Pray for Peace

The plane turned right and sped down the runway. My sister and I took deep breaths in and out. The call came in earlier Monday afternoon.

"You need to come right away, we don't have much time." The words filled my eyes with tears. I left my students in the classroom and shrunk into the corner of my principals' office door. I had told him that morning what was going on. Mom was in the hospice house and the prognosis was not good.

I sit here by her side, holding her hand. Reminded of just how precious life is. I feel guilt of wanting her to be pain free and pass. I feel the guilt of rolling my eyes when, just a month ago she was calling my Doctors worrying about me....ME!

I can only ask that God will take her in peace and quickly. Please God, she has suffered enough. The other part of me, as a daughter, is I don't want to loose my Mother. Why is a woman who taught me so much being taken from our world? Is it wrong to be mad? I feel robbed of so much, yet I marvel at modern medicine and the fact she was able to see both of her grandbabies brought into this world.

I ask only for prayers and thoughts. If you feel a need to do more, We are asking for donations to the Hospice House of Spokane. If you want to make a donation, please email me and I will send you the information. Right now, I am going to hold her hand and listen for every last breath.

UPDATE

Mom passed away Tuesday afternoon. She went peacfully and fought with every last breath. I thank God for the morphine and that she is finally not in pain. Despite all that she went through, she touched every life. She gave of herself even to the end. *sigh*

The memorial services are Saturday at 3pm.

Thank you for all the emails and support for our families time of need.

*sniff*