UPDATE:
5:00 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2011
It is with great sadness that I write this update. The hospice nurse came today and confirmed that Ron's health is declining rapidly. While she explained to me that no one knows for sure how to predict when a person's life will end, she said often times, in hospice type situations their predictions can be reasonably close when the predictions are based on signs and symptoms. She says Ron has the signs and symptoms of someone who may pass away at anytime and predicted it could be within the week.
The nurse is ordering a special hospital bed that will be here in the morning. She is also contacting Dr. Coward for an order for a pain management pump. Once that begins, I am sure Ron will be sleeping most of the time. I know I reported that he was not in any pain a few days ago. That has changed. For now, and until the pain pump arrives, Ron will use the pain pills.
Michael and Jonathan, (two of Ron's sons) were here today sorting through storage things and moving them to Little Rock. These are the family heirlooms, scrapbooks, etc that Ron had packed away for them.
Madge, Ron's Mother has canceled her plans to go back to her home in Texas.
I know everyone wants to do something...but at this time, we do not need anything. If/When that changes and we have a specific need, we will let everyone know. We will have out of town people here for if/when there is a funeral. At that time, we will welcome food because we will have a definite need. If that time comes, most of us would prefer no sweets. Other than that, keep the cards coming, as Ron enjoys me reading them to him. It helps him to stay connected to the outside world.
We both continue to believe and know that God is still in control and He has wonderful plans for Ron.
Specific prayers include, please pray for Ron's comfort and God's continued Grace to get us both through this difficult time.
As always, you have our kindest regards,
Joyce
The Love of My Life!
1 comment:
July 18, 2011
Joyce,
I know that the present time is a very difficult time for both you & Ron. I realize that is an understatement. When someone that you love is so sick and from a medical statement has no genuine hope of a recovery as your husband and my friend & brother-in-law Ron's case is now. You, myself & others may reflect back on the good memories & cherish those till the end of time.
I remember that after Ron was diagnosed with carcinoid tumor cancer how he showed up at my house to do volunteer work on our home & property. This was a workday scheduled to help myself & Cheryl with much needed help because of my disability. Also Carolyn, our sister who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the time showed up with a drain tube in her breast. Ron & Carolyn each ignored their devastating diagnosis & worked as hard as each of the several other healthy loving family members that showed up to render volunteer aid to us. That was the date of July 18, 2009 exactly 2 years to the day ago. At the time we had great hope - real hope that Ron would be victorious in his fight against this horrible enemy. Sadly that is not the case.
Ron can no longer have a physical share in true happiness & happy social events. Sadly his physical body has began to waste away. Soon he will fall asleep in death. Now that this generous caring person's life has reached this point with no hope of a recovery medically speaking. I believe that both you & he will find some relief when Ron does fall asleep to rest & to be relieved from all suffering.
Please know that as you shed tears that Ron's life is coming to an end - that I too share that sorrow with you.
Love
Your Brother
Dale
Ron will leave behind many fond memories in the minds of others as to his giving generous heart. I have never heard anyone speak even the slightest of negative comments when speaking of Ron.
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