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eva1964
04-11-2003, 07:58 PM
Well my daddys condition is gradually worsened. We have went from a cane to a walker to now a wheelchair, thank God I forced it. He now enjoys getting out of bed -when he fells up to it. The energy it took him from getting from his bed to the living room recliner was too much. I also can get him out to the porch to enjoy the beautiful sunshine. His appetite is decreased drastically and his bowel funtions are now being functionally only by a prescription laxative called enulose. He is on oxycotin and now we are using his loratab as a breakthrough pain med and he is talking to his Lord constantly when awake and he has now seen people that arent there to our eye but also asking me who was that person over there. I just tell him I dont know Dad but when you recognize them tell me who it is okay and he said okay maybe you might know them. He asked me yesterday, "Honey I am so weak and getting weaker everyday, does this mean I am dying?" and I wouldnt lie to him I said yes, my sister and I just held him while he cried and he said I know but now I must except it and let my savior do his will. Last night I heard him talking to people in his room that werent there and he was saying " I know I must go to the light" over and over. I asked the Hospice nurse where we were at and she said we are no longer at the months we are now dealing with weeks. My mom is having severe deniel and is so angry and I am going nuts trying to deal with her yelling at me but I know how she has been all my life and this is her. I havent been getting any sleep and finally one of my sisters has came for a few days, so I took some time to try and catch up for sleep and awakened to him yelling at my sister and mom and ran in there to see what was up and he says they wont give me my pain meds. And I had to tell them look if he is in pain give it to him as long as we dont go over the amount and space the time out then give it to him. He feels safer if I am the one doing for him and I feel blessed to do it. But he asked me where I was and I told him I was napping and he said you cant sleep you gotta make sure I am taken care of. Then apologized and said honey I know you must sleep. I have switched to auto pilot mode and will stay there untill I emotionally can survive on my own emotions. Well I am just rattling on and thanks for the board and all who listens and comforts us end our times of need . I pray for every one and hope God blesses everyone with peace and strength through this time we are all dealing with. Every hang in there and if any one needs to vent just send me a note and vent. It doesnt matter what it is about just vent . God Bless you all Thanks so much for being here. Eva

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NancyEllen
04-11-2003, 11:36 PM
Eva, through my tears, I pray for you and your family.

Nancy

Dan&cheryl
04-12-2003, 01:32 AM
Me, too. I can't add anything except to say we are praying for you both...Cheryl

eva1964
04-12-2003, 03:43 AM
Nancy thankyou for your prayers and I pray for all of you daily. God Bless Eva

eva1964
04-12-2003, 04:00 AM
Cheryl, thankyou also for your prayers, I want you to know that I pray for you daily. I dont know the pain you have been going through, I know the pain of death but not someone I had spent more than half of my life with. I lost a man that was an angel sent from heaven and unfortunately he wasnt here for long. We were getting married on sept 2nd 1994 and he was killed two days before, I burried him in on wedding day, I crashed my life was over and I self destructed, be strong and pray and pray for strength. I wasnt strong and found anything to ease the pain, which only made it worse, Thanks to my angel in heaven I lived through it but the pain is there but theres more peace with it. I will pray for you and ask for peace and strength for you (Advice from a wise woman I know, said to me one day, Dont allow your pain to stand in the way of your happy memories, when your memories bring sadness in your heart only allow yourself a few minutes to dwell on the sadness, then little by little you will rejoice in the love you two shared.) I know when I finally took her advice, It got much easier, the pain softened and the joyous memories were there. The pain never goes away, I dont know how to explain it but you have had two losses and I wish I could put my arms around you and make the pain go away. We all on this board have a bond,whether we ever meet,it means something to all of us to have a place to go where we are all some how connected take care please and keep us all posted on how you are doing. Eva

mrsdlash
04-12-2003, 02:15 PM
Dear Evea,
my heart cries with you , also. My husband told me that he was floating around the room among all of us, but we couldn't see him. With a boyish grin he said, "I thought that was kinda neat."
Thank you for the invite to vent. Sometimes i feel about to burst from my heart and don't know how to release it. I am sitting here reading what you all have witten..and am in 'my comfort zone'. I am putting off....going in to see .....'why i have not heard my Don waking up coughing, as normal, is.?? It is after noon..as the hours go by I get that fear down in the pit of my stomach..and dread going to see..if.. he is alive or dead...or in a coma.
It is nerve racking!
I have to picture in my mind that he is ok..doing good..just getting 'good sleep' for a change..I know, I know...i must think good thoughts..
I have said my prayers for you all and your families for today..now i will say one for me..and Don.
much love, Donna

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Dear Cheryl>>>>>>>
Thank you for what you said to me on the other posting. If i lose mom amd Don at the sametime..I will remember your Dan and your dear brother..on the trip to Heaven together..and Yes, expect the same for my loved ones. You say beautiful things..from a loving heart. Thank you Cheryl. tight hug, Donna

annchane
04-12-2003, 07:31 PM
Words will never take away the pain you are going through, but knowing you're not alone may help a little. I am praying for you, God bless, Ann.

littletinkerbell
04-12-2003, 09:46 PM
hi eve
I can't stop crying I know exactly how you feel a month ago i was in your shoes i am an only one and my dad could only feel safe with me i stayed through the night and everything with him i was scared. My mum was also in denial and shouting and sometimes swearing its like i had double to cope with.. But I am so happy he choose me to get him through such a special time and i feel very honoured he choose me . Y ou will need great strength and courage but i just know you will get through it you sound such a brave lady.. Don't fear the end it will be so beautiful but also sad but please do not fear anything its not to be feared it is a gift to be there at the end and hold his hand I can't stop crying because i feel your pain I will go now but i will pray for your family at this special time and you eva and your family are in my heart ...maggie..x





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