My Moma is dyin'

[Jim]

I got a call from my brother today. He went to see Moma this morning and found her in the bed in what appeared to be a catatonic state. Her eyes were glassed over.

He called EMS and they transported her to the ER. She's still in ER at this time (5:48 PM). A cat scan revealed a stroke sometime in the last year. She can't pick her head up and her legs are useless. Her speech is slurred and she is semi- coherent.

My brother is making arrangements to get her in a nursing home when she's discharged, although she's likely to be in the hospital several days.

If she makes it, she'll be 95 in January. Honestly, I don't think she will.

I have plans to go to SC the last week of this month. I just hope I can get down there in time to see her before she dies.

Fellas, I 'preciate y'all bein' there for me. This ain't easy to digest.

[Ajax]

Sorry to hear that Jim. I will keep her in our prayers.


Andy

[P.K.]

Sorry to hear this, prayers sent.

[thx997303]

I'm sorry to hear that Jim. All you can do is try and spend some time with her before she goes.

[WildmanJack]

Sorry to hear that Jim, I just lost an aunt the same way she was 95. My mom turned 90 in August and I just hate the thought of her going that way.. Prayers sent you way..
jack

[firefly1957]

Prayers for you and your family Jim.

[square butte]

Prayers to you and family. My mom is 90. We always hope for an easy out for her when it's her time.

[Trey45]

Sorry Jim, I had to go give my mom a hug after reading this.

[pressonregardless]

Jim, Prayers sent for your mother and your family.

[no34570]

I lost my grandmother at that age to a stroke and watched my mother die before me with lung cancer,not nice,not at any age.
My thoughts and prayers to you mate,keep your chin up.

Dale.

[1911sw45]

Jim,
I am sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers for you and your family. Hang in there.

Adam

[Bret4207]

My sincerest thoughts and prayers to you and your family Jim. It's a hard thing to go through, there's no easy path friend.

[LatheRunner]

Jim,

Sorry to hear about your mother. Praying for you and your mother. The good LORD will get you through this.


Kevin

[blackthorn]

You and your mother are in our thoughts and prayers!

[timkelley]

Prayers Jim.

[45nut]

prayers for you and your family Jim.

[SharpsShooter]

Oh Jim...I'm sorry to hear then bad news. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers amigo.


SS

[gray wolf]

Jim, my prayers are there for your Mom and for you.
I am very sorry that your having to go through this and I hope you get there in time.
The day my mom past was the very worst day of my life.

Sam in Maine

[hardcase54]

Sorry for your news. I went through this with my Dad last year. Prayers sent for you and yours. God Bless.

[Dirtdgger]

Lost my ma last year. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

[ElDorado]

Sorry to hear the bad news. My prayers and feelings are with you.

[-06]

Jim, losing a loved one is never easy and you cannot "prepare" for it. The void left is just seemingly overwhelming at times. Spend time with her, tell her you love her(she can hear you), and just be there for her. My Mother went to be with the Lord because of brain tumors that took her quickly. One day she was healthy and two months later we were burying our beloved Mother. Remember all the good times and share them with your siblings. They need you just as much as you need them. Don't be afraid to cry for it will help you cope with the pain. We have seen all of our parents go through the veil of life into eternity. It is part of living just like being born. We all must pass through that portal. It is a sad time but really should be a joyous one. Each of us hopes for long pain free lifes but that is not going to be the case with most of us. It is important to live while we are here in a way that brings honor to those things/people that you value. Those that do can die with a confident smile knowing they have led a life well lived. Give your Mother a big hug from all of us here and tell her that lots of folks are praying. May God give you and yours His peace through this time of unsettlement.

[Jim]

Thanks, guys. I just got home from the lodge. I wasn't doing well with this and Janet told me to go have one with my friends and talk to somebody. Oddly enough, I get more responses here than I do from people I'm sitting around the table with. That tells me where my real friends are.

[oneokie]

Prayers said for your Mom.

[mroliver77]

Jim, I lost my Ma a couple years back. I was an orphan at 50! She apreciated certain things and I still think I should call her when I run across something I think she would like to hear. I will keep you and her in prayer.
REAL MEN LOVE THEIR MA'S
Jay

[Bloodman14]

Oh, Dear God, Jim, ol' buddy, my thoughts and prayers to you and yours. This is as inevitable as it is untimely. Hang in there, man and always remember, we are all here for you.

[Houndog]

Prayers being offered up for you and your Mom. May GOD comfort and watch over both of you

[Charlie Two Tracks]

I'm sorry to hear that Jim. Prayers have been said......... it's a sad bit of news.

[Dean D.]

I'm sorry to hear this news Jim. I know it is not unexpected but it is still hard to deal with. I'll be keeping you and your family in my daily thoughts and prayers.

[jmsj]

Jim,
My family will put you and yours in our prayers.
Take care and may God bless, jmsj

[OBIII]

Jim, our condolences for your Mothers problems. My wife's momma passed the same year we were married. My Mother passed just before Thanksgiving of 1996. It's never easy, nor is it supposed to be. Take solace in the fact that 95 is really beating the odds, especially if she was still living on her own. My families thoughts and prayers go out to you, Janet, and yours. as always.
OB

[plmitch]

Prayers for your Mom, family and yourself.

[WILCO]

Sorry to hear that Jim. I will keep her in our prayers.


Andy


Same here Jim. Stay strong.

[uncle jed]

All the sympathy to you and yours. I lost mine at a young age but losing my in-laws within 5 years of each other is almost as hard as your own parents. Trust in the man upstairs an\d call on any of us if you need to talk or whatever. All the best, Norman.

[Carolina Cast Bullets]

Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Jim.

I am in South Carolina, if there is anything I can do, just ask.

Jerry

[lead-1]

Prayers inbound friend, keep your chin up and hang in there. <><

[Lloyd Smale]

Prayers will be said for both of you.

[Olevern]

May God bless and comfort you in this trial.

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In this world, you will have tribulations, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world"

Prayers going up for you and your family....hold to God's unchanging hand.

vern

[Echo]

Sorry to hear it, Jim. At our age, dealing with loss is a constant battle. You are fortunate to have had her around for as long as you did. Hang in there.

[Wayne Smith]

My mom died in her 60's (ALS) and we lost Dad @ 81 years young. Jim, be thankful that you have had such a good relationship with her this long. Our transition to the next life is as natural as breathing, and as inevitable. We will be praying for you and the family over the next few weeks.

[casterofboolits]

Jim,

You and your family are on our prayer list.

Best wishes.

Fred

[DCM]

Sorry to hear that Jim we will keep you and yours in our prayers.

[50-170-700 sharps]

Sorry to hear this Jim. My family and I will be praying for you and your family.

[Char-Gar]

My prayers are with you all...

[Recluse]

Jim, my friend, we're still praying down here in Texas for you and your family.

You hang in there and remember that God has a plan and part of that plan is when these flesh and bone shells he issues us get all worn out, He brings us back home and makes us new all over again.

:coffee:

[Lively Boy]

have you in our prayers Jim