STEADY STREAM OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Mom spent about four days in the hospital after a painful bout throughout her body that virtually immobilized her.  The emergency crew literally had to wrap her in a sheet to transfer her from her bed to the gurney and whisk her off.  She rested comfortably, still in pain and then was released to come home.

But preparations for her homecoming included a hospital bed of her own to be delivered and set up in their bedroom.

I was on my way from Salt Lake City, Utah in our personal vehicle to come home and assist in the care that Mom would be needing.  Lisa was making plans to fly from Florida to be with Mom and the family.  Annie and her family were coming up from Pollock Pines, California as well.  Rebecca lived in town and was already helping Dad out at the hospital as well as at home.  Rachelle was equally helping when she could.

Upon her return to home, Mom was quite sedated to ease her pain in the transfer from the gurney to her new bed.  After a few hours, she'd wake to some excruciating pain.  The nurse accompanied her arrival and prescribed several medications to which all of us girls were to now take on the responsibility of her care.  Mom has now entered the stage of Hospice.  Her chemo has been discontinued.

We'd all take turns in administering her medication while also taking care in writing everything down so as to keep track of when we did things.  It was quickly apparent that the five of us were making a fantastic team.  There were no questioning as to what we did, except that we'd all be sure to agree on what needed to be done.  If possible, we'd also make sure that Mom knew what we were doing.

As the days progressed and people became aware of Mom's condition, their home became filled with a steady stream of family and friends wishing them well and praying for healing to her body.  Food was brought in by many that was a true blessing as preparing food for ourselves wasn't on our top priority list.  So, these gifts were truly accepted and enjoyed by everyone.

It was a wonderful feeling to see so many people come and go showing their love and support while Mom was still with us.  It shows that these people are showing deep love and support for her recovery, rather than forgetting about them and only showing up at the potential funeral to show their regret and loss.  These kinds of visits are more welcomed and cherished.

Thank you to all who came, all who provided food and drink, all who showed their love and support for Mom and Dad.  Thank you and God shower blessing on you all.