2dreams - Its Spring In Mississippi w/pallet bed pic

[2dream]

That is too funny. But, if you have never heard one before and its close by it is kind of scary. Kind of like if you have never heard a panther scream. Makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.

 

[noobiechickenlady]

Now Wanda, don't you know we don't have any panthers in Mississippi?

Seriously though, yes. Those are both very, very freaky sounds.

 

[keljonma]

Sorry to hear about your silkie hens. I have never seen an owl even in the barn, and can't imagine what that experience must have been like for you!

 

[valmom]

So sorry to hear about your silkies. I hate predators. But, your post had me laughing- Houston, we have a problem.

 

[2dream]

Thanks everyone, I really hated to lose those birds, but predators are just a part of it I guess.

I am really proud of the rest of my chickens. I did not think I would get a single egg for while because of all the turmoil they went through. But most everyone is still laying, right on schedule.

 

[2dream]

We are moving my mom to hospice today. This has really been a very difficult decision. After everything was set up and decided, she decided to come around and be her normal self. This made me second guess my decisions so I have been in emotional turmoil all night.
After much discussion, with my DH and DD, nurses and social workers we are really left with little choice over the holiday weekend but to proceed as planned and see how she does over the next few days. If she continues to improve I can bring her home with help from the different agencies available.
My decision yesterday morning was made based on her state of mind and its regression along with her physical state. Based on all that I was totally comfortable with the hospice choice. At noon, she was totally lucid, wanting to eat, actually knew who I was for the 1st time in 6 weeks and asking for food for the first time in 3 weeks.
All the Drs and nurses along with the Socail Workers have told me that this is temporary. Temporary or not, its made the whole process almost unbearable. So if its temporary I am glad I was there to see and spend time with her while she knew who I was.
And if its not temporary the next few days will tell and I can make different decisions then.
Have you ever just had one of those lifetimes?

 

[justusnak]

What a tough decision. I am sorry you are haveing to make it. We did the same with my grandfather and my mother. Hospice was wonderfull to them, and us.

 

[2dream]

Thanks Debbie, you have been through so much yourself. Wish we were closer so we could really and share a cup of coffee, talk gardens and such and just make the world go away for a little while.

 

[Ldychef2k]

I am so, so sorry you are enduring this. I can't think of anything to say that could be even remotely helpful. Just know that we care....

Kris

 

[VickiLynn]

Tough decision. I know you want to do what's best for your mom. Like you said, you can always reverse it. My experience with family in hospice has been good. It allows you to really be with your loved-one in their last days without having to constantly tend to all the details.