Thanks to each of you for your love and concern at this difficult time. Mother remains in a non-responsive condition here at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Beaumont since the massive stroke that hit on Wednesday, August 13.
We have since learned that along with the stroke, she suffered a heart attack and 12-14 ensuing seizures, all caused by a large brain tumor that no one knew she had. The tumor has been identified as a GBM, Stage 4 and has already grown a secondary tumor. The team of doctors have said that no one could have survived the impact it had on her body as all systems were shut down. Surgery or treatment was not an option even for a much younger person.
Mother had very clear instructions including a strong DNR and living will and would not want to be kept alive in this state without hope. She loved life and had lived it well and was active and busy up to the exact time the stroke happened.
We have been by her side for this 12 long days she has lived without the aid of machines or medicine except for the extreme pain caused by the tumor. She was placed into hospice care last Monday and everyone is literally amazed that she is still breathing.
The family has today created the John and Flo Davis Education Scholarship to help deserving students obtain further education. Mother was very attuned to the needs of young people having been widowed with a child to rear before she was 21 years of age. We are asking our friends and family members to donate to this scholarship, which we believe will make Daddy and Mother both very happy at the appropriate time in lieu of flowers. Further details will be forthcoming as soon as the legal paperwork and bank account has been set up.
Tomorrow is her big 87th birthday and we all know Mother loved to celebrate every occasion, so I have personally come to believe that she is hanging out waiting for the day and I would not be surprised at all if she went home a little after midnight. After all, it would be pretty cool to go home on the same day you came into the world, don't you think? Mother always liked a little excitement.
Please pray for us. It has been a difficult journey and the feeling of helplessness is overpowering at times.
We love and appreciate you.
Until the next page turns,
Brenda
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