Today was a little rough because mom seemed to be having some lower back pain, even with medication, which made it difficult for her to rest. It's so difficult to watch mom wince and try to understand her slow hand signals because you know she is hurting somewhere and you want to do anything you can to make it go away. The hospice was able to provide us with an automatic bed and air mattress today which provides all the support she needs (with the help of a memory foam pad and soft, comfy pillows from her bed). As soon as we got mom in there, I could see the relief on her face and it almost made me want to cry from my own relief. Bob has, of course, been by her side this whole time and shared the same feelings we had. Relief all around.
As today is Sunday and mom is not able to attend Catholic mass now, I read her today's readings and we prayed. After we set up her new bed, I placed some of her things in front of her bed, should she open her eyes and it be the first thing she sees...the flowers are right from her backyard garden. Thanks be to God.
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