We live in the state of WA right now and my in-laws all live in Alabama. My MIL is 94 years old and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's many years ago. My BIL called a couple of days ago to say that she has declined to the point that they think she could pass at any time.She is too weak to get up and walk around at all and does not seem to be aware of anything going on around her at all. She sleeps almost all the time right now. My DH has been very sad about her condition for quite awhile now. I think he is going to take it hard when she passes, even though it is expected and she is 94. Please pray that everything works out to travel back there after she passes because DH gets tied up in business obligations, but I know he can arrange to go, it may just be a little difficult. Also, please pray for my FIL. He has had her at home all of these years to oversee all of her care and I know even with her condition it will still be very sad for him when she dies. Thank you all for your prayers. Sherry
My fil passed almost a year ago. You may be surprpise; my mil was ready to "let go", when the time came. His condition had worsened, and it's a blessing for them not to live like that anymore. Regardless, I will be praying for you, your dh, and your fil.
Yes, I understand. I think he is ready in that way. I'm wondering how , after she dies, he will be affected by all of these years of caring for her suddenly ending. If the stress of it all will hit him. Also, they were together for around 60 years. It's going to be different for him to be living in the house alone.
My dh spoke to his Dad the other day, and he said now she was having a good day. She was doing so poorly just before that , that the hospice people thought she had reached the end. We will see. She will go whenever the Lord decides it is time to take her.
Hospice is WONDERFUL. I really can't say enough about them! Mom dealt with them when she brought my g'ma into her house MANY years ago, and my mil dealt with them last spring when my fil passed away. They are just wonderful, caring folk who want to make the person's last days as comfortable as possible, while providing help for those left here.
