This is not a post for sympathy…it is actually a celebration of my mother’s life. Hospice brought her home to me Thursday evening with 24/7 nursing care on top of that. I am so happy she was able to come home in her final days. She has wanted nothing more than to be home since her health and mind turned bad 18 months ago.
Because of her mental health, I was unable to care for her…until now. When she had to go from home health to assisted living, I felt bad. When she went from home health to nursing home care…I was devastated. I felt like I was a bad son, because I could not care for her safety. At that time, I felt like I was killing her. Now, I have been given another chance to be with her, take care of her and love a laugh with her until she passes.
Yesterday we (my wife Cathy and I) asked her what she wanted. She replied, “I want to party!” We asked what kind of party, and she replied a “WILD” party! LMAO! That’s my mom and now many of you know why I am like I am.
I have kept this from all but 2-3 of my close friends here of Fubar. I am private and did not want ya’ll (that is southern for you all…hehehe) to think I was trying to pimp myself out as that is the farthest thing from my mind now, and when I 1st joined this site. I do not care what level I am, I just wanted to make a few good friends, and I have! Thank You…you know who you are, I hope!
I do ask for your prayers the next few days, and I am thanking you in advance for everything this site has brought me. I will return when I settle her estate. Until then, your friend,
Butch Dougherty
