My mother has always had problems with her breathing - for several years she has been suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) which severely reduces the effectiveness of her lungs. She has been on 24-hour oxygen, a Nebuliser unit, and been taking a mixture of pills of all shapes and sizes. She has good days and bad days, sometimes able to move around the kitchen in her wheelchair, sometimes totally bedridden, or taken to hospital for a couple of days for more intensive treatment, especially when it gets hot and stuffy outside, or if she picks up a cold. She has had to have nurses visit 3 times a day to help her change, bathe, and move her from her bed to her chair, and back again at night. Sometimes she would be admitted to hospital if she felt really bad, and when visiting her, sometimes me and my dad would walk away from there thinking that may be the last time we see her, but she always came through fighting, and would be home that same week, ready to do some baking, or some light gardening.

This Monday she was admitted again - I had picked up a cold from somewhere, my dad had caught it from me, and it had passed on to my mum. She was at the Leicester Royal Infirmary all this week, but visiting hours were during the day and I was unable to see her due to work - though the amount of times she had been in and out of hospital for short stints of extra care meant we were so used to it and that she would be back home before we knew it, stronger than ever. She was transferred to the Glenfields hospital late Thursday night, and I was awoken at 3am this morning to hear that she had passed away peacefully in her sleep - on top of everything else an attack of Pneumonia had proven too much for her. The last time I saw her alive was last Sunday when I took her dinner plate away, and she told me I'd just cooked the best Sunday dinner she'd ever tasted.

 

I want to thank you for spending the time to read this, and I also wish to thank all the staff at the Glenfield hospital for their super-human capabilities at showing so much care to people that really need it, while under so much pressure. My mum spent her last few hours on her favourate ward, with nurses she knew and patients like her that she could chat to. Please give someone you love a hug, as so often it's too late to show someone special how much they mean to you.

 

God bless.

 

Dave.

sorry to hear this Dave, god bless you and your family and i'm thinking of you all.

Sad News Dave.

 

We had similar news from my cousin. His wife went into the hospital 5 months ago when she was pregnant and kept coughing up blood. The doctors on 5 occasions diagnosed chest infection. 12 weeks ago after going into hospital for final check on her baby, they ran tests and found she had Cancer in just about everywhere. 8 Weeks ago she gave birth to a baby boy, Yesterday she died in her sleep.

 

Allthough this is sad, it nowhere near as bad for me as a member of my immediate family, especially my mum. my wife has burried her Mother and I have burried my Brother and no matter if it was expected or not, it i crippling emmotionally.

 

I hope your bearing up ok, just remember you never forget you just learn to cope better.

Sorry for your loss Dave. Now your mum can RIP. Thinking of you and your family, take care.

so sorry for your loss, my sincere sympathies to you and your family

Sorry to hear about your mom Dave.... my heart goes out to you and your family. May she rest in peace. x

 

I read this out at my mom's funeral... It is sad, but its beautiful and I'm sure it will mean something to you...

 

 

My beloved mother is gone now

She's gone ahead of me

No more pain and suffering

Our Lord has set her free

 

The tears I've shed so often

Have a different meaning for

Her eyes have closed, her heart has stopped

I'll hold her hands no more

 

The past few years Mom changed so much

Her illness etched away

The life and memories of a loved one dear

Like a child she now would stay

 

She lost the simplest things in life

And now could walk no more

But what a smile she gave to me

When I came through her door

 

The words that came from her sweet lips

Were mumbles soft and low

Though sometimes hard to understand

Her precious love would show

 

So be at peace with God now

He'll take good care of you

And I'll try hard to carry on

As you would want me to

 

RIP xx

Very sad.. Sorry for your loss Dave.

Thoughts are with you today.

 

R.I.P

Sorry to hear this Dave

 

my thoughts

 

Paul x

I'm so sorry to hear this Dave, i'm so glad she past away quietly in her sleep always the best way but a sad loss.

 

My thoughts go with you matey

 

Nick x

Sorry for your loss Dave...hope you're managing ok. Just remember the good times...All the best

My prayers are with you and your family, and I can speak on Andy's behalf too, we are both thinking about you at your time of loss.

 

Saz

:( bloody hell Dave thats terrible news bud,my thoughts go to you and your family at this time of grief.....ironicaly my old mam has the exact condition mate

Sorry to hear about your loss Dave:cry:

 

My condolencies and best wishes to you and your family.

 

Richard

Dave, very sorry to hear of loss and deepest sympathy to you and your family

 

Well done for having the composure to write the potted history and I'm glad your last time with your dear mother was something she enjoyed so much. As someone else said, just remember the good times. and Stay strong for your dad.

 

Tony

Sorry to hear of your loss dave.:(

Me and Joan pass on our condolencies mate,feel for you Dave:(

My thoughts are with you and family bud!

So sorry to hear of your loss Dave , our thoughts are with you and your family.

Sorry to read your news Dave.

RIP.

Sorry to hear about this.

 

It has brought back so many memories for me with my mother only passing away 18 months ago.

 

Our thoughts are with you.

 

Darrell and Karen

Sorry to hear your bad news Dave :( Thoughts are with you bud...

 

Steve :)

god bless her.

Take care david :)

Dave, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine how you must be feeling right now, but try to keep your chin up mate.

I will be seeing my Mum on Sunday as it's her birthday, and I will give her a big hug and tell her how much she means to me, just for you.

 

RIP Dave's Mum, God bless you.

Im very sorry to hear your loss mate :(

Sorry to hear you've lost your Mum Dave... Thoughts and prays go out to you and your family... RIP Dave's Mum x

Sorry to hear about your loss Dave.

 

All the best

 

Dan