now take care.
I didn’t realize that when you were consoling me, you were also morning the loss of your Mum. You are so kind.
I offer you my condolences and am sorry for your loss. I know how difficult this time is after having seen my children deal with the loss of their mother.
As we always say, this is a cruel disease to both the sufferer as well as the family. My heart goes out to you.
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