Going to Buffalo

Well,

I got a call on tuesday that my Mom who has Alzheimers had been rushed to the hospital. She had an infection they couldn't control in the nursing home. They also did something called a "Swallow Test" that Mom failed. She cannot eat anymore. The doctors told my Dad that she will never get her ability to ewallow back, it is the progression of the alzheimers and parkinson's and that the only option was to either put in a feeding tube or just make her comfortable and let things take their course. My Mom is 86 and is in the advance stage of both Alzheimers and Parkinson's. Dad called all of us and we discussed the option. Mom was moved into hospice yesterday. Today I called Hospice and asked the doctor how long Mom had and he said if I wanted to see her before she passed I needed to get up there ASAP. We are leaving in the morning. Don't know how much I'll be able to get online up there.

Sorry to heard about your mom, she has lived along time, I hope I live as long, what a blessing. Good luck in your trip, I will pray for you all.

Good luck and godspeed.

Mike, sorry to hear about your Mother.  Alzheimer's is difficult for the family and the patient. I hope that she can make her transition with peace,dignity and as little stress on the family as possible.  Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Duane

Thanks guys, We're in North Carolina getting some rest before we continue on.

Blessings on your mother and on your family, Mike.  My prayer is that this will become a time of peace for all.

Thank you Brian. We are here now and Mom is closer to being with God. It is hour be hour now.