Family and friends,
The past two days have seen more challenges for Mom. Her energy level decreased further, and scans done in the hospital show growth in the tumor. The cancer continues to weaken her, and it has been difficult for her to find comfort.
Late this afternoon, after conferring with her doctor, my Mom asked to go home under hospice care. We are taking her home tomorrow. She found an enormous amount of peace in the decision, and we started a morphine drip to ease her discomfort.
Brian and Kevin have arrived - Shannon will get here tomorrow, too. Mom's family is arriving this evening or tomorrow morning. Grace, in her amazing foresight, had the house cleaned, and there is a peaceful air there, awaiting her return.
As the quiet of the evening has settled in, please know that my brothers and I are OK with the decision to enter hospice care. She, of all people, understands it too, and she is embracing the decision as it needs to be embraced. She is a remarkable woman, and we love her very much.
3 comments:
Hey Leni its Elaine again.
I have just read your son's posting, and I wanted you to know you are in my paryers. You have always shown such comfort for God's divine plan for your life, and once again you are showing us all how to face challenges with courage and acceptance. Anthony asked me to tell you hello and to let you know that you are in his prayers. Please try to rest and, to the extent possible, enjoy having your loving family with you. Peace be with you till we see you again, and I am prying that will be sooneer than we can all imagne right now.
Leni - you visited me in my dreams Sun. night, telling me "It will be what it will be." You looked so peaceful and quiet. How like you to be comforting others when we/I wish I could comfort you. Blessings to you and your loving, amazing family. How well you have sewn the seeds. We continue to hold all in prayer.
Virginia
Lavender shampoo. Lace. Sunny yellow kitchen. Blue teapots. Antique furniture. Soft fluffy floor rugs. Dining room chairs with hinges that pull on your clothing. Bon Bons from Gunthers, but not too many because your body doesn’t like too much chocolate. Fruit from the farmers market. A favorite pair of pink slippers. An expensive cappuccino machine because “I don’t drink and I’m not having sex.” Kevin’s cap left on the dining room table from a recent visit. Toys in the front room, tractors in the back yard. A hat stand by the front door with a picture of Abbey. Crisp white linen. Ironed sheets. A bright white bathroom with a window above the tub that can always stay open to let the light in, and a skylight because the contractor talked you into it. White wicker. A laptop computer fresh off the road of a trip with loved ones across the great U.S. Pictures of loved ones in individual frames abound. Loved ones, loved ones. Loved ones abound.
I love you my Leni. I know you will always walk with me on Mondays and I will always carry you with me.
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