Well, it's not good. Not religious but prayers are welcomed.

[NativeIndian]

I've been holding off posting on here but I'm just going to get it over with. Woke up yesterday and Lori was conscious but unresponsive. Called 911 and got to the ER. Blood pressure super low and hemoglobin count almost nonexistent. Fluids and a unit of blood were given and she was transferred to another hospital for comfort care. Pressure is a little better today but she's still out of it. Her wish was to not save her and just let her join her parents so the decision was made to give her as much morphine as needed to make her comfortable and to remove the IV fluids to not prolong things. Meeting with hospice people this afternoon. No idea how long this will last but it's what she wanted and that's what we're going to do. I'm trying to maintain but that may not last long.

Prayers for you and your family Dave. Trust in Him.

 

[VAspeedgoat]

Dang, I have no words but you will be in our prayers.

 

[BigHornRam]

Thinking about you and your family, Dave.

 

[Talk2elk]

Praying for you and your family

 

[Redmt]

I cannot imagine what you have been through for the past two years. I'm hoping for the best outcome for your family. Hang tough.
John

 

[2rocky]

With you in Spirit and Hope Dave.

 

[Hammsolo]

I've been holding off posting on here but I'm just going to get it over with. Woke up yesterday and Lori was conscious but unresponsive. Called 911 and got to the ER. Blood pressure super low and hemoglobin count almost nonexistent. Fluids and a unit of blood were given and she was transferred to another hospital for comfort care. Pressure is a little better today but she's still out of it. Her wish was to not save her and just let her join her parents so the decision was made to give her as much morphine as needed to make her comfortable and to remove the IV fluids to not prolong things. Meeting with hospice people this afternoon. No idea how long this will last but it's what she wanted and that's what we're going to do. I'm trying to maintain but that may not last long.

God Bless you and Lori. Sending prayers of peace and comfort.

 

[nrpate05]

I'm terribly sorry to hear this. My wife's uncle is going through something similar. Stage 3 cancer and recently went to hospital with similar symptoms, very low hemoglobin and blood pressure. He's just been admitted to hospice and from what I understand he may not last very long. It's amazing how heart wrenching this life can be sometimes. Stay strong.

 

[Chama Grande]

Just read the whole thread, and I have nothing but respect for you and sorrow for your families loss. My prayers go out to you and yours

 

[Dave N]

Thank you, everyone! I'm trying to hang tough and only successful part of the time. Working with people to figure out what we do next and where she can go. I check in here quite often because I don't have much else going on and try to stay awake!

 

[JEL]

Man Dave that’s tough to hear. I have admired your strength and perseverance greatly over the past couple years. Hang in there. Will be thinking of you and your family.

 

[antlerradar]

Thinking of you, You can lean on us any time you need to.

Thank you, everyone! I'm trying to hang tough and only successful part of the time. Working with people to figure out what we do next and where she can go. I check in here quite often because I don't have much else going on and try to stay awake!

 

[Sheltowee]

Praying for peace for you and your family, Dave.

 

[Dave N]

Alrighty. I didn't really want this to happen but it's the only choice I have. Lori will be going home tomorrow for home hospice care. Nurse will come daily for a hour or so and I'm on my own the rest of the time. Wow! I have to give her the morphine and whatever else. Pretty nervous about stuff. Not sure how I can cook food and eat in front of her when she can't have anything! That's just cruel. I just hate having the thought of waking up one day and finding her gone. Ok, time to suck it up and do what it takes. The next adventure begins.

 

[Redmt]

Not to be cold but if she's loaded up on morphine, her consciousness is minimal if at all present. She is already at peace.

 

[Sam Colt]

Bless you both, Dave. We'll pray for you and wish for God's grace to comfort you.

 

[Dave N]

Not to be cold but if she's loaded up on morphine, her consciousness is minimal if at all present. She is already at peace.

Not so much. Only enough for pain. She still talks and asks for things.

 

[Addicting]

Hospice has been a blessing with Mom. Hopefully you get a nurse as good as we got. They are there 24/7 to guide you thru it. When you think it’s time they will be there to help. Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to call them.

 

[Redmt]

Hospice has been a blessing with Mom. Hopefully you get a nurse as good as we got. They are there 24/7 to guide you thru it. When you think it’s time they will be there to help. Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to call them.

Excellent advice. They are there to help you as much or more than her.

 

[mtmuley]

Not so much. Only enough for pain. She still talks and asks for things.

Welcome the hospice care Dave. My old man was a tough stubborn son of a bitch and wouldn't go for hospice care. Wish he would have. More prayers out. mtmuley