I have copied as many people as I have in my email address book, but I know it is not all. Please pass the news as you are able.
My mother, Lisa Ruden Earle passed away earlier this afternoon, at the life fulfilled age of 93. She was resting and comfortable at home, surrounded by daughter Julie, and son Lenny. I was in the middle of making travel arrangements to fly down when I heard the news.
This was generally expected as she had a month ago halted medications for her condition and signed up for Hospice. Over the following 4 or 5 weeks, her medication side effects departed, and while still fatigued on and off through out the day, she did very very well, surprising everyone with her renewed vibrance for life, visiting with family frequently, and even swimming a couple times. As the doctors had predicted, her blood count dropped to a threshold low level and her condition turned downwards very quickly at the end. Last Wednesday night she complained of neck and shoulder pain keeping her awake. A strong pain killer helped put the pain down and she slept well. Thursday was mostly normal (such as had become her normal), but with a somewhat increased level of fatigue. Overnight, the neck and shoulder pain returned at an increased level. She was thankful to have small doses of morphine on hand from Hospice. Friday she was very tired and remained in bed for the day. Saturday was more of the same. She had not eaten for several days by then, and had very little water - she was mostly sleeping. Finally early Sunday afternoon, she quietly passed.
We are all deeply grieved. But we wanted to be sure to reach out to all of you as we are able, to let you know the news. She loved and enjoyed knowing every one of you, in the various and interesting ways she knew you. As do I.
All our love to you.
---Dave, Julie, Lenny R.
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