It started innocently enough , my mom called Sunday morning 11-29-15 and said she was having problems swallowing . We took her to the local hospital emergency room and they in turn life-flighted her to Pittsburgh Hospital . The doctors thought the swelling was an infection and so started with steroids and anti-biotics . The swelling went down some but not enough . It got to be to the point which my mom needed a temporary feeding tube .
Something went wrong and she could not breath . Next , intubate . Something happened . We don't know . Decisions had to be made that no one should have to make .
And now she is gone . My dear , sweet mother . My best friend . We could talk about anything and I could make her laugh with my truly awful impressions . We were there for each other and I held her hand today . The last time . I know she is going to heaven , so now I have to be extra good so I can see her again .