Peace

this has been a difficult day! I'm writing this from the hospital, where mom is resting peacefully at the present time. Mom has developed a pneumonia in her little patch of non-cancerous lung, and a blood clot is blocking circulation in one of her legs. So, things are detiorating medically. But, mom is at peace. That is such a relief for us as a family. To know she is comfortable is the most important thing! My brothers, sister, dad, spouses, some kids, etc..... spent most of the day and evening at the hospital. Now, everyone else has gone home to get some rest. I imagine tomorrow will be spent doing the same thing-spending time together. Due to moms condition, I had to opt out of taking the palliative care course this weekend. I am disappointed, but reality is, I needed to be here for mom, and the rest of the family. That does come first.

I am going to go stretch out on the recliner beside mom, just in case she needs someone or something.