My mother became ill in August 2008 with ovarian cancer. This is a story of the final months of an exceptional woman.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Dire .... then less so
Miz Judy was doing pretty badly until the combo of meds I have been giving her to combat the severe constipation caused by the pain meds "kicked in" about 3 days ago. As one of my friends would put it, "great and prodigious results were achieved". Since that time Mother has been eating and drinking a very, very small amount and is comfortable. She has been in excellent spirits ... grinning and laughing much of the time.
The weather has also dried out so she has seated herself on a daily basis in her chariot (the wheelchair) and off we ride down to the lakeside dock or up and down the road of the "gated community" to view the nicely landscaped gardens. Yesterday, upon our return, she ordered "I want you to get mountains of flowers and have them all around the driveway, walks ... everywhere!! That will knock the neighbors out..."
She is getting weaker but at a slower pace than before. Mom seems to be unaware that she is ill in any direct way. The closest she comes is "I can see in people's eyes that something very serious is going on here".
Jeff for Judy
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About Me
- Judith Marie Jones
- Vacherie, Louisiana, United States
- Born in rural Arkansas my tongue took up residence in my cheek shortly thereafter. I use it to speak "Genteel Southern Lady". Cussin' I only use when provoked by the Uppity. Paul, my husband, and I have lived in Cajun Country for many years raising cane, twins (a boy and a girl; now adults? definitely old) and other mischief. Alligators, water moccassins and bears have tussled with me as I protect our swampy coastal farmstead. We are stuck now on lovely Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs where we have our second home. We have been here waiting for Godot since my heart valves blew out Late November 2007 and now with cancer diagnosed August 2008. The Furies have me in their sights... I am writing this blog to let my Beloveds know how I am doing so they will not "get off" in imagined ways on my dire straits. The reality is bad enough without turning my story into a B-grade movie of the mind. I know all of you wish me the very best. And I miss you! never no mind your fevered imaginations. This is as close as I can get to a fond and loving chat with you right now... Sadly, Judy aka Mizflounce passed away peacefully early on Sunday morning May 30th 2009 age 78.

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