We moved to Arkansas in retirement shortly after the wife was diagnosed. I thought the progression would be much slower and we could take many trips back to MN and when she progressed, stay in MN.
Well, we bought a house here and it just progressed way faster than we expected.
The adult children have made the 850 mile trip down here 5 times since Jan of 2012.
The low point came in early July when Margaret suddenly lost more lung capacity and became too weak to sit in a wheelchair and became bedridden 24/7.
Three of the adult kids drove down on a Sunday night and said their goodbye to Margaret.
However, although we were certain she only had days, she is now on a 4 month plateau. She will never get better , but there is no room to get worse and live.
Despite Margaret having no pain and being in a good mood, we are actually looking forward to the Lord taking her.
Being totally paralyzed ,unable to speak, with no chance of improvement............isn't much of a life.
Well, we bought a house here and it just progressed way faster than we expected.
The adult children have made the 850 mile trip down here 5 times since Jan of 2012.
The low point came in early July when Margaret suddenly lost more lung capacity and became too weak to sit in a wheelchair and became bedridden 24/7.
Three of the adult kids drove down on a Sunday night and said their goodbye to Margaret.
However, although we were certain she only had days, she is now on a 4 month plateau. She will never get better , but there is no room to get worse and live.
Despite Margaret having no pain and being in a good mood, we are actually looking forward to the Lord taking her.
Being totally paralyzed ,unable to speak, with no chance of improvement............isn't much of a life.