Hospice and Facebook Thoughts from our daughter Ruthie

     I think it is time for another update as I have been with hospice now for over a week and pain is upon me.  I am taking Tylenol and Tramadol at the same time, every 6 hours.  I know a stronger medicine may be coming along next.  To be honest, I would rather not be in pain because it wears you down.  I know there are side effects from the stronger drugs so I will deal with them as they come I guess.   Meanwhile, I am having lots of visitors and things to do.  I am thankful again for dinners being brought to the house because planning and cooking dinners is not my thing.  I eat very little but often during the day.  Still get hungry and still get thirsty, so that is a good sign😃 
     I would like to share with you what Ruthie wrote on facebook this week:
     "Mom just had her hospice intake last week.  We are learning as a family all about the end stages of life and what to expect.  It's quite overwhelming mentally and emotionally quite honestly. Trying to learn how to manage her pain , how to listen to each-other and openly talk about death on this earth. I am thankful for all this time my Mom has had with us, but it doesn't make it any easier knowing this is what we have to look forward to.  Will she suffer long? Will she go quickly like they say pancreatic patients usually do? Will we recognize it? Today I met her sweet hospice nurse whom I happen to know from a Bible study she led my table  a few years ago!!! She was teaching my parents and me all about the comfort kit this morning --how and when to administer in the case of an emergency. 
     Did I ever think I would be learning how to draw up morphine for when my Mom is in pain that's intolerable or give something for hallucinations? How can my saintly mother go through this sting of death.... How Lord? Then.....our nurse put her hand on my Mom's arm and said...."but you're not going to be worrying about any of this because you're going to be partying with JESUS!!"  All of a sudden it was as if the Holy Spirit just made this all real to me.  I don't know what life is like after this life here on earth.  I just know what I believe the scriptures say is TRUTH .  NO more pain and No more suffering! I have to have faith in what I can NOT see, feel, or touch.  My prayer right now is that all my family and friends have this same kind of Peace.  Will we grieve? of course! Will it be hard? absolutely!  Please pray for my Mom and for my sweet Dad and us kiddos! We sure have felt all of the support. 
       Mom  has decided to move their 50th anniversary party up to the 17th of August instead of their actual date of Sept. 20.  Pray please she feels good and can enjoy it!  We all are so excited to celebrate their 50 years of marriage !!! Mom has been planning it and I got the invitations printed today. 🎉'"  
       Miriam Zito Hermosa I love you more than you could ever imagine.  You have been the most Godly example of Christ to me.  You are my Mommy and always will be. I love you!"

Rev 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."