u/MRSRN65

My mother was an avid collector of all things porcelain. She left me with hundreds of figurines, cookware, and dinner service sets.

I've checked with local estate sellers who told me that no one wants porcelain anymore.

She loved those pieces, and I hate to donate all that lladro, Boehm, Wedgewood, and so many others.

I just don't have anywhere to go with everything in my home. Do you all know someplace to go where people might appreciate her collection?

My spouse and I have a trip planned this early December to travel from Toronto to Vancouver by the Via Canadian Rail. This will be our first trip to Canada and thought it would be a fun way to get a glimpse into our neighbor's beautiful country. We are flying into Toronto two days early to spend a day checking out a few spots there. Then spending two nights in Vancouver to do the same before flying home.

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The question(s): Has anyone done this train journey before? Any recommendations for our time in Toronto, Vancouver, on the train, and/or the stops along the way?

My 86 yo mother fell at her assisted living on Tuesday. We were joking and talking until Thursday when they couldn't get her blood pressure under control and her kidneys started to shut down.

I called my siblings yesterday when I went back to the ICU in the morning and she was unresponsive. They were telling me that they were getting a nephrology consult for dialysis and talking about a feeding tube.

Every time she goes to the ER/hospital/rehab, she comes out with more deficits and less quality of life. My siblings agreed that we should put her on comfort care. I have been with her since then and been through a roller coaster ride of emotions with the family.

It's tough watching her breath and her body puff up and skin turning mottled. I feel awful wishing this would just end. She's always been stubborn, and she's German. I think we're going to be here a while.

That's it. I'm not asking for anything. If anyone has any thoughts or ideas how long we are going to be in limbo, I'll gladly take your comments. Thank you for letting me talk.

Update: Mom passed away today (Father's Day). She was unresponsive and breathing was labored for three days. I spent the day talking with the hospice nurse and making arrangements to have her moved to a hospice house tomorrow, but I told them I didn't think she'd make it through the night. It was tough, but we supported each other and were blessed with the most caring nurses and care techs who took compassionate care of Mom while providing comfort and support to my family and I. I'm running through a rollercoaster of emotions; sadness and relief. Thank you all for your kind replies.

I've been dealing with drain flies for years. I put boiling water down my drains. I've even put moth balls in my shower. Does anyone have another recommendation?