No question, just wanted to share. My mom was a fighter, always. She was a breast cancer survivor. When she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2009, she started this fight. She made it all the way to Stage 7f. She was on hospice for over a year and kept fighting. Two weeks ago she started a downward spiral. A week and a half ago, she showed all signs of having a small stroke. Seven days ago she stopped swallowing all food and water. Three days ago she went to sleep. Early this morning, while I was holding her hand and stroking her hair, she took her last breath in this Earth. It was peaceful and she had a small smile on her face. I know she is with her Heavenly Father, Jesus, her parents, and she is at peace. I appreciate this site and all of you. I gained much information, as well as knowing I was not alone in this journey.
I think each person goes on there own terms. Your mom knows you love her. You made sure she was safe and cared for. As a mom, I know I want my children to take care of themselves too. I am sure our moms felt that way too.
I feel guilty about many things I shouldn't. While my mom was slipping away, I was second guessing the meds I was giving her when she was showing definite signs of pain. I never wanted to over medicate and never wanted her in pain. I even had my son in law, an anesthesiologist, come show me the signs to look for to know if she was in pain. I think it just goes with caregiving, second guessing, guilt, concern, etc. I find them a part of parenting too, uuugh. We can just do our best.
Grammyteacher - I know you are right. May peace be with you, too. (((Hug)))
Sorry for your loss.
Mountainmoose,
A week tomorrow,,,,,,sorry too for your loss.
I hope you continue to come back to give of your experience as so many still do even though their loved ones are no longer with us.
I have a feeling you've gained a lot of her strength. Notstanding that, I'm sorry for the loss but pleased for all the inspiration I'm thinking you gained from her.