Heaven's newest angel

[teacher312]

 

My mom lost her battle yesterday morning at 6:00.  Last Monday, my dad woke me up and told me he needed my help.  Momma's knees and legs were in so much pain.  She had been up all night with them.  I went over and Hospice called.  We gave her more pain meds, but it didn't help.  The nurse came and the pain had subsided.  By the time she left though, it was back.  They called and got her into a room so they could put the meds in her port.

Things were pretty good for a couple of days.  There was even talk of her going home over the weekend.  Then on Friday, she began to talk about things that never happened and to be extremely confused.  Her eating slowed down a lot. 

I went to spend Saturday night with her at the house.  She slept most of the time, but every time she awoke, she was in incredible pain.  The nurses kept giving her more meds.  Early Sunday morning, her breathing was getting harder and harder.  The nurse gave her Adderall to help calm her down and more Methadone for the pain.  Nothing was working.  I kept praying for God to either take her home or remove the pain.  About 5:30 I began to stroke her hair and tell her everything would be okay.  I reassured her that I would take care of my dad and that we would be okay without her.  I told her that I was holding one hand and God was holding the other.  I told her to just go with him.  All would be fine.  She would be in no more pain.  Her breathing became even more difficult.  I continued to talk to her and reassure her.  About 6, she looked right at me and breathed her last painful breath.

As I sit her and grieve for my mother, I also rejoice in the fact that she is pain free.  I celebrate that she is with God and he is loving her!  She is looking down at us and is so happy.

[mykidsteacher]

Jul. 6, 2009 at 5:50 PM

I am soooo sorry.  I sat at my Dad's bedside as he took his last breaths, and while it was the most difficult thing I've ever done, I'm glad I was there to reassure him and send him on his way. 

What a reunion we will have in heaven someday! 

I am so sorry for your pain and sorrow, but I am rejoicing that your mom is in the presence of Jesus and is in no more pain.

May you take comfort in your memories, and in the promise that we will meet again those who have gone before.

Praying for you.

[Edisto-girl]

Jul. 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM

Elaine, I just want you to know that we are so sad about the loss of your mom.   But, we rejoice in the fact that she is an Angel in Heaven and that she is pain free. I also stayed with my dad as he was dying from lung cancer.  I miss him all the time but I know that he is always watching out for me.  You have been a wonderful daughter to your mom. I know that she loved you deeply.

[LippyMcTiccy]

Jul. 8, 2009 at 5:28 PM

Wow, I'm so sorry you had to go through this. Even though it was expected, it's still hard. Although I still miss my mom, be I have the comfort knowing  I'll see here again. I wish I could say or do something to make you feel better, but I know from experience that there is nothing I can do besides pray for God's comfort to be with you.