This is us at the Imax theater! (man I'm Good Looking)
My wife and I woke up early and went to breakfast before we set off to the hospital. Our young neighbor needed some extra money for Christmas so we had her clean the house while we were out. This is one way to get maid service while maintaining a tight budget!
We discussed her mothers condition over breakfast and we also talked about the fantastic time we all had had in Virginia Beach at the beginning of the month. We had a great day at the Virginia State Aquarium, laughed at each others jerks while we were watching the 3D Imax movie.
We went to the Botanical Gardens to see the Christmas light show, my wife and her mother were shopping for gifts in the gift shop area. During this time there were absolutely no signs that her mothers health was failing. I guess that just proves the old adage that life is short so live each day as it may be your last!
We arrived at the hospital and when we entered her mothers room I noticed how peaceful she looked compared to the other day. When I spoke to her she appeared to react to my voice, this kind of set me aback as I was starting to have my own reservations, however after a period of time and watching her these were only involuntary movements.
My wife became very concerned while holding her hand that all of her mothers rings were gone. My wife had wanted to remove these last week but was not able to due to the swelling that has occurred. The nurses, we came to find out, had removed her wedding rings in preparation for her MRI. My wife was very relieved when they produced these from a nearby safe and handed them to her.
We stayed and talked to her for awhile then came back home, my wife collapsed on the couch in the den totally exhausted.
There been no word regarding Jen and I know that this is wearing heavily in my wifes heart also.
Monday now is the day of re conning, the hospital staff has asked my wifes family to gather for a meeting there at 10:00AM on Monday. All of her brothers have come to same conclusion, I can only hope and pray that my wife can see what is really best for her mom.
God Bless,
Mike
