Today was a very big day... 4 Hospice people came over to Mom and Jim's house and after much consideration with the Drs, nursing staff, etc, it was decided to move Mom to a temporary Hospice facility in Falls Church/Arlington area. This is only temporary and the purpose is to monitor her pain and try to control it. They will have the Drs and nurses working with her and watching her diet and all that she is doing, reviewing all her medications, and hopefully find something to STOP her pain. She will be there for approx 4-6 days.
The ambulance came to pick Mom up about 4:30 and they took her down the stairs in a mobile chair then put her on the stretcher and took her away. I spoke to the attending nurse this evening and she was sleeping. Prior to her leaving she did not want to talk to any family members and she was so uncomfortable she just wanted to be left alone. This is not like my Mom. We have always been a very affectionate family... this gives you an idea of how uncomfortable she was this afternoon. It was very hard to see her leave even though I know she will be coming home again.
Please continue to keep Mom and our family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you to everyone for all the kindness you have shown our family and continue to help in so many ways.
Hugs,
Jen
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I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and your mother and the rest of your family. I think it's great and admirable that you're doing this blog Jen.
Love and hugs,
Trish
Oh, Jennifer thank you so much for sharing your mom with us. The world would be a different place without her. You and your family are in my thoughts every day. Wendy, KSC volunteer
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