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I wouldn't continue telling Mom Dad has passed. She will just keep grieving. Tell her little fibs. He is at an appt. Etc. Eventually she will forget she was even married.
I really don't think Dad could have eaten. One because of the blockage the other his system shut down. Food is not absorbed anymore and would only have called maybe discomfort or even pain.
Prayers that your sibs don't cause any more trouble. You have had more than enough from them.
I moved them out off there 5 years ago and it was a nightmare. The house has basically been vacant all this time with me checking in on it occasionally. tonight.. after a very disorienting day for mom.. all 3. of them were bringing up the lakehouse,asking if she wants to go back there.. showing her pictures.. getting her stirred up.
I'm not sure the scheme.. but I shiver at the thought of bringing up the house and finding more things that I didn't handle correctly. I can't imagine what she will be like if you took her 90 miles away...when I took her 10 miles away to see my Dad at the hospital and it was like sending her to Mars.
They just dont get it.
Hugs to you and mom and may God give you grieving mercies and comfort during this time.
Try to rest. Hugs for you and mom
Hugs
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Father.
Hugs to you and best of luck.
Your sisters stirring up such painful memories on this day is so sad and painful for you, it's not like you didn't have enough to deal with on such a sad day, and to dredge these things up just shows that they have troubling intentions, so be very careful there, you may need to pull in reinforcements from your husband or other members of your family. It just is not right to put you or your Mom through this, that's just nasty and cruel.
You (as POA of your Mom) might even need to ban them from seeing her for a time, if they don't quit acting up in this manner, do talk with the MC administration to see how they might assist you on this.
I hope things settle down in the coming days so you can get some rest, and be there for your Mom. Take Care of yourself. HUGS!
Your love for your father made me cry. Your words are so touching both for your mom and dad. You are a wonderful daughter. Never forget that. No matter what your siblings feel or said or say, you know the truth and that is what is most important.
To say, I am sorry for your loss seems sort of strange in some ways when a person is suffering so much like your dad. I know you are grieving. as well as your mom.
It’s difficult to know what to say when it is clearly time for someone to leave this earthly world and move on to their pain free, joyful heavenly world. I feel like you do. It was your father’s time to leave this world. I am glad you that you don’t question your decision that was necessary in these circumstances.
I wanted my father to be free of his suffering before he died. It is painful for us to watch our loved ones suffering and wanting them to die is not the same as wishing them dead or anything like that.
It would be nice if everyone could die like my grandma who just dropped dead without suffering, her heart simply stopped. It’s a blessing when there is no suffering.
I believe when there is great suffering, at that point in pain that the person’s soul has already started on it’s journey and they are not in as much pain as we think they are in. At least that is what people have said in near death experiences.
A lot of people suffer before they die. Who knows why we do?
Jesus suffered miserably on the cross before he died and he was completely innocent and had nothing but love in his heart for all of us. If he suffered, I guess at some point we have to recognize that many of us will have our own cross to bear. It was hard for him and those who loved him and it is hard for us.
I Suppose Jesus is especially on my mind because we are in the midst of celebrating Easter. Jesus rose from the dead and so will your father. He has gone to his eternal life, just like Christ did.
I am a believer but not in a ‘preachy’ way. I hope I am not offending you if you aren’t Christian. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t. I totally respect all faiths and I respect people that are not believers as well or unsure, agnostics.
God lovingly answered my grandma’s prayers. She asked for a peaceful death after watching my grandpa suffer horribly before he died.
You are grieving. That is normal and everyone understands that. Your father loved you. He still does, he lives in your heart and wants you to be at peace. I am sure that you and your mom have beautiful memories of him that you cherish.
Take care. Many, many hugs for you and your mom.
As for your mother, I am not sure why she needs to be told her husband has died. There is no upside to it since she will not remember it, and the downside will be her repeated grief. If it were me, I would just tell her he went to work or to the store...
Best wishes!
Rita
AS far as mom is concerned. It will be the ongoing tape loop. Where is dad? Oh Mom, we do love dad, don't we? He is a wonderful guy. Let's look at vacation pictures together. DAd really liked him morning walk (whatever it is),and try doing it with her.
Mom, it is ok, we all miss him. Let say hello to him now, and tell him how much we love him. Then let's go gt lunch
Keep a close eye on mom. please. She needs you knowmore than ever.
Like someone said, "you can talk to your dad whenever you need to and he will give you a sign."
Hugs!!
Good wishes for strength and peace to get through the days ahead as you tend to final arrangements.
My siblings are on the way to the lakehouse now.. with my mom. They were bound and determine to do it and I just dont have the fight in me to fight this battle.. They said ...even the hospice nurse said she needs to get out of the facility and see different sights.. Well...yea.. how about a 20 minute drive and stop for an ice cream in the park... instead of a 90 mile drive. (180 and all) that begins at 1:30 in the afternoon.
They are going to take her to the lakehouse..site unseen.. they haven't been there in 5 years... so I need to get ready for the list of all the stuff that wasn't done that should be done.
Also mom was very agitated last night... I'm sure losing dad .. and all the aggressive talk of the lake house right before bed did not help. She didn't sleep last night.. so I can only imagine what tonight will bring.
Also.. I went in the car with my sister in law and she started defending my sibs actions and saying how left out they feel.. that I am just not keeping them up to date.. how are they supposed to trust me.. (and I think they are referring to $$$). so basically they want me to provide a detailed report of how money is spent to MIA sibs who dont even call and inquire about mom n dad, dont call, dont send cards , gifts, letters...or even texts... dont even ask whether my parents are alive or dead for years at a time.
I told her all this.. and she acted like it never even occurred to her before. I dont think they deserve any accounting of funds when they dont lift a finger to help me. She was presenting it as if it was my fault for not asking for help.. and not involving them...
There have been so many times when I have BEGGED for help.. all this just gets forgotten.. and in their minds.. THEY are the ones who are wronged.
Good thing I took something to calm me or I would have been beyond furious right now.