With the saddest of hearts today I need to let everyone who's been so supportive to me know that I place my husband in hospice today. They were absolutely wonderful. Its been the hardest thing I have ever had to do and I have also told him its ok to go on ahead of me. I will see him again soon. I urge all of you who are afraid of making that decission to know that they are great and compassionate people. He will remain at home until the time nears at which time we will take him to the hospice home. I love you all, this has been a quick journey for us. I will kepp you posted. Hugs Nikki,Devvi, and Lois (you have always been there).
magnoliarose don't be sad. With the help of hospice your dear husband will be kept comfortable and at peace. My hope is that you find the same for yourself.
I told my husband today that when we meet again we will fly through the galaxy hand and hand, and will will touch every star and every planet and dance in the light of the sun. We will walk the beaches hand in hand and no one will even know we are here. We'll have the dance floor to ourselves. And if any Grey's Anatomy fans are here, grab a drink and lets dance. Thank you for your prayers.
Beautiful, Magnoliarose...It reads like poetry. Praying that everything goes smoothly for you and when the time comes he can go peacefully to the other side.
Magnoliarose, indeed you are where we all shall pass . the AD wheels keep turning here in our little group and soon enough those of us coming up behind will follow your footsteps. i know your DH will receive excellent care thruout his time with the hospice folks. you take care of yourself now, you will need all your stamina in the times ahead to help his crossing become a peaceful and loving one. hugs, divvi
The medication adjustment hospice did yesterday had him sleeping like a baby. He fell asleep on the sofa so thats where I let him sleep, curled myself up on the floor next to him. Most peaceful night we've had in a while.
Magnoliarose, I love your description of flying through the galaxy together. I'm a big GA fan also. I wish you peace and comfort in knowing your husband's struggle will soon be over.
folly, we will be busy in our other life, that galaxy is so big. I love GA and love Meredith. I have learned on my own that when life throws us curves, learn to dance, especially in the rain.
Magnoliarose, your beautiful words, (below), brought tears to my eyes. You are a beautiful person and have done a job worthy of everything you want, when you meet again. Arms around, Susan
"I told my husband today that when we meet again we will fly through the galaxy hand and hand, and will will touch every star and every planet and dance in the light of the sun. We will walk the beaches hand in hand and no one will even know we are here.
Magnoliarose, I believe you will fly together when the time is right. Your words were beautiful, and you must be a very old soul to have so much understanding about how the universe works. Hoping for peace for you as you walk the last leg of this journey. Namaste.
Hello dear hearts in this journey with me, I so appreciate the kindness of your thoughts at this time. My days go by so fast and even with help, the fatique is great. I helped keep my great nieces today (4 and 7) and I have to say, that even though I am tired to the bone, its so wonderful to see the life in those precious babes. Their daddy is on his Christmas break from the service and it was so good to see them all today. He will be leaving for Germany soon and then off to Afganastan. It took all we had to keep dh from getting to adgitated but hospice is really encouraging family be around and getting him out on good days. My niece who we hadn't seen in two years didn't recognize him.
Kitty, my old soul is how I have always been described by friends and family. Wisdom beyond my 53 years. DH and I have lead very adventerous lives. I can honestly say there has never been a day I haven't absorbed wisdom and grace from the lives of others. I know that this venture with Ad probably won't be my last one but I pray that I don't ever have to see it happen to anyone again. Peace be with you all!
Thankful for your day, Magnoliarose! Tired is not a bad thing...when you are tired from sweet precious little ones. Take care of you! Glad that Hospice is with you to encourage and strengthen. Peace to YOU too!! Much love, Debbie
Magnoliarose, I am not at all surprised to hear that others have described you that way. I could just "feel" it. Please keep us posted on your journey. Sending positive thoughts your way.
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, glad you got to enjoy those babies, my grandkids are what keep me going these days. (((hugs)))))))))
Just wanted to update you on our time with hospice. It has been the best thing I have ever done for the both of us. They have touched my life in ways I never could have dreamed possible. My fears of letting others help him have been proven wrong. They have taken such good care of him. He has two cna's out three times a week (takes two to handle him) to bathe him and we get a weekly visit from his nurse. They are putting him on oxygen because his o2 levels have dropped to 84 two weeks in a row. We will be getting a hospital bed shortly as he is walking less and less and this will allow me to get him to bed easier. He is almost what they deem bedbound. His medications are delivered to our door so I no longer have to worry how I am going to get them. The chaplin has come out and they are arranging in home grief counciling for me. I had heard such wonderful things about hospice and they are allowing me to fulfill my wishes for him, to be in his home and well taken care of during the last stage. I am so at peace with this. They are taking good care of both of us. I know I did the best I could by myself, but I had met my limit. Its allowed me to be his wife again to some extent and not his soul caregiver. I just wish I hadn't been so afraid to call sooner. Blessings to you all.
Don't look back, Magnoliarose...you did and ARE doing the best you can!! God's blessings to you & your sweet husband!! Enjoy every moment with him that you can in these days ahead...And so thankful that others are helping you through these hard last stages...HUGS to you!! Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!!
I'm so glad that you are at peace Magnoliarose. Keep us posted and remember that we are here for you whenever you need us, or just to chat. God Bless, Susan