Sorry, all, but no cheery pictures at this time. Doesn't quite fit where we're at right now. Fortunately, Lily, Isaac, Elissa and Nigel dropped off this magnificient box of colorful doughnuts that we determined picture-worthy (and taste bud worthy, too).
Mom had a significant pain increase over the past 24 hours. Went from 3 mg of morphine an hour to 8 mg. Took us a while to get her evened out; she refused to take the oral pain meds yesterday afternoon. Can't blame her--last thing she really had any control over. Today, she's sleeping, somewhat fitfully, but doesn't appear to be in as much pain as yesterday. Her lucid days have likely come to an end. No urnination...very little fluid intake.
Even though we knew this was coming, it's still terribly painful.
One bright spot: we think we've found the right place for her memorial service. Tentatively scheduled for May 9th. Odd to be planning this already, when she's alive; even odder to be planning something so meaningful without her.
Valarie
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Thanks for keeping us posted, Valarie and Nate. Your notes keep us feeling close to her. We all want comfort and peace for our valiant Diane.
Sending more love and support to you, dear ones. You are blessing us all with this account. Please tell your mom how many of us treasure the many gifts she has always shared so naturally.
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