I am so sorry to hear about your mother Patty. I totally understand your pain though having lost my own mother 15 /12 years ago to cancer. May your beautiful memories sustain you. Love, Kim
How is your mom doing? I am sorry to hear she is not doing well. Our Hospice team up here was wonderful to my mom and to our family. They were always there for us 24/7, that was a huge comfort especially towards the end they helped guide us to make mom as comfortable as possible. I'll be thinking of you.
Sorry to hear that your mom had bronchitis that had to take alot out of her. My dad is coming home tonite but I won't see him until tomorrow since he's worn out from the long drive. I didn't have the best Thanksgiving since I worked it and then came down with strep throat. I feel 100% better now. We are going to be doing alot of extra hand-washing now that dad is home. Take care and its always good to hear from you. Hugs, Kim
I saw one of your posts on a board and wanted to tell you that my mom seems similar to yours. She has started early this year (February) with slurred speech. It got worse and then the swallowing/chocking started. She was sent the a neurologist by her ENT and we are now waiting for our 2nd opinion appointment in St. Louis for the diagnosis of ALS. My mom doesn't have significant symptoms in any other area besides the bulbar region. She does complain of shortness of breath because of the effort it takes to talk. At this point, does your mom have use of her limbs, or has the disease progressed? What a horrible disease... I am so lost right now. :(
Happy Thanksgiving to you! My dad will be coming home this coming up Wednesday or Thursday to stay at his home for at least awhile. I haven't seen him since Labor day weekend so I'm anxious to see him. Dad is doing so-so. He is now losing the strength in his arms and his fingers are curved under so he has very limited use of them. He has trouble holding his cell phone. I'm going to see if we can come up with something else he can use easier. Take care and drop me a line when you have time. Hugs, Kim
Hi! Hope things are going as well as can be considering this horrible disease. My dad is planning on coming home this month for at least awhile. How long he stays will depend on how much the disease continues to progress. He has a family friend who has agreed to be his full-time caregiver. This friend already is currently living in my dad's home and helping with its upkeep. That way dad's home isn't left empty. I just took my daughter last weekend to see Justin Bieber in concert in St. Louis as a late birthday present. She was in heaven. I never felt so old in my life. lol Take care and write when you have time. Hugs, Kim
