Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 It’s tough to watch our parents deteriorate. I remember my Grandma died in ’96 and I was flabbergasted. She was in perfect health, in fact she was taking care of my mom (who has ms). She was 86 and walked down to the grocery store. A young girl backed out of her driveway onto College Ave (fairly busy street) and ran over my Grandma. I guess Grandma stopped, and then the girl backing out of the driveway stopped, so my grandma proceeded, thinking the girl had seen her. The girl apparently had only stopped for traffic and had not seen my Grandma. She was with her mother and only had her temporary driving permit. She was completely distraught and actually fainted at one point. We didn’t pursue any charges against her. In hindsight, I had to think that perhaps that wasn’t so bad for my grandma. They assured us that she was killed almost instantly. She lived 86 years and was hardly sick a day in her life. She never learned to drive, she walked and bussed everywhere. When I watch my mom’s body slowly betray her, I pray that she can live her remaining years before the MS prevents her from meaningful living. Join when you can and I will be praying for you and your mom and family. –dz- [ ] Mom Sorry guys and gals, been a long week and just can't get motivated enough to type, but I am reading all, so remember I am peeking over all of your shoulders. Trip up to MA was painful, we put her into hospice and now we wait. She lost all of her swallowing so feeding is now a problem. Only soft foods which will some day slip into the lungs and she will developed pneumonia, she won't be in pain though which was important. Heck it is hard to get old and sure didn't want mom to live a life of being hooked up to artificial means. Needless to say I am depressed over this, but manage to take the train up their myself and back. Life can be so difficult sometimes. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Lynne, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With all this going on, please don't forget to take care of YOU. We're here for you. > Sorry guys and gals, been a long week and just can't get motivated enough to > type, but I am reading all, so remember I am peeking over all of your > shoulders. > > Trip up to MA was painful, we put her into hospice and now we wait. She > lost all of her swallowing so feeding is now a problem. Only soft foods > which will some day slip into the lungs and she will developed pneumonia, > she won't be in pain though which was important. Heck it is hard to get old > and sure didn't want mom to live a life of being hooked up to artificial > means. > > Needless to say I am depressed over this, but manage to take the train up > their myself and back. Life can be so difficult sometimes. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 I am deeply sorry Lynne. Know that my thoughts are with you and do what you need to cope. SharonLynne Dunham <lynne@...> wrote: Sorry guys and gals, been a long week and just can't get motivated enough to type, but I am reading all, so remember I am peeking over all of your shoulders. Trip up to MA was painful, we put her into hospice and now we wait. She lost all of her swallowing so feeding is now a problem. Only soft foods which will some day slip into the lungs and she will developed pneumonia, she won't be in pain though which was important. Heck it is hard to get old and sure didn't want mom to live a life of being hooked up to artificial means. Needless to say I am depressed over this, but manage to take the train up their myself and back. Life can be so difficult sometimes. Lynne __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 So sorry.My prayer's are with you an your family.God bless all of you.Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: I am deeply sorry Lynne. Know that my thoughts are with you and do what you need to cope. SharonLynne Dunham <lynne@...> wrote: Sorry guys and gals, been a long week and just can't get motivated enough to type, but I am reading all, so remember I am peeking over all of your shoulders. Trip up to MA was painful, we put her into hospice and now we wait. She lost all of her swallowing so feeding is now a problem. Only soft foods which will some day slip into the lungs and she will developed pneumonia, she won't be in pain though which was important. Heck it is hard to get old and sure didn't want mom to live a life of being hooked up to artificial means. Needless to say I am depressed over this, but manage to take the train up their myself and back. Life can be so difficult sometimes. Lynne __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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