@realkarencontent: My 83 year old mom has lived with us since my dad passed in September 2024. She is on hospice with ovarian cancer. She had an episode last week that landed her in a hospice hospital and was there for a week. She could have stayed there, but I wanted her home and also knew if I gave up her bed I may not get it back. She is bed bound at this point. I wanted to make sure she had the best care. I knew it was hard for her to be away in new surroundings and I knew it was going to be hard as we got closer to the end of her life. BUT, I chose my hard, and I choose to bring her home. If you have been following along you know her journey and you can see her spirit. She is the most kind, selfless person I know and would never ask for anything. She never wanted to be a “burden” to me. When she was in the hospital, I knew she would never say, “I want to come home”, but my heart knew it. I have a picture of my dad in my closet and I talk to him sometimes. In the debate to bring her home and wondering where her care would be best, I told dad I didn’t know what to do. I felt like dad said bring my girl home. And my sweet sweet husband who has been a gem in all this was saying “this is 100% what we are doing.” This picture was taken as soon as the ambulance brought her back and she was settled it bed and was able to look back out at the window she knew. Tears were down her eyes saying she was so happy to be home. The end of life experience is a lot. So many emotions that swing like a one of those rides slingshotting you from one end to the other. Learning to understand that joy and sadness can live together. #mom #hospice

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orangefirelily12
Jbrenn :
She kissed you first, you will kiss her last. I find it a profound honor to care for people at the end of their life. I am happy to give what I can. God bless you and you’re a good daughter.
2025-06-06 00:26:43
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stephanieyeaglin :
My mom passed in her home after 3 years of my fulltime care, and 1.5 years on hospice. This month I wanted my dad to move in with me.. he agreed. Then, after a few days I could tell his heart hurt. I dug. Like any good daughter would. And turns out he wants to spend his final moments in the home my mom passed in. His home. My "easier" of having him in my home, was not what he truly wanted. Therefore, he stays. Where he wants to be. So few end of lifers have ANY choice. My final gift to him is his wishes to be realized. I'd do anything. Literally ANYTHING. Peace to you and yours..
2025-06-05 16:30:06
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allthingscarolyn
Allthingscarolyn :
Yes it is hard, but you’ll have zero regrets bringing such joy to her final days ❤️❤️❤️
2025-06-05 03:08:47
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Feisty&fun :
My mom died from ovarian cancer in my arms , my heart goes out to you . It’s so damn hard ❣️
2025-06-10 22:41:30
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shaysgamma
shaysgamma :
This is my story too. My mom lived with me and my husband after my dad passed. I took care of her when she got sick. She died in the brand new home we built and I am so glad she was here with us. I will forever be changed in the. Best way because she got to be with us until her last breath. I took care of her and have no regrets. Sending prayers to you both🙏💕🙏💕
2025-06-06 01:27:42
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Not Julia :
Karen your story has been so touching & inspiring. Caring for someone at the end of their life is difficult, and you do it with such love and grace. I hope lots of people here can learn from you and make for a more caring future 💛
2025-06-05 02:15:36
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anneowen55
Anne :
My prayers & thoughts are with you. I was my mom’s sole caregiver for the last 5 years of her life. End of life is hardest thing I’ve done. Thank God I had wonderful hospice nurses for support
2025-06-07 00:08:50
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elizabethhaman
Elizabeth Haman :
I’m so lucky I know to still have both my parents.. mom is 83 as well… this is the first post I’ve seen of yours and I think I need to catch up. What a beautiful relationship yall have.
2025-08-02 04:54:34
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snowy2370
Snowy :
You are a great daughter! I too care for my mother (91) but she is the most negative, mean woman ever! Its overwhelming sometimes! 😳
2025-06-07 15:04:10
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beth_knox
BethKnox :
I have walked this path. Bittersweet for sure, but it is also the most precious time between a mother and daughter. Every day is an absolute gift. 💕
2025-06-05 19:53:55
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lynncherni75
Lynnc75 :
My wee mum was only diagnosed with ovarian stage 4 ovarian cancer in March she didn't leave the hospital sadly she pasted away 7 weeks later 💔😢
2025-06-19 01:14:02
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Dee R :
Karen, I, too, brought my mom home. There are so many emotions, but regret is not one of them—hugs to you.
2025-06-06 05:03:54
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J :
What a wonderful gift to give to your mum. I’m helping care for my terminally ill Dad (he has a rare blood cancer and at 82 his days are sadly numbered). It’s incredibly tough but to be able to give back for all that my parents have given me is truly wonderful. This part of life is tougher than I ever could have expected. Wishing you and your mum so much love and strength. ❤️❤️❤️
2025-06-04 19:53:50
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Christian Breen :
We did the exact same thing with my mom. She battled ovarian cancer for 11 years. And in the end she floated off like a feather into the sunset. In her bed. In her home with all of us. It was her final gift to us.
2025-06-06 19:11:26
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upcyclhippie
Celia :
🥰 I see you to see me.
2025-06-07 02:52:00
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holly.caffeinated
Holly Caffeinated Nerd Girl :
This is such an incredible gift of love, respect and a blessing you are giving your mom. it's a fierce and deep love to hold a hand through the end of life journey and one you will never regret. I just lost my Dad a couple weeks ago and while the grief and sadness is massive, the love is bigger! Keep soaking up all the moments with your mom and her beautiful soul.❤️Thinking of you all and sharing strength and love.
2025-06-05 08:21:57
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Antonella :
She signed my birth certificate and I signed her death certificate.😭😭
2025-06-07 11:43:30
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DreamaMarie :
Immense love in action. Clearly your mom has been a wonderful mother to see the loving daughter she raised. Be blessed.
2025-06-07 21:29:46
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Mare :
This is what I did for my mom. Let her go from the comfort of her own bed in my home surrounded by her love ones. No regrets ❤️Thank you for doing this for your mom and yourself. Prayers for all 🙏
2025-06-05 01:05:21
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larajean6185
Larajean6185 :
You truly are being the hands and feet of Jesus. May that encourage you today. You are caring for your own mom with love, grace, and compassion—nothing is more precious in His sight!
2025-06-04 23:52:12
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theintentionaljourney
TheIntentionalJourney :
This is the anniversary of my journey of being the primary caregiver for my mom on home hospice. The end of life is indeed a balance of decisions, easy at times, hard at other times. Limited sleep, but rested in knowing that you wouldn’t change a thing.
2025-06-05 13:21:32
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Sandwichmom :
I cared for my mom at the end of her life in her home and don’t regret one minute of it. I cherish those memories and feel grateful I was able to help her as she did for me so many years.
2025-06-06 17:45:23
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Deborah Nic Fheargha :
God bless. Best decision ever. It’s there safe place xx god bless her gentle soul x
2025-06-04 20:24:02
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Gail Anderson :
I lost my husband a year ago in April and the only thing that he asked was could stay at home. He didn’t want to be in a hospital and I couldn’t have put him in one . To be with him when the end came was the best thing I could of done
2025-06-06 00:52:17
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