Sad news about my mom

3894 · 03-31-2015, 08:42 AM

I'm so sorry this is happening to your family, RStar. It is such a roller coaster.

My dad was dying from leukemia when he made a little day trip that was very important to him. He was going to see his developmentally-disabled son one last time.

We rented an RV so he could lie down during the drive, had a wheelchair, all the ways we could make it easier on him. We took it as easy as possible.

Dad made the trip and was happy. A couple, three days later, he was in the hospital for the last time. He passed away about 10 days after he made the trip.

No one ever dies from cancer, at least according to death certificates and cancer insurers. The primary cause of death was pneumonia.

Did he die sooner because of his day trip? Most probably.

Was it worth it? Yes. As you say, it's not the best to stay in a little room until you expire.

Peace be with you and your family. No matter what you decide to do about this, peace be with you.

03-31-2015, 08:42 AM	#11
3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	I'm so sorry this is happening to your family, RStar. It is such a roller coaster. My dad was dying from leukemia when he made a little day trip that was very important to him. He was going to see his developmentally-disabled son one last time. We rented an RV so he could lie down during the drive, had a wheelchair, all the ways we could make it easier on him. We took it as easy as possible. Dad made the trip and was happy. A couple, three days later, he was in the hospital for the last time. He passed away about 10 days after he made the trip. No one ever dies from cancer, at least according to death certificates and cancer insurers. The primary cause of death was pneumonia. Did he die sooner because of his day trip? Most probably. Was it worth it? Yes. As you say, it's not the best to stay in a little room until you expire. Peace be with you and your family. No matter what you decide to do about this, peace be with you. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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