I apologize, but I’m going to take a pass this week on posting. My 92 y/o aunt was admitted to the hospital a couple of days ago.
When I talked to her last weekend she said she had “severe sciatica” – to the point she could barely walk because of the pain.
She’s never been very fond of doctors and it took some work to convince her to even go see her PCP. When she did, her PCP admitted her and a CT scan revealed extensive bone metastasis, most likely from breast cancer for which she had a mastectomy a few years back.
She’s been moved to the Long-Term Care (LTC) Unit, and is looking into Hospice Care.
I’m designated as her Medical Power of Attorney, so it’s been a bit busy.
She has a very strong faith and is at peace with the time she has left.
I have my taxes done by my Mom’s CPA back in Illinois close to where my aunt is, and it’s scheduled for May 4th. I don’t know if I’ll have to change that or not.
So I hope you understand why I’m taking a pass this week.
But I want to share the most poignant moment I’ve seen in a long time from this past week’s Memorial Service for Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans when his 7 y/o daughter, Abigail, comforted her Mother and wiped her tears away during the service:
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Dear friend, you have nothing to apologize for. Please take the time you need. My heart goes out to you, as I am sure a large number of hearts from Politics Plus will also. Take care of yourself.
No problem, Nameless. Our family’s health comes first.
Sorry to hear about your Aunt. Sounds to me that she’s has her share of issues, that would make her not want to see a doctor.
I will pray that she gets to feeling better and will be able to be released from the hospital soon.
As for the posting from the Memorial Service for Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans, it’s so touching watching Abigail comforting/wiping the tears from Mommy’s face.
Thanks, Nameless
Sorry to hear about your aunt, Nameless. Please don’t apologize. Of course, your “duty” as her Medical Power of Attorney comes first. I hope you can help find her a hospice where she is well cared for and without pain.
Nameless, I’m so sorry. Take all the time you need. You and Yours will be in my daily prayers. I especially hope that you can find a facility as loving as this place is to me. Tell me your geographic preference, and on Monday I’ll ask the administrators if there is anyone the can recommend. It’s a very long shot, but I’d like to try
God Bless and BIG Hugs!
TC
My prayers go with you and the whole family during this sad transition Nameless.
Oh, Dear….I’m sorry to hear this! It sounds odd but…I’m glad for her because she has you to advocate for her and help her through this. Sending hugs and hoping for everyone’s comfort and peace.
Prayers UP to you and for your family. So sorry to read this, Nameless, regarding your aunt, and w/be praying for her comfort.
Take care! and take all the time you need, family comes first!
*Aren’t children amazing? I got choked up watching this sweet child, Abigail comforting her mother.
Thank you, Nameless for post.
In a way I know the feeling – I watched over the years as my grandmother went from a vivacious, tennis-playing jock who could whip twice her weight in wildcats to a decrepit, addled crone barely able to move and sometimes unaware of what year it was (she once thought Ronald Reagan was still President).
You are definitely in my thoughts. Please tell me where to send the healing vibes.
Best of luck to you with so much on your plate….