It sounds as though you did everything you could

for her.
You can be somewhat consoled with that.
Life is like that sometimes, even with our pet animals.

In the end, I think that's probably a better way to go than growing very old, suffering, with you trying to ameliorate her pain, etc.
So really, she had a good death.

Every time you write about the verbal attacks, etc.

I can hardly believe what I'm reading.
I do believe you, but, honestly have never met people like that.

But, then. I'm more of a slow-mover myself, and probably couldn't handle such grief.

That's why I find your comments interesting.

I noticed the bangs to one side as well.

I believe it looks much better than the straight down look.

Mrs. Obama looks quite pretty in these shots.
The President is smiling, hopefully relaxed with his daughters along for the trip.

Easy Spirit nt

Does the statute of limitations apply? nt

It would be helpful if

the commenter referred to the year of publication in the header.
This is old news, and therefore, a waste of time for many.
For those for whom the article's subject is new material, the date would also be useful.

My dad, Neil - 1905-1975

An all-around good guy, who did his best for his family.

His own mother died within weeks of his birth, so he became the darling of many loving aunts.

An easy-going Irish-American, always proud of his Irish heritage, and wouldn't admit to being 1/4 German by way of a grandfather whose name had been changed to a more Irish/English one. Loved St. Patrick's Day. A good Democrat. A faithful Catholic.

He liked to sing the songs of the 20's - " Hard-hearted Hannah", "Barney Google", etc.

Didn't take good enough care of his health, though heart disease runs in the family.
Died suddenly following car trouble; thought he could walk the 1+ mile home from the bus stop on a blustery pre-Thanksgiving Day.

I plan to visit the cemetery tomorrow, where generations are buried, back to his great-grandfather.

Not a better idea... nt.

A life well lived. Requiescat in pace.

Sympathy to all her family.

Cell phones can present some problems for seniors...

For instance, if female and you keep the phone in your purse, it frequently rings four times, then stops before one can get it out of the purse. You will likely have an indication of who called, and/or sometimes a message, so you can call back as necessary.

If you misplace the phone, in your home or elsewhere, you can call or ask someone to call your cell phone number to hear the ring and retrieve it from wherever it was left.

The "contact list" is useful for having numbers of others available when needed. I've had my kids put in the necessary numbers for me, including friends, family members, pharmacy, doctors and a few other business numbers.

Like you, I've had the same land line number for 50+ yrs. I have about 6 phones on that number throughout the house; some are connected by cords, some I can take to a chair or table where I am. I use these when in my home in preference to the cell. - The battery won't run down as it can with cells.

My cell is also on a family plan with a son and a daughter; they use the bulk of the minutes. However, I consider the cell a necessity for safety on the road and when out of the house, in case of accident. It also saves time frequently to check with a family member re meeting, something forgotten, etc.

I can remember the cell numbers of family members which are dialed frequently; however, since I never dial my own number, I cannot remember it, so when people ask, I tell them I can't remember and don't give it to them. Besides, I don't encourage calls on my cell, especially from people with whom I do business, especially because of the above-mentioned problem of retrieving it quickly enough.

It seems to me your local land line company would offer a minimum usage plan, which might be worth inquiring about. $92.+ is too much for very limited usage. Be aware that land lines are losing quite a bit of business to cell phones and may encourage you to keep yours, but you know your needs better than they do.

Good luck.