My sweet mother-in-law, Dulcie, has been living with us for a little over two weeks. She was in rehab for congestive heart failure and shortness of breath, but when her time was up there and she couldn’t go back to her apartment, we made the decision to have her come stay with us.
Since then, everything seemed to be going well until about three days ago, and she gradually has gone into a decline. Can’t sit up, doesn’t want to eat, has lots of pain but can’t articulate where. When she started sleeping nearly all the time and was talking in her sleep and calling out in pain, we asked the home health nurse what we should do.
She suggested Home Hospice, so after discussing it with her other son, we made the decision to go with that. We’ve done what we could to make her stay as comfortable and happy as possible, but I think it’s the best choice for her comfort and ease of the pain she’s in. Please pray for her in this, probably the last and most serious stage of her long sweet life of 96 years. She knows she’s loved by many.
Dear LUV, I am sorry you are going through this.
Prayers for this to be a time of love and comfort for your loved one and family, a time to treasure every moment together.
(((”Dulcie” means “Sweet” in Latin, and I pray for sweetness during this difficult time.)))
Much love and prayers sent for your MIL and family, LUV.
I will share a prayer for Dulcie tonight. 96 is a long life. My mom is 93, still living independently. But I appreciate just how old that is.
Howdy, LUV.
Y’all have been in my prayers since you took Dulcie to live with you and those prayers continue in earnest. *HUGZ*
Best wishes, Luv. We have our weekly fun in your threads but that is a diversion from more serious matters. All the best to you.
My heart and prayers are with you and your beloved
mother in law , Dulcie.
May her pain be eased.
(((HUGS)))
Sorry about the start of this “path”. No matter how long or short, you have the “satisfaction” of knowing that you did everything you could to ease the way. No one can do more.
Prayers of peace for Dulcie and those who love her. Lots of sleeping seems to be a defense against a life that is not enjoyable anymore. My Mom always wanted to know, “Am I still here?”. And seeing her in pain was hard.
Just follow Dulcie’s lead. And sometimes just holding her hand is such a comfort. I’m really glad you were able to get Home Hospice so quickly.
ODAAT! ((HUGS))