5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July9
The hospice nurse just left and we are now signed up for in home hospice. The nurse will come to our home at least 3 times a week. The aide will come 2 x a week. Both of them will step up services if needed. Ron is coherent and able to assist with making decisions. He, I and his mother, Madge are all quite pleased that hospice is now on the scene for assistance.
Ron will continue most of the meds that he is now on. His primary care doctor will be visiting with the hospice nurse to develop the best possible treatment option for in-home treatment.
I have been reading Ron all of the postings and emails. It is of encouragment. Thank you all so much..
More later,
Joyce
P.S. Our primary doctor called in a prescription for me for anxiety. Just got it today. It sure helped out, so those of you who have expressed concern for me during all of this, I am now popping a calming drug for the time being. Thank God for modern medicine and everything else that HE continues to do for us.
The Love of My Life!
3 comments:
Joyce, I am praying for you to have the strenght to do what you have to and for comfort for Ron.
In Christ's love
Helen
uRonald and Joyce - just to let you both know that you are close in my prayers. Joyce, I send very special prayers for you also, I went through this 29 years ago with my first husband. Give Ronald a big hug for me and tell him I love him, you also.
Linda Phillips
Joyce & Ron,
I know that it took great courage on the part of both of you to realize that Ron's Carcinoid Tumor Cancer has reached a point that a cure or recovery is not realistic. Facing that fact & calling in Hospice had to be a very very difficult decision. But now that you have both done this, Hospice can now help Ron to be comfortable & overcome or get relief from whatever symptoms he is now experiencing or that may arise in the future. The service that they provide is always so compassionate & caring that hopefully this will give both of you some much needed support from this point on in whatever time Ron may have left.
In addition please always remember how much I and also Cheryl care for both of you plus the many family members & friends that care deeply for both of you. As the two of you get some rest after this past hectic & trying week that you have both experienced perhaps then you might allow each of us as individuals or couples to come into your home at separate times to share our love and compassion for both of you. We each would like to know what problems or difficulties you may be facing on a day to day basis. In some cases we may be able to offer help or assist you in seeking a solution.
It is noteworthy that the Apostle Paul stated at Galatians 6:5 that we each have an obligation to carry our own load. But a few verses before that at Galatians 6:2 he spoke of the need to carry the burdens of one another. What the two of you are now dealing with is no longer just a load. It is a burden and we all want to help you face it & carry it. Why?
Because we love you.
Both of you have shown great courage & wisdom in making this latest decision to call in Hospice. And Joyce it also shows great wisdom on your part to have asked your doctor for some anti anxiety medication during this difficult time. This is not a sign of weakness but a true sign of strength for all that you have been dealing with recently.
May we all draw closer to you Ron & to you Joyce during these final days that Ron still has to share with us.
With heartfelt Love
Dale
PS: Joyce, when you & Ron are rested enough to receive visitors
please never worry about the appearance or tidiness of your home inside or out. Our purpose in being there will be to share our compassion for you not to notice or evaluate any housekeeping practices. Many of us have observed or have been recipients (as Cheryl & I have) of your great kindness & generosity. It is now time for both of you to cease giving for the time and allow others to give back to you according to whatever our personal circumstances might allow us.
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