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Real Life (is being a bitch)


JamesSavik

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My Mom is in hospice care. I'm glad someone else is doing it because I just couldn't.

I'm going to lose her, but in truth, she's already gone.

I keep going to her bedside and reading to her. She smiles. I know she hears me.

It won't be long now. She has Dysphagia, an inability to swallow, and is losing weight rapidly.

If I vanish for a while, I have much to do.

 

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Aw, i'm very sorry to hear that, James, but your reading to her, your voice must be a comfort for her.

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Do as much as you can, as long as you are able, never give up. It means everything to her now. It will mean that much more to you in the years to come.

 

sandrewn

(From one son, to another)

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You are doing the same for your Mom as I did for my Dad, I believe they do know and that it brings them some comfort. It is what we do for the parents we love, you are doing the right thing for your Mom. I hope it will give you some comfort when you reach the end of the road you are travelling. I feel for you, you are not alone, we are all here when you want or need us. :hug:

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This is a painting by my Mom. It's not her best, but it's my favorite. She had a cat during the eighties that was the sweetest tabby I've ever met. His name was Redd. She said that cat posed for her. She was painting the teddy bears, but Redd had other ideas. This was the result.

redd-by-mom.jpg

 

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8 hours ago, JamesSavik said:

This is a painting by my Mom. It's not her best, but it's my favorite. She had a cat during the eighties that was the sweetest tabby I've ever met. His name was Redd. She said that cat posed for her. She was painting the teddy bears, but Redd had other ideas. This was the result.

redd-by-mom.jpg

 

Such a beautiful picture. Your Mom is very talented and I easily understand why you treasure it. 

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8 hours ago, JamesSavik said:

This is a painting by my Mom. It's not her best, but it's my favorite. She had a cat during the eighties that was the sweetest tabby I've ever met. His name was Redd. She said that cat posed for her. She was painting the teddy bears, but Redd had other ideas. This was the result.

redd-by-mom.jpg

 

Simply beautiful 

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Mom passed away Wednesday Aug 30. I have been busy writing an obituary and making arrangements. I’m OK. It will take some time.

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I'm sorry to hear the news of your loss. You take all the time you need to do what needs to be done and please look after yourself. We will always be here and ready for when you feel up to it, we are here for you. 

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So sorry for your loss, her pain and suffering are over, take comfort in that. Do what you have to, know that we are here.

Take care, sandrewn.

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