Scott from hospice called when I was observing at the high school today. He said Mom has been recertified for hospice for another 6 months because of her continued weight loss. If you’re keeping track folks, she’s been on hospice for 18 continuous months. He called her a beautiful soul, said he likes visiting her and said, “I don’t mean this in a bad way, but I cannot believe she’s still here.” I told him I understand what he means and asked him about her latest weight as she’s rail thin; he’s going to call me late this week with that number. In the meantime they’re keeping a close eye on her, along with the regular registered nurses. She’s calm, sleeping most of the time now, eating what she wants, pain-free, with intact skin. I hate that Mom’s sick, but I’m very grateful for every single angel taking such good care of her.