Update on my mother

Yesterday was a very hard day for me at work, so they sent me home. I couldn't stop crying all day long. It was pretty ugly. Jimmy and I prayed and then I called a dear friend who also happens to be the funeral home director where we have everything arranged for Mom.  She and I talked, and we prayed and prayed some more.  She and her husband, both agree that my choice is the best for my mom.  I am the one being selfish for wanting to keep her here, so it is time for me to let go, and let God have her back.
We sat down with our girls last night and told them about my mother, their Nana.  She didn't want to go thru that, and we don't want her to suffer any more, so once we are back from MI next week, they will discontinue food. This has been the hardest decision I have ever dreamed to have to make. It is the right one for her tho. She never wanted artificial life support, and on her living will, she even stated she didn't want artificial means of nourishment, so that made my mind up for me. Our daughters understand what is going on, and they know their Nana doesn't need to suffer any more either, so they have accepted the future.
Please continue to pray for us, and my mother, Lauretta Walker, as we go thru this process of loss and greiving.  We are already greiving, even tho she is still living. It is only her body that is still alive, her soul and her mind are already in heaven with my father and God.
I will update more later. I will still have computer access while I am in MI, so I will update and keep everyone posted.
Thanks for all the prayers. I really appreciate them.

LaChelle
My heart goes out to you,my family had to make this decision for my grandmal she said she wanted no life saving measures and it was so hard to know she wasnt even getting food(but it was her wishes) and we had to honor that.So i understand where you are it is hard but grandmal was at peace .
Sending huggs and lots of love

I Know your pain La Chelle.. grieving while still able to reachout and touch her... I am praying you are able to get thru the process. It seems you are never to old to loose your mom. I lost mine 15 years ago and I still want to reach out and touch her...or tell her something or share a joy with her... I am glad though she is not here and suffering thru the loss of Rita but will be meeting her again soon in heaven..

Be well and draw upon the strength being sent thru the wires...

Linda Kay

Lachelle,

I am continuing to pray for your mother and your family.  Know that the decision was made by your mother.  You are just honoring her wishes.  We are selfish because we want our loved ones with us forever,  but that is okay.  Allow that fact that she will be with God and your father to comfort you.  I will also pray for safe travel to MI.

 

Blessings to you and your family.

My prayers are with you and your family. What a hard decision but like Kim said, it is your mothers wishes and you are honoring them. My  mother has the same wishes and living will and so I do understand. When she was ill last winter we were faced with that decision when she had been on a ventilator for 4 days. We didn't end up having to since it turned out for the better but we had that fear. My heart is with you.
Take care sweetie

Lachelle,
My thoughts and prayers are with your Mother and your entire family.  God has stood by your side for this decision and he will be there with you every step of the way....
Please keep us updated sweetie.
hugs and much love
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LaChelle,

I'm sorry to hear about your mother.  I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

LaChelle,

Your mom and family are in my prayers take care and have a safe trip!

Jamie

I will be praying for you and your family. 

Jacque

LaChelle, I'm thinking about and praying for you and your family.