I would like to share the sad news that my mum passed away on Wednesday. She was 68. I got a call from my father that she was ill on the Monday evening. I arrived Tuesday morning and she died at 4.15pm on the Wednesday.
She had been in late stages for ages, but had remained well & ate for Britain. She went down hill very rapidly, but I am pleased that both myself & my brother could be there, especially as on the Tuesday as I arrived she looked at me and her face lit up. She recognised me....I'm sure of it. It may have been fleeting but it was really there.
I have the greatest admiration for my step dad who cared for her, single handedly, for many years at home. He was adamant she would never go into a care home, often against our advice, and last night I agreed that he was right. It was the right decision for my mother.
I wish to thank you all, as I haven't been a huge poster, offering no advice, but I come here most days & have taken great comfort & advice from many people here.
You truly are an amazing bunch.
Gill
She had been in late stages for ages, but had remained well & ate for Britain. She went down hill very rapidly, but I am pleased that both myself & my brother could be there, especially as on the Tuesday as I arrived she looked at me and her face lit up. She recognised me....I'm sure of it. It may have been fleeting but it was really there.
I have the greatest admiration for my step dad who cared for her, single handedly, for many years at home. He was adamant she would never go into a care home, often against our advice, and last night I agreed that he was right. It was the right decision for my mother.
I wish to thank you all, as I haven't been a huge poster, offering no advice, but I come here most days & have taken great comfort & advice from many people here.
You truly are an amazing bunch.
Gill