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Please pray for my family, especially my dad it’s going to hardest on him. He might not have been the type husband to show empathy and love daily but he’s sure been there the past two years. He rarely missed a day visiting her.
My family meet with Palliative care (end of life)today.
Hello frens 🐸 I’m lurking when I get the chance. I’m mentally and physically exhausted. Mom still in hospital and she’s had mental decline very quickly in the past month. I don’t think they know why or a clear diagnosis. She’s 79 and has lived a great life. Had ups and downs like we all do. She’s traveled the world and country. This week we talk to the palliative care team (fancy word for end of life care). They aren’t saying she’s at end of life but we need decide those decisions ahead of time. It’s no secret we haven’t had a great relationship during my life. It’s very hard seeing her like this. One day she doesn’t talk or eat the next day she eats everything she can and talks your ear off. I’m the type person that stays strong in crisis and cries when it’s over. I’m trying to be supportive for my dad. There’s not much more I can do for her. I’m not worried about her salvation. She accepted Christ a long time ago and was actively going to church and bible reading until the past 10-15 years ago. After the doctors described different types of mental decline, dementia and psychological disorders I see now something was going on at least ten years ago. Have a good week and thanks for listening.
I’m so sorry to hear this and to see the toll this is taking on your family. I’m praying for you daily. We don’t know what Gods plan is, but I pray that he will wrap you all up in his arms and give you comfort and peace. ❤️
Prayers for you and your family, moody. You have been fighting the good fight. Every day with her is a gift.
Thanks for the prayers, much appreciated fren.
I’m praying for you, moody. I’m praying for your mom and your dad, too. Stay strong and courageous.
Thanks so much. I updated the comment. It’s hard on me and my brother but will be worse on dad. I appreciate you.
Been listening a lot to health and nutrition doctors lately. Our food, water and environment has been ruining our health. We should be thriving at 80.
I’m not surprised by this. It’s one reason I’ve been carnivore for about six months. The human in me still eats things I know aren’t healthy. Sees oils are very bad. I believe my mom’s decline was abuse of prescription pain pills. She had chronic pain about thirty years.
i've leaned heavily carnivore lately too, really feels better.
Lost my Mom a few years ago to leukemia, i'm pretty sure it was from her blind faith in pharma. she was a good Grandma.
God bless you and your Mom.
Thank you 😊 it’s something we all will go through but it doesn’t make it easier. Knowing me I’ll be strong till she dies. I can’t help it I’m wired that way. We have never been very close and that’s ok. I’m thankful for everything she did for me and my brother growing up. The past ten years I stopped arguing with her and It’s been so peaceful. She was a great mom and grandma also. She did blindly trust doctors & pharma way too much. Thanks for your kindness fren. Yes, carnivore does make you feel better. Happy for you.
Sorry to hear. Things obviously occur with age but how is her hydration? This can severely affect our cognition.
As far as I know she’s hydrated if she wasn’t should be now. She’s been in the hospital almost a week and getting fluids. All her vitals are really good. The doctors say this can come from several different sources. Could be trauma of leaving home. I think it’s a little bit of everything, not being home and depressed for many years after her parents died. Also she took a lot of opioids for almost thirty years, I think this is the main reason. Thanks fren
Ohhhh. 😢 Wishing you and your mum the best.
Thanks fren