Mother and I went shopping on Thursday and by Friday she was gone

[nativetxn]

I'm still in shock. I can't sleep so I decided to come here.

Yesterday, I took mother shopping for a new "summer wardrobe". We had a great time. She felt good and looked good.

This afternoon the nursing home called me. Mother was having chest pain and they called 911 to transport her to the Emergency room.

When I got there the doctor told me that she had "multisystem failure". Her heart, lungs and kidneys had failed.

It was so fast, I never saw it coming. I think she wore herself out. She fought so hard for so long and her body just wore out.

I had to give permission to take her off life support. I sat with her for the 30 minutes it took for her to stop breathing. She literally fought as long as she could.

My last words to her were the same thing I said to her every night, "Goodnight Momma, I love you." And I do love her.

My sister was able to get a flight to Michigan tonight. It was delayed and she didn't arrive until about 3am. Tomorrow we go to the funeral home.

This is all pretty surreal for me. So ironic that although she had her stomach removed because of cancer, she died cancer free.

Katholyn

 

[Tinkbell]

Oh Katholyn, I am so sorry to hear this news. I know your mom knew how much you love her. It is obvious to all of us here on the Dis. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.

 

[Nutsy]

Oh dear, how sad I feel for you right now as my own Mum had a heart attack yesterday (Friday) & scared the life out of us.

Thankfully my Mum survived hers.

I'm so sorry to hear this Katholyn, {{HUGS}}.

 

[wuv tigger]

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Please know that we ARE here for you!

blessings,
Judy

 

[Pooh Girl 71]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Mamu]

Katholyn my heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. You will be in my thought and prayers.

 

[Linda Talbot]

So very sorry for your loss, but try to cherish the memories of your last wonderful day together. Peace and prayers to you.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

So sorry for your loss, Katholyn. You have been a devoted daughter to your mother.

Lori

 

[wdwmom2]

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I'm sorry

 

[Disney Ella]

So sorry to hear of your loss.

 

[Robinrs]

Oh, Kath....

I can't believe it... I am so sorry.

Kath, I know where you are right now and I know how hard you fought for her and how much you LOVED her. My heart just bleeds for you right now.

May God hold you in his arms through the next few weeks. I will be praying for you, you know that.

God bless,

Robinrs

 

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

Kath, Lauri and I are so sorry to hear about your mother.

 

[Astrid]

Oh Katholyn, we are so very sad to hear of your dreadful loss. You must miss your Mother dreadfully now but how lovely for her that her last day was spent with you out and about.

Sending you all our love at this difficult time.

Astrid, Bryn & Carys xxx

 

[rasnlms]

So sorry for your loss.

 

[Snowwark]

Katholyn...

I'm so very sorry.

Thank God, that you and your Mom had a wonderful day together, and that you were with her at the end.

Hugs and prayers for you, my friend.

My deepest sympathies to you, and your family.

Kim

 

[Kevin Stringer]

Kath, what very sad news.

The Stringers are thinking of you and sending you our very best wishes at this difficult time.

 

[olena]

Oh Katholyn.... I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

 

[CyranoJones]

Katholyn, I am so very sorry. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

 

[Boo'sMom]

I'm so sorry for your loss.