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As some know, over the Thanksgiving Holiday, my 91 year old mother was admitted into the hospital with congestive heart failure.
I have spent to past month in Cleveland, OH, by her bed side. She has, since, been transferred to a skilled care facility. While she survived the immediate crisis, her health is failing, and my sister and I will be making the Hospice decision shortly.
I have made the decision to travel back to Tucson to spend Christmas with my daughter and my wife; but, suspect I will be making a return trip to Cleveland in a matter of days (weeks).
This morning, I received word that a co-worker, and family friend's mother-in-law, has been given less than a day to live ... so, during this holiday season, and, really, in everyone's daily to day life, I implore you to keep things in perspective ... this primary season ... politics, in general ... and most of the things we concern ourselves with, pale in comparison to telling those you love, that you love them.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)This is so true. We must keep things in perspective. We all have friends and loved ones in need. Tell those you love, that you love them. So true. I love you and all my friends here.
JackInGreen
(2,975 posts)Youve wise words, good advice, I hope it gets easier if it can't get better.
brer cat
(24,578 posts)I will be keeping you in my thoughts, 1SBM. It is not an easy time.
Gothmog
(145,321 posts)snpsmom
(682 posts)randys1
(16,286 posts)May ALL of us have a KICK ASS, MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
P.S. tell your mom you are someone who has made a difference...because you have, in my life and many others.
mike_c
(36,281 posts)I'm traveling after christmas to check on my mother too. She's a bit younger than your mother and still in reasonable, if somewhat precarious health. Safe travels, and peace.
George II
(67,782 posts)mgmaggiemg
(869 posts)I may the universe grant you inner peace and invisible hands and kindness of strangers reach out to help you through this challenging time; thank-you for helping us to "keep it all in perspective" Cheers, Maggie
redwitch
(14,944 posts)AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)Bad timing, but there's never a good time, really. I'm glad you were able to spend time with her.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)go back refreshed with their love to spend the rest of your mother's time with her.
Good advice for all. Thank you.
geardaddy
(24,931 posts)murielm99
(30,745 posts)You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
JustAnotherGen
(31,828 posts)Safe travels and best of the Universe to your mom.
blackspade
(10,056 posts)I know that anything I can say sounds like a platitude, but I hope that the new year is a better one.
Take care of your mom and peace to you and the rest of your family.
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)so very sorry about this for you and your family. She sounds like a wonderful woman. Please go with my best wishes for you and your family. Hugs and everything good, 1StrongBlackMan.
Number23
(24,544 posts)I implore you to keep things in perspective ... this primary season ... politics, in general ... and most of the things we concern ourselves with, pale in comparison to telling those you love, that you love them.
Your family is so lucky to have you.
Happy Holidays, 1SBM.
Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)wildeyed
(11,243 posts)So sorry that you and yours are going through such a difficult time, particularly during the holiday season.
Kind of Blue
(8,709 posts)because I couldn't be more right there with you and your sentiments.
Thanks for the reminder not only to feel gratitude, that also brings perspective, and to spread it.
Sending my good wishes, comfort for your Mom, and the best outcome for your family during this season and beyond. Amen.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)Peace and comfort to your family this Christmas,