Africa departure date: 22 September Dave’s mom status: pre-active dying Last night we actually had a quasi conversation on the phone with her. She was fairly lucid, had drunk several different items and had jello. My sister in-law had the phone on the table as she talked and worked to get Lucille to drink moreContinue reading “The countdown starts on both ends”
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Reading and waiting
Yesterday was fairly unchanged in Lee’s condition. Dr F, the oncologist, visited while Mike was still there. The report was that he was very angry, mainly because he was loosing one of his favorite patients, but also because the dance with chemo didn’t work. This mornings report is that his breathing is shallower and moreContinue reading “Reading and waiting”
Loosing the Battle
The cancer is winning the battle in my dad’s body. Mike spent the night watch at the hospital. Kim & I went home to sleep. They took him off one pain medication and started morphine. He’s breathing more comfortably and doesn’t seem to be experiencing any pain. Family members: If you are hoping to stopContinue reading “Loosing the Battle”
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