Hello TP'ers who remember me
To let you know that my wonderful mum, died yesterday afternoon. I was glad (and privileged) to be with her at the end - which was peaceful.
I was very fortunate that despite her dementia she still knew who I was. On Wednesday, she told me that she loved me to bits and, of course, I told her the same.
After all the posts on here and the trials and tribulations of this hateful illness, I am relieved it is over. Ironically, it was end stage COPD that took her, although the doctor will also add vascular disease and dementia to the death certificate. A small triumph in the circumstances, but one hard fought.
Thanks to all of you have given your love, support and wise counsel. I feel a little spaced out today, but have already swung into action with funeral arrangements (ever the organiser!). I know that once I have said my final farewell, the hole in my life - and heart - won't go away, but the pain of seeing her suffer will.
Natalie
To let you know that my wonderful mum, died yesterday afternoon. I was glad (and privileged) to be with her at the end - which was peaceful.
I was very fortunate that despite her dementia she still knew who I was. On Wednesday, she told me that she loved me to bits and, of course, I told her the same.
After all the posts on here and the trials and tribulations of this hateful illness, I am relieved it is over. Ironically, it was end stage COPD that took her, although the doctor will also add vascular disease and dementia to the death certificate. A small triumph in the circumstances, but one hard fought.
Thanks to all of you have given your love, support and wise counsel. I feel a little spaced out today, but have already swung into action with funeral arrangements (ever the organiser!). I know that once I have said my final farewell, the hole in my life - and heart - won't go away, but the pain of seeing her suffer will.
Natalie