Thursday, February 5, 2009

Mile Post 10- Feb 5

Today is Feb 5- ten days from mom's 85th birthday so we will start a countdown.  Mom's Hospice coordinator promised she would make mom's favorite cake for her birthday- a chocolate  angel food cake with cream cheese frosting.  Heather and Kathy are planning the rest of the feast but we are going to have a birthday party whether it is mom's 85th on earth or her first in Heaven!

It certainly looks at this point like it will be the latter.  Mom is not eating or drinking or standing.  Hospice has ordered a catheter  so she can stay in her chair- she wanted that very much.  She seems to be comfortable but has not been much aware of what is going on.  Heather and Anna (a Hospice Volunteer) were able to get her cleaned and oiled her mouth this morning so it doesn't get too dry and sore from being open.  Fluid is building in her lungs.

Thanks for your prayers.
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks so much for the updates. They meean so much to us that aren't able to be with you during this time. Please know that we are constantly praying God's grace and mercy on all of you during this time of transition.
    Love Janet Kerns

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