The last two years for my mom have been a bit difficult. About a year and a half ago, she was bleeding internally. After receiving many pints of blood, the doctors finally found the bleeding and stopped it. That took many months of recuperation to feel somewhat normal again.
Then, mom stubbled over her walker and fell breaking her humerous bone. She was so bruised from the fall and break. It took time to heal. But, her attitude of being around made her work hard to get better.
Now, her most recent decent has been a bit more nerving. She was diagnosed with bronchitis, pneumonia, and congestive heart failure. Released from the hospital too soon, she couldn't seem to get her strength back. Mom didn't want to eat or drink much.
Today, I had her rushed to the hospital. I am very worried. She was very dehydrated and her sodium levels were quite low. The doctor assured me she will be fine.
Mom is 83. I am an only child. I lost my dad about 13 years ago from cancer. I was devastated. Although I am married, and I have two beautiful girls, I am very close to my mom. I was very close to my dad. I don't want to think about her death. I can't face it. I have prayed for strength, and I believe God has given me that strength or I am just so tired that I don't know what I really feel. I just want to keep my mom forever.
