Monday, November 23, 2020

Aunt Bernice

We are devastated to hear that Aunt Bernice was diagnosed with ALS.  Who could have imagined?! It has been a journey to get to this point, but at least there is now a diagnosis.  She was at the hospital, but wanted to go home when she was told she would probably not walk again.  She was given about 6 months, and we all thought she had more time.  It was 9 days from the time she arrived home.  Mom, Dad and Kevin had planned on going and spending a few weeks in NY to help, but it didn't happen that way.  After talking with Sharon, I decided to get Mom to NY as soon as possible and I'm so glad we did.  

I hope she knew we were there. I know it was important to Mom and it certainly helped bring things to light.  Bernice would not have wanted to live hooked up to machines.  I think she was blessed in that it all went so fast.  

The outpouring of love and the amazing letters were unbelievable.  Such a great person and a loss for us all.  

We are all heartbroken.

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