… sleep involved the last 3 days. It’s as if my body decided to catch up on rest. Friends are swinging by or calling to check up on me. Emails, messages and comments are also streaming in. Let me apologize again for my slow response… I will respond soon. Also, Thank You again for your care and stories that you have been sharing. They both delight and move me. Details for the memorial are coming …
… will be held this Saturday, June 27 on the front lawn of our home 416 E. Brown Ave., Fresno California. This celebration of Mum’s life will begin at noon (ish) with a short service followed by refreshments, music, and a photo display of her life and work. Dress is “summer casual” and please feel free to bring a dish, beverage or a fun happy memory of Gerty to share. If you can’t be present …
… me at 5 AM. I had slept in the bed that had been set up in the dining room from when my cousins visited the week before. Just around the corner in the living room was Mum in the hospital bed I had bought in January.I had stayed up the night before and allowed myself some sleep when I was satisfied that her breathing was regular. I wished her good morning, administered a dose …
… at 8 AM this morning. Details to follow later today.
Mum rested easy yesterday. Mike and Karen stayed with her while Kim accompanied me to make cremation arrangements at Nova. The good thing was that it was not too far away. What took off the edge was the fact that the person at Nova was sincere but slightly on the goofy side. In fact, once we were done Kim and I had a bit of a smirk in the car over the experience. I told …
… of me has been a variation of, “How are you holding up?” My standard reply has been, “For the most part… I’m holding up OK… Thank You for asking.” I’ll admit over the last 2 weeks I’ve felt a little “tweaky” first thing in the morning. When Mum was in hospital last week it was brought on because my first thought had been… “Let Janya. (the dog who sleeps in the laundry room) out …
This has been key these past couple of weeks in helping keep me together. Whether in person, through phone (or Skype) calls, emails, comments on this blog and in spirit. Thank You. MUM UPDATE JUNE 19 Yesterday was quieter than the days before. Kim was my stalwart partner through the day in keeping company with Mum. Visitors included Cindy (who now lives in the neighborhood), Randy, Veronica, KP and Colleen. Mum has entered the non-communicative …
The orientation materials that Optimal Hospice Care has provided is easy to read and useful. It presents the facts, procedures and actions to be taken in a gentle but direct way. Knowing what to expect in the various stages and what needs to be done is key. Yesterday, Shookie came by in the morning and just sat with me for a bit. At about noon Kim came by with some roses to visit Mum. I …
Once again a Big Thank You to all who have called, emailed and commented your thoughts, prayers and support. It really does help. Visitors yesterday included Florence, Ella, Pete, Mildred, Randy, Blake, Nate, Dorothy, Maia, Aileen and Tony. Most opted to go in to visit with Mum some chose not to and came just to keep me company. I both understand and respect those who decide not to visit with Mum because they want to …
