DigPlantWeed
Member
- Joined
- Nov 12, 2012
- Messages
- 22
- Reason
- Friend was DX
- Country
- US
- State
- MD
- City
- Rockville
Our friend was diagnosed in 2012. He has had a few falls, one with serious head injury about 16 months ago (subdural and subarachnoid bleeds). His ALS has progressed to the point that he cannot use his legs and arms, but can use it hands a very little bit. He he has a great attitude and is usually cheerful. The VA has been awesome in providing equipment. I wish they'd give him more hours of aide time, but you can't have everything.
He was hospitalized with pneumonia a few months ago; aspiration was a factor. A feeding tube was inserted a couple months ago. Last night, he was hospitalized with pneumonia again.
My husband and I are 1500 miles away and have these pesky jobs we have to go to -- we wish we could fly to them when these needs arise. I did go stay for nearly a week after that bad fall, to help with meals, shopping, errands, and their daughter's homework.
We are praying for him and his wife and daughter. For strength, for comfort, for peace. And for healing. But is that right? Is that what is best for him? Perhaps being released from this is what is best? Perhaps it is best if God takes him home now.
He was hospitalized with pneumonia a few months ago; aspiration was a factor. A feeding tube was inserted a couple months ago. Last night, he was hospitalized with pneumonia again.
My husband and I are 1500 miles away and have these pesky jobs we have to go to -- we wish we could fly to them when these needs arise. I did go stay for nearly a week after that bad fall, to help with meals, shopping, errands, and their daughter's homework.
We are praying for him and his wife and daughter. For strength, for comfort, for peace. And for healing. But is that right? Is that what is best for him? Perhaps being released from this is what is best? Perhaps it is best if God takes him home now.