el paso, tx
tue 21-jan-03 14:34


ida durham - 21.jan.03

The care giving staff - Dora, Concha, James and I - all agree that Mom is slipping fast.

She sleeps most of the time now. But notice, she is in her own room, albeit in a hospital bed. Wearing her own gown, with her own blankets and pillows.

I am now hoping for a peaceful exit: no fear, no pain, and no medical disasters. Remember, we four are the doctors, nurses, hospital and 911.

Nevertheless, Mom is getting much better care from Dora and Concha than she was from the hospital.

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