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Last edited Fri Feb 21, 2025, 07:27 AM - Edit history (2)
My 95 year old mom has been having some health issues lately. Hospital called just as I
was leaving for my daily visit and said I better get up there, she might not last the night.
Was healthy & active 3 weeks ago. All Democratic thoughts, prayers, vibes needed.
She goes by Betty 
ON EDIT.......
Thank you all for the help, it did change her diagnosis timeline somewhat, unfortunately
she's headed to Hospice care for 3 days to 2 weeks. She had an amazing run getting up to
just shy of 96, very active in her church and loved getting up on the stage at the Senior
Center meal site everyday to tell the latest jokes she'd found. And never left a crossword
puzzle unfinished. Had hundreds of cats over the years at the farm. Always attributed
her long life to the many vitamins she took every day.
On the bright side she's looking forward to seeing my father and her 7 siblings she outlived.
And I'll miss her.
Thank you all for the kind words.
ON EDIT #2
Received call at 1:35 am to get back to the hospital, got there 4 minutes too late , she was
already hugging Dad upstairs.
alwaysinasnit
(5,633 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(180,479 posts)wendyb-NC
(4,702 posts)I hope she is able to recover and be able to enjoy life unimpaired and in comfort.
jls4561
(3,188 posts)Demovictory9
(37,113 posts)Cha
(319,443 posts)virgdem
(2,319 posts)kentuck
(115,449 posts)Our prayers are with you and your family.
My Sister, also named Betty, was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Frankfort, Kentucky yesterday.
I am sure we are all connected in this world, however much we may believe we are independent.
malaise
(296,757 posts)to your sis
niyad
(132,941 posts)Clouds Passing
(8,028 posts)Hugs for you
TA2020
(7 posts)Sending loving prayers
Hope22
(4,798 posts)Safe travels to the hospital!💗💗💗🙏🏼
surfered
(13,702 posts)rollin74
(2,325 posts)Prayers for both you and your mom
malaise
(296,757 posts)You and the rest of the famiky.
StarryNite
(12,144 posts)mountain grammy
(29,073 posts)There's an election somewhere soon.. we need you. All the best to you and your mom. Hope she's comfortable.
SheltieLover
(81,080 posts)slightlv
(7,817 posts)for your Mom for obvious reasons; for you to have the strength to carry on no matter what happens. Hang in there, and let us know how Betty is doing.
Nictuku
(4,668 posts)Thank goodness she is healthy. She said to me she doesn't think she will be here more than 5 years.
Now I'm crying.
Sending good Betty Vibes
sdfernando
(6,086 posts)markie
(24,025 posts)
Wicked Blue
(8,932 posts)(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Tanuki
(16,469 posts)her in my prayers. Peace and blessings for Betty, for KS Tornado, and for all who hold them dear. Your DU family is very much with you in spirit every step of the way.
Dear_Prudence
(1,177 posts)You take care.
niyad
(132,941 posts)bluestarone
(22,269 posts)senseandsensibility
(25,119 posts)We're all pulling for you!
people
(845 posts)Glad you are there.
Lulu KC
(8,894 posts)70sEraVet
(5,526 posts)NameAlreadyTaken
(2,302 posts)KitFox
(581 posts)mother and all of your family as you navigate these next hours and days. 🩷🩷🩷
mia
(8,480 posts)And you
LoisB
(13,122 posts)KT2000
(22,169 posts)oldtime dfl_er
(7,177 posts)and everyone who loves her. People (even in their 90s) do bounce back sometimes.
radical noodle
(10,616 posts)and for you, KS.
Loryn
(1,047 posts)BumRushDaShow
(170,461 posts)Am sending those vibes.
MustLoveBeagles
(16,736 posts)Permanut
(8,438 posts)FakeNoose
(41,882 posts)pazzyanne
(6,760 posts)Karadeniz
(24,747 posts)calls out names from her past or looks happy at seeing beautiful beings, those are good signs. She's going to love the new reality. I know you'll miss her.
spanone
(141,774 posts)maspaha
(745 posts)Dem2theMax
(11,005 posts)And to all of Betty's family and friends.
iluvtennis
(21,507 posts)sheshe2
(97,800 posts)Wild blueberry
(8,326 posts)Sending love.
babylonsister
(172,770 posts)Moms are so hard to lose, my sympathies.
Racygrandma
(194 posts)Because that is where I am at
Farmgirl1961
(1,665 posts)Figarosmom
(12,354 posts)Done.
Yeah that's the bitch of it we could all be vital and doing well until that one day we're not.
My mom was great until she got an infection from having a skin tag removed.
Prayers and good thoughts.
mwmisses4289
(4,364 posts)spooky3
(38,705 posts)Danmel
(5,789 posts)The Jewish prayer for healing uses the name of the person and their mom.
May the one who blessed our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, bless and heal those who are ill [names]. May the Blessed Holy One be filled with compassion for their health to be restored and their strength to be revived. May God swiftly send them a complete renewal of body and spirit, and let us say, Amen.
Diamond_Dog
(40,733 posts)ChazII
(6,448 posts)medical team.
boonecreek
(1,532 posts)And to you KS.
ribrepin
(1,902 posts)Tumbulu
(6,630 posts)stillcool
(34,407 posts)and you.
WiVoter
(1,659 posts)Sending vibes and love out to you ❤️
highplainsdem
(62,501 posts)Hekate
(100,133 posts)marble falls
(71,993 posts)Blue_playwright
(1,620 posts)Prayers that you have a beautiful visit with her tonight.
Don't give up hope thought. My dad Murl, 92, had a catastrophic fall in mid-January and fractured his pelvis. I got THE call. I got the hugs and the sympathy from the nurses. He's alive and out of the wheelchair. He's pretty far gone in dementia, but we get a bit more time. I'll take it.
I hope you and Betty get a reprieve tonight.
blogslug
(39,184 posts)❤️🫂❤️
hamsterjill
(17,642 posts)n/t
MLAA
(19,767 posts)IndianaDave
(658 posts)pdxflyboy
(936 posts)n/t
DENVERPOPS
(13,003 posts)Hopefully it will be peaceful........
greatauntoftriplets
(179,132 posts)Stay strong.
debm55
(61,065 posts)OAITW r.2.0
(32,301 posts)Wish I had had my mom for an additional 23 years.....I think.
Bluethroughu
(7,215 posts)orleans
(37,014 posts)and we will hold both of you in our hearts tonight and in the days to come
ornotna
(11,516 posts)My Mom was Betty too.
Best wishes KS
StevieM
(10,578 posts)B.See
(8,580 posts)but know what you're going thru. Been there. Sending you and yours, my prayers and condolences.
Maru Kitteh
(31,842 posts)for her. It is excruciating, but it is also a gift you will come to treasure. I wish I could say something to make things easier or give you strength. Our most heartfelt thoughts are with you.
cate94
(3,106 posts)summer_in_TX
(4,191 posts)I am so glad Betty has had a happy, healthy, and productive life until just now. She sounds like quite a gal. You have been blessed.
🙏
StarryNite
(12,144 posts)Not what I was hoping for and certainly not what you and your family wanted. Im so sorry.
She sounds like an amazing person. I know she will be dearly missed. Please take care.
LetMyPeopleVote
(180,479 posts)Silver Gaia
(5,366 posts)Sending YOU strength, peace, and love to help you get through the coming days.
colorado_ufo
(6,259 posts)Blessings on you all! 🙏
littlemissmartypants
(33,929 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,692 posts)I will be thinking of you, your family, and your mother Betty in the coming days. Hugs to you all.
brer cat
(27,613 posts)I hope your memories will comfort you during this time.
dawn5651
(778 posts)spanone
(141,774 posts)malaise
(296,757 posts)marble falls
(71,993 posts)... two weeks ago.
Tell them to watch out: my dad'll have them roped into a square dance club! But he will make the cookies!
HeartsCanHope
(1,692 posts)sueh
(1,964 posts)Betty was one special lady.
quaint
(5,112 posts)Grieve gently.
Gore1FL
(22,958 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,851 posts)ChazII
(6,448 posts)this new journey in your life. Everyone grieves differently and I hope that those around you respect you.
SpankMe
(3,731 posts)TuxedoKat
(3,843 posts)for the loss of your beloved mom.
Lulu KC
(8,894 posts)I'm so sorry, KS Toronado. She had a good life and we know she had a great son!
Erda
(232 posts)To you and your family.
MineralMan
(151,392 posts)It's always painful, regardless of age. I remember losing both of my parents in one day. They were 96 years old. It's a blow.
Nevilledog
(55,091 posts)dalton99a
(94,581 posts)sdfernando
(6,086 posts)She sounds like an amazing person and 95 is a good long run...my father passed at 95 as well.
redwitch
(15,266 posts)My mom passed in 2004, still missing her.
IbogaProject
(5,955 posts)Loosing a good Mom is one of the toughest transitions. Please take care of your self and any other family.
RANDYWILDMAN
(3,166 posts)Hope you had some great times together
Quiet Em
(2,956 posts)halobeam
(5,098 posts)mdbl
(8,717 posts)Almost 96 is an amazing life with many cherished memories.
Jrsygrl96
(270 posts)It sounds as though she had a good life and a loving family! Prayers for comfort to you and your family! 💔
livetohike
(24,322 posts)all who knew and loved Betty. May your good memories always comfort you
.
irisblue
(37,607 posts)Sparkly
(24,891 posts)lostnfound
(17,534 posts)I think maybe you told your mother she was beloved, when you came on DU to ask for prayers. Im so sorry for your loss.
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Are you afraid
However could you not be
In this rosy light
This is strange
I feel a hand come through the mirror
Pointing at the light
Point at the light we never see
As you put your feathered arms over me
Before you leave
You must know you are beloved
And before you leave
Remember I was with you
And as you leave
I won't hold you back beloved
Stinky The Clown
(68,953 posts)Rhiannon12866
(256,551 posts)I've been there, as well, lost my mother to an accident. And it sure looks like you have a lot of support here. Be sure to take care of yourself and know that DU is here for you.
mucholderthandirt
(1,789 posts)My mother will be 86 next month and overall she's in pretty good health. She has a bit of high blood presser, not terribly bad, and no other major injuries other than a bad knee she gets shots for. We just lost her only surviving sister to cancer the other week, now there's just Mama and her brother (younger than she is).
It's hard seeing your parents and other relatives move on. Big hug for you and all her family and friends.