Mum didn’t make it in the end.

J

john-e89

Lifer
Just an update to the previous thread.

Mum died yesterday after a very courageous battle with the virus in her care home. I really thought she’d beaten it after a couple of weeks of really nothing more than being tired and a tight chest, but then the damn thing decided to get serious and she went downhill last week, we had a lift mid week when a nurse gave her an injection to clear her ragged breathing but it was short lived, by Friday night it was just a matter of time. She simply ran out of strength to fight it anymore.

95 is a hell of an age and I truly think she’d have easily made 100 but it wasn’t to be. At least she was calm the last two days. Its so surreal not being there, I’d hoped that when the day came I’d be there as I was with dad to see them go, such a cruel disease in so many respects. There’ll be no normal funeral, in fact due to my AF issues returning I’m not even going to the crematorium just to be silly safe as it really is one in one out there conveyor belt, it’s too risky. Not saying goodbye properly is truly heartbreaking, but at least she had a long life so I have to think of the positives.

Stay safe guys and gals...this damn thing is no joke. Best to you all and hopefully good health and a return to hooning in our Zeds ASAP. :thumbsup: :driving:
 
Very sorry to hear of your news John. We had a someone pass away in our the family also. It's such a cruel virus, compounded by not being able to visit the hospital, and no real funeral allowed. Best wishes to you all.
 
So sorry to hear that your Mum lost her battle, John. :cry:

Sad as it is it makes sense to look after yourself right now but at least this horrific virus can't take your memories of happier times.

Wishing you all the best. :thumbsup:
 
So sorry to hear your bad news John, must be awful not to be able to say goodbye properly.
Take heart from all the good times in her long life
 
Sorry to hear your news. John. It must be truly heartbreaking for you. Hard as it may be you really need to protect yourself and you seem to be doing that.
 
So sad. It’s a really difficult time for many. My thoughts are with you and your family.
 
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Life is short, even at 95, so make the most of it. It’s the reason I bought my Z4
 
Sorry to here you sad news, it seemed you’re mum was a fighter and was going to be ok, these are very hard times for so many.
 
Sorry for your loss, John. Thanks for telling us.
I hope this makes us all be more serious about distancing and washing.
 
John, so sorry to hear of your loss and that you are unable to pay your last respects in person. However, you are doing the right thing because your mother wouldn't want you to put yourself in harm's way. Your memories and gratitude to her will survive forever.
 
Sorry to hear of your mothers death.Tough time for you, keep safe.Who would have thought at the start of January the country would be in this state three months later.
 
Sorry for your loss matey, must be so hard for you. Hope you can sort your AF out again too quickly.
Take care and stay safe.

Nigel & Lyndsay x
 
So sorry about your Mum John. At least it sounds like it was peaceful at the end.

My Mum died a couple of years back at the age of 97 in a care home, I know how you are feeling. She would have been 100 tomorrow, we had planned a lunch out with some of her friends to mark the occasion, obviously under the present circumstances that's on hold.
 
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