My mother (lung cancer) is not doing all that well. I've started to write about it a few times, but, I haven't. I'm not trying to be mysterious, I just don't really know what to say about it all. Nothing new going on, just a gradual decline of her respiratory status and her general functioning. She's at home, just doing her regular thing, but, she's getting less and less mobile. I go through periods of not thinking about it much, to thinking about it a lot, and, phases in between.
I was really uptight about her situation yesterday, nothing specific, it's just how I am, sometimes. She had said her breathing wasn't very good, not unusual for her, but, when she actually admits it, it usually means something bad is wrong.
Anyway, we're here visiting my parents now, and, I figured out today was a better day:
Busy Granny: "I need you to do something for me."
Me: (concerned that this was taking a serious tone): "OK..."
Busy Granny: "I need you print a Braves schedule for XM radio."
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I'm sorry your Mom isn't doing so well.
And I'm glad she needed a Braves schedule.
Cas
Symbolic in and of it's self, wouldn't you say?
I'm sorry for your pain. My thought and prayers are with you.
What ever makes her happy. That's all that matters ^_^
They say some people live for baseball . . .
Always thinking of you and your mom.
Poor busymom. My mother languished for several years with kidney failure, blindness, amputations & related difficulties. I was always worrying, worrying, worrying. Sad. Sad. Sad. Then, after my father died, she decided to quit dialysis & I was able to spend her last 2 weeks at her side. Agony. But Beauty. Love. Just cherish every single moment. Be there. Love your mom while she's with you. I hope she's with you a long, long time!
I am so sorry to hear that. I hope that she is feeling ok and that you are doing alright. I am sure that it is weighing on you an enormous amount.
She always have here priorities straight like this? Good luck on the "your Mom" front, Mom.
She always have her priorities straight like this? Good luck on the "your Mom" front, Mom.
Your mom clearly has taste.
You both are in my thoughts.
No one likes to see their mom sick. That has to be so hard. At least she is interested in something fun and has a hobby! Thinking of you!
Sending you and your mom good thoughts.
I understand completely....Prayers are always with you....always..
Good for her. I mean that sincerely. She sounds like she knows what she wants and isn't letting anything stop her from being happy or entertained right now. You're in my thoughts, hon.
You are in my prayers. And hey, my grandmother lived through 4 more seasons of Braves baseball than the doctors predicted --- they seem to have "the touch".
sounds like my grandmother. she woke up blind due to diabetes one morning. she was upset, but not REALLY upset until she realized she couldn't want the Braves play.
Interest in the baseball season is always a good sign! )I just won't comment on her team of choice.) ;-)
Seriously, my heart goes out to you. I've been in some similar shoes, and it is not easy.
My heart goes out to you. I just lost my mother due to lung cancer in February. We found out she had it really late in the game and so within only 5 weeks, she was gone. Make as many memories with her as you can. These days are precious. Thinking of you.
Busy Granny rocks! "I need you to print a Braves schedule for XM radio." What a cutie!!
I'm sorry to read that she's declining. Stay strong Busy Family. My thoughts are with you.
Travails of an Indian mother
Hi
That was an interesting post.
One could see your feelingS in the post.
Sorry to hear about her state
Hope it all goes well
I agree with you on many counts, though I may NOT agree to all what your said.
Your blog brought back lots of old memories and thoughts about my COUNTRY, INDIA, our society, friends and relatives, the recent Jessica Lall contorversy, et all
While we as world citizens think that Justice and equality are the most important cornertones of a civil society, does the ground reality reflect that ?
We feel that friendship, love, affection and above all our family is very important in shaping our lives and thoughts. To most of us, a mother, the epitome of love and sacrifice, plays and important role
But what happens when the same mother is denied justice in her own family ?
more at
http://o3.indiatimes.com/motherindia/archive/2006/03/05/517925.aspx
regards
Vinayak