Mom seems to be slipping away from us no matter what we do. Does that mean we should have intervened with dad's idea of no medical care? No. We would never know if something could have been done. Also, I feel quite sure she would not be here now if we would not have. I took her to her scheduled doctors appointment yesterday. She did well and stayed alert enough to follow the doctors directions to lean forward, take a deep breath ect. That is unusual for her now because she is often slipping into a quiet, deep place where we cannot reach her. Sometimes we cannot get her to respond or wake up. Those periods are getting longer and more frequent. So far, as long as long she wakes up enough to eat a little or drink her boost we have kept her here. Last night she would not eat or drink. We could not give her meds because she would not swallow. She is the same way this morning so I know she must be getting dehydrated. I think when Susie gets home we will take her the hospital.
Dad went with me to the doctor yesterday. He did well. This all is very hard on him. Although mom is still physically with us, she cannot understand or converse. Dad wants so badly for her to understand him, to miss him, to be there for him. Him having a stroke during this time just added to his trauma. Thank God he is quickly regaining the use of his right arm and hand. He was quite happy to be able to use it to milk his goats yesterday. He still seems so sad at times and tears are often near the surface. He has been coming over to Susie's house to eat some of the time. He likes to spend a lot of time on his computer printing out some of his writings. He has not been spending the night here the last few nights.
Lois came spent a week with mom, giving us a much needed break. That was much appreciated. She said she will come back in a week.
As always, your prayers are appreciated.
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