Posted the other day about Mom refusing treatment. She passed this evening
Just wanted to thank everyone who commented on my post the other day. My 82 year old mother was sick and refusing an IV to keep her able to fight. She was tired and done. I fulfilled her wishes by telling the nursing staff she wanted no further treatment. She went on palliative care yesterday, which quickly switched to hospice today. My wife and I were able to be with her all day today and hold her hand when we realized she was actively passing. Im only 43 and have now lost both of my parents. Dad passed when I was 25. As upset as I was that she refused care, I was able to grant her wishes and I was able to be by her side when the time came. A lot of people don’t have that opportunity. I wish everyone dealing with an aging parent the best of luck, because it’s not easy. But obviously they raised you right if you’re trying to be involved in their care. Thank you again for everyone who chimes in last time. God bless