The call came
Apr 14th 2012, 8:08 pm
#1
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The call came
One (of several) reason(s) we decided to stay a while in UK was because my mother was in poor health- dementia and fraility.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Apr 14th 2012, 8:17 pm
#2
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Re: The call came
One (of several) reason(s) we decided to stay a while in UK was because my mother was in poor health- dementia and fraility.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Apr 14th 2012, 8:21 pm
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Re: The call came
One (of several) reason(s) we decided to stay a while in UK was because my mother was in poor health- dementia and fraility.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Apr 14th 2012, 8:33 pm
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Re: The call came
Sympathies to you and your family - at least you were there and she knew she was loved (((hugs)))
Apr 14th 2012, 11:00 pm
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Re: The call came
Big hug mate.
Apr 14th 2012, 11:12 pm
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Re: The call came
One (of several) reason(s) we decided to stay a while in UK was because my mother was in poor health- dementia and fraility.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Apr 14th 2012, 11:55 pm
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Re: The call came
One (of several) reason(s) we decided to stay a while in UK was because my mother was in poor health- dementia and fraility.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Apr 15th 2012, 4:35 am
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Re: The call came
Just popped in to say how sorry I am for you.... You're lucky to have been nearby and you WILL look back and be glad that you were there at the end, its a tremendous priviledge and you know for sure how it happened.... Its so bloody hard at the time, but its a good thing.... its so many peoples one regret.....
Cyber hugs
Cyber hugs
Apr 15th 2012, 2:17 pm
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Re: The call came
[QUOTE=eddie007;10006135]Just popped in to say how sorry I am for you.... You're lucky to have been nearby and you WILL look back and be glad that you were there at the end, its a tremendous priviledge and you know for sure how it happened.... Its so bloody hard at the time, but its a good thing.... its so many peoples one regret.....
Cyber hugs[/QUOT
How very true Eddie x
I was holding my Dads hand when he died......yes very traumatic, but you'll be SO glad you were there with your Mum in the future. My Mum died as I was flying back......TRYING to be with her
I'm so sorry for you, butyou should be very proud that you did the right thing for you Mum xx
Jan
Cyber hugs[/QUOT
How very true Eddie x
I was holding my Dads hand when he died......yes very traumatic, but you'll be SO glad you were there with your Mum in the future. My Mum died as I was flying back......TRYING to be with her
I'm so sorry for you, butyou should be very proud that you did the right thing for you Mum xx
Jan
Apr 15th 2012, 2:24 pm
#10
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Re: The call came
So sorry for your loss
Glad you made the decision to go back and be with her.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Glad you made the decision to go back and be with her.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Apr 15th 2012, 2:26 pm
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Re: The call came
One (of several) reason(s) we decided to stay a while in UK was because my mother was in poor health- dementia and fraility.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been driving back and forth to see her as often as I can.(she lives couple of hours away)
Last week on the way home from work I got the call to say her final hours were close. Phoned home to get Mr P to pack a bag and we drove off to the place my mother was based.
I sat with her for 4 hours til she took her last breath. Horrible awful experience but I guess I'm glad I was based in the UK and could be with her, even though it was painful to experience.
Hope no one else is experiencing this from afar.
Apr 15th 2012, 2:30 pm
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Re: The call came
everyone says times a healer and it is
but its a long time and i hope you have the right people around you to help you through this
for a long time i was comforted by the thought that i was there at the end
now i wish i hadn't
everyones different though and i do hope those last moments will help you through your loss
Apr 15th 2012, 3:44 pm
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Re: The call came
Sorry for your loss, glad that you could be there with her my thoughts are with your family.
Apr 15th 2012, 9:51 pm
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Re: The call came
Sorry to hear of your loss.May your Mum rest in peace.Her pain is over.You will find some days harder than others.Be kind to your self and treasure your memories.x
Apr 16th 2012, 9:15 am
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Re: The call came
Sorry to hear of your loss. May her soul rest in peace.
Take care xx
Take care xx