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poohbear_nc · 11-11-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

We're still at the hospital. I'm afraid things are not looking so good for Mom. She seems comfortable but is not responsive. My sisters and I all stayed with her last night. We just want her to remain comfortable, so I hope that can happen. I appreciate all of the kind comments from you guys!

We're with you too Betty! Stay strong & positive!

ProfCrash · 11-11-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

We're still at the hospital. I'm afraid things are not looking so good for Mom. She seems comfortable but is not responsive. My sisters and I all stayed with her last night. We just want her to remain comfortable, so I hope that can happen. I appreciate all of the kind comments from you guys!

Hugs. Hang in there. Your Mom is in my thoughts and prayers.

CRussel · 11-11-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

We're still at the hospital. I'm afraid things are not looking so good for Mom. She seems comfortable but is not responsive.

Best wishes and tonnes of positive thoughts, Betty. I know having you there helps.

desertblues · 11-11-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

We're still at the hospital. I'm afraid things are not looking so good for Mom. She seems comfortable but is not responsive. My sisters and I all stayed with her last night......

My thoughts are with you and your mom, Betty.

Latinandgreek · 11-11-2012, 12:07 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Betty.

Bilbo1967 · 11-11-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

We're still at the hospital. I'm afraid things are not looking so good for Mom. She seems comfortable but is not responsive. My sisters and I all stayed with her last night. We just want her to remain comfortable, so I hope that can happen. I appreciate all of the kind comments from you guys!

We went through this with my mother-in-law almost exactly a year ago. I know my wife coped a lot better through the fact that all the family were there to help out, so it's great you have your sisters there. I hope things work out as well as they can in the circumstances.

Many people here, me included, are wishing you and your family all the best.

ProfCrash · 11-11-2012, 12:50 PM

I had a friend who went through this, well many friends but this one had an interesting story. I hope that it does not come in helpful anytime soon.

His Mother was in a coma and the Doctors said that she was not going to recover. The kids took turns sitting with her. After three days a nurse pulled them aside and told them that they had seen many a case that a Mother has not been willing to pass when her children or grandchildren are in the room. She suggested that they all go out to dinner. While they were eating, their Mother passed.

Apparently it is not unusual for a mother to fight to live when her children are present. She simply cannot bear the thought of leaving her kids.

Hopefully you don't have to deal with this right now but if you do it might be a good time to have a nice dinner with your siblings and reflect on you Mothers life.

dreams · 11-11-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

We're still at the hospital. I'm afraid things are not looking so good for Mom. She seems comfortable but is not responsive. My sisters and I all stayed with her last night. We just want her to remain comfortable, so I hope that can happen. I appreciate all of the kind comments from you guys!

Betty, I'm glad your sisters are there with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

dreams · 11-11-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

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Doggie

So very cute.

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When we left we drove around the corner and got some Burger King cause we were left STARVING. The meal at the restaurant cost 20 times what we paid for BK, but had maybe 1/20th the quantity! Never did that again.

I know exactly how you felt.

CRussel · 11-11-2012, 03:49 PM

Storm headed in. Ah, well, it IS November on the Wet Coast.

Mug of Peet's Fancy Darjeeling Organic. Everything that an insipid 2nd flush Darjeeling blend too often is -- a delightful nose, a finish with a bit of tannic bite, and nothing at all inbetween. Sigh.

Stitchawl · 11-11-2012, 06:54 PM

Tall and tan and young and lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
When she walks, she's like a samba that swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ooh
(Ooh) But I watch her so sadly, how can I tell her I love her
Yes I would give my heart gladly,
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me

( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGUZ...eature=related )

Good morning, everyone. Monday morning in Japan, and it's cold outside. Seven degrees C. Actually, it's cold inside too... 21°. We haven't taken the heater out of the closet yet. Been talking about it all week, but we are too apathetic to actually reach into the closet and bring it the DeLonghi Oil-filled heater. Maybe today?

I have some hot English Breakfast tea to warm me up though. Ahmad makes it, and it's pretty damn good stuff! With a bowl of rice and crab legs, Im just about ready to face the day. But that leads to some confusion. I can't decide what I want to do today... I 'should' go out and get some Fall Foliage photos. But when I think the word 'should,' I automatically fight against it just out of principle. Maybe go walking along side the mountain on the east side of Kyoto... If I bring my camera, I've killed two birds with one stone. Especially if I bring ALL my camera gear... Almost 15kg on my back... Hmmmm......

Stitchawl

bjones6416 · 11-12-2012, 01:54 AM

Hey, you guys. I know this is the tea thread, but since all my friends hang out here, I thought I would tell you here that my mother passed away, peacefully and without regaining consciousness, a couple of hours ago. We were all there, dozing, and I was still holding her hand. It was a fine and dignified end. I know the hard part is yet to come, but I actually feel a great peace tonight. Thanks for all of the encouragement and words of support you've given me over the past few months. I'm headed to bed for some much needed sleep.

dreams · 11-12-2012, 02:29 AM

Betty, I am so sorry about your mom and glad to hear that you all could be there with her when her time came.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours during this time.

desertblues · 11-12-2012, 02:50 AM

Betty, my condolences to you and your family. It must have felt good for all of you that your mother had a peaceful passing. You are in my thoughts.

orlok · 11-12-2012, 03:34 AM

Very sorry to hear that Betty. Good that you were there with her, and that it was peaceful. That's all any of us can ask for when our time comes. My thoughts are with you.

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11-11-2012, 12:07 PM	#22040
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Betty.

11-11-2012, 12:50 PM	#22042
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I had a friend who went through this, well many friends but this one had an interesting story. I hope that it does not come in helpful anytime soon. His Mother was in a coma and the Doctors said that she was not going to recover. The kids took turns sitting with her. After three days a nurse pulled them aside and told them that they had seen many a case that a Mother has not been willing to pass when her children or grandchildren are in the room. She suggested that they all go out to dinner. While they were eating, their Mother passed. Apparently it is not unusual for a mother to fight to live when her children are present. She simply cannot bear the thought of leaving her kids. Hopefully you don't have to deal with this right now but if you do it might be a good time to have a nice dinner with your siblings and reflect on you Mothers life.

11-11-2012, 03:49 PM	#22045
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,157 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	Storm headed in. Ah, well, it IS November on the Wet Coast. Mug of Peet's Fancy Darjeeling Organic. Everything that an insipid 2nd flush Darjeeling blend too often is -- a delightful nose, a finish with a bit of tannic bite, and nothing at all inbetween. Sigh.

11-11-2012, 06:54 PM	#22046
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Tall and tan and young and lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah When she walks, she's like a samba that swings so cool and sways so gentle That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ooh (Ooh) But I watch her so sadly, how can I tell her I love her Yes I would give my heart gladly, But each day, when she walks to the sea She looks straight ahead, not at me ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGUZ...eature=related ) Good morning, everyone. Monday morning in Japan, and it's cold outside. Seven degrees C. Actually, it's cold inside too... 21°. We haven't taken the heater out of the closet yet. Been talking about it all week, but we are too apathetic to actually reach into the closet and bring it the DeLonghi Oil-filled heater. Maybe today? I have some hot English Breakfast tea to warm me up though. Ahmad makes it, and it's pretty damn good stuff! With a bowl of rice and crab legs, Im just about ready to face the day. But that leads to some confusion. I can't decide what I want to do today... I 'should' go out and get some Fall Foliage photos. But when I think the word 'should,' I automatically fight against it just out of principle. Maybe go walking along side the mountain on the east side of Kyoto... If I bring my camera, I've killed two birds with one stone. Especially if I bring ALL my camera gear... Almost 15kg on my back... Hmmmm...... Stitchawl

11-12-2012, 01:54 AM	#22047
bjones6416 ↓↓ Skirt!! Earrings!! Posts: 3,394 Karma: 17432172 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Acer netbook, JetBook Lite, Sony PRS-300, Kindle 2, Kindle Fire	Hey, you guys. I know this is the tea thread, but since all my friends hang out here, I thought I would tell you here that my mother passed away, peacefully and without regaining consciousness, a couple of hours ago. We were all there, dozing, and I was still holding her hand. It was a fine and dignified end. I know the hard part is yet to come, but I actually feel a great peace tonight. Thanks for all of the encouragement and words of support you've given me over the past few months. I'm headed to bed for some much needed sleep.

11-12-2012, 02:29 AM	#22048
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,112 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Betty, I am so sorry about your mom and glad to hear that you all could be there with her when her time came. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours during this time.

11-12-2012, 02:50 AM	#22049
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	Betty, my condolences to you and your family. It must have felt good for all of you that your mother had a peaceful passing. You are in my thoughts.

11-12-2012, 03:34 AM	#22050
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Very sorry to hear that Betty. Good that you were there with her, and that it was peaceful. That's all any of us can ask for when our time comes. My thoughts are with you.

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