ERayR Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 It happened yesterday at 4am. She had gotten pneumonia and it overcame her in the Lord's time. She was only 71 and had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's for 9 years. She was blessed that the disease progressed so slowly. Though she has been having major cognitive problems for the last couple of years. Though her mind really started going this past October... behavior changes and so forth. She still managed to have some good moments. It was even at Christmas this year, she still knew the names of the grandchildren. The bottom fell out in January though. Over the last 3 months she dwindled to 80lbs, lost any relevant cognitive function and her failing body caught up with her failed mind very quickly. She was a great Christian woman who lived a life of service to her family, her church and her community in so many ways.I got a PM from a dear friend, who happens to also be a Facebook friend as well. I posted something on facebook about my mother's passing yesterday. Hopefully, she won't mind me maintaining her anonymity but also using a quote from her PM.Emphasis mine. After reading it, I felt I should post something about Mom passing. So many of you are such good friends and I think some of you would like to know. It's hard for me to talk about it in any lengthy respect right now. I didn't know things could be so hectic with arrangements for services, extended family and so forth. It's keeping my mind occupied, which is good I suppose. But aside from that, I am a bit of a basket case. We knew the end was close. I thought I was prepared for it. Another very dear friend and poster here, sent me a PM offering his sympathy. In a portion of my response, I wrote.Mrs. Mudcat, the two oldest Mudkittens and myself are having a rough go with it, our youngest Jon Christian isn't quite 2 yet and isn't at a stage where these concepts have much meaning. Keep my family in your prayers as we go through this.I am quite thankful that through Christ, even these emotionally cloudy days have a silver lining.Love all you guys and gals,Mudcat.......as a side note. I will mention something a couple of things. We had visited with Mom several hours earlier, before she passed. I brought out my guitar and the family sung her, some of her favorite hymns. She was in a comatose state and even though her mind didn't likely make sense of much of what was going on. I know her spirit must have really enjoyed. Our youngest Jon Christian made a simple and profound statement that summed up so much. As we were leaving he patted his Grandmother's (he calls her Mamaw) hand and said, "Mamaw's tired...she's tired." My sister had flown in from a meeting in DC late that evening and was with her when she passed. She called me a few minutes after Mom had passed and told me to drive Dad to the nursing facility.Though it was 4 am, I was already awake. Jon Christian had woken me from sleep just a few minutes before the call. I though he was crying and went to check on him. He wasn't crying at all, but laughing in his sleep instead. The other two kiddos were spending the night at my MIL's already. So we got up hastily and dropped Jon Christian off with my MIL (he calls her Nana) on the way to get my Dad. As I was unloading Jon Christian, I told him we would be back and that I was going to see his Mamaw.He said, "Mamaw's home." several times....I dunno, it's all speculative of course... but I sort of think little kids seem to be able to touch the spiritual much better than the grown ups do.My condolences for your loss. My prayers of comfort go out for your family. 1
SilverKnight Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Mudcat I just saw this.I remember the hand of friendship and support you extended to me during a similar loss I was going through 2 years ago.If only I could return a fraction of the compassion.My family will be sure to remember 'dad's internet friend' tonite during our prayers. 1
Deborah Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 So sorry, Mudcat. I lost my Mom recently too after being in a nursing home for a couple of years. It's so hard to see them suffer but also hard when they finally go. 1
Mola Ram Suda Ram Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Sorry for your loss Mud....... I am not very good with words in these situations. I hope you can find comfort in God and Jesus and the hope of the resurrection. Take care brother. Edited March 22, 2011 by Mola Ram Suda Ram 1
Mudcat Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks for your condolences and prayers. It means so much. I love you guys and gals.Her funeral was yesterday. The speakers and singer did an excellent job and the weather was excellent.We didn't have a formal graveside service. But the immediate family went to her grave after the interment and stayed and talked about stuff till sunset. We closed the day in prayer together. I am back at work today. Mom wouldn't want life to stop because she isn't with us. It'll be tough for a while.I just wanted to say thanks to y'all. I'll close the thread now. Kindest Regards,Mudcat
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