Mom's Passing

It seems that the posts that I thought were posting to this blog last week didn't happen.  I know for most people this is old information, but felt it was important to get everything recorded here too.
3/19/13 7:30pm:
Mom has progressed quite rapidly since yesterday and hospice has guessed that we don't have much time based on her symptoms. We've called close family and have had a lot of family here today. Please feel free to text, call, pray, visit if you need to. Mom is comfortable and hospice is helping to keep her that way. Thank you for all of your continues prayers and support. Much love to everyone.
3/19/13 10pm:
Jesus has called home our angel. Mom went to be with Jesus in heaven at 9:37pm tonight. She was surrounded with all of our family and just slipped into heaven peacefully We are eternally grateful for your prayers and support during this time.
3/20/13:
Arrangements for Mary:
Visitation: Friday, March 22 3-8pm at Conkle Funeral Home in Avon.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, March 23 9:30am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1530 Union Street, Indianapolis, IN) followed by graveside service at Westridge Park Cemetary (21st Street & Raceway Road)
3/23/13:
Thank you to everyone for your kind words, your thoughtful stories, and your prayers. Our family is forever grateful for your support through this time. Mom's life was filled with fun and goodness and we are blessed to be able to celebrate her life with so many of you.

We will continue to update the blog as our journey is not over.  Dad has been holding up well and we are all blessed by your prayers and support. 
~Melissa

The move to hospice care

Mom was discharged from the hospital on Thursday (3/14). Unfortunately, due to recent bloodwork, it is evident that the leukemia is getting significantly more prominent in her blood than before. Dr. Cripe recommended that we get hospice services involved. They will be coming out to the house in the coming week to evaluate what mom will need, etc. In the meantime, Dr. Cripe said to do what ever she wants on her good days and take it easy on the rougher days. We met with the hospice nurse today and she was very nice and helpful. Mom has a fever right now, so we may actually be calling them for some advice already! Mom had been very tired since leaving the hospital and hasn't slept well, so she's a little disoriented and groggy at times. Please pray for this fever to leave her body, sleep for both mom and dad, and strength! Thank you all!! Much love to you!