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sort of inbetween on things here.
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Tue, 01-29-2008 - 12:28pm

I have this very dear friend whos Mom is in the hospital.  She is 87 and nearing the end of her time here on earth.  Very sad but it is really the way life goes... we enter the world do what we can and then leave when we are all done, hopefully accomplishing many things along the way.


Now my friend is wanting to bring her mom home from the hospital for her last days, and she has asked if I could help provide the care she needs.  I have never taken the home support course, but yesterday I was trained a bit and tomorrow will get more.  I need to learn how to administer her meds if needed etc how to do the basic  care and learn how to use the equipment she will need to be able to be home.


I could nto say no to my girlfriend when she asked me, it is not one of the top of my wants but for a dear friend I really want to be there in any way I can. 


Which brings me to a question I want to ask....  How would you feel  would you say no or would you do it because you feel it is the right thing to do...or what?


I am ok with it now but  just wish we were not having to face her mom  nearing the end, always a sad time.


 


Hugs,


 


 


 


 

     

 

          

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Sat, 02-02-2008 - 10:41pm

Ah Jan I think that is what I have tried to do is to prepare myself.

     

 

          

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Sat, 02-02-2008 - 10:43pm

Your right Bern, and I would so much rather be there for when she so needs me than after the fact when all I can be there for is support.

     

 

          

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Sun, 02-03-2008 - 3:41pm

I'd do it!


Beats sitting vigile in a Hospital room.And you can do more for some one when they arent under hospital rules an such.


I'D DO IT!

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Sun, 02-03-2008 - 8:35pm

Lor, sorry so late; just catching up with
the boards while Superbowl is on.

You are such a good friend to them, and you are
doing the right thing. Glad that your family
feels the same.
I will be keeping their situation in prayer.
Let us know how everything goes.

Hugs,


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Mon, 02-04-2008 - 1:21am

You know I agree hospitals are not my favorite place to be, and I agree the best way to spend your last days or months would be best around your friends and loved ones in your own enviroment.


Hugs,

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Mon, 02-04-2008 - 1:23am

Thanks Cindy!

     

 

          

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