Where am I going?

Oct 10, 2008

Today mom has been very agitated. Nothing we have done has helped much. She gave both Minnie and I bear hugs this morning. She asked where she was and where she was going. We have given her oxycodone for pain, and haldol for agitation. She was very gurgly this morning, so we have given her some atropine drops under the tongue to help dry up the secretions in her throat. David and George gave her a priesthood blessing. The hospice nurse took out the Foley catheter as it was bothering her. We started giving her morphine sulfate concentrated drops under her tongue. She is somewhat calmer, but still lying here with her eyes open and staring at the ceiling. Her feet and hands are mottling (turning purple).

I have taken the next 2 days off from work and may take off more. Minnie extended her medical leave for another 2 weeks and is here with Mom. Rose and Minnie and I take turns staying with Mom at night and during the day.

We don't know how much longer she will be with us, but the time is obviously short. Please pray for a peaceful passing for her.

Bonnie