Update from Ann in San Fran (Cw Mom)

Ann has asked that I post a bit of an update as she is still in San Fran taking care of family biz regarding her Auntie. So, I'm including some of her message to me as she asked. Love you Ann and we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers for sure. Excerpt from Ann's message: Things are going...well...ok, or as ok as can be expected.  Jess & I went to see Auntie on Thursday. They held off on her sedation until after we left so that she might be somewhat coherent while we were visiting her. I almost wish they hadn't. She was not a happy camper. At first I think it took her awhile to realize who I was, then it seemed like she was sort of happy to see me, but then she got pissed cuz we were there & she doesn't want anyone to see her like she is now. I pulled out a photo I have of Matt & my older son, Michael. She looked at it for the longest time, then as a tear fell from her eye, she pushed me away & shook her head. We decided at that point that it was best for us to leave so they could make her "comfortable" again.  Ok, here comes the funny part...I leaned over her to kiss her on her forehead. As I began to raise back up, my boob hooked onto the breathing tube & pulled it off the part that goes down her throat!!! Instantly an alarm went off while I stood over her, bug-eyed, she looked at me bug-eyed cuz of course she couldn't breathe, Jess is looking around the room trying to figure out why the machine is going nuts!!! It took me a second or two to figure out what had just happened, but by the 3rd or 4th second I realized I'd unhooked her so I simply hooked it back up. I almost couldn't breathe myself cuz it all scared me so badly. I immediately dropped into a chair & started to cry. Not sure why I cried exactly, just seemed like the thing to do at the time. I regained my composure & we then decided THIS would be the good time to leave.  It wasn't until we got to the elevators of the hospital that the humor of it all actually came to light. Jess & I simply looked at each other & busted out laughing! For weeks she's been fighting with the drs to let Auntie pass quietly with some dignity, yet who nearly off's her?? ME!!! If Auntie were her old self, she would have busted a gut laughing about this & Jess & I knew it!! I figure at the very least I'd probably get involuntary manslaughter or something! So of course for the rest of the day, as family & friends would call in for updates, Jess would simply say, "Not much has changed really. Oh, except Beth Ann tried to kill her today. Other than that, no change."  I swear, something like that could only happen to ME...lol. Supposedly the dr's gonna make the decision to pull the plug, as it were, today (Monday).  He's finally come to the conclusion that there really isn't anything more he can do for her.  But we shall see.  He's been putting this off for over a week.  IF he should actually allow her to pass, I expect to talk to the airline & see about extending my stay just to get Jess & MA through the memorial service.  Hopefully they'll do that for me without charging me a buttload!!  So even though I'm currently scheduled to come home this Wednesday, I may not.  I'll know in a few hours. She also wants mentioned that she is thinking of everyone and so if ya'll would please reply here and let Ann know we are thinking of her and praying for/supporting her; I'm sure it means so much. All best...

Prayers going up for God's will in this tough situation.  Shannon

Kat- Thanks for the update. Ann- Hang in there. I know it must be a very difficult time for you right now, but you are strong and will come through this experience. I'm praying for you and your family. (PS...met Matt at the wedding...nice young man you raised. )  

Dear Ann prayers going up for you and your family as I was reading the post tears started rolling until I got to the boob part and I could see ya doing this and then I felt for you and then I too laughed knowing you want only the best for your aunt. I know this must be very hard for you and the rest of the family watching her suffer so. I pray that God gives these Dr's more since about themselves to do whats right for your aunt and stop using her for there experiments. May God bless you and make you a stronger person though you are already a strong lady. We miss ya and are thinking of you daily. Love ya. 

Ann, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.  Miss you on the board.  Glad you are able to spend some time with your Auntie as that is important.  Loved the story about unplugging her.  It is good to find the humor in everything.  Hugs and much love coming your way... Hugs, Betsy

Ann and Family in my prayers . !