I am happy for you Nick. Unfortunately my Mum had her worst day ever yesterday. My sister has asked me to come down and help get her out of bed. She sounded dreadful (gasping for breath) on the phone last night. So I am writing this at 4.45am and will be on the 6am train. I am taking things in case I have to stay overnight. Please think of me I have hardly slept all night. I am in Australia so very different time zones
Brian... so sorry about Mom...
While my mother had cancer that eventually overtook her brain, my Dad had emphysema... combined with heart valve issues... too weak for the surgery to fix it.
In his final years and days he spent his time breathing oxygen through his concentrator with frequent treatments using a C-PAP machine to force air deeper into his lungs. Was on handfuls of drugs each day to help alleveate the pain, to help make breathing easier...
Mom, I'm thinking, wasn't aware of her final days while Dad was consciously aware of every moment.
I know it's very difficult what you're going through, Brian, wish I could add some comfort to your day... to help Mom relax.
Do know that there are many around here backing us who need it...
A gentle hug your way,
Rob