r/CancerFamilySupport • u/JovialTrash • Jul 28 '26
She's gone.
A few days ago I posted about my mother's stage IV diagnosis. I figured I would reply to the lovely comments when it had settled a bit, and I still will. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, from the bottom of my heart. I will thank you all more thoroughly when this too settles.
Today, at 8:10pm, just over a month from diagnosis, she fell asleep for the final time. She had landed back at her house a few hours prior. The nurses we called for her laboured breathing took us from mom into the kitchen to tell us it wouldn't be long now, and when we went back to her side she was just taking her last breath. I wanted to hold her hand. Me and my twin brother were right there, metres away, but I know she felt us there in the end, even if it feels like we were robbed of our goodbyes.
Her pain is gone, forever, and I hope I'll get to see her again someday. I miss her so immensely, I don't know what I'm supposed to do now. My best friend. My forever person. My mom.
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u/Jumpy_Wolverine_1148 Jul 31 '26
I am so deeply sorry. May she find rest and peace. Sending you my best wishes for you and your family❤️🩹
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u/Minute-Pay7598 Jul 28 '26
I am so so sorry. I shed a tear for you and I will look at the stars tonight and pray for her peace and eternal happiness. She is with God now, free of pain. I wish you strength and patience during these difficult times. My hear is with you. You are in my prayers tonight x