Tuesday, 2/4/14

The hospital bed arrived and we got mom moved into it.  She's comfortable and still sleeping most of the time.  Because we knew she was secure, both dad and I slept longer than we've had in ages.  Dad looks so much better having rested.

I shared this story on Facebook but for those who don't see those posts, I wanted to share it here as well.  It happened at 3:20 this morning:

Mom's eyes opened ...

Mom: I'm thirsty,
Me: Want some water or coffee?
Mom: Coffee with a lot of cream.

I wanted to check to see if she was lucid....

Me: What town do we live in?
Mom: Vista 
Me: Who is President?
Mom: Obama and he's an idiot.

Dad had gotten up because I was talking to mom....he heard what she said and we both started laughing. Mom went right back to sleep.  It's been awhile since we've laughed.

Her nurse came over early this afternoon to check on mom, following up on a visit from another one yesterday.  We called for a visit yesterday because we were told to contact them when mom's status changed.  Her continued sleeping was a change as well as not eating anything since Sunday. Both nurses agreed mom could be called home at anytime now...they also agreed she's not in any pain and looks very comfortable.  The aide is here now giving her a bed bath. Mom has always been a stickler when it comes to appearance, etc., and I know, even though she might appear to be sleeping, she might just be resting and would be happy knowing she's getting her "beauty treatment".

Before dad went to bed last night, he told mom, "I'm saying our prayers twice tonight, one for you and one for me."  Mom nodded.  He has been assuring her everything is okay.  One of the times she woke up this afternoon a tear rolled down her cheek and she said, "you're so good to me".  I said, "that's because you've always been good to me mom."  She went right back to sleep. Before the aide came over she said, "I'm worried about Dad, he's so tired.".  I told her he was fine because he slept really well last night.  As with dad, I assured her we were all okay and not to worry about anything.  That seemed to assuage her concerns and she closed her eyes.

We're preparing ourselves as best we can, and will be sitting vigil now.  Her blood pressure continues to drop and her breathing is changing.  I pray she remains comfortable and that she knows it's okay to to let go. She's fought the good fight and she deserves to be at peace.

One of our closest friends called the other night, in fact I consider her a sister.....this pic is for you Sharon....