Oh Danielle, you bet I will pray and pray and pray for your sister. She sounds like a great woman - a wonderful Mama and a good sister! I'm sorry she has a husband that isn't the best - that makes it so tough on her and the kids and your Mom and you too! I sure wish he would do better - I remember when I was helping Mom and by this time it was nearing the end and I had to leave the room for alittle bit - she was so scared of everything at that point and I asked my boyfriend to please stay with her and if she started to get scared just please talk to her and he said, ok. I left for about 20 minutes and came back and God love him, my boyfriend had moved in the the chair next to Mom and was holding her hand and talking - telling her about her kitty cat and just being so good to her - I walked in and he smiled and said, Your Mom got nervous and so I didn't really know what to do - so I held her hand and just started talking - I guess it worked cause now she is okay. I knew then this guy was a keeper.
Take care my friend - keep your spirits up and don't feel guilty that you can't be there all the time - it is tough. I took off one week when Mom had her surgery and then the last month I completely took a leave of absence from work to stay with Mom - I don't have children and I felt that I just had to do it - but I would understand you being so far away. Again, prayers coming your way my friend!
Hugs, Rita