My mother is dying and I'm racing to get to her - no point to this thread.

[SphincterSaysWhat]

That's it really.

We're abroad and she's in the NE England. She has had a massive stroke and I'm alone, racing to the airport to get a flight I might miss.

I want to see her before she goes. She's no conscious.

My sister is with her.

My heart is broken into one million piece. No need to respond - I'm just alone (husband back at resort with the kids) so just chatting I suppose. I've had an hour sleep overnight, I look like an actual muppet (crying eyes).

She is 73 and a fire cracker. She's remarkable. My heart is broken.

I’m so glad you made it.
I lost my lovely mum earlier this
month and I can beat myself up too thinking about the times I was irritated by her. But I know the bonds of love we shared over the years were more than enough to make up for those times.

Because we had quite a long time sat by her bedside as she slipped away and we were assured that she could hear us, I comfort myself with the knowledge that nothing was left unsaid. During that time, I constantly told her what an amazing mum she’d been and how thankful I am that she’d been mine.

Be kind to yourself - it’s what you’re mum would want ❤️

I'm so glad that you made it.
Is your mum conscious?

for you

I'm so very sorry to hear about your Mum, but very relieved for you that you've been able to get to her in time. I was able to be with my Mum when she passed away last year, and it gave me great comfort to know that she was at peace in her last hours. I hope that your Mum is made as comfortable as my Mum was, and that you can also take comfort in the precious time you've got with her now.

I am so pleased you got there in time. I hope your last moments with your mum are peaceful. Sending warmth.

I’m so glad you’ve made it back to be with your mum and your sister.

don’t worry about eating meals at the moment but plenty of fluids and small bites of food would help you.

sending much love to you and your sister

Saw this message and had to comment.

So glad you made it, I didn't earlier this year, but did still get to say goodbye.

Tough times ahead but MN will be here for you

I am so so sorry.

I am so glad you made it.

Sending love ❤️

So glad you arrived back, and that the airport staff were helpful.

I'm so glad you made it and you have your sister there with you.
Wishing you all peace.

Handholding here. So glad you made it in time. xxx

I send you a big hug.

I shed a tear for you too. Virtual hand hold x

I’m pleased you got there op.

what a terribly sad time.

I hope your mother is peaceful and no longer in pain.

sending kind thoughts to you and your family.

I am thinking of you and sending love 💐

So pleased you made it OP, sending you (and your dear sister) strength and big virtual hugs at this very difficult time xx

Thinking of you all. Sending lots of blessings

I’m so sorry for you and your sister @SphincterSaysWhat You mother sounds absolutely wonderful. Such a sad time for you and your extended family and your mums friends.

I'm so sorry, i'm glad you are there for your mum and sister. I will light a candle for you all tonight💐

Thinking of you

Glad you made your flight and have some time with her. The airlines are generally pretty good in these circumstances.

Thoughts with you all

”We’re talking to her and about her and laughing together and crying too.”

In the circumstances this sounds about as perfect as it could be

Remember to rest too and don't stress if your mother goes when you are out of the room. That often happens.

Sending you love and prayers x

Keep doing what you’re doing, she may well be able to hear you. 💐Glad you made it.

This happened to my Mum 6 years ago - she is still with us. She is disabled and non-verbal, but still with us and still feisty.
Don’t lose all hope 🤗

So so sorry to hear this. Please make the airline aware. Situations like this, you’re usually collected off the plane and they announce your name and you’re out of the airport in about 15 mins:

So glad for you and your mother that you got there.Talk to her about the good times. Wishing you both peace.