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Just catching up on the threads.
So, this is late but it's morning somewhere: good morning IMaDick!
My mom is in the hospital; rough week. Could use a good strong drink. Maybe a Bloody Mary - mom's favorite.
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(01-28-2012, 02:03 AM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: My mom is in the hospital; rough week. Could use a good strong drink. Maybe a Blood Mary - mom's favorite.
Tell your mom normal people call them a bloody mary. I hope she's better soon.
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Yeah, we're not so normal, but I fixed my typo anyway.
Thanks user... She's not going to get better, but she's strong and has a good sense of humor, so one day at a time.
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(01-28-2012, 02:18 AM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: Thanks user... She's not going to get better, but she's strong and has a good sense of humor, so one day at a time.
When my dad was dying, he demonstrated honor/grace like I'd NEVER seen it before. I was
so proud of his courage and sense of humor....to the end. He wrote an email to everyone he knew when he was diagnosed (about 6 weeks before he died). "No sympathies please, I've had a good roll".
When it was time, my dad gave a thumbs up for that last dose of morphine. He knew.
Some people are amazing.
Best wishes to your mom and you and yours.
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Your dad sounds amazing. I am sorry for your loss. I lost my dad 4 years ago and he too was funny and honorable to the end. We are lucky. In my business, I work with people every day who are at the end of life. Not all can refrain from getting bitter and losing their senses of humor.
I'm bringing down the thread! I really should run to the liquor store and at least have a glass of wine.
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Write stuff down, HOTD. It's been 12 years for me and I'm starting to forget details. I remember the important stuff, but the details add to the richness of a life.
Luckily, all my offspring have my dad's beautiful blue eyes. Even the one he never got to meet. Nobody is ever really gone if you see them in others.
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Sorry to hear about your mother, Hair. Stay strong! I would need a stiff one if I were in your shoes.