Mom passed away 04/14/08 in Peace Hospice from stomach cancer that was diagnosed 01/2008. It had spread so no surgery, chemo, or radiation was offered. She discontinued her feeding tube and exactly one week later she lost her battle. She spent the last two months fighting with grace and class, never complaining, and always had a "thank you" for everyone. This came on so fast and ended so fast that I feel like I am living a dream. Of course the funeral was a reality check but I know the hardest part is going to be when something wonderful happens with my kids and I won't be able to call and tell her the news, or when the firsts happen over the next year.
Thank you to all of you who offered support to me through this and to those of you who said prayers and thoughts.
Mom died very peacefully. She had very little pain or nausea the entire time she was in Hospice and I believe all the prayers contributed to that.
RhondaH