Teartracks Update on Mom

[Hopalong]

Thank you, Izz.
It's my choice legally, as I am her Health Care Power of Attorney.
I think I want to think it through carefully.
I have a dog in this hunt (as I have fears of losing the house), so I have to be careful that I am truly deciding in an ethical fashion.

We have medical ethicists at the local hospital and I may call on one at some point.
But I also trust my ministers and close friends.

I have my covenant group tonight and will definitely mention the issue there, and invite comment.

TT, I hope your mother's resolution to her life is a merciful as nature allows.

love
Hops

[Overcomer]

Same thing.  An old guy who talked rather dryly but when you realized what he was saying you went WOW!

[Ami]

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[teartracks]

Hi dear hearts,

A little update.  Mom apparently has leveled out somewhat.  Still drifting in and out of confusion.  She looks terrific, but is wheelchair or bed bound.  Atrophy of everything.  PT not coming along so well because of the blood clot.  I just don't know what to expect next.  Me and one neice are her only regular family visitors, however, she does get community visitors a couple of times a week.  She has a darling roomie and they kind of look after each other.  My brother has to attend two trade shows far from his home base the balance of March.  Hopefully after that he can join back in as a visitor.

The extreme exhaustion I felt has lifted.  I'm not back completely, but at least there is hope.  I need exercise desperately to recover my next level of strength.  I was just to exhausted for a while to put forth the effort.  Not so now.  I tell myself that I'm waiting for Spring when I can do gardening.  I so look forward to having days in the sunshine.  I think I'm hoping the hot sun will remove some of the emotional toxins. Ha!

It's time for me to get back to my painting.  That means I will have much less time to browse and post here.  I'm not going away, more like a semi-break where I'll read when I can and post occasionally.

I love y'all.  The board is doing so well.  Mother tt doesn't feel nearly so compelled to hover over it and issue sassy posts when she feels it is threatened. 

Best regards to each one.

tt

[Ami]

Dear TT,
 I am glad you are not as exhausted. Emotional exhaustion is very hard. I had it after Scott's death.I am glad that you are looking forward to things  : spring, warm weather, gardening,painting, simple joys of life.
 For me, exercise really helps  emotions. At least there is "one"positive addiction(lol)
 I wish the best  outcome for your mother. I can tell you  are uncertain of the future for her. This must be very hard,in itself.
 The board is the best I have ever seen it. In fact,I would call it "mature"(lol) Maybe,it grew up ,along with all of us---huh?
 TT, you have been through so much pain. I hope it is abating ,for you.
 We are in the unique group of losing children.
 The Bereaved Parents Group gives me a peace. We are not alone, and the  human comfort of those who  have been there is priceless. I am learning the lesson that I really need people and it is not "weak" or a flaw,but human.
  Love and a Big Hug to you,TT,     Ami

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[gratitude28]

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Nice to hear from you and know you are hanging in there, as is your mom. I think you and Hops do a tremendous job caretaking for your moms.

Lots of love, Beth

[Certain Hope]

Dear tt,

Just picturing you in your gardening hat and gloves... makes me smile. Enjoy, please... and know that I'll be thinking of you.
Thanks for the update; I'm going to follow suit... and will be continuing to pray for you and your brother and mom, too... but I'll miss your sassy spells.

Love and big hugs,
Carolyn

[Ami]

Thinking of you, TT. Sending good wishes and peace to you, friend.               Love   Ami