Yesterday we had my mother’s yearly physical appointment with her doctor.
Mom hasn’t been able to leave the house for the last two years. We have moved everything to a Telehealth program specializing in chronic health concerns, called Ibis Health. I track Mom’s meds and her vitals entering them in on a tablet and the Ibis nurse regularly contacts us with check ins and suggestions.
During the appointment yesterday it was decided that Mom is ready for the next step of care.Her weakness and pain levels along with her lowering blood pressure and poor circulation in her feet indicate that things are changing yet again. Brenda and I will be meeting with the palliative care nurse Thursday or Friday to discuss what comes next. We are preparing to help Mom finish her course well.
HAVE YOU WALKED THROUGH THE DYING PROCESS WITH A LOVED ONE? WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU DID TO HELP THEM?
Notes From the Vicarage 
I am so sorry you have to go through this. It is very hard to watch someone you love get frailer and frailer. You can just take each day as it comes.
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Some days it is moment by moment.
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Being there.
She’s never alone. What a great comfort for her and you that you’re with her every step of this journey.
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It is a very great honor and privilege that we have.
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I think the most important thing for them and for me/us, was being there, receiving them fully, listening, talking, sharing stories, songs – even when the time of active engagement, exchange is passing. It can be quite a deep experience to share in someone’s passing – even or especially a mom. That doesn’t make it easy – it somehow makes it whole.
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This is such a truth Jane. Sharing the stories and being able to connect with family during this season has been such a blessing.
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