Uncoupling

[poliphilo]

The Care Home rang my sister yesterday to say they thought our mother was fading away. As it happened she and I and Ailz and Ian were in a pub down the road having lunch, with a view to visiting my mother afterwards.

We spent the afternoon with her. I've no idea if she knew we were there. We talked to her, I read some familiar bits of the Bible out loud, but my suspicion is she was far away- as, indeed, she has been for years. I thought of staying the night, making a vigil of it, but her body is strong and the final uncoupling could take a long, long time. She's still hanging on as I write.

Meanwhile for those of us still firmly attached to our bodies terrestrial life goes on...

Comments

[cmcmck]

Hugs

We had a similar experience with his old mum although she was as bright as a button right to the end and knew us both when we stayed to see her leave.

[poliphilo]

Thanks.

My mother's worked a good shift, in fact- at 101- she's worked overtime.

[heleninwales]

I'm glad you were nearby and could spend time with your mother. At least you were reassured that she should have a peaceful passing when the time does come.

[poliphilo]

Her dying has been a long drawn out process but I don't think she's had too hard a time of it.