We met with the hospice nurse this morning. Mom had decided late last night not to continue with her treatments which included her platelet infusion today. Hospice ordered some equipment for the house including a hospital bed which we set up in the family room so mom can be downstairs and enjoy the commotion of our day! She had been lying upstairs sleeping most of the days, and would often ask what time it was or who was in the house. So we thought that bringing her downstairs might help her be part of more things. We enjoyed the afternoon with Kacey, Madison and Chloe. All three of them have been so supportive, loving and helpful this year. Dad and I ran a few errands and then I fixed some dinner. We all sat around and enjoyed time together laughing, telling stories and just talking. It was wonderful and felt very special. Mom smiled alot...and so did Dad. Just having all of us there is such a comfort to my Dad.
Mom has been very sad about leaving all of us...and all of you! Thank you all for understanding how hard this is for her and all of us. But mostly for her. She had said "no more visitors" and has not wanted to talk to anyone on the phone. I know that is hard for many to understand, but please know that she loves you all and she is thinking about everyone.
My brother, his wife and Emma will arrive tomorrow. My mom has been asking to see Tony. I will be back at their house for most of the day tomorrow and will blog again to let you all know her progress. Thank you to all who have called, texted and emailed. If I haven't contacted you back, please understand how busy things are. We are all doing our best during this difficult time.
Much love
Mandy
That is so Kathy...wanting to focus on her beloved husband, children and grandchildren. May these be precious days of blessing for you all.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord will heal her when she goes home, and will comfort you all.
ReplyDeleteMy family is very close to Steve & Karen. My name is Ruby Johnson.
The Lord will take good care of your mom till you meet again later. In my family we never say Good bye. We say see you later,and we all will. God bless you all.
to my beloved sister kathy,
ReplyDeletei awoke at 1 am compelled to say goodbye to my beloved sister kathy. as you well know, i am very bad at handling this thing we call "dying". to me death is an evil person that i want nothing to do with, or choose to ignore. it is only when it becomes very imminent that i feel as if i have to comfront it. in this instance, it involves a person that i love dearly..you, kathy. i am so saddened with the fact that i may never see you again and it sometimes makes me angry. i question the fact that why is dying part of life? i sometimes question the almighty god himself. but then i think of how the lord deals with the end of life here on earth. he opens his arms and welcomes his children to the kingdom of heaven. i find solice in the fact that you are a very loving and caring person and a very beautifully spirital woman. i am very sure that god will have you sitting at this right hand, taking care of family matters, scheduling family get-togethers, just like you did here on earth. i will miss you so much. i truely believe that we all have a calling here on earth, and yours was to raise a beautiful family with rick and you also chose to watch over all your siblings. you were always very kind and loving to me and my family and it will never be forgotten. i truely believe that the lord has never received, nor will he ever again, take such a fine, loving, caring and beautiful woman, into his kingdom of heaven. i find it ver hard to say goodbye to you kath, but honestly know that we will meet again someday. i find it very ironic that we always went over your house at christmas time, and now if find myself so sad at this time of year. i will always celebrate the birth of the baby jesus, but now it will have new meaning. i will always remember all your loving and kindness that you bestowed upon all of your family. i will celebrate christmas with all the fond memories of you and the past christmas'. i find it very hard to end this letter...i find it very hard to say goodbye to you. you were always my favorite sister and i just don't want to say goodbye. i take comfort in the fact that you are a very christian woman and have accepted god and the path he has chosen for you. you will always be on my mind, kathy. i will always love you, kathy. i will never forget you, kathy. every time i hear the name kathy, i will smile and think of the most beautiful sister any man could have hoped for. i am very blessed to have had you in my presence for this short while. i love you very much and will miss you dearly. may god hold you in his loving arms forever.
your loving brother.........jerry
I wish you peace and thankful that you have the love for our LORD! i WILL NOT CALL, BUT KNOW i HAVE LOVED YOU FOR 5 DECADES!! Marcie
ReplyDeleteContinuing to love you and yours! Lots of love and prayers!
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord be with all of you at this difficult time and give you the strength to
ReplyDeletedeal with this dificult situation. Lots of
love and prayers!
Mandy, peace that passes understanding for you all. Your blog reads very much like that of my mother who we lost to Leukemia. We lift Kathy up in prayer. She will be welcomed by the Lord as one of his special and loving angels. We love you, Tony and Uncle Rick very much. We are very sorry you are all having to go through this. Please tell Kathy I love her dearly. Jan and Aaron Tani
ReplyDeleteI love you Auntie Kathy.
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