Good Morning - I'm back...

Hi everyone - Thank you all so much for all of your condolences, prayers and well-wishes in the passing of my mom. God knows you lived some of the trials and tribulations of her recent illness with me as I posted on here when the going got really rough. In the end she found out that the tumor had infiltrated her bronchial tube and the doctors told her no more treatments, that she would have to go into a nursing home or hospice because it was only a matter of days/weeks. True to form she did not share that information with me on her last day - only that the doctors were doing a biopsy and that her lung was collapsed (which it was). She called me that day telling me she was tired - that I needed to take a break from running to the hospital and that she was going to rest that night and would see me the next day, and she passed that night. I found out from one of her doctor's the next day how advanced the cancer was and in my heart I know she went out on her terms - no nursing home, hospice, or me having to take care of her.

I miss her terribly - she was with us 18+ years - my hubby and the dog are missing her just as much, but we know in our hearts that she's no longer in pain and she with my dad - and she joined him on his birthday, of all days! Like my brother said - the ultimate birthday gift to him.

So life goes on - I need to get back to taking care of myself. My hair is dull and breaking and I know its due to lack of protein and a good diet. Exercise is also back on my list as of tonight - last week I got really sick on Sunday and so did my daughter - poor kid had to fly back to Seattle on Monday with a nasty sinus infection. I stayed home all week nursing mine - got antibiotics on Wednesday which helped kick it but just really needed rest from all the stress of everything that happened.

So thank you all again for being there for me - Liz, thanks so much for your posts to the group. I am still digging out from the e-mails and paperwork at work but hopefully back on the boards more regularly now.

Fondly, Kathy

Welcome back. I'm so sorry for your loss.

But you're right - now it's time for you.

We're all here for you! :)

Have to tell you that I laughed out loud when I saw they brought back the singing fish for the McDonald's filet-o-fish commercials - I know it was one of your favs!

As soon as I heard it on tv, I immediately changed it back to my ringtone.

Mary was absolutely thrilled, to say the least.

Kathy - again I am so sorry for the passing of your Mom. SOunds like you nailed it and she went on her terms (like everything else she did right? lol)

 Congrats on getting back on track and we are here no matter what you need!

*hugs*

Liz

So glad to see you posting. And I want to say again how sorry I am for the pain you and your family are going through now. Sounds like your mom did go out on her terms and that was very important for her. I agree with the others start taking care of yourself and get back to good health. Hang in there. (((hugs)))

Kathy,
Welcome back. I for one missed you. You are right time for you to take care of yourself now. We are here for you.

Kathy,

I am so sorry for what you and your family had to go through.  End of life issues can be so hard, but it sounds like your mom made her choices in a very thoughtful and positive way, and that was in its way her gift to you. 

I hope the days and weeks bring you increasing peace, knowing that she is out of her pain.

Karen

Kathy,

I'm glad to see you're back on the board.  You've been in my thoughts and prayers.  I'm sad for your loss but glad that your mom is at peace and with your dad. 

And I'm with you---I thought of Norm, too, when I heard the Filet o' Fish song!

Welcome back.  Time now to take care of you.

Lisa Mc