Virginia Cosentino 13th of April, 1939 - 28th of January, 2007

I received a rude awakening, but not unexpected phone call from my mothers aged care home this morning. My mother had passed on to her next life this morning at 6:30am.

She was the strongest woman I've ever known. Her struggles would bring tears to my eyes. To see what she has seen would have been akin to our worst nightmares. Mother of three boys, she did everything she could to raise us handfuls.

Last night was teh awesome

Beagle and I went along to Terri's (reception from work) to play some Nintendo Wii, eat and drink. Karensa came along with me. I wanted her to be there because she deserves to have some fun too and I knew she would either go home or stay at work and keep working while waiting for me.
I had not been too social recently, due to mum's health. So it was a great relief to finally get out and not think about her for a few hours.

Good News

I just received a call from the new aged care home that mum has made the transfer from St. Joseph's Hospis to Ferndale nursing home. I'll be going to see her shortly after work.

I still have to go back to the hospis and pick up some stuff they forgot to pack. They did enough as it is, especially looking after someone so difficult.

She has become really difficult to deal with. It's very hard watching someone die so slowly.

Cheers

pipsqeek

An update, for the dedicated fan

It's still January. It's still crap so far. :(

My mother has got worse each day. She's currently in a Hospis but will be moved to an old age home (Nursing home) tomorrow. It's funny. When my brother died about three years ago. It was all of a sudden. I grieved with the loses in my own little way. But in comparison, watching my mother go through what she is going through.... if she were a horse or a dog it would be inhumane to keep her living.

I know this sounds harsh, but deep down I wish she would just finally pass on. Because that way she will be void of all the pain she is feeling. All the suffering she is going through, emotionally, physically and psychologically.

Crap, Crap, Crap, Crap and more Crap

It's been a shitty past three months.

Mum hasn't been doing too well. I've missed out on a lot of opportunities. I miss seeing my mates. Christmas and New Years was okay. But not brilliant. I wanted this one to be brilliant.

Went to a few gigs before the end of the year. I've started to ride my bicycle again. I hope I keep that up :)

I need a holiday. Time off work. Time away on my own.

Cheers

pipsqeek