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I’m sitting here in disbelief this morning ; this day 12 without nutrition or hydration. She is hanging on and my heart is just broken. She is in no pain, resting comfortably… I just never imagined 12 days like this.

Prayers please

Xo Kim

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JA10

Kim, I feel for you, this is where I was just over two years ago, it is such a surreal time.Praying for you both 🙏.

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Yvonneandgeorge in reply toJA10

you are in our thoughts and prayers Kim xxx

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Beads0122

Kim,

With tears in my eyes. I realize there is no words from us that will help. So Im 🧎‍♂️.

Bobby

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NannaB

Oh Kim, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Have you told your mom it is OK for her to go and you’ll be OK. I did on the morning of the 10th day, told him I loved him, thanked him for being a wonderful husband for 44 years and said we will meet again one day. He left me that evening.

I pray your mom remains peaceful until she passes on to a better place. With love and a big virtual hug. XxxX

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bazooka111 in reply toNannaB

thank you for your words. I have told her … it’s so hard to watch this —- I feel the hug - thank you NannaB 🥰

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daddyt

Prayers for Momma, you and your family.

Tim X

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bazooka111 in reply todaddyt

thank you Tim xo

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fishponds

hugs prayers and stength Kim X this was where I was a year ago With my hubby It’s so hard You will get through Lots of love xxx

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bazooka111 in reply tofishponds

doing the best I can

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Helen119

I so feel for you, this part was the hardest, love and many hugs to you both, be strong xxxx

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bazooka111 in reply toHelen119

thank you Helen — 😞

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wear1947

Kim, you and your momma are in my thoughts and prayers Elena

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bazooka111 in reply towear1947

thank you friend 💕

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Mariawatters

I sat with my mum 11 weeks ago . I told her what a fabulous mother she was . I recalled all the great Christmas’s , birthdays etc she gave me and of course how much I loved her . It’s the hardest thing to have to go through and Im sending all my prayers and love to you and your mum 💔

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bazooka111 in reply toMariawatters

thank you so much —- so very hard

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Cinderella80

My heart goes out to you and your beautiful momma. My mum is also getting weaker day by day so hard to see. So heartbreaking. Lots of prayers hugs and love coming your way. 🌹

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honjen43

Kim, have been thinking of you both and wondering how you are. Prayers and hugs to you both. Am pleased to hear Momma is peaceful and not in pain.

Your being by her side will be a great comfort for her.

I am checking in daily to keep in touch and to give you a virtual hug. I know you need it!

Big hugs ((XX))

Jen xxx

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bazooka111 in reply tohonjen43

hello Jen — sitting bedside —- heartbreaking — day 12 w/out —- mottling has started tonight — my heart is broken

Hugs to my friend

Kim

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honjen43 in reply tobazooka111

Big hugs and prayers back. Hugs

Jen XXX XXX

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LostinHeadSpace

Thinking of you as you watch and wait!

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AnneandChris

Oh Kim

I'm so sorry to read this. Thoughts and prayers are with you both.

I was there three years ago, this Christmas, so know how you feel.

Sending love and hugs from afar xx

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Soul-girl

god bless you , it’s so so hard , I feel this will be my mother soon too, she’s sooo tired now, please take care, sending much love and hugs xxx

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Tippyleaf

I cannot begin to imagine how hard this must be for you all. Sending a big hug and lots of love

Tippy xxx

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Hdee

I am so sorry to read that you and your mum are at this point and are having to say goodbye, I know your mum will still feel your love and even though it is so excruciatingly difficult, how amazing that she has you to help her pass on… what a comfort that must be for her and what a blessing - this is a true testament to the love that you both have shared in this life and love continues beyond the next step. I’m sending you prayers and hugs, we are all with you as fellow journeyers xxxx

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Hiking13

oh Kim my heart is breaking and there are simply no words. Like others have said I told my lovely husband that it was ok for him to go and that I would be ok and that he wasn’t to worry about me and that he could let go . It still took him a while as he was a strong person and your dear momma is also a very strong person as are you. This is so hard for you but you will get through and your momma is so proud of all you have done for her. Keep talking to her and keep doing what you are doing you have people all over the world thinking of you both on this the most difficult of journeys. Sending so much love Sarahxxx

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Katiebow

Thinking of you both at this difficult time. Your dear Momma has done her fighting now and will be grateful that the end of her life is peaceful and pain free supported by her beloved daughter. Even when we know the inevitable is imminent it doesn’t make it any easier to face the fact we are going to lose the person so close to our heart. Sending love. Kate xxx

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Suncitywest

prayers

Prayers and a big hug.

Luis

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Martina_MP

Prayers for a peaceful release for your beloved. Thank you for sharing and for showing many of us the way … the way of love, most of all.

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Wigwambob

We are all thinking of you and your lovely Mum. Wishing you strength and sending big hugs.Sylvie.

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AJK2001

Keep talking & sharing memories with your dearest Mom. take comfort that she is comfortable and at home surrounded by love. It is 3 years on 5th since my Mum passed away and knowing Mum was in familiar surroundings with people she loved gave me a certain peace. I hope you may find the same. Love & hugs xxx

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messier

prayers for you and your family Kim. Take heart that she no longer needs bodily nourishment, and is at peace.

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Heady

Oh Kim, what can any of us say. Of course we are praying for you and your Mum.

As others have said, give her permission to let go, reassure her you will be OK and that you love her. My last words to Steve were, “ let go, I love you”, he then breathed his last. A moment I will always treasure.

I pray that your Mums passing will be peaceful. You are both in my thoughts.

Sending very large hug and much love

Lots of love

Anne

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Runner333

Dear Kim, You and your Mum are so loved by all of us! Praying for a peaceful journey’s end. You and your Mum are amazing together. Can you remember all the things you both have done together hand in hand? You are a wonderful daughter and your Mum is so proud of you. Love from Linda

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Dance1955

I’m so sorry she looks so peaceful

You have been a wonderful daughter bless you and hugs xx

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Perrywrinkle

Kim, your words touch my heart. I pray for comfort for you and a peace from knowing you're there and making sure she does not pass alone. God bless you

Thoughts and prayers for you both!!

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roadrace

Sending prayers!! 🙏 🙏 🙏

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doglington

So sorry Kim. I remember it so well. Wanting her suffering to end but not wanting to lose them. It's so bleak. Glad she is free of pain. Love and hugs from Jean xxx

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Jimjam22

Sending love yo all xx

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Nanny857

Dearest Kim, I feel for you so much as you are exactly where I was 3 years ago. It’s said that hearing is the last sense to go so keep talking to your lovely momma. Praying she remains comfortable pain free and serene passing. Thought and prayers are with you.

Sending a big hug and lots of love

Nanny857xx

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Northstar1

Oh Kim it's such a heartbreaking time a conflicting time. Your mum is settled, pain free, loved so so much. You are all in my prayers love to you all xx

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ncgardener799

Kim, your photo journaling has brought smiles to our faces through the years-The smile of your Mom has lifted my spirits on the difficult days, your spirit and the joy you have in your heart radiates out to all of us. Wrapping my arms around you as you watch and wait-Pat xoxo

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LFG3

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your dear Mom.

Thank you for sharing your journey on this forum, showing us all how to be kind and compassionate caregivers to our loved one. The love you and your Mom share is so apparent in every post. She will never be far away, as she will always live on in your heart. ❤️

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bichonbear1

My thoughts and prayers are with you, stay strong

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Troubleandstrife

I’m so sorry. I feel this. I did this. You can too. It’s brutal. My husband waited for me to leave the room. He was too polite to die in front of me. I’m sorry.

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MarieFW

This was me with my Mom 3 weeks ago. Heartbreaking. Just want to say how immensely I feel your pain. ❤

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Bhill46

Joining with everyone who is in this support system in praying for you and your mother, to whom you’ve shown such deep love, understanding, and compassion whilst maintaining her dignity and her sense of herself as being your mother. Do keep talking and singing the hymns and songs she loves to her - she hears you and will feel your love. Does she have a cozy hot water bottle on or next to her tummy? This was my British grandmother’s primary comfort aide. Much better than even the best heating pad! Hoping Hospice is there to support her, you and your family while your mother gradually lets go of this earthly life and enters into the Light. She will always be part of you, and you of her. I hope you will be comforted in the days, months and years to come knowing that you gave your Mum the best, loving care any person could ever hope for. Thank you for sharing your long journey together so openly with all of us.

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