We have been told that her days are numbered. She is on a DNR and only getting her regular medication and very strong pain medication. She is very week. Recovering from pneumonia, lungs are filling again and she can not caugh to help clear. Hospice says she has days, not weeks. The foot is purple and and has been spreading up the ankle slowly, but cold and no pulse in the foot. She is in tremendous pain and the drug has kept her under most of the time. She has not been taking in fluids for several days, until this morning. She was able to drink about 4 ounces of water and eat 2 oz. of oatmeal. Her heart is very weak and has ben in congestive failure for months. She has a strong will to live and it looks like it will take the circulation problem to be the final straw. They are unable to do surgery or give her anything for the foot. As a family we know her time is close and will miss her. My problem is that I live 1500 miles away and want all my family, grandchildren to be there for her funeral and we must drive. We are trying to make plans and not sure how long someone can hold on in this situation. Also she doesn't appear to know who anyone around her and this just started happening. She has always had a great mind and been able to talk to all of us. Thanks
Steve Ledbetter
