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Saturday 29 December 2012

Sad News.

Just a short post to say that my mum passed away peacefully in hospital on the 21st of December. She was 92. She took ill in July with a chest infection which led to her having fluid on her lungs. She lost her appetite, or so we thought. We tried all ways over the next few months to get her to eat. She was losing a lot of weight and was getting weaker and weaker. To cut a long story short, she was admitted to hospital at the beginning of December and tests showed she was in the late stages of bowel cancer. She was too ill and weak for treatment but luckily she wasn't in pain. Just the discomfort and indignity of being bedridden for 3 weeks. Her body was shutting down and she wanted to go to my dad. I visited her 2 days before she died and she seemed to have a sudden rush of energy. She was very alert and knew it wasn't proper visiting time. She was demanding food and laughing about it. She ate half a sandwich and some jelly and ice cream and even had the strength to give me a hug before I left. But then she suddenly became very tired again .Less than 48 hour later she was gone. I will always remember that last little hour with her. She gave me the strength to go and finish my Christmas tasks. Thank you mum.

11 comments:

  1. So sorry to hear about your mum at least you had that last wonderful hour with her. Hugs, Amanda x

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  2. So sorry sending hugs to you and your family xxx

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  3. Oh Di, I'm so sorry to hear this news,sending you hugs,Julie.x

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  4. Oh Diane, I'm so sorry to hear that, but your last hour together will always be with you. Been there and I've never forgotten. Love, Di xx

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  5. So sorry to hear your sad news but hold on to that last few moments you had and cerish the lovely memories you will have. x Tricia

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  6. so, so sorry to hear you sad news di.thinking of you.

    xx coops xx

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  7. So sorry Di, sending you a hug,x

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  8. So sorry to read this Di, all I can say is remember the good times, no one can take those away, Irene xx

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  9. Hi Di,So sorry to read this hun,glad she wasn't in pain and that you had that treasured time with her.Thinking of you all.Big Huggles xx

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  10. So sorry to hear your news - but glad that she wasn't in any pain and is now at peace with your dad. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love & hugs, Rach

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  11. Oh my... It is very sad though let us believe she will get peace in god. Yours is a Meaningful Blog as you she played the Best of her Identity while living.

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