Dearest Sheila,
Wish I could tell you in just a few short paragraphs about all the
miracles of many survivors. AS you know I just posted one about my wife.
There is a saying in this society of survivors. "Never, ever give up".
NOw that is easy to say I am sure, but if we truly believe that then
many or most times it comes true. Even though the medical community will
tell you the survival rate exceeds 65%, they won't tell you what part of
that statistic is contributed to the determination and will and
dedication of the survivor and the caregivers. Yes, we see our
survivors, at times in terms of losing quality of living, but
essentially and philosophically, we don't know what God has in mind and
we don't know what is in the heart and head of the survivor. So as a
caregiver, and I know it is extremely difficult for you and the family
that loves your DAd, we need to dig way down deep, change our negative
beliefs and take similar human oaths as Doctors do or what God would
want of us and that is to "never, ever give up" and to research and find
methods to support him with quality time. That is essentiallly our job,
to support and research. The job of giving up is up to God and your Dad
and of course we hope that is not the case.
Be strong my friend. WE are here for you. There are things that you and
your family can and may do to change beliefs that will be more peaceful,
spiritual, reassuring and educational. We are here to help along with
our prayers for you and your family.
God Bless and if you need to talk, I can help you with the research and
information that you need for your DAd, which I can see many others here
are supporting you as well.
God Bless
marty auslander
John & Sheila Lloyd wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> This has not been a very good weekend for us. We were going to take my dad to
> the bank on Friday. Before he made it to the car, he stumbled and fell. He hit
> head first and gashed open his forehead and nose. He would not let us take him
> to the hospital or to the E.R. clinic, so I called hospice, and they came and
> looked at it. I guess the good news on that part is that they think it was just
> superficial, and nothing to worry about. He has had two really bad days since
> then. We cannot seem to get his pain under control, and today we ran out of his
> breakthrough pain medicine. I crushed one of his long acting ones and gave that
> to him, it still didn't seem to be doing anything, so I crushed another one. He
> seemed to be doing better, asked for some ice cream and talked a little. Then
> about an hour later, I couldn't wake him to give him his steriod, and I
> couldn't. We thought he had gone into a coma. His eyes were only half open,
> but he wouldn't respond to anything at all. We sort of prepared ourselves for
> him not waking up, told my daughter, and of course she started crying. We are
> all in his room, holding his hands, telling him we love him and everything.
> After about 1-2 hours of him not responding, I called hospice. Fifteen minutes
> before the nurse gets here, he just wakes up, and cannot figure out what is
> wrong with us. He woke up in much pain, and after taking some of the short
> acting pain pills that had finally arrived, he told me that he hoped he could
> take the pills, go to sleep and not wake up. He told me that he was ready to
> die. I don't want him to die, but I do not want to see him suffer anymore
> either. I really do not think it will be much longer, before he passes. Pls
> put us in your prayers.
>
> Love you guys,
> Sheila
>
> John Waller wrote:
>
> > Sheila-
> >
> > Love the glamour shot! It's a treat to have your photos. Thanks!
> >
> > Nonie
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