Angels Guard you Mom

I am very sorry to tell you that mom passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning.  Dad, Helena, Dela and I were all in the house, we were able to be with her.  We love her and will miss her so much. 

Wake with viewing. Wednesday, May 23. Open at 4pm. Informal service 
starts at 7pm.
Duggan's Serra Mortuary
500 Westlake Avenue
Daly City, CA 94014(650) 756-4500

Memorial/Lunch/PartyThursday, May 24th. 11:30am
Mission Blue Center475 Mission Blue Drive,
Brisbane, CA 94005 

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Nikki, Helena, Nick and Dela

Sleepy

Mom is sleeping a lot more now. Maybe awake but still groggy for an hour or two a day. She says she's too tired for most things including visitors. Talking on the phone also takes away a lot of energy.  You can always call us and she if she's up, but please don't take offense if she's too tired. We'll let you know if that changes at all. Thank you for all the prayers, support and love.


We are also looking for more happy photos, stories etc.  Feel free to email them to me, NikkiL80@aol.com or mom, I try to check her email once a day. 

Update

 Mom was awake enough two nights ago to watch an hour or two of the Giants game. 

Another beautiful sky for mom to look at out the bay windows. 

Some church friends came over last night with some Holy Oil, a reading from the bible, singing, stories/memories, jokes and a bushmills, bailies and rootbeer toast. 

After everyone left, I got out some bubbles her friend Janis gave her.  Above is a picture of mom blowing bubbles as the rest of us hung out in the living room. 

Hospice bed

Mom has a hospice bed now.  She request it go in the living room facing the bay windows.  Here she is wearing sunglasses because it is rather bright! 

The pain medication seems to be working well still.  She is still very sleepy and groggy.  It is getting harder for her to walk, so a wheel chair has come in handy. 

We love all the flowers, cards, prayers, love etc.  Thank you so much. 

flowers

Mom has gotten some beautiful flowers from her wonderful friends.  

weeding

April 15th, mom felt good enough to go outside and do some weeding. 

Update

Its been a rough couple of days.  Mom started a new drug that is taking care of the pain, but is making her very sleepy and groggy.  It is a 5 day trial to see how she handles the drug.  Mom wasn't able to keep any of her food down Sunday or Monday.  One nurse said she might not be able to eat anymore due to the tumor blocking the bowel another nurse said try toast.  She kept the toast down Monday night.  I stayed home from work today (tuesday), she ate today and seemed to keep it down fine.  She threw up twice tonight.  We will contact hospice in the morning to see what we can do.  So many more prayers for mom to stay comfortable and for us family to have the strength to get through this difficult time please.  Please send mom a card or an email with something loving/happy/funny.  We are doing what we can to keep upbeat and positive. Thank you!