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basswipe
12-10-2011, 07:40 AM
We're waiting for Jane's mother to die.The cancer has taken her body and the drugs have taken her mind.Only 69 and has been in a nursing home for close to six years.

A terrible and sad way to go.Any day now hopefully.

JohnR
12-10-2011, 09:16 AM
Very sorry to hear this - give Jane a hug for us.

Sea Dangles
12-10-2011, 09:21 AM
A tough way to watch somebody go,especially somebody you love.Keep your strength for Jane's sake and cherish the good times.Sucks that people have to die under these circumstances.Religious whackjobs have prevented us from a more comfortable and dignified means to an end and that is a shame.

Slingah
12-10-2011, 09:37 AM
Hang in there Norm and best wishes to you and Jane.

Joe
12-10-2011, 09:38 AM
That's a terrible experience, sorry you have to go through it.

basswipe
12-10-2011, 09:51 AM
Thanks guys.

She now spends all her time at the home waiting.My job now is to take care of the dogs and make sure the house is taken care of,do the grocery shopping,do all the cooking.Taking the stress of daily life from her helps a lot I think.

Though she still won't let me do the laundry!

I actually need to get off this machine and get ass to Stop&Shop.

Dick Durand
12-10-2011, 10:55 AM
My sympathy for everyone involved.

UserRemoved1
12-10-2011, 11:27 AM
what Slingah said. T&P Norman

GattaFish
12-10-2011, 11:32 AM
Wow,,, VERY sorry to hear. Hang in there.

Saltheart
12-10-2011, 07:31 PM
I think the worst thing is to watch someone suffer and not be able to do anything to help. Stay strong!

spence
12-10-2011, 07:47 PM
Yea, sucks but this is what family is for. Stay strong...
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ProfessorM
12-10-2011, 07:50 PM
Thoughts and Prayers to your mom in law and to your family

justplugit
12-10-2011, 08:53 PM
Sorry you and your wife have to go through this.
Thoughts and prayers for strength and peace for all sent.

basswipe
12-12-2011, 05:21 AM
She died last night.

RIP,you earned it.

vineyardblues
12-12-2011, 05:33 AM
T&P

Sent to everyone

VB

striper774
12-12-2011, 05:58 AM
God Speed

Chesapeake Bill
12-12-2011, 07:25 AM
I went through the same thing last spring so I know how difficult it is despite the relief that her peace brings. Thoughts and prayers...

fish4striper
12-12-2011, 08:36 AM
Thoughts and Prayers sent Norm

RIJIMMY
12-12-2011, 09:20 AM
sorry to hear that. I've been there twice with my parents.
Its amazing what the human body can stand. My mom did not drink or eat for 2 straight weeks, no iv, nothing. My sister and I just sat there and waited.
Its terrible but this is the life cycle, we'll all be there some day. Support, love and stay strong.

fishbones
12-12-2011, 10:00 AM
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Saltheart
12-12-2011, 10:57 AM
Sorry for your loss

JohnR
12-12-2011, 08:33 PM
Norm & Jane - so very to hear of her passing. We all hope you can find peace with this soon.

tattoobob
12-12-2011, 08:50 PM
Sorry for your loss,

Slingah
12-12-2011, 09:57 PM
Sorry Norm & Jane......Peace to you both.

Slipknot
12-13-2011, 10:23 AM
Very sorry for your loss :(

Swimmer
12-13-2011, 11:48 AM
Through all the different feelings you will experience in the next weeks at least you know she is not suffering anymore. My sincerest condolences to your entire family.