Recently I had to put my mother on hospice care.  She is slowly declining and the doctor and the Care team at her care center agreed she would be a good candidate for hospice. 

Let me clarify, being on hospice doesn't mean it's the end of life. It can also mean just more care for her and our family. Some people have graduated from hospice and lived a longer life. But hospice care givers can advocate for your loved one. Then they can determine if they are ready for end of life care. 

My mom is a wonderful person. I have always looked up to her. She has always had a kind of strength that is sort of hidden to the naked eye. My mom is and always has been a quiet person. She's always been there when I needed her. She has got me through a lot of rough times. 

You see she has vascular dementia. She also has a growth on her esophagus. All of this is leading up to her declining health. I've been lucky to have all of the extra time I have had with her. Especially in the past 3 years. When her health started to drastically decline. Something I wasn't ready for. 😢

Growing up I used to say my parents would live forever. That they'd go to heaven when Jesus came back for us and I'd be with them. Maybe it's some type of wishful thinking or maybe it's some kind of fantasy world. 

Now as an adult I have learned the reality of declining health and I have seen the results. Working in healthcare teaches you this kind of stuff. 

Even though I'm not ready for mom to go meet our father in heaven, I know she will be at peace and she will be with the rest of the family up their. 

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