Update On My Mom 6/4/08
By CatsandDogs
@CatsandDogs (13963)
United States
June 4, 2008 6:15pm CST
She had her swallowing test today and unfortunetly she failed. However, it's working but not like it should which is a good thing in a way because before it wasn't working at all and now it's partly working. Mom is so disappointed and very depressed. She wants to eat "real" food some kind of bad but she can't because some of her food will go into her lungs so she has to continue with the feeding tube for another week. She'll have the test again on next Wednesday so please pray for her!! Pray that she finds the strength to endure one more week and that she passes the next test. She so wants to come home and resume her life but she's not able yo yet and to be told she failed this test was really hard for her. I wish I could make her smile instead of seeing her cry. It just breaks me in two to see her cry. Dang it. I know I should look on the bright side that it is starting to work again but still seeing her cry breaks my heart. She doesn't deserve this because she's such a good, loving and giving person but it seems the good ones are the ones who carry the weight in this world but hey, if it paves our way to Heaven then so be it, right?
I know I'm rambling on so I'll stop here and start this discussion.... thanks for listening to me.
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@coffeeshot (3783)
• Australia
5 Jun 08
My thoughts are with your mother and your family, catsanddogs. I know what it's like to watch someone you love have to suffer like that. In my grandmother's last days she was not allowed to eat or drink anything other than runny jelly. Food was too solid and water wasn't thick enough. She too had the risk of the water going into her lungs and choking her. It was horrible to watch, she was desperate for water. I'm sure your mother will get through this with the support and love of her family. Hang in there and be strong for her!
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
5 Jun 08
Gosh, how does one be strong enough to support the loved ones who are so sick like this? I'm trying to be strong for her but yet at the same time sympathize with her. I cry on the inside for her because I don't want her to see my tears which will of course hurt her all the more. Hopefully with therapy, she'll get those muscles working again and will be able to eat normal in the next couple to three weeks. Thanks so much for your kind words!!
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
5 Jun 08
My prayers are still with and for your mother CatsandDogs. Yes it must have been a disappointment for her, but I guess they are just taking the precautions necessary to make sure she's all right---it would be worse if they released her too soon, and she had a major relapse or problems while she was home
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
5 Jun 08
You're right Pye, otherwise, the food would go into her lungs and she wouldn't be able to breathe. They say that they're going to work with her though with puried foods in hopes to teach her how to make her muscles in her throat to work again and because she's able to talk now, it'll help strengthen them too. We can hope so and pray it does.
Thanks so much for taking the time to respond even though I haven't done much with your discussions lately. Sheesh, it's a wonder I get anything of my own things done with all that I have going on. Just got back from dad's, checking on his mail/bills and doing some odds and ends for him. It's been a crazy time but so far I'm doing it and doing it alright even though I feel like I'm dragging a foot behind me at times. We will make it some how - some way, God willing.
@sanell (2112)
• United States
5 Jun 08
I will be praying for your mom and your family to get through this tough time, I hope that she is able to pass the swallowing test soon that would be very difficult when all you want to do is be able to eat, I enjoy eating, not so much but as much as life allows me to. It is a part of life that is hard to live without so I can understand feeling sad to not be able to eat normal.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
5 Jun 08
So sorry that she did not do good on the test. See if you can try some thickened ice cream with the speech therapist there. They let us try that when my Grandma did not pass. She could eat it and thought it was pretty good. At least something in her mouth. Also ask them for some lemon swabs to make her mouth taste better. It would not hurt to try.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
5 Jun 08
The doctor said he's going to work with her with puried foods to teach her how to get the muscles to work, hopefully it will. They say that with her being able to talk will help strengthen her muscles as well so we'll have to wait and see. Thanks for the thought!! It's a good one!!
@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
5 Jun 08
I hope things will go better for your mother, and your family. I know how hard it can be wieh a family member is ill. You're all in my prayers.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
5 Jun 08
Thank you... I hope so too for it's been one long long month and few days and a long road still ahead of us. I'm trying to stay strong for mom but gosh it's so hard and then to see her cry is even harder. Thank you for the prayers!! and your kind words!!
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
5 Jun 08
I will remember your mom in my prayers and I will also remember you because you are going through a rough time, too. I know that you are a comfort to your mother so hang in there and think good thoughts.
@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
5 Jun 08
Thank you so much... yeah it's rough to see her go through her struggles even though I expect it but it's hard nonetheless. But I know she's strong and can endure this in due time too but again, it's hard to see her struggle. Thank you so much for your kind words!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
5 Jun 08
i am so happy to hear about the improvement in your mum... i will keep on remembering you and your mum in my prayer and hopefully she will be able to eat properly and go home soon... be strong and keep your faith in Him... take care and have a nice day...
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
5 Jun 08
I am sorry to hear this Sweet but tell her from me that it is like learning all over again and she will get there not to doubt that and she is still in thoughts and I know she will do it in time
Tell her of some Gissi's little Antics she might smile
Give her a big Hug from me and a big one to you to
@mummymo (23706)
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5 Jun 08
We are always here to listen to you sweety - you should know that! I know it is hard to look on the bright side when things have been so rough honey and of course it hurts you to see your Mum so upset - especially after she has had to got through so much! I am sure that she will get through the next week and do hope and pray that she will be ok after the next test to start eating again! Remember you and your family are in our hearts and prayers! xxx
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@xXxMikesWifeyxXx (3072)
• United States
5 Jun 08
Oh no:( Im sorry to hear that this is happening to her. i know i can see how she wou;d be depressed and sad:(. and of course she wants to eat real food shes probally starving over there eating liquids and stuff:(. well no even eating. she is being injected really.
i wil defiantly pray for her to get bettewr and come home!. keep strong for he is with ya:)
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@weeleybridge04 (77)
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6 Jun 08
Cats you don't have to appologise for rambling sweetie,we are always here to listen. I hope your mums test goes well on Wednesday,i'm thinking of you,I know its hard when you see your mum cry,it just breaks your heart, I know,especially when you know that there is nothing you can do to help her.All I can say is keep on encouraging her, she sounds like a really strong woman,she knows you're there for her and that will help her. The one thing that kept me going when my mum was going this is something my grandmother used to say,and that was,god never gives us more than we can cope with. Be sure that you are always in my thoughts and prayers,look after yourself,and give your mum a hug from me,we are all rooting for her. Much love.
