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I am grateful to be alive and grateful to have a warm place to be with good food available. Today I am struggling with all the emotions of a family pre-grieving the death of our Mother. She has been in the hospital since Wednesday and I really thought she would go home again, but her heart and lungs are now failing and to treat either one puts the other at risk. I am prepared and Mother is prepared. She has been ready to go for a long time. Not all the siblings/grandchildren are ready though and with our family dynamics it is reasonable to expect nasty looks, snide remarks and raised voices. If you can spare me a prayer to remain calm through the family storm, I very much appreciate that. Some people will fight to the death. I want peace.
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@2011panc It's a difficult time, to be sure. My family went through a similar situation. I am so glad you shared this with us, and hope your calmness and your mother's acceptance will continue to sustain you. You cannot be held accountable for your family's reactions, no matter how they try! BTDT.
Sending prayers of peace.
Ginger
Prayer said for your family for strength, peace and love
Blessings,
JoDee
@2011panc The death of a parent is so difficult. Thankfully when my mother passed all four siblings were on the same page. She had been in the hospital for 2.5 months and in a coma for the last few weeks. We knew it was coming and knew there was no way around that. Still, even knowing for a while that she was about to pass, when the night came that we were called back to the hospital it was a very emotional and difficult time.
JK
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Prayers from Kentucky.