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

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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.

So glad you made it. So sorry you’re going through this. Sending strength ♥️

Summer 2003 - one of the girls I room shared with as staff in Tunbridge Wells Ramada Jarvis had to leave urgently just as we were about to start a shift to get home to South Africa to her dying Nan.

I’ll hope you make it too 🤞

So glad you made it. A stroke took my beloved mum earlier this year and I didn't get there in time so am so glad you have this time together and with your sister x

I’m so glad you made it. I’ll be thinking of you and your lovely mum and sister tonight❤️

I am so pleased you got there.
Sending love. Your Mum sounds one amazing woman xx

My best wishes to you all xx

My sister and I were there when our mum died. I take comfort in the fact we could tell her we loved her and that it was very peaceful.

thinking of you and sending love

You're there! It matters, so relieved for you, take care of all those who need it, including yourself x

Ah, bless you ❤️

I’m so pleased that you got there ❤️

So pleased you made it, best wishes 🌹

Even if you hadn't made it, you would still have done all you possibly could.
My DF died at the age of 96, my DM is still going. I made it down South in time, and he had a peaceful death.

Whatever age you are, a parent dying is a massive massive thing. You are allowed to feel all the feelings you are feeling, there is no feeling you can have that you need be ashamed of.

Rest. Cry. Eat if you can. Sleep if you can. One day at a time.
(One last thing: some people cope with this kind of thing by keeping busy. I am not one of those. I listened to a lot of music, and cried a lot, remembered a lot, and drank a lot of tea and milky coffee. Cope in the way you need to.)

Glad you made it OP.
I hope you all have a peaceful night. I'm sure your mum know you are there with her

Sending you and your sister loads of love

Sending you and your sister much love. I've been there when my dad died and my heart goes out to you. You mum sounds fabulous and I'm so pleased you made it there. This is hard but such a privilege xxxx

I'm so pleased you made it OP! Lots of love to you and your sister ❤️ lean on each other x

So extremely sorry!

I was "your sister" a couple of years ago - the child who was there, held the hand of my mum, spoke to ICU doctors and nurses, while I frantically tried to reach my only sibling overseas, my final texts basically reading something along the lines of "just pick the fuck up already, mum may not be alive by the time you finally bother to check your fucking phone - and, yes, I am fucking livid at this point!"

Our mum has lived to tell the tale and noone was happier than me when, finally, my sibling walked through that door - three days late, mum still in a coma - and I just had someone to hug and break into tears in the arms of!

Cut your sister some slack, in case she is angry!

And: all the best to your mum!

Also: hugs!

You are not alone; we are with you. I'm so glad you got there. She is surrounded by her loving children. You're providing comfort, safety and peace to her by being there. We're all with you and sending our love and warmth.

Another online hug being sent to you. Hoping for the very best for you and your lovely mum and that you will get a chance to have some sleep soon, hard as that might be x

Sending you lots of love. I am glad you made it, and I bet your mum is too even if she can't tell you. x

Thinking of you ⚘️⚘️⚘️

It really is. It is life. You are not alone.

You and your mum have touched a lot of people's lives this evening - lots of good thoughts coming your way, and lots of people reflecting on their own relationships with their parents. Thank you for being a part of this loving global family x

I had to facetime my mum. The high doze of medication to keep her comfortable had already started to kick in though but it was better than nothing . please try that even if she can’t /doesn’t respond she will hear you and know .

❤️

Just read your update so glad you made it .
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