Mom, I love you!

Over the last several months my mom’s health was very precarious but I remained upbeat and trusted she would get better. In May, however, she was admitted to a nursing home. I would visit her every day, sometimes twice a day. We would sit and visit or watch The Price is Right. Sometimes she was resting when I came so I would sit next to her bed until she woke up. The time I spent with her was so precious and I valued every minute.
One evening when I came to visit her at the nursing home I learned she had a low grade fever most of the day and she was sleeping a lot. The next day they took her to the doctor and was immediately admitted to the hospital. I visited every day and tried my best to keep her company. One night when I came she seemed unusually quiet. I asked what was wrong and she said ”nothing.” She proceeded to say that she didn’t want me to ask her any questions or talk to her that evening. She just wanted to watch television while I was there. I respected her wishes and sat by her side holding her hand until it was time for me to go home.
Within several days, her prognosis wasn’t good. I learned she had acquired a staph infection and it took over her body.

My mom died on June 23, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. with her husband by her side. She was 75. Mom, thanks for being the special person you were. I think of you often and miss you so much!