Just an update on "the man".
He has not eaten more than a tablespoon of food a day since Thanksgiving. He drinks about a cup of liquid a day and vomits occasionally. He weighed about 90 lb. last week. He is very weak and walks with a walker and assistance. He wears oxygen because it makes him more comfortable. He does not have enough strength to dress or wash himself. I get him up about noon and get him cleaned up and moved to the couch. About 11 PM I take him back to the bedroom stopping at the bathroom. He rarely has pain and when he does I give him medication and it goes away. God must still have some plans for him to keep him going this long.
He is usually awake and most talkative in the mid to late afternoon. He enjoys company and reminiscing. However, he has not had much company lately. The grandchildren have the flu and our son is on a business trip to New York. The dogs love sitting on the couch with him. This is the hardest stage for both of us.
We also love reading emails.
Love to all of you and God bless,
2 comments:
Happy New Year to you both. I can't believe it's 2009. Hope the new year brings you peace! Thanks for the pictures of the "kids" from our visit. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Geri
Judy, I am sending you lots of prayers for courage and strenght. As you stated this is a very hard stage for both of you. I think that is the hardest for you, as there is very little that one can do for the love one. My heart and prayers are with both of you,
Gaby
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