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Last edited Fri Feb 21, 2025, 06:27 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
(5,549 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(175,026 posts)wendyb-NC
(4,605 posts)I hope she is able to recover and be able to enjoy life unimpaired and in comfort.
jls4561
(2,844 posts)Demovictory9
(37,113 posts)Cha
(316,893 posts)virgdem
(2,293 posts)kentuck
(115,122 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
(292,917 posts)to your sis
niyad
(129,620 posts)Clouds Passing
(7,025 posts)Hugs for you
TA2020
(7 posts)Sending loving prayers
Hope22
(4,480 posts)Safe travels to the hospital!💗💗💗🙏🏼
surfered
(11,602 posts)rollin74
(2,277 posts)Prayers for both you and your mom
malaise
(292,917 posts)You and the rest of the famiky.
StarryNite
(11,973 posts)mountain grammy
(28,687 posts)There's an election somewhere soon.. we need you. All the best to you and your mom. Hope she's comfortable.
SheltieLover
(76,914 posts)slightlv
(7,438 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
(4,567 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
(6,023 posts)markie
(23,868 posts)
Wicked Blue
(8,463 posts)(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Tanuki
(16,304 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
(1,051 posts)You take care.
niyad
(129,620 posts)bluestarone
(21,215 posts)senseandsensibility
(24,256 posts)We're all pulling for you!
people
(830 posts)Glad you are there.
Lulu KC
(8,510 posts)70sEraVet
(5,250 posts)NameAlreadyTaken
(2,236 posts)KitFox
(508 posts)mother and all of your family as you navigate these next hours and days. 🩷🩷🩷
mia
(8,473 posts)And you
LoisB
(12,377 posts)KT2000
(21,962 posts)oldtime dfl_er
(7,151 posts)and everyone who loves her. People (even in their 90s) do bounce back sometimes.
radical noodle
(10,483 posts)and for you, KS.
Loryn
(1,040 posts)BumRushDaShow
(165,874 posts)Am sending those vibes.
MustLoveBeagles
(14,805 posts)Permanut
(8,005 posts)FakeNoose
(40,218 posts)pazzyanne
(6,747 posts)Karadeniz
(24,725 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
(141,034 posts)maspaha
(707 posts)Dem2theMax
(11,005 posts)And to all of Betty's family and friends.
iluvtennis
(21,470 posts)sheshe2
(95,945 posts)Wild blueberry
(8,135 posts)Sending love.
babylonsister
(172,590 posts)Moms are so hard to lose, my sympathies.
Racygrandma
(186 posts)Because that is where I am at
Farmgirl1961
(1,661 posts)Figarosmom
(9,783 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
(3,265 posts)spooky3
(38,282 posts)Danmel
(5,687 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
(39,786 posts)ChazII
(6,448 posts)medical team.
boonecreek
(1,393 posts)And to you KS.
ribrepin
(1,884 posts)Tumbulu
(6,619 posts)stillcool
(34,407 posts)and you.
WiVoter
(1,549 posts)Sending vibes and love out to you ❤️
highplainsdem
(60,076 posts)Hekate
(100,132 posts)marble falls
(71,104 posts)Blue_playwright
(1,613 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
(39,086 posts)❤️🫂❤️
hamsterjill
(17,059 posts)n/t
MLAA
(19,670 posts)IndianaDave
(655 posts)pdxflyboy
(907 posts)n/t
DENVERPOPS
(13,003 posts)Hopefully it will be peaceful........
greatauntoftriplets
(178,635 posts)Stay strong.
debm55
(55,889 posts)OAITW r.2.0
(31,522 posts)Wish I had had my mom for an additional 23 years.....I think.
Bluethroughu
(7,215 posts)orleans
(36,675 posts)and we will hold both of you in our hearts tonight and in the days to come
ornotna
(11,410 posts)My Mom was Betty too.
Best wishes KS
StevieM
(10,578 posts)B.See
(7,808 posts)but know what you're going thru. Been there. Sending you and yours, my prayers and condolences.
Maru Kitteh
(31,267 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
(3,050 posts)summer_in_TX
(4,050 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
(11,973 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
(175,026 posts)Silver Gaia
(5,255 posts)Sending YOU strength, peace, and love to help you get through the coming days.
colorado_ufo
(6,200 posts)Blessings on you all! 🙏
littlemissmartypants
(31,680 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,531 posts)I will be thinking of you, your family, and your mother Betty in the coming days. Hugs to you all.
brer cat
(27,362 posts)I hope your memories will comfort you during this time.
dawn5651
(746 posts)spanone
(141,034 posts)malaise
(292,917 posts)marble falls
(71,104 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
(1,531 posts)sueh
(1,938 posts)Betty was one special lady.
quaint
(4,671 posts)Grieve gently.
Gore1FL
(22,848 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,247 posts)ChazII
(6,448 posts)this new journey in your life. Everyone grieves differently and I hope that those around you respect you.
SpankMe
(3,658 posts)TuxedoKat
(3,839 posts)for the loss of your beloved mom.
Lulu KC
(8,510 posts)I'm so sorry, KS Toronado. She had a good life and we know she had a great son!
Erda
(218 posts)To you and your family.
MineralMan
(150,652 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
(54,712 posts)dalton99a
(92,166 posts)sdfernando
(6,023 posts)She sounds like an amazing person and 95 is a good long run...my father passed at 95 as well.
redwitch
(15,234 posts)My mom passed in 2004, still missing her.
IbogaProject
(5,625 posts)Loosing a good Mom is one of the toughest transitions. Please take care of your self and any other family.
RANDYWILDMAN
(3,130 posts)Hope you had some great times together
Quiet Em
(2,547 posts)halobeam
(5,086 posts)mdbl
(8,129 posts)Almost 96 is an amazing life with many cherished memories.
Jrsygrl96
(263 posts)It sounds as though she had a good life and a loving family! Prayers for comfort to you and your family! 💔
livetohike
(23,995 posts)all who knew and loved Betty. May your good memories always comfort you
.
irisblue
(36,825 posts)Sparkly
(24,827 posts)lostnfound
(17,414 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
(68,924 posts)Rhiannon12866
(250,433 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
(1,753 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.