On 4/20/2008
RhondaH wrote:
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
Hello Rhonda,
I am so sorry to learn that your mother lost this battle, but at the same time, I rejoice that she found eternal peace with little pain and nausea. I, too have been in that 'dream' state you mention. You will, in your own time, find your way out of it. You will find your mother in little things on a daily basis. Although you will not get to share news about your children with her in this world. I do not believe she will miss a thing. She is with my father and legions of other parents and grandparents and they are watching over us all.
God bless you as venture once again into uncharted waters.
Michele