Mum at end of life

My wonderful beautiful Mum is in the last days of her life. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 3.5 years ago and after 2 lots of chemotherapy, bile duct surgery and an ascites drain, the cancer is in various organs including her liver.

Mum is living with us, after 45 years of violence at the hands of my dad, she finally found the courage to leave him and we have been caring for her for the past 6 weeks.

I am so unbelievably proud of her and so grateful that she has been able to rest and feel safe. I'm now laid on a zed bed on her bedroom floor, where I have been for the past week, listening to her breathing, her talking in her sleep and her hallucinations.

I'm grateful she isn't experiencing much pain and pray it stays that way. please pray with me.

I'm trying to resist looking on Google for what to expect next, and just to keep her as comfortable as possible. 

she wished me a Merry Christmas this morning and it made my year.

Thank you for taking time to read this.

  • Hi there ...

    Oh my, I think she must be very proud of her girl ... just a shame she didn't leave her abusive husband years ago ... some men ( and some women) don't realise just how lucky they are, and carry on hurting those who stand by them ... no one should take abuse from anyone .... so glad she's having a few weeks / months with love from you ...

    There is some good info on u tube on things you can expect at end of life ... and Marie Currie will give you advice as that's what they deal with all the time ... so please reach out to them ... 

    So sending you a Xmas hug and hope that you find the strength to get through each day ... and one last thing, remember you will never loose her, she's half of you and will stay safe in your heart to carry her with you on your journey through life .... Chrissie xx

  • I really don’t know what to say to you but after such a heartfelt post, I felt I had to say something. You are clearly a good person and your Mum will know that she is loved and safe. I will be thinking of you both. May your prayers be answered. 

  • [@Daughterlove]‍ 

    All I can say in this incredibly difficult time, is your mum will be so proud of you. I'm sending you a lot of love and strength to get through the coming days, and months. 

    Lots of love to both you and your mum XXX