My mother is finally at peace

[Resigned]

I just wanted to let you all know that my mother passed away early yesterday morning, peacefully in hospital. All the family had been there for the previous two days. She was not conscious so its unlikely that she knew we were there but I am glad I had that time with her.

Mum was admitted two weeks ago with a broken hip after a fall in the CH, she recovered well from the operation but stopped eating a week ago. The doctors advised there was no benefit to her to continue to encourage her to eat, or to treat the erratic heartbeat she developed and mild chest infection so we agreed to put her onto the End of Life Pathway.

I can't praise the staff at The hospital enough for their sympathetic care of mum whilst she was there, their unfailing cheerfulness and help made this difficult time easier to bear.

Thank you all on TP who have answered my questions over the last few years, I am grateful to you all. I have not really been able to help much with others on this journey but I know that you all will be there in time of need to help them.

God bless you all.

Rowena

 

[turbo]

Hello Rowena, My sincere condolences to you on the death of your mum.
It's good to read that your mum received sympathetic care whilst in hospital.


turbo

 

[ohno!]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Shash7677]

So sorry to hear your sad news.

Sharon

 

[truth24]

So sorry to hear your news. Good to know that the BRI came through for you as it is our local hospital too so quite reassuring although hopefully not too soon. Many condolences on your loss.

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[Izzy]

I'm sorry to read of your sad news.

 

[jaymor]

So sorry to hear your sad news.

Jay


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[Kathphlox]

Sorry to read of your sad loss Rowena. Even though she was unconscious, I believe she will have known that you were there.

 

[Trevillion]

Dear Rowena, so sorry to hear of your loss and glad you were supported well by those caring for your Mum.
Take care.
x


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[littlegem]

So sorry for the loss of your Mum, Take care, my thoughts are with you. X

 

[lin1]

So sorry Rowena
Please accept my Condolences

 

[kingmidas1962]

Im so sorry for your loss. It's pleasing that your mum got the support and great care when her needs were greatest.

Wishing you peace and strength in the days ahead xxxxx

 

[sunray]

Sorry you lost your Mum to this dreadful disease. I am glad the staff helped to give her ease at the end of her life. Hope everything goes well in the next few days, it is hard to say your final goodbyes.

Sue.

 

[LYN T]

I'm sorry for your loss Rowena

Wishing you strength for the times ahead

Take care

Lyn T

 

[Jessbow]

sending sympathy.
The Liverpool pathway receives such bad press, those of us that have walked it with our loved ones know that it is not as portrayed so often.

Be good to yourself. x

 

[meme]

sorry for your loss..glad it was a peacefull ending and the hospital care was so good...

 

[angecmc]

sorry for your loss x

Ange

 

[nightowl]

I'm sorry to hear that you mum has passed away. Things happened much the same for my mum and, whilst I can imagine how you must be feeling, your post also eased my mind a little. I wish you every comfort in the next few weeks and the peace of mind to live your life as you wish. I'll be thinking of you.

 

[Acco]

Our condolences. Sorry to learn of your news but pleased the end was peaceful and that you were together when she was taken. Strength and comfort for you and family members in the coming days.

 

[Resigned]

Thank you everyone for your kind words of condolence.

Now that I am nobody's child, I do feel strange and a bit silly, I am after all in my 50's with children of my own. I can't really believe she's gone but then it hits me that she has been released from the torment of dementia and then I find myself smiling, imagining her flying around the sky whooping and singing in utter freedom, something she hadn't experienced in so long.

We have arranged the funeral for Wednesday and I am intending to say a poem - The Reminiscence by Anne Bronte, the first three verses. I found it in a book which had belonged to my mother so I know she will recognise it. I just hope I am strong enough on the day.

R