Dear friends, Gale had been on a steady decline the last few months. Last week he was put on Hospice. The Hospice doctor came on Friday, June 20th and told us that he had only a few more weeks with us as he had no bowel action.
Gale passed away on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2008 at home with myself and our two daughters at his side. His sister, Sharon, was also here. Our son Randy had been here a few days and had to return home. The last week, he was in the hospital bed in the den with eyes closed and heavy mouth breathing which reechoed through the house and with no recognition of us. We kept him comfortable with morphine that the Hospice doctor had prescribed. It was so sad, but his release from his world of Alzheimer's disease gave us relief.
You all have given me my strength during this ordeal. Thank you so much. Love and blessings, Nancy
It must be a comfort that your children were with you and that he was able to die in your home. Thank you for sharing with all of us on the same journey. Love to you and your family.
Nancy, I have been where you are and I am sending good thoughts to you and your family. Take some time for yourself and know that you were a wonderful caregiver to your husband.
Nancy sending heartfelt condolences on your loss. the AD journey is indeed the long goodbye, and for many of us the release of our LO from this terror will be a bitter sweet end as well. take care -Divvi
Nancy, I too am glad that your husb was able to be at home with you & family until the end...I don't know you, but I know that you are an angel to have cared for him for so so long. May your heart be healed quickly ~ Certain it has been broken during this season of your life. God's Blessings you & your family in the days ahead, Debbie
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. However your DH is in a better place with no pain or worries and certainly without this dreaded disease. Now, please take some time for yourself. If nothing but a few minutes a day to stop and smell the flowers and enjoy the birds flying free overhead. Sue
Nancy, I know this is a hard time. Lots of hugs to you and your family. Yes as ASY sd, Gale is free of these earthly problems and May God strengthen you after this long struggle.
Nancy..... How sad for you and your family.... God bless to you all ........And may he give strength to us that will also face this stage of AD.... Now the future is for YOU.... Hugs........ Dan
nancy, may god be with you and your family. may he comfort you in your time of loss. your dh is now released from his pain and misery ,and is now at peace in that beautiful valley. may the lord bless you. jav
My DH passed way on June 9th, 2008. I often dream about him having a coversation with me like he used to have before Alzheimers. I know he is in heaven now with out this terrible illness and some day we will be reunited again. Nansea, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take Care
Thank you all for you thoughts, prayers and hugs. My daughter and granddaughter left today, so it is extremely quiet. About May 1st, I had realized that my ability to care for Gale was about ended. I would cry out "I can't do this!" I contacted the local AL with a dementia unit, toured it, and put Gale's name on the waiting list. Each time that Gale would struggle with his agitation, I would wonder when they would call. Gale deteriorated rapidly during June with UTI and pneumonia and the complete loss of the ability to walk. Hospice came on the 17th and Gale died on the 25th. At lunchtime during one of the last days, the phone rang, with the call I had wanted, that a room was opening up. By this time, he was in a hospital bed and the end was a week or two away, according to the Hospice doctor. He would be at home when the end of his life on earth came. The Lord had made the decision for me. Thank you Lord. Nancy
your update was good to hear.. We are hoping we should be as lucky as your dear Gale. i hear pneumonia is a bettr way to leave this suffering. Heres sending you a warm cyber embrace as you begin your own life remembering all the good moments you had. divvi