Comments for One Feather Tail

Comment on Pink Ribbon Breakfast by oldbluesocks

oldbluesocks — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:55:09 +0000

What a pretty breakfast! And a fabulous idea!

Comment on Thank you by Doc Thelma

Doc Thelma — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:15:48 +0000

In the US, hospice care is largely done at home. It must be more like what you call respite care.

Continuing to thin of you; glad for the few good days.

Comment on The End is Nigh by Alto2

Alto2 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:00 +0000

I wish you and your mother peace. I, personally, believe that a person’s end of life should be filled with great dignity. I echo the recommendation for hospice, if it’s available. You should speak with your own children to hear what they feel they can handle.

Comment on Mother by Alto2

Alto2 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:44:37 +0000

It’s so hard to witness the end of a parent’s life. The greatest comfort after they’re gone is that you were there for them when it counted. Whether that time is at the end of life or sometime before, it is great comfort to know that you made your peace with them.

Comment on The End is Nigh by oldbluesocks

oldbluesocks — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:43:45 +0000

I am so very very sorry for all you are going through. (((hugs)))

Comment on The End is Nigh by lewis1212

lewis1212 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:57:19 +0000

And I third the hospice recommendation. They know just how to answer your questions. Hugs….

Comment on The End is Nigh by LSM

LSM — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:17:17 +0000

I”m so sorry to hear of your mother’s declining health. I know this has been a long battle. I would second Doc Thelma’s hospice recommendation. They were incredibly helpful to my friend’s family when she was in the end stages recently. As to the kids, I wouldn’t keep them away in general, but I’d also weigh their own maturity levels and your ability to care for them during a time when you are likely to react more as a daughter than as a mother when deciding if they should be there at the very end. It’s a tough call.

Comment on The End is Nigh by Doc Thelma

Doc Thelma — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:23:01 +0000

I’m so sorry for your impending loss. Does your country have hospice organizations to assist at times like this? When my MIL died of cancer they were very helpful at advice like who to call, what to tell children, etc.

Our prayers are with you.

Comment on A night in by Doc Thelma

Doc Thelma — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:13:12 +0000

I can’t decide what sounds better, a night in or a weekend away. Add the pajamas and I’d say stay home.

Comment on Getting Started by Sock Girl

Sock Girl — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:39:27 +0000

Oh dear! Sorry for Sparkle’s teacher struggles.

(Being still fall here, it seems so odd to hear there are only 6 weeks of school left there!)