Mom Died This Week

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 10 Dec 2009 5:22 am

My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease about the time Dad died, which was 6 years ago. About 18 months ago we moved Mom into a great "memory care" facility up in Austin, where my sister lives. Things were going well until this past Monday. She had her breakfast, but when it was time for lunch, she was not responsive to any outside stimulus. Her breathing was shallow and rapid and her pulse rate was elevated. She was unable to swallow food or liquid. By Tuesday, her blood pressure was dropping. We were concerned that Mom was going to slowly die over a week or two, which happens to so many folks with Alzheimer's.

I got the telephone call from my sister at 10:30 Tuesday night, telling me that Mom had died, quietly, peacefully, in her sleep. She was 87.

Lee, from South Texas

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 10 Dec 2009 5:45 am

Lee I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 10 Dec 2009 6:07 am

Sorry for your loss. My condolences..

Charley Adair · Post by **Charley Adair** » 10 Dec 2009 8:37 am

Hey Lee,
I'm sorry for your loss. Thankful it wasn't a long drawn out process. May God bless your family during this time.
From an ex Harlingen-ite.
Charley

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 10 Dec 2009 8:51 am

Sorry to Hear about Your Mother, Mine Died In July at 83 With almost The same Story, God Bless ,Randy Gilliam.

Jeff Evans · Post by **Jeff Evans** » 10 Dec 2009 10:21 am

Lee, I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Same here.

Bobby Bowman · Post by **Bobby Bowman** » 10 Dec 2009 10:59 am

Brother Lee,
May God give you and your family peace, comfort and understanding.
BB

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 10 Dec 2009 11:16 am

Lee,

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Kind Regards, Walter

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 10 Dec 2009 1:22 pm

Thank you so much for your kind words, guys.

Walter, I think I may have mentioned this to you before. Both of my Mom's parents were immigrants from Austria. My grandfather's last name was Lazar. My grandmother's maiden name was Smutok. I don't know that either of those names are Austrian, though.

Lee

Andy Hinton · Post by **Andy Hinton** » 10 Dec 2009 3:40 pm

Lee; It's hard to let Mom's go but we know they're in a better place. From your description, she went much the same as my wife back on 9-11. My kid's mom lasted 8 days after she was confined to bed. Just the way she wanted. It's some comfort when you realize this. May you & the family have peace. Andy H.

Archie Nicol R.I.P. · Post by **Archie Nicol R.I.P.** » 10 Dec 2009 4:24 pm

My Heartfelt Condolences, Lee. On the day before your birthday, too. Terrible news. My Mum also had that same dreadful condition when I lost her.

Arch.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 10 Dec 2009 4:41 pm

Lee, I am so sorry for your loss of your Mom. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep you and the family Always. Jody.

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 10 Dec 2009 5:32 pm

Lee,

Unfortunately, Alzheimers Disease takes our loved ones piece by piece, as we helplessly stand by. I'm so sorry you had to endure this cruelty, and pray that your family will soon find peace.

Donna

Danny Letz · Post by **Danny Letz** » 10 Dec 2009 6:11 pm

So sorry Lee. I've always said that I think I would give up a year or two to get out easily. My mom had to suffer with ovarian cancer and did't make to that age, but my dad is 87 and still likes to drive the tractor and farm. I bet your mom had a good life.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 11 Dec 2009 4:09 am

I am so sorry Lee to jear of you losing your mother. I lost mine in February 2006 and it was the most gut wrenching thing I have ever been through. The pain and misery is something I will never forget. I also work in a nursing facuility and we have an Alzheimers Unit. Such a sad sight to see people who have no idea where they are and do not know who their loved ones are. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please be assured you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Lee Holeman · Post by **Lee Holeman** » 11 Dec 2009 8:33 am

So sorry to hear of your loss. God can help you in your time of sorrow,
Lee Holeman

Ward Skinner · Post by **Ward Skinner** » 11 Dec 2009 1:07 pm

Lee - So sorry to hear the news about your mother, our condolences and prayers go to you and your family during this time of loss.

Don Euton · Post by **Don Euton** » 12 Dec 2009 7:42 am

Lee, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She has gone to a better place. May God comfort You and Your Family.
Don Euton

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 12 Dec 2009 9:21 am

Lee, condolences from the Shannon clan. May your Mom be in eternal peace.

phred

Stan Schober · Post by **Stan Schober** » 12 Dec 2009 10:03 pm

My condolences, Lee.Prayers go out to your family .

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 13 Dec 2009 9:21 am

Lee. I too am sorry for your loss. I hope knowing that you have so many friends here in the forum helps you cope with this difficult time and unhappy time in your life.

Mike Archer · Post by **Mike Archer** » 13 Dec 2009 11:20 am

Lee im so sorry for your loss

no amount of words can help in this time of sorrow

I lost my mom in 1987 I thought I was

prepared of coarse as was not

ill keep you in my prayers

Mike

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 15 Dec 2009 12:28 pm

Thanks again for all the nice notes and emails from everybody. We had a nice, small graveside funeral service for Mom yesterday morning. One of my cousins, who I haven't seen in years, drove down from the big city of Nordheim, Tx (population 323 back in 2000) to attend the funeral. It was fun catching up on old times. His Dad and my Dad were brothers.

Lee

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 15 Dec 2009 7:53 pm

Lee, my condolences to you & your family,
Johnny O.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 15 Dec 2009 10:11 pm

My condolences as well, Lee.

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