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[quote=Anonymous]I am so sorry OP.  This is such a hard, hard journey of your life, but know that being there with your Mom is incredibly powerful for all of you.  How long are you able to stay? If your family could visit you and you would find comfort in that do so, but if not know that they will 100% fine without you, that this time together will strengthen the bond your children have with your husband, and that there is no more powerful message to your children about truly living a commitment to love and family.

On a practical note, if your Mom is still there and talking, consider recording your conversations, her stories about her life.  They will be a powerful memento for you, and a way to share her with your children later.

Also agree to let hospice help the caregivers as much as possible.  That is absolutely part of their role in these situations.

Let people help your family. Reach out to a point person in your parents religious organization, community group, etc., and ask them to support your family through meals and visits.  Let the people who love you be the flotsam keeping you all afloat through the storm.

And do something each day to take care of yourself, be it a walk around the block or 10 minutes in the sunshine.

I will be thinking of you, and am so very sorry for all of you.[/quote]

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