Thanks for all your posts here, folks. And to those of you who've been through this before, your words really help.

Update: Mom had her surgery this morning. Apparently they put some sort of rod in her hip to fix things up... I don't really know. But the nurse I talked to said the surgery went well and she's "very comfortable." She opens her eyes from time to time, then just drifts right back to sleep. All in all, the news is quite positive. I'll know more later on from a sister who lives near Mom and is able visit.

Whew... our elderly parents sure can be a worry! Thanks again one and all for the show of support.

Live to love, love to live.