Odd Off Day

This blog is about the LIFE of a masters pole vaulter. We got thrown a little curve yesterday when the doctor at the hospital where Nancy's 93 year old mom, June, is being treated for pneumonia, told us that she has anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks to live. Not really that surprising. SO the decision was made to bring her home and put her under hospice care and let her die in peace around those she loves and love her.

She just got home an hour ago and was resting peacefully. She woke up and realized she was home, saw us, had the dogs jump up in bed with her, etc. She is so overjoyed that she has tears in her eyes. For the past three months since her stroke she has begged Nancy to take her home. At that point we couldn't care for her but at this low activity level and with hospice care, we can do as much for her here as they do at the nursing home.

So no stretching or any other activity today for me as I needed to get the room ready for the hospital bed, equipment, nurses, etc. It feels like a such more humane way for her to have her last days and that gives us some peace as well. Thanks for being there. Bubba