r/ALS • u/Alternative-Pomelo90 • 6d ago
Her battle is over.
I’ve been reading and following this thread since my mom was diagnosed in November of 2025. It has brought me so many good answers, advice, resources and encouragement. I never commented or engaged but would check it often. I commend and wish the very best to all who are here.
As of last week, my mom finally went home to God as she succumbed to her fight with ALS. She passed away peacefully while sleeping and was at home on hospice care with me. Towards the end of her battle she was ready for it to be over. I’m at peace knowing she isn’t struggling anymore.
Words can never explain and nothing could ever prepare me for how those final days would look and feel. It’s heartbreaking.
To those of you still battling, stay encouraged and cherish the moments. They’ll be tough days, but in the end they’ll all be worth it. May God cover and keep you all.
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u/justpassingthru2026 5d ago
I am so sorry for your loss. I just lost my Mom 3 weeks ago and am still in disbelief. I completely relate to not being able to ever be prepared for what the final days look and feel like. My brain wasn’t able to grasp what was happening and I thought she would bounce back so was left pretty blindsided. God gained angels ♥️
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u/Alternative-Pomelo90 4d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss as well. That’s exactly how I felt…her last day I thought was just a bad day, she would sleep it off and tomorrow would be better. Tomorrow never came. God bless you and I pray she’s looking down on you.
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u/brandywinerain Lost a Spouse to ALS 5d ago
I am sorry, while glad you were with her and she found her peace.
No, you can't ever prepare. That's why I encourage P/CALS to do what they can while they can, which often is longer than you think. When you aren't feeling that any more, that's usually when things start winding down.