Doryman's Meanderings

Warren,

Thanks for sharing. We have been wondering how things are going. Have patience, the swelling will go down, and it will work. There will be all kinds of sounds: from the wakeup call from Loree., the sound of the neighbors dog bark, the purr of the Yamaha's, the tinkle of the bell buoy, and a multitude of sounds we do not even think about.

Again, here's wishing you the best in the recovery/learn mode.

Harvey
SleepyC
 
I'm on the ICW underway from Charleston, SC to Jacksonville, FL. This is a cruise on a 100-passenger small ship with my mother -- she was going to go with another relative but that did not work out, so I got nominated. I already now know I want to come back with my boat!

Photos on my Facebook account. Friend me if you want to see them -- not much in the way of boating photos, though.

Warren
 
Some of you may know that we were planning on meandering our way to Tucson for a few weeks. Not going to happen, you are stuck with us in the PNW this spring. Main reason is that my mom (age 92) went into the hospital for pneumonia on Sunday. I think she is going to be OK but we just felt that what with the weather up here being so spectacularly good and uncertainty about when my mom would be home again (we have a team of caregivers for her, but did not want to leave while she was hospitalized) it didn't make a lot of sense to go.

Warren
 
Sorry to hear about your Mom and trust all's going well now. With the change of plans dropping Tucson, would this now give you time and ideas about the ICW this spring (if all's well with your Mom)?
 
El and Bill":2vm3vkfa said:
Sorry to hear about your Mom and trust all's going well now. With the change of plans dropping Tucson, would this now give you time and ideas about the ICW this spring (if all's well with your Mom)?
Click to expand...

No ICW in our plans for the next couple of years. We are planning on MN and WI Lake Superior Apostle Islands in June and the September CBGT at Powell. Possibly San Carlos/Guaymas next winter. Lori is not as big a fan of long trips as I am so we are trying to balance time at home with trips -- for some of them I may drive solo and she will meet me closer to the destination (I like road trips!) Of course my mom's health is the wild card.

Warren
 
Sorry to report that Mom is not, in fact, OK. Her pneumonia has worsened and yesterday she indicated that she wanted no more oxygen or IV antibiotics, and that she would like to go home. We consulted with the doctor and the Buddhist chaplain who has spent a lot of time with her, and were pleased that we could honor her wishes. The good news is that her grandchildren were able to come up from Salt Lake over the weekend and have a last visit with her. The hospice nurse says it won't be long now, but she has surprised us before. I only hope that when my time comes I can go with as much grace and dignity as she has displayed.

Warren
 
Warren,

I'm saddened to read about your mom's health, but enlightened to read about the grace she is displaying at this stage in her life. May we all be so blessed.

My prayers are with your mom, you and your family.
 
Warren,

Please know that the thoughts and prayers of many are with you and your Mother at this time. I salute her courage to make this decision and your compassion to honor it.

Jim
 
Warren It was good seeing you at the Gathering sorry to hear about your Mom .We hope and pray for a miracle with your Mom .Loree and I lost her Mom on Oct 11 .Our Heart goes out to you .Take care Jim and Loree
 
Warren,

I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's worsened condition. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Lori and family. It's so difficult when you lose your parents. Take care.
 
Warren, Marie and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am glad that you had the cruise a couple of months ago with your mother. We know what you are going through, since we have both lost our mother in their 90's in the last few years. Our love and best to all!
 
Thanks, everyone. You guys are like family to me, and I appreciate your support. I'm sorry to report that Mom passed today at 12:45. I was out throwing a ball for Ike while the hospice nurse gave her a sponge bath. He told me that they turned her on her side at the end, and at that moment she passed. He said it was quite common for people to wait until their family is out of the room before passing. I am glad that her suffering was relatively short-lived.

Warren
 
Warren & Lori,

We are so sorry to read this and wish you all comfort and strength. Most of us on this site have gone through this at least once and it never gets any easier. Remember the good times you had together and the love you shared.

God bless you, our dear friends,

Roger & Janet
 
Dear Warren & Lori,

We're saddened to read the news about your mother. We send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Most sincerely,
Ruth and Joe
 
Dear Warren and Lori,
Please know that we are with you as you adjust to life without the physical presence of your mother. We lost both of Betsy's parents in the last few years and can relate --- as so many other C-Brats can. Memories are such a comfort and blessing.
Betsy's father made a similar decision as your beloved mother and I know you agree it is an honor to witness so intimately such courage, resolve and dignity during their dying process.
Our love and thoughts are with you both,
Bob and Betsy
 
Back
Top