Mom is "unwinding" with understanding

Mom is on day 4 with no chemo and she is only on pain medication to ensure her comfort. Yesterday, Mom was on day 2 of feeling level 1-2 pain. She began to experience a decrease in appetite. Her body's functions have begun to slow down. Her mouth has been continuously dry and she is now struggling to keep her mouth moist. Overall, the body has its own wisdom and knows what it needs to do to prepare to slowly shut down. I personally call this the unwinding process.

Mom's metabolism is also changing. She is now experiencing the need to sleep more or close her eyes for a "cat nap" as Mom says. It is now so important to spend more time with Mom when her awareness is at it's greatest.

Neuromusculary, Mom is also feeling symptoms. She has less stability when standing or walking. Mom is experiencing joint and muscle stiffness in her legs, hips, shoulders and neck. I simply am administering several times in the day range of motion to her joints, gently stretching her muscles, and offering light massage.

Mom was interactive with the family. She was telling family stories and others chimed in as well. We spend a lot of time laughing, crying, and hugging with all. Again, relatives from all over the country have flown in and more are flying in within the week. It was wonderful to have so many of the Medical staff join our family in laughter, tears and their stories about Mom over the past 5 months. It is simply heart warming to see and feel the love from so many people that Mom has touched. Our relatives are not surprised at all that "our Energizer Momma Ruhtie" touches everyone she meets with such great death of love.

More to follow as today unfolds into the late night.

Have a beautiful day and treasure everything around you.

Lots of love and gratefulness for your unlimited support,
Karen