Frank, Lindsay, Thomas and Rylie came this morning and I could see the smile in Mom's eyes when she saw them. Thomas and Rylie are her pride and joy! Mom always likes to see Frank, and as for Lindsay, she's here so much Mom gets a kick out of her!
Frank and Tina went to the Farmer's Market and brought home all kinds of homemade goodies...and my favorite cinnamon rolls! Mom ate a few bites of roll and then fell asleep.
Joyce came with communion and visited with Mom. When we walked out to her car, Joyce said that Mom is at peace with this. I asked if she actually said she knew she was dying and Joyce said...not in so many words but Joyce knew that Mom is ready.
Lindsay and Max came and plotted today's Ada adventure and took off. David brought DQ for lunch.
Chris stopped again and sat beside Mom and they talked. Mom is exceptionally quiet today. When Chris left, she was surprised, as are many, at how good Mom seems.
Mom slept this afternoon and I, too, took a very much appreciated nap. Then Emma came with her adorable grandson, Quintin. I know Mom enjoyed watching him as he is such a smiling cutie!
As soon as Emma left, Father Dinovo came. He had a small, yet poignant service of prayer for Mom and we all received communion again. He is a kind and caring man that we all think so much of.
Danny arrived after a seven hour trip here. His GPS took him a long way out of his way to get here and he was whipped.
Next came Janet with a full meal for all of the hungry caregivers!! Lasagna, salad, garlic bread, cookies, and even candy! We attacked that delicious meal with a vengeance! I've never seen so many people in Mom's kitchen before!
Mom felt like she could get up and use the bedside toilet, so between Kris, Janet and me, we were able to get her on it and she had success! There was no blood in her stool.
Today was a full day of talking, laughter, family and friends. Mom never seemed overwhelmed by any of it and seemed to enjoy every minute. Tonight we are feeling optimistic because there was no blood in her urine or stools and she was able to get out of bed and sit on the commode, BP 124/64. Janet said much of her problem this week might have been from the chemo treatment she had last week, but she also reminds us that the cancer still lives in her but may not be as ravaging as we once thought. As she says, time will tell.
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There are very few people who have touched my heart in this world and Marilyn is one of them. Since I have known Marilyn, I have never spent a holiday alone because Marilyn always remembers each and every holiday or birthday.....She is in my prayers and we love her very much...
ReplyDeleteDear Karen,
ReplyDeleteI heard from dad today and my heart aches as I read this blog. As I read the entries I find myself crying harder and harder. Since I was a child Marilyn has made me feel like a part of her family. She is loved and she is in my prayers.
Michelle