 vue666Humour,no one takes it seriouslyPremium
join:2007-12-07
Halifax, NS | Sad news One of my mother's brain tumours ruptured Sunday morning (3:00 am) leaving her without speech and paralysed on the left side....
She has mostly been unconscious but on occassion has gained some consciousness. At one time my Dad (80 years old) was holding my Mom's right hand, telling her how much he loves her. Dad could feel her pulling her hand away. So he let go. My Mom then pointed at her EYE, then HEART and then pointed at Dad to communicate via hand signals "I love you"...
My two aunts were present (Mom's sisters). Mom repeated the hand gestures with them. I was not present as I had a medical appointment. When I arrived my Aunt's asked me to go near my Mom and tell her how much I loved her. She then did the same hand signals to me. It was perhaps the most emotional experience I have ever had. Needless to say I broke down and wept like a baby.
I promptly phoned my brother and he was very deeply touched.
A short time later she was able to move her left hand slightly.
The medical staff were amazed.
Sadly less then an half hour later Mom's body shock violently and her sweet face was distorted and visibly in great pain. The medical staff administered her two injections, one for pain and the other for the seizure. Sadly since yesterday she has been unconscious and heavily sedated I was very disappointed that my Mother was unable to share this magical moment with my kid brother when he & his wife arrived at the palative care center...
I often called her my Christmas Angel as Christmas Eve is her birthday. Medical staff believe she has two days to two weeks left on this world.
I am grief stricken beyond belief. Damn I hate cancer... she has been fighting cancer (occular melanoma) since 2005 resulting in the removal of an eye. |
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 dirtyjefferAnons on ignore.Premium
join:2002-02-21
London, ON | our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family...despite differences in opinion on the message boards some may have with you, i am sure we all feel for you (i do) and hope for the best outcome, whichever that may be.
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My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us
be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. - Jack Layton 1950-2011 |
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 ARPremium,ExMod 2001-04
join:2000-09-21
Toronto, ON | reply to vue666
I'm truly sorry for her pain and i hope your dad is able to take this. I feel bad reading this and the pain you all are suffering and not just your mum.
The love between your dad and mum is a kind that's hard to find. It seems they had a good life together. That's the good thing you can look back on.
*very sad to read this* |
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 AnavSarcastic Llama? Naw, Just AcerbicPremium
join:2001-07-16
Dartmouth, NS
kudos:3 | reply to vue666
Thanks for sharing. Its painful to see them go and it happens to all of us. Hope your time with family is the best that it can be. |
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vue666Humour,no one takes it seriouslyPremium
join:2007-12-07
Halifax, NS | 
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My Mom, younger brother & I Christmas |
My Dad spent last night sleeping on a cot next to my Mom. He is downstairs resting. After he is rested I will drive back to the VG Hospital to be with Mom.
One of my favorite photos of them. And a photo I took of them last summer. |
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My mom died of a brain tumor on Xmas night 7 years ago. The holidays haven't been the same since, but I will tell you it does eventually get better again. Do what you can to make her comfortable and look after your dad and try and make her proud. That's pretty much all that anyone can do...  |
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Deepest condolences to you and your family. I know what it's like to have cancer take a parent.
Do what you can to help your dad through this. It sounds like he's going to need it. Hopefully you've got someone who can help you through it as well. |
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 elwoodbluesElwood BluesPremium
join:2006-08-30
HarperLand | reply to vue666
I'm really sorry to hear that Ken, it really sucks when stuff like that happens, Christmas or any other time.
We celebrated my folks 50th anniversary 3yrs later my Dad was gone. |
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Sorry to hear this... she is in my prayers |
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 bluebaron2Stuff HappensPremium,Mod
join:2001-02-01
North of 44 | reply to vue666
My thoughts are with your entire family in this sad time Ken
May she have a gentle passing.
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 EUSKill cancerPremium
join:2002-09-10
canada
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I'm sorry to hear this.
Surrounded by loved ones, being able to say goodbye, that's something to be thankful for.
All the best to you and yours in this trying time.
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 Link LoggerPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-29
Calgary, AB
kudos:3 | reply to vue666
What a magical moment and a testimony of the power and endurance of love. |
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I am terribly sorry. I really don't know what to say. Yes---cancer--and a whole lot of other nasty health shit sucks. |
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I am truly sorry; my thoughts are with you and your family. |
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 MarkAWBarry WhitePremium
join:2001-08-27
Canada
kudos:16 | reply to vue666
My prayers and best wishes go out to you and your family at this time of grief. |
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 jmacd27Premium
join:2001-05-13
Toronto, ON | reply to vue666
I'm sorry to learn of your mothers condition.
It's been over 20 years since I lost my dad, and at times it still feels like it just happened.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
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Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. |
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jfmezeiPremium
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Pointe-Claire, QC
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This seems to be the time of the year for such events.
In a way, being speechless is perhaps less painful.
I have one aunt who had a stroke during christmas at her daugter's in Atlanta. She could speak, but sounds that came out of her mouth did not match what she wanted to say and it was incomprehensible. She knew it and this would have been extremely frustrating for her. And the memory of her that I have is of her attempts to speak to me over the phone. Not pleasant.
So in a way, your mother is lucky because by having speech totally inoperative, she found a different way to communicate which shows she is clearly "aware" and provides a clear communication.
You will rememer this "eye heart you" sign language and it is a pleasant and touching memory. |
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Sorry to read this vue. |
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 snafuIs it Friday yet ?Premium
join:2004-02-16
Mississauga | reply to vue666
Sorry man, my thoughts are with you ....I've felt and feel your pain |
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