Saturday....at home

Things went fairly smoothly last night. Gary and I took care of Mom until about midnight or so. Dave took over about 1 am and I went to sleep. Gary and Auntie Irene took over in the early morning...I think I got the most sleep....shhh...don't tell the boys...I think they are too tired to figure that out....

Mom seems more "alert" today, although she is not speaking. She has turned her head towards us when we speak to her, and she had more episodes of being awake. The Hospice nurse still says that we should not give her food, water or even ice chips for fear that she may choke.

Today was filled with visitations from the Hospice people to bath and check up on Mom. We all got a little more training and we are doing okay. It does make me wonder if I should have had more kids....I don't know how we could do it with less than 3+ people.

Uncles Kunio and Sam both visited with Mom again today. Cousins Teri (she spent a lot of time with us today...thank you so much...I really need you during this time), Alan and Kevin also spent time with Mom and us.

To our wonderful friends and family that is providing all of the food and support...thank you so much...there are so many people to thank, I am keeping it broad...I don't want to accidentally leave someone out.

All in all...we are hanging in there.