Hello Scorp.
I know your suffering and your Mother’s pain, and until May 22nd when my Mother passed away I WAS you.
My Mother died at 70 years of age from end stage Kidney disease; was on Dialysis, had heart, lung, and other issues too numerous to mention. She finally passed after developing gangrene, a Staph infection, and Liver failure. When the Hospital Hospice people came to us and talked about the end, we were taken unaware by the severity of her illnesses and the suffering she would have to endure to just remain alive. They explained however that because my Mom was on Dialysis, that she had choices in her care. My Mother chose to terminate Dialysis, and passed away on loads of Morphine, free from pain, and with her family and friends at her side. She was strong, brave, and died with the kind of dignity I hope everyone can be allowed to hold on to.
Taking care of her during her last years was the hardest thing I have ever done, and also my greatest blessing. It can however put a physical and emotional strain on you that is so severe you wonder if you can go on.
If you don’t mind I will add you, your Mother and your family to my prayers.
PM me if you need to talk or vent. I don’t personally know you, but I do know what you are experiencing.
Blessings,
Cindy
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