Normally my Monday posts are yarny. What I've been working on. But last week... It was a lot.
Tuesday night my brother texted me to let me know he was taking our mother to the hospital via ambulance. Because, "She had a cough yesterday that went nuclear today. Maybe pneumonia."
She died on Friday.
And, plot twist, it wasn't pneumonia. It was a perforated bowel.
They went in and did surgery. Wednesday. During sixth period (while I had a group of eighth graders, who were fine, but eighth graders) he sent me a text stating, "Bottom line is the surgeon gives her 20% chance of surviving post op."
She woke up Thursday. They removed the breathing tube. Put her on oxygen. Were doing all the things. But she indicated no. So, Friday, they moved her out of ICU, and she passed (again during my sixth period with a different group of eighth graders).
So, yeah, last week was a lot.
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| Pamela Farrah Arundel November 20, 1946-January 31, 2025 |
And just because, this wasn't the only death in my family last week. My aunt (my father's brother's wife) passed away a week ago (last Monday). So, a bonus shot:
That picture is from 1979, before my parents' divorce, when my brother and I were still kids. Mom's on the right, Janet is on the left.
My blogs continue this week (as I did work last week) as normal. Sort of. It was a rather odd week, and now you know why.
Oh I'm so so sorry, what a rough week. And it was all so sudden, can you get some time off?
ReplyDeleteI can take off as much time as I need. Of course, I only get paid for the days I work, so...
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your loss. My Mom passed a good number of years ago, but was also a bowel thing. So, I truly relate. Sorry about your aunt as well. Death of a loved one is always hard even if we think we're prepared (like they've been ill for a long time). ((HUGS)) Keeping you and yours in my thoughts. You might pull out one of yarn projects, I found keeping my hands busy help sooth my soul when I was going through things related to her passing. Please take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'll get back to knitting eventually. I've just been so tired and there hasn't been time lately. Last week... Usually I manage to do something, but last week it just didn't happen.
DeleteI'm so sorry. So unexpected and sudden. We'd understand if you wanted to take a break from blogging. Of course, keeping the routine may be what helps.
ReplyDeleteI wrote Wednesday's post on Monday. Thursday's post on Wednesday. It's a good distraction, keeping me out of my head, so I'll keep blogging until I feel like I shouldn't. I find I need the routine. It keeps me from spiraling.
DeleteI am so sorry for your losses. Deal with it the way you need to.
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DeleteI'm so very sorry for your losses. I hope you get the support you need as you go through the grief of losing your mom. I'm here if ever need to talk.
ReplyDeleteOh my. I am so, so sorry (this makes your comments on my blog make more sense). Peace.
ReplyDeleteJamie: So sorry to hear this.
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DeleteI'm so sorry for the double losses. Do what you need to do - your blog can wait if you need to suspend for a bit.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be here.
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DeleteSo sorry! Prayers for you and your family. I lost my mother several years ago and it's just so hard.
ReplyDeleteIt is. They say it is, but you don't really *get it* until it happens to you.
DeleteI am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My deepest condolences.
ReplyDeleteLoss of dear ones can be terrible. With you in the time of grief.
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DeleteHi Liz - how very difficult and sad for you ... I hope you can get some time to grieve, though realise the need to work. Take care and sent with thoughts - Hilary
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Liz, I am so sorry. It is rough dealing with stuff like this esp when holding down a job where you are there, and just can't walk out either. Losing a mom is hard, losing two folks in a week is difficult. Viral hugs to you. So sorry.
ReplyDeleteThanks. (If I really needed to walk out, I could have called the office and had them send in someone to take over. Teachers have done such things in the past. I wasn't stuck. It was hard, but I knew I had an out if I needed it.)
DeleteMy biggest hugs, Liz. What a rough week. My condolences on both losses. There's not much I can do from half way around the world, but my thoughts are with you, for what it's worth. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. It’s clear how much you loved your mom, and it’s heartbreaking to hear about everything that happened. It must have been such an incredibly difficult week, especially with everything happening all at once. My heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing such a personal experience, and for continuing to keep up with your blog despite everything. I hope you find moments of peace in the days ahead. Sending you love and strength.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shock and what a pair of losses in such a short time. My sympathies and understanding are inadequate, but heartfelt.
ReplyDeleteThis is tragic news. I wish you well, my dear.
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DeleteI am so sorry to read this. I went backwards, so hit this last. My condolences on your loss.
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DeleteI am so sorry to hear that. That's a lot.
ReplyDeleteOh no. that's a terrible shock and loss. Hugs to you.
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DeleteI'm so sorry for your losses.
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