She's gone...(1)

Appy

My sweet Mama, Betty went home to Jesus at 10:04 Friday, December 2. Her earthly suffering is finally over and though I am sad because for now we are apart, I rejoice in the fact that one day we will be together again and in the mean time she is well and healthy. 

This past year has been such a hard one for her. Her dementia progressed quickly and her physical body just gave up on her. She couldn't stand let alone walk. That made it so we had to use the hoyer lift to move her around and oh how she hated that thing. The month of November is one I hope to never re-live. She struggled so much and as we got further into the month she started having what the hospice nurse called terminal restlessness. She would kick her legs, raise her head off of her pillow and cry out. Broke my heart to watch it. 

I am so thankful for the past 13 years that she has lived across the driveway from my husband and I. Also thankful for her five wonderful, compassionate caregivers. So in the midst of sadness blessings truly do abound. Thank you, Lord for the privilege of taking care of my dear Mama as she cared for me when I was growing up. 

Rest well, Mama...I love you forever and always 

mrl

She's lovely Appy, Godspeed.

Michele

Jo C.

Dear appy; thank you for sharing the news with us of your beloved Mother's passing; her photo is lovely, she looks like a very sweet lady.

Your writing is very dear and loving; your mother was blessed to have such a loving and caring daughter, no one could have done better and her time was made easier by your care, your advocacy and your oversight.

My heartfelt sympathy and condolences are sent to you from one daughter to another,

J.

jfkoc

Sending my sympathy along with a hug.....

Judith

ladyzetta

(((Dear Appy))))

Your mother is beautiful. My condolences to you. Hugs Zetta 

Mint

Appy I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dear Mother.

SweetSoul

Thank you for sharing your dear sweet Mama with us.  She was blessed to have your love and caring support.

Jgirl57

Hugs to you and your family.Thank you for 

sharing . 

SusanB-dil

So sorry for your loss.  ((Hugs))

May flowers

So sorry for your loss. She is beautiful.

You did a wonderful job of taking care of her, and I know she must be smiling down from heaven. My FIL passed in November and I can relate to the mixed emotions- missing him but glad he is healed now. Out last year, and last month especially, was very hard too. 

eaglemom

Thank you so much for sharing your news. Please accept my heartfelt deepest condolences in the loss of your mother. Be kind to yourself, you have many memories to deal with.

eagle

mommyandme (m&m)

I’m so sorry the loss of your dear mom!  I hope you and yours will find peace and comfort as you move forward.  She was very blessed to have you in her life.

​fesk

Very sorry for your loss.

toolbeltexpert

Appy so sorry for your loss, but like you said this is only temporary, no more pain. That is a beautiful picture.