Dear So and So

[indysteel]

Catrin,

It doesn't sound like an easy situation. I imagine it's very difficult to walk that delicate line with someone facing a serious illness between being postive/optimistic while not dismissing their very real and legitimate fears. I feel for the spot you're in.

[Catrin]

Catrin,

It doesn't sound like an easy situation. I imagine it's very difficult to walk that delicate line with someone facing a serious illness between being postive/optimistic while not dismissing their very real and legitimate fears. I feel for the spot you're in.

It is a hard line to walk at the best of times, but this is a situation where her worse nightmares seem to be coming to life and it is just heart breaking to watch. My sister is better at talking to her in such times because she has been around her entire life. I am the eldest daughter who won't live close by (for good reasons) and comes for visits.

Time to get back to work...

[OakLeaf]

Oh boy, Catrin, this sounds so much like my dad's situation right now, except that my mom's around. Hugs all around.

[Pax]

(((Catrin))) Well wishes and positive vibes going out to you, your mom, and family. A very difficult situation made harder by distance.

[Owlie]

((Catrin))

[Crankin]

Catrin, I am really sorry about your mom.
Call the nurses. I am sure they are used to speaking to family members.

[Crankin]

Catrin, I am really sorry about your mom.
Call the nurses. I am sure they are used to speaking to family members.

[Catrin]

I just heard, she finally gets to come home tomorrow! I think she will still be on oxygen if I understood correctly but she gets to finally leave the hospital. There were some scares last night with a chest x-ray but they re-did it this afternoon and are happier with the results.

[indysteel]

That's great to hear, Catrin. I hope she continues to improve.