As of yesterday, Jacqueline is unresponsive. She's not even opening her mouth for me to put a little sponge in her mouth for her to get some water.
Second day in a row that there was no liquid in her canister from the G-tube pump. Which means her body has no hydration and she's shutting down.
Death by kidney failure is generally considered to be very gentle and serene, with the patient even having feelings of euphoria. I hope so.
When my mom was at this stage it took about 3 days. So I think in the next day or two.
We are all ready for her to be released. We are in no way ready for her to be gone.
I'm crying. But thank you for sharing all this with us David. And thanks to everyone who has better words to share than I do (which is basically everyone).
We are all ready for her to be released. We are in no way ready for her to be gone.
All of you are surrounded by so much love.
We are all ready for her to be released. We are in no way ready for her to be gone.
Well phrased. Been there a few times.
Sympathy. Empathy. Condolences.
I feel so privileged to “sit” with all of you (but, especially, David and family) at this time.
Agreed, lisah. It's been feeling like a vigil and I hope it is supportive for you, David.
Agreed, lisah. It's been feeling like a vigil and I hope it is supportive for you, David.
Oh, it has been. Just writing the little tributes to her on FB feels good. All helping me move through this.
I’m glad we can be here for you, David. You and yours are never far from my thoughts.
My dad passed from kidney failure and he drifted peacefully away. I pray for the same peaceful passing for JZ.
Thinking of all the Zmayhems.
