"A few days after I turned in my last column I boarded a plane, destined for a southern city, to visit my ailing mom and give my dad a break for a few days. Things did not go as expected.
When I arrived I was surprised at the change since I had last seen her. Dad had prepared me, but I think there is little you can do to prepare someone for the slow deterioration of one who is so dearly loved. Mom had been fighting a cold and her breathing was a little labored. As the day wore on I became concerned as her breathing became more shallow and I convinced Dad that we should take her to the emergency room and just get her checked.
I fully expected to be sent home with the news that she had a bad cold or a little bronchitis. I was not prepared to hear the words, “she is unlikely to live through the night,” delivered by a young, overworked ER doctor who, only after he uttered them, seemed to realize the effect they might have.
A staph infection and pneumonia were going to claim my mom’s life."
Thank you for sharing your last precious memories of your mom. I am praying for you and your family.
Your writing showed me how beautiful your mother is. I’m praying for you and your family and the precious soul of your mother.
So sorry for your loss. Your prayers must have been answered, as it sounds like your mother’s last moments were very peaceful.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your beautiful reflections about your mother’s last days. Such a tremendous gift of faith and love!
What a beautiful, beautiful remembrance. I’m sitting here crying. Thank you for sharing something so personal with us, and for reminding me to be the mom I need to be so that my kids can remember me this way, one day. God bless you and your family.
Thank you everyone for your kind words and prayers.
I’m sorry for your loss, Mary Ellen, but glad that your mother had, as we all hope for, a happy death. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts. All of you will be in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss – but a beautiful testimony to your mother and the love of your family. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your family and faith with us. I will pray for you and your family, especially your father. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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So sorry for your loss. Your prayers must have been answered, as it sounds like your mother’s last moments were very peaceful.
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