sorry to hear that, hopefully your boys will keep you up to date and things continue to go from strength to strength.
Its very hard to know what is best for everyone. maybe a skype call to her whilst she is in hospital and able to, will be a possibility, perhaps your boys could arrange something like that when its appropriate. I know when my son was recovering from his motor bike accident he was grateful to have someone around during his night time.

I feel for you. My mum was diagnosed with cancer 4 days after I left to emigrate here. She didn't tell me until my hubby got here 6 weeks later because she didn't want to worry me. Her cancer was much more aggressive than any doctors expected. I was told years, then months, then weeks, then get the next flight it's an emergency.

I was on my way back there when she died.

Please don't leave it too late. I hope she pulls through, love n hugs to you all.

Erf that sucks my Mum had surgery for a fortunately early caught cancer in July and it was awful being far away. Thinking of you, hope things go as smoothly as they can and you get where you need to be and when.

how quickly things can change
Flight booked, looks like I'm gonna miss my goodbyes

Really hope you get to the UK in time, or even better your mum stabilises and recovers. All the best JustCol.

Fingers crossed for you JustCol. Hope you make it.

Thoughts are with you all.

I know what you're going through. X

Yep same for me, good luck and make sure to take care of you and your boys.

really hope things turn around for the better.
your boys obviously know you are coming and will be passing that information on to your mum. Let's hope her stubbornness prevails

Make sure that the airline know its a 'compassionate' flight - they can put a note on the booking, and while that may seem like something you don't want to bother with, it can be a good idea. The crew will keep an eye out for you in case you are distressed or upset, you stand a better chance of an upgrade, or a seat without someone next to you, and during transit sts the ground crew will keep an eye out if you need any help. If its not already on your profile, ask at check in for them to make a note.
Not a trip that anyone enjoys, I've done it once and know I will have to do it again one day. You have my sympathy.

I really feel for you xxxxxxx hugs xx

Ach me. That's so often the way of it Col. Hopefully your Mum will hang on for you if she possibly can.

I do hope you make it . If not, then you will still be in the right place at the right time with your family.

I doubt you will be looking in here but what Poll writes is correct. You state it is a mercy flight. For the return, phone them up & state it is a bereavement flight. The airline will ensure you are able to have privacy and space from before check-in to arrival.

I wish you all the best.

Sending hugs your way.

Thinking of you Justcol, hope all goes well xx

Thinking of you Col. Hope your journey back is uneventful. Good luck, I hope you get to see your mum.

The last time I saw my mum it was hours before she died in 2005. She couldn't speak or open her eyes but she could listen. I understand hearing is the last sense that a dying person has. Unless they never had or have lost their hearing.

She smiled as I told her about a recent trip I had. She also mouthed my name to me. She wanted me to know that she knew I was there.

I hope you make it in time, I know all family circumstances are different.

Echoing what everyone else has said. Thoughts are with you. I do hope you get to see her in time. xxx