Please kindly keep our mother in your thoughts.

[imanamerican63]

Today has really been a down hill day for. She is starting to shutdown, don’t want to eat anything or drink anything. I share this with you. But I think she is ready to go be with her parents and our father. She declined faster than anyone would have imagined, but it’s in God’s hands now. Thank you if I don’t get back on here for awhile.

[blm]

1. Understandable. It is difficult to recover at that stage.

Our hearts are with you, friend.

[Silent Type]

2. Take care and post when you can.

[gademocrat7]

3. Sending hugs and peace to you

and your family. Take care of yourself.

[LoisB]

4. Not good. Let us hope this is just a temporary setback. Stay strong.

[senseandsensibility]

5. I will

Sending to you and your mother.

[Eko]

6. Hug to ya,

Eko.

[mountain grammy]

7. Keeping you in my thoughts, and in my heart.

[tanyev]

8. So sorry. Best wishes for your mom and all your family.

[Demsrule86]

9. I am so sorry. My sister in law went down as you describe. It is very painful...

prayers, and good wishes to you and your Mom.

[Diamond_Dog]

10. ((Hugs to all of you))

[mercuryblues]

11. Hugs to you.

[alwaysinasnit]

12. ...

[woodsprite]

13. Sending prayers to your whole family. nt

[Tanuki]

14. Praying for you, your dear mother, and your

whole family. May you all feel surrounded by peace and love at this difficult time.
🌷🕊

[sueh]

15. Praying for you and your family. Peace for your mom.

[irisblue]

16. Your Mother, you and your family are in my prayers

[raging moderate]

24. Praying for your mother and you and your whole family.

May love and peace surround and comfort all of you!

[marked50]

17. Best to you and your family.

[MustLoveBeagles]

18. Sorry to hear that

Sending good vibes your way

[70sEraVet]

19. Very sorry to hear.

Hope she's not in any pain.

[H2O Man]

20. A very tough time.

Take care of yourself.

[Fla Dem]

21. So sorry your Mom is in failing health. This is a difficult time for you and your family.

If moving on is in her path, may it be without pain and suffering, and may her loved ones be with her as she starts her journey.

[TygrBright]

22. Holding you in my heart. You're not alone. Lots of love is with you... and will continue. n/t

[calimary]

23. Yes indeed. Many a vigil has been kept here.

I’m glad to be part of them, and of this one, too.

Actually, in my opinion, it’s more for YOU, imanamerican63. We’re here with and for YOU, at this very challenging time in your life. I like mentioning that comforting reminder first posted by DUer Skittles: “someone’s always here.” And it’s true! Considering how many DUers are spread across the U.S. and the world and all the time zones, somebody really is bound to be here at any hour of any day or night.

Reach out whenever you need to. You DON’T have to slog through a time like this alone.

[kimbutgar]

25. Make sure you are holding her hand

I was with my Mother when she passed away. I told her it was ok if she left me and moments later she passed. I felt her soul pass thru me with a huge hug. I will never forget that moment.

[sheshe2]

26. My thoughts are with you and yours.

[William769]

27. I lost my mother a little over 10 years ago.

I think of her every day.

[Jedi Guy]

28. Sending you and your family love and light to help you through a difficult time.

[debm55]

29. I will keep your mom, you and your family in my prayers.

[Marthe48]

30. Sending strengthening energy

Tough time for you and your family.

[DemocraticPatriot]

31. My sympathy to you, may God give you and your family comfort.

I've been through the same experience twice in the past 15 years, so I understand.

[herding cats]

32. My heart goes out to all of you.

May you all find peace and comfort in each other.

[haele]

33. Lighting a candle for her.

Let her be at peace with her decision, and may you find peace within your grief should she decide now is the time to go.
That is the best any of us can hope for.

Haele

[malaise]

34. Hugs

[truepatriot4131]

35. thoughts and prayers

[KentuckyWoman]

36. Add my heartfelt support to the others

[Tribetime]

37. May you be blessed with strength and love

[peacebuzzard]

38. I will be thinking of you at this time & sending vibes for strength and tranquility

for your mom and you

[Maraya1969]

39. I wish you the peace that passes understanding at this time. I have been through

it and it is very difficult. But I do believe that there is truly no death.

[electric_blue68]

40. Sorry to hear. Strength to you, and her. Been there.

[mgardener]

41. I will be thinking of her

You and your family too.
It is hard to watch your mom die.

[niyad]

42. Holding you and your family in love and light. May her passing be

as gentle as possible. Your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need.

[WinstonSmith4740]

43. So many of us here have walked in your shoes.

We will always be here for you. It's never easy. When I had to let my husband take that journey, I found this poem extremely comforting. I hope you do, too.

Gone From My Sight
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.

Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone."

Gone where?

Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.

Her diminished size is in me -- not in her.

And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"
there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"

And that is dying...

[Sienna86]

44. A hug to you

I know you will support her and each other.

[cilla4progress]

45. Best wishes for a peaceful passing - if and when it comes.

Holding you all in my heart.

🙏

[pandr32]

46. Positive thoughts for you.

While you try to keep her comfortable you must also look after yourself.

[virgdem]

47. I'm so sorry to hear of this.

Sending you and your family love, light and strength.

[Permanut]

48. ...

[Joinfortmill]

49. I prayed for you all. As an old woman, I can say, you are likely right about her being ready to go... God bless.

[bernieb]

50. A wise person told me

"It's not good-bye. It's I'll see you later." It's still difficult. God bless and comfort you and your family.

[Duncanpup]

51. Absolutely

[MLAA]

52. May your dear mother pass gently surrounded by your love. 💕

[TBF]

53. You remain in my thoughts -

like most of the others in this thread I have been through this also (lost my mother a little over a year ago). She had been in ill health and a fall was the last straw in terms of needing to put her in a care facility. She passed peacefully about 6 weeks later. Lots of love and light to you, it is not easy.