Hello friends, for those who have not heard my mother has taken a turn for the worse and has been entered into hospice care. A few months ago she started turning yellow (Jaundice) and it was discovered that she had a tumor in her bile duct. The duct was shunted and her color returned. But after further analysis they discovered she had inoperable liver cancer. Deb, Morgan and I were down the weekend after the news, she had a little pain but was up and around, playing with and feeding her grandson. After we left she started to deteriorate. So buy that weekend (1/19-1/20) she was rushed to the hospital in constant and immobilizing pain. Problems with her back, neck and mouth had gotten to the point that she could not eat or drink. They found a few of the sources of the problems, including the cancer spreading to her lungs’¦.but treating some, will exacerbate others’¦and hospice was recommended. Her levels of morphine keep her mostly unconscious…and it will stay that way to the end’¦caregivers suggest that she may only have a few days left. Mikel, Dia Jeff and Laurie are on point in San Diego and mom is currently in the oncology wing of the Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

More to come’¦..please be patient’¦ And thank you for keeping her in your prayers.

UPDATE: My Mother passed away 5:55 PST 1/23/2008…she is no longer in pain…surrounded by all sons and family…..godspeed Mom

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