OT - Loss

[Luciaphile]

I just saw this. I'm so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong  :-  I know that's easier said than done.

[dom]

My thoughts are with you, Josette. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

Wishing you strength,
dom

[sheenasma]

My thoughtss and prayers will be with you

Nancy

[Nancy]

Josette, your situation with your mother is very similar to what happened with my grandmother. I was very close to her.  She had been in hospice, then rallied and one day apparently just decided she had enough of the hospitals and the nursing home and died. There was no warning - no indication that death was imminent.  She was ready to go. Good for her but lousy for everyone else, such as yourself left with the shock and sadness for now.   Nothing prepares you for this.  I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Nancy

I've made a few references previously about my mother being in a nursing home.  For over 7 months she has been in and out of various hospitals and nursing homes.  A couple of months ago, we thought the end might be imminent.  But, recently she had improved.  A week ago she went back to the hospital for pneumonia, but otherwise seemed much better.  And, after returning to the nursing home, they started physical therapy again.  So, we really thought things were improving.

Therefore, it was a total shock to get a call in the early hours of this morning to say that she was gone.  In fact, they say that she had been talking to one of the aides just 15 minutes before, and then when the nurse went in, discovered that it was over.  So, my aunt and I really can't believe it at this point.

[Josette]

I want to thank everyone.  I read all of your replies to my aunt, and we're both very appreciative of your kind thoughts.

[ROBINV]

Please allow me to extend my condolences to you and your aunt, Josette.

Love, Robin