My mom

[TLinden16]

My mom had another stroke today. The stroke was on the other side of her brain, and she's in very rough shape. The doctors said even if she were to survive this, she would be a quadriplegic and blind. They took the tubes out of her a few hours ago, and it is only a matter of hours until she passes away. I really feel that my mom and God made this second stroke happen to take the decisions out of our hands so that we don't have the guilt that goes along with making the decisions we had to make.

My siblings and I spent the past six hours up at the hospital with my mom's sisters. My sisters, aunts, and I went to the church service at the hospital this afternoon, and afterwards, the priest came up to my mom's room and prayed with all of us. We spent some time with her, and told her that we love her. We made the decision to go home and try to get some rest. None of us felt like we had the strength to stay there through the night.

As for me, I'm hanging in there. I'm still pretty numb to it all. I've been the strong one today. There was something about seeing my Aunt Mary, who is the rock in the family, break down that made me feel like I needed to be strong. I know that I'll have my breakdown at some point. I know I'll have my good days and my bad days. I just hope that when I'm having my bad days that my siblings are having good days so they can help me through it.

I know I've been asking for a lot of prayers and good thoughts this week, but I hope you can send some more our way through these next difficult days. I really appreciate all of the support, prayers, good thoughts, and kind words so many of you have sent to me. It's really helped me this past week, and I know that I will continue to need that support from my DIS friends in the coming days and weeks.

God bless you all.

Lots of Love,
Karen

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Karen I am so sorry to hear this - hugs

 

[Tinkbell]

I'll keep you all in my prayers.

 

[dvcfamily41801]

Karen, I am so sorry to hear this. I will be thinking of you and your family.

 

[Magix]

My thoughts are with you and your family, Karen. I'm sorry you have to go through this.

 

[letfuller]

Prayers for you and your family....


Linda

 

[Disney Ella]

Karen,

So sorry. I had hoped things might turn out differently.

 

[CRB#33]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

You are in my prayers.

Take care of yourself. {hugs}

 

[Tuffcookie]

Oh Karen, I'm so sorry! Hugs and prayers for added strength!

TC

 

[Jcricket Fan]

You are all in my prayers.

God bless,

Colleen

 

[elmosmom]

This is one of those moments in life where there are no words to tell you how sorry we are about what has happened. Your Mom and your family will be in my prayers tonight.

Angels Shall Guard Thee

 

[zakatak]

I'm very sorry. Prayers for strength are on the way.

Karen

 

[Dan Murphy]

Hoping your mom's time here is comfortable, Karen. Always sad, always. But we do know life is a journey, and your mom is in the middle of it, seemingly ready to go home, Karen. Mom, you and all your family are all in my prayers.

 

[Towncrier]

Prayers and hugs for you Karen, for your mom, and for your family.

 

[KathyTX]

My dear Jellybean,

You are in my thoughts and prayers tonight, and in the days ahead.

I am very proud of the strength and grace I've seen in you during this very difficult week. The DISmom also sends her love and lots of hugs.

Kathy

 

[helenabear]

Oh Karen, I am so sorry to hear this My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time

 

[Pop Daddy]

Im sorry, just prayed for both her and you.

 

[browneyes]

Just said a prayer for your mom.

 

[nativetxn]

{{{HUGS}}} Karen. I'm so sad to hear this I'm praying for your mother and for you and your siblings.

Please remember that we are always here if you need us and that we really do care.

You have my number, if you need to talk call me, okay?

Katholyn

 

[MerryPoppins]

I just said another prayer for your mom and your whole family. Hang in there and know that we will be here for you.