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cyberswede

(26,117 posts)
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 08:31 PM Oct 2013

DUer Rambis' mother probably won't make it through the weekend.

She just turned 91, but is failing fast (went to the hospital Thursday night, into Hospice Friday, feeding & breathing tubes removed yesterday).

She's a sweet lady, but has been frail for quite some time. I think Rambis and his siblings know it's her time; it's still hard. She's my mother-in-law, and I've known her since I was 21.

Today is our daughter's 11th birthday...I just hope her gramma can hold on till tomorrow. Is that selfish?

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DUer Rambis' mother probably won't make it through the weekend. (Original Post) cyberswede Oct 2013 OP
Of course it's not selfish, my dear cyberswede... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2013 #1
Thank you for the kind words. nt cyberswede Oct 2013 #2
My Grandfather died on my birthday... Callmecrazy Oct 2013 #3
Thank you... cyberswede Oct 2013 #4
wishing your MiL a safe passage ... I think she will make it through the night, cyberswede - Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2013 #5
Much appreciated - thank you cyberswede Oct 2013 #6

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,739 posts)
1. Of course it's not selfish, my dear cyberswede...
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 08:35 PM
Oct 2013

I understand why you feel the way you do...I am right there with you!

May her passing be easy...

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)
4. Thank you...
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 08:51 PM
Oct 2013

and I'm sorry about your grandfather dying on your birthday.

We decided that if she were to pass today, we would tell the kids she died on the 13th. A well-intentioned white lie.

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
5. wishing your MiL a safe passage ... I think she will make it through the night, cyberswede -
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 09:48 PM
Oct 2013

my prayers and vibes for you and your daughter and also Rambis.

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