Linora Hogan (1952-2006) Published January 9, 2006

The first day of the rest of my life Published January 8, 2006

I didn’t get to sleep until four this morning, and that’s just guessing. They came and took Mom away and then we just all sat around talking for quite some time before the tiredness took over. It took me quite a while to fall asleep and I didn’t wake up until Ana came downstairs at about 8:00 this morning. Ana took the news well, having been previously prepared for this by me, my dad, and my aunt.

Peace Published January 8, 2006

My mom passed away this morning at around 12:30 am after a long battle with cancer. The last few days have been very hard on her and she has finally found peace. She waited for me. We were here for the last few days and she actually seemed to get better. Carissa was getting sick with a cold and I made the decision to take my family home. We got a call at 11:00 pm saying that it was time so we packed everyone up and went back to New Auburn.

A day maybe? Published January 4, 2006

The lady from the hospice came today and told us that there’s only about a day left. Dad and I are to the point where we think we’re ready. Mom was so happy to see Ana today, but Ana is having a hard time dealing with this; she’s afraid to go and see her. Stay tuned.

Leave Published January 3, 2006

I’m taking a few days off of work to go up to New Auburn to see my parents. I think it’s important to be with my dad at this time and I need to be with my mom. Thanks to everyone for their support and concern. I am truly blessed to know all of you.

From Patrick Published January 2, 2006

Linora is nearing the end of her time with us. The hospice nurse visited her today and thinks that Linora will be with us for a couple of days to maybe a week. We had a wonderful holiday season. Linora’s mom and Earl, along with Brian , Carissa, and Ana spent Christmas day with us. Mary Kay, Ben, and Sharon joined Brian and his family and Mom and Earl on New Years day.

Linora Update Published December 31, 2005

Dad called tonight to say that anyone who wants to see Linora should do it as soon as possible. We did the stupidest thing we could do by rushing out head-on into a snowstorm to get up to my parents’ place. Mom’s on oxygen and Carla says she’s weeker than she’s ever been. The hospice people were here today saying that we are nearing the end. It is only a matter of time before she will not be able to physically swallow her medication anymore.

Two to four weeks Published December 30, 2005

Dad was told today that we probably only have a few weeks left.

Christmas Published December 27, 2005

Santa came to see Ana this year and brought some neat toys. After we did some Christmas stuff at home, we went up to see my parents. Christmas has always been my mom’s favorite holiday. I think she was saving up for this. She was really tired and we had to break out a wheelchair so she could save some energy. She needed help moving about the house and I had to help her take her pills.

Mom made the paper. Published December 22, 2005

In case nobody wants to give out their info to the Leader Telegram, I’m posting this here. I’m sure this violates some sort of copyright or something, but I don’t care. It’s about my mom, and I didn’t get a paper copy of this so I want this here for my own personal benefit anyway. One more Christmas As the holidays near, terminally ill patients and their families pray for some extra time together Jennifer Schmidt