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I got back from Adelaide this morning and went to work. Before the 5th lesson, around midday, the office lady came up to the classroom to say that the OH had rung to say my mother is gravely ill and I'd better go up to the nursing home immediately.

She is 93. Before I went to Adelaide, last week, I hadn't been able to see her because the nursing home was in 'lockdown' due to gastro. She did get a bit of gastro but that isn't what she's dying from now. They said 'old age'. In other words, they don't know and I don't suppose it matters. She is now breathing heavily and sometimes there are those long gaps when you wonder if she's going to take another breath. They have given her morphine.

I went home about 6 and had some dinner and came back about 8.30. I am dozing or not in the recliner chair beside her bed. I don't want to leave. My sister is flying in from Melborne in the morning so I will rest then. It is now 3.45am.

I was planning to fast today after missing my fast on Monday, but one of the staff has been really caring and left sandwiches and a plate of biscuits. I have eaten some biscuits. Perhaps I'll just give it a break until all this resolves itself.

So sorry to hear this but glad that you are able to be with your mum when she needs you. Fasting can wait - look after yourself xx

Sending love and prayers Sallyo. Take care of yourself, and treasure the time you have with your mother

Thinking of you Sallyo and sending big hugs..my Dad lived well into his nineties too x but no matter what age,we never want them to go even if they're ready to ( my Dad was ...makes it easier for those left behind when you know it's a happy release for them, but it's still very hard to say goodbye)
Eat what you can,rest when you can, i know all yr friends here will be with you in spirit .glad you' ll have yr sister with you,look after each other xxxx

Our thoughts are with you. Take care x

Take care of your own health Sally at this very sad time and cherish the time you have left with your dear mum. Lots of hugs to you.

So sorry for you @Sallyo. My thoughts are with you. I think you should knock fasting on the head. You need comfort.

Big hugs Sally

Bean xxxx

Lots of hugs Sally. Reminds me of my hard time just over 2 years ago with my mum.

Thank you dear friends. How wonderful it is to be surrounded by your care from across the world in the middle of the night at a time like this. Special.

(((hugs))) So sorry to hear this sally. Glad you could be there with your mum at this sad time. We're here if you need us hun. And yes forget about the fasting, you need to keep your strength up. Take care

((((((Hugs)))))) You and your family are in my thoughts Sally. Take care of yourself x

Sally, just be there for your Mum and your sister.
At times like these, thoughts of ordinary life go out of the window and I know you're probably feeling conflicting emotions. Well, I did when Dad died. It was so sudden with Mum there was not time for questioning.
My thoughts are with you and, though I am not a praying person, I shall send you positive vibes xx

Thinking of you all Sally

My thoughts are with you, Sally. I'm glad your sister can come to be with you.

Bless you both ~{{{+}}}~
A vigil can be very draining but I was glad I was at my Mum's bedside and my aunts to their gentle end.
Take care m'dear x