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So... not sure how to begin with this. My mom had what appears to be a stroke tonight, and after being revived and taken to a local hospital she isn't breathing on her own. Diagnosis is very uncertain, but she appears to be at least stable.

I guess... I miss having a faith that might have provided comfort, I suppose. On the other hand I seem to be thinking that this is the natural course of things. News like this hits a person in strange ways.

Anyway, I know some of you probably have dealt with it similarly, not believing so much in the eternal family doctrine, etc. I want to be optimistic, but her health has declined in the last few years and I'm just not sure. Appreciate you guys a lot though.

Jaz, I'm so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathies for you, your mother and family. I don't know much about God, but I believe in love. Just love everyone.

Best wishes and sympathies - Korihor

We all understand how things like this make you miss your previous faith. I am sorry for this. My cold dark apostate prayers will be sent your way. I don't know what to say that is uber comforting. When things are raw turn to what gives you hope. If that's us, thanks.

So sorry for your family in this moment of chaos and distress MJ. Sending peace and love your way!

Regardless of faith it's difficult to see a family member go through this. It's never easy. Remember to breath and take care of yourself.

I hope for the best for you and your mom.

Sending out love and peace to your Mom.

I'm so sorry. It's even harder when you have to worry about quality of life.
I wish we could rally around you in person. Keep us posted if you feel up to it.
((hugs))

Best wishes, hope it gets better soon.

This is a really tough situation. It doesn't matter that it's a naturally occurring phenomena, it's still scary and forces you to confront eternity and mortality.

When my mother was on life support, it truly sucked. I was a TBM and it truly sucked. My mother ended up succumbing. We had plans. We were going to go shopping. Do you know how badly I needed girl time with my mother? My children were young and would never truly know her. Death was rude. Didn't schedule an appointment. Didn't call in advance. Just. Plain. Rude.

Eternal families and all that. Yada, yada, yada. Comforting and all. Sure. But I needed my mother, now!

I'm sorry your mother is on life support. I know for a fact, it truly sucks. The doctrines of the church only offered comfort after I had grieved the present-tense loss. That took awhile. If your mother doesn't pull through, the grief of your present-tense loss will probably look the same as someone who doesn't believe. By the time you've worked through that, you'll probably have figured out how this all works out in the eternities, at least enough to give you some peace.

If she's at LDS hospital, I can tell you the cafeteria used to have pretty good soup and a really delicious toffee chocolate chip cookie. I saw an omelette station that looked truly promising and heard good things about, but never tried it.

Gosh, I'm sorry your going through this.

She's breathing on her own

Really appreciate you guys.

Mad Jax wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:15 pm She's breathing on her own

Really appreciate you guys.

Fantastic news! That's major!

Mad Jax wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:15 pm She's breathing on her own

Really appreciate you guys.

Whew! Best of luck, Jax.

Sorry to hear your family is going through this... it is a tough one. Glad to hear she is breathing on her own today. Sending cyber hugs, thoughts, etc your way. Keep us posted.

I hope your mother continues to improve. Take care.

Jax,

So glad to see the good news today about your mom. Your worry and concern for her must have been intense. I image the sense of relief at this point is wonderful.

Thanks for the update,
Zack

Glad she's doing better! I hope she continues to improve. Sending good vibes your way.

She was still pretty out of it but she was joking a little bit, I think that's always a good sign.

Mad Jax wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2017 1:36 pm She was still pretty out of it but she was joking a little bit, I think that's always a good sign.

"Humor is Mankind's greatest blessing" Mark Twain
She sounds like a great person.