Changes Happening

Some very large changes are happening with Mom and they are indications that the end is drawing near.   The hospice folks are telling us to expect the her to pass in the next 3 – 6 weeks  Here are the two most significant changes.  Number one is that over the last couple days here tube feedings have ended.  This was her main source of food and nourishment.  Her body is shutting down, so the tube feedings were beginning to be of little help.  Naturally cutting most of the food will speed up deteriation of her body, but the reality is that her body is pretty much there anyway.  She was also ready for them to stop.  Change number 2 is that her pain and discomfort level continues to increase.  The hospice folks indicate that it is likely this could to continue to grow.  It could grow to the point that they can’t control it, so arrangements have been made to give her drugs, if needed, that would keep her sudated until the end.  These aren’t easy things to read or hear.  We are now praying for the end to come quickly.  That definetly isn’t easy to write or to do, but the way this disease works, things only get worse from here.  Mom is very tired, in a lot of pain, and ready for it to be over.  Please join us in praying for her comfort in these end days.

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