pmbenb83
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Aug 6, 2007
- Messages
- 400
- Diagnosis
- 03/2008
- Country
- US
- State
- VA
- City
- Stafford
Sorry I haven't stopped by lately, the last few weeks have been exhausting and frustrating. He is FINALLY resting comfortably. We had a rough patch with our Hospice agency, but they came to their senses after a little pursuading on my part. They finally got on board with medicating him so he would not be so anxious and help his breathing. They kept saying there was a fine line of medicating for comfort and hastening his life. Once they spoke with our clinic (after I called them for help to change Hospice agencies), their care increased from 2x/week to everyday and even stayed with us last weekend to get him into a comfortable state. He since broke through the regimen and his meds were adjusted again. He slept well last night and our kids sat with him while I slept for about 6 hours on the sofa nearby.
He is on the home stretch and I keep reassuring him he is doing great and His plan is in motion.
On a sweet note, a few days ago our 3-year-old grandson pointed above Eric's head and asked "Who's that, Who's Opa's friend?" Of course, we couldn't see anyone and just said, "he's Opa's really nice friend." Yesterday, he came into the room to check on Opa and was knocking on the bed railing saying "Sir, Sir, Sir." Trying to get someone's attention. There wasn't anyone in the room but us. This morning he came in the room and said "How are you feeling Opa? Where's your friend? Where did he go?" I told him his friend went home but he will be back. I get chill bumps just thinking about him seeing what we were hoping for Eric. We have been praying for angels to be with him to keep him at peace, and it has been confirmed for us.
Take care everyone. May angels be with you all too!
He is on the home stretch and I keep reassuring him he is doing great and His plan is in motion.
On a sweet note, a few days ago our 3-year-old grandson pointed above Eric's head and asked "Who's that, Who's Opa's friend?" Of course, we couldn't see anyone and just said, "he's Opa's really nice friend." Yesterday, he came into the room to check on Opa and was knocking on the bed railing saying "Sir, Sir, Sir." Trying to get someone's attention. There wasn't anyone in the room but us. This morning he came in the room and said "How are you feeling Opa? Where's your friend? Where did he go?" I told him his friend went home but he will be back. I get chill bumps just thinking about him seeing what we were hoping for Eric. We have been praying for angels to be with him to keep him at peace, and it has been confirmed for us.
Take care everyone. May angels be with you all too!