Number of hours since I’ve cried: 24
Number of months I thought Mom would live: 6
This was odd. The Wednesday that I took Mom to the ER, even before she called, I randomly thought, “I bet Mom won ‘t be alive in six months.” Then, when I saw that the hospice booklet recommended hospice for those with a life expectancy of less than six months, I decided that was the timeframe. Of course, Mom wouldn’t waste time that way.
Number of friends who came by to celebrate Mom this morning: 4
Number of people on her “People to call after I die” list whom I have never heard of: 7
Number of phone calls I made today to tell people Mom had died: 50
Number of people who unexpectedly replied, “I know, I read about it on your blog”: 5
This is an alarmingly high number.
9 responses to “Hospice by the Numbers: Part 1”
Number of people who will do anything you need right now: Uncountable, but one of them is me.
As one of those who read it on your blog, I have to say that I, at least, called Friend #3 at 3am when I was informed of my mother’s death.I am among those uncountables that Caroline mentioned though. I may be a heartless cow, but I never turn down a friend in need.
Ditto, my dear.
Number of good thoughts going out to you: uncountable.
I’m so sorry.
I echo Caroline and Hot Mom. Anything, anytime, anywhere. I’ll be there.
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She’s alive in some way as long as we remember her. Thanks for sharing the Queen Mum with countless others who will remember her.
Friends – Thanks, and you did enough with the cake.suebob – Thanks for the thoughts.ajooja – It is. Oddly, I’m crying less now.Catherine the Red – I know. Sometimes it’s good just to know.Orchid Lady – thank you! Countless! I knew there was something I didn’t like about “uncountable.”