Bob, watching them take the last breaths for so many days is SO HARD....you try to breathe for them. It's almost over. My prayers are with you.
ol don* - My prayers continue to be with you and others who have recently lost their spice. Our other halves....
We dread the endings, even though we are aware that they are no longer suffering the ravages of AD. We miss them while they are with us, and miss them more once they leave us for good.
Prayers and hugs go out to all of you who need them.
Bob, I simply cannot fathom how difficult this must be for you….. I am glad to hear you are staying by her side, I am sure this will bring you comfort as you try to heal. I too believe our loved ones can hear us. I like to believe they can also now fully understand what we are trying to communicate to them. I wish you strength and gentleness for your lovely wife ((hugs))
Feedback from patients who were comatose and recovered is that they can hear. As nurses we were encourage to talk to comatose patients. Please use this time with your loved ones to tell them that you love them, that you will be alright, and in many cases that it is okay for them to leave. Sometimes they seem to wait for a friend or family member to come to their bedside.
Bob, Don....words cannot express my admiration for you and all the spouses who have cared for their loved ones throughout this horrific journey. May you find peace in knowing that you did all you could.
Bob..I join you in the final lap....You are about to get your own special angel, and my only advice is to love her more than you ever have before. Prayers are going up for you.
Bob, I am praying for peace for you and your family. Is her son still there? Ol DOn and Phranque are wise beyond wisdom, They are giving you great support and advice. You are a great husband and care giver. She is very blessed to have been loved by you. Arms around you.
How difficult this must be for you. My tears are falling for you and your wife and I pray this will soon be over for you. What a wonderful husband she has to be by her side during this passing. hugs hugs
Bob, we're all here for you during these final hours. You are a wonderful and caring spouse. I can only imagine the pain you are in right now We are so lucky to have Phranque and Ol Don to support us during these difficult times because they know what it takes to get through it. Please know my prayers are with you both.
She will soon be at peace,its hard to accept,I still havn't but hold her hand an tell her you love her,those final moments never happen again,so glad I was there for my LO
Oh Bob, my thoughts & prayers are with you. Today she was born……born to eternal life. Now I pray the Lord gives you the strength to get through the next few weeks & that you find peace. ((HUGS)).
God bless you both -- you both fought the good fight and you did it together -- that's what counts! Take care of yourself (and I know it's easier said than done).
Your battle's done. Sandra is whole and safe in her Father's house, as you said. But never mistake---you are the true victor for her. She passed in quiet dignity wrapped in exquisite Love, and she will live on in the hearts of those she loved and who loved her. That is your victory. Peace be with you now as you go forward.
Bob, I'm holding your hand...and saying a prayer for you. A prayer for peace and comfort, knowing that you excelled in care, love, and endurance. I'm also praying a prayer of Thanksgiving for Sandra's life and her rebirth into her new life where there is no pain, no illnesses, only love. Nancy B*
Bob, I am am so very sorry hear that you have lost you wife. Yesterday I went back and read some of your first post here. It is easy to see how amazing you did from reading them. It is a great example to every one new here to see how lost we are in the begining and how we can find our own strength as se advance over time by reading them. I think you found so much more strength than you thought you had and you were able to be become the caregiver we all need to be. My prays are with you for a great life into the future. I know you will be fine. Good luck.
I am so tired, I hope I can sleep tonite. Thanks for all the support and blessings. My brother came in town last night to help me with the final hours. The staff at Vitas was great. I am glad I found them for this final task, I was able to back away from being the caregiver and focus on support her on the final step.
moorsb, You did your best, and then some more caring for your wife and then loving her into a house of many dwelling places. She is free from the ravages of dementia and whole again once more. My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. It is good your brother was with you and the wonderful staff at Vitas to support you as well as your wife on the final step of the journey. God bless you.