My mother passed away peacefully early this morning.
The last few hours were rough, but my husband and I were fortunate to be there with her at the end. Hospice was such a comfort and blessing to us, especially in these last few days. Now that it's over, I am very glad to have been able to keep mom at home, to pass here peacefully in the comfort of her own bedroom, rather than the sterility of a hospital room.
To all of you here in this forum, I want to express my humblest gratitude for your support and love through this most difficult of journeys that we refer to as caregiving. A few of you have been exceptionally kind, and I will forever appreciate it.
I hope to remain an active part of this forum. I will endeavor to "pay it forward", the support and kindness I have received here from many of you.
To all of you who are struggling with this most difficult of jobs, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. To those who have ended their caregiving journey as their loved ones have passed, I also offer my prayers for comfort and peace as you move forward.
Hugs to all of you.
The world will feel very strange to you now and for some time, be prepared. It's good to know you and your husband have each other to lean on.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are one of the kindest people on this forum and have been an inspiration to all of us.
I am glad that you did things exactly how you wanted to and that your mom died peacefully in her bedroom in the way that you wanted her to spend her last hours.
I am also glad that you had help from hospice. They are wonderful!
Your mom was so very blessed to have you as a daughter. Many hugs. Be at peace.
My condolences.
I just lost my husband 3 weeks ago, and he too was able to die at home like he wanted. I pray for peace and comfort in the days, weeks, and months ahead for you and your family. God bless you.
((HUG))
Praise The Lord that you were able to have her home during her final hours.
May God grant you grieving mercies and comfort during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. 🍂🍂🌹🍂🍂
Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the passing away of your mother.
I am so glad that both you and your husband were able to be with her until the end and that she passed away peacefully. When it comes to death and dying, it really doesn't get any better than that. Not only that but, the fact that she was at home and in her bedroom is what a lot of us could only wish for.
Your mother's life ended just like my dad's and like you I felt such deep gratitude and thankfulness for everything hospice did in caring for my dad in the home I grew up in and that he too wasn't in a sterile hospital environment.
You have been a real trooper through this and I commend you for that. I know it's just the beginning of your grieving process and that you will still feel the pain and sorrow but, I know you will all get through this. With your lovely post, you have already begun to "pay it forward."
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you - take care of yourselves.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3