The Last Thing Mom Asked

[rurallib]

4. We just went through the death of my MIL who was close to 90

no specific illness - just the body wearing out.
At times near the end she seemed to be in some labored dreams, maybe drug induced, seemingly begging for the end.

Mrs. Lib and I talked about it. When we had pets at this stage we did what most think was the humanitarian thing and had them euthanized. When were detached from the scene that felt like it would be a good way for her mother's suffering to end.

Much like the mother in this story, my MIL hung on for a couple of really bad days when it sounded like every labored breath were her last. She had a morphine drip going, so who knows what if any thoughts and fears were crossing her once very sharp mind.

We talked a bit about our endings that will be coming all too soon I fear, but resolved nothing. Most likely we will go with the standard American course.

This is simply a subject few Americans discuss with anyone.

And once the life ends there is all the mess of dealing with funerals and visitation and estates.

Thanks for letting me let off a little steam in your group