atlanta1 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hello all - we will be engaging hospice services. My dad has just gotten progressively weaker and weaker over the past few weeks. He cannot withstand any more chemotherapy and just as well because it was not working anyway. He is currently in the hospital after receiving a transfusion yesterday evening. Most likely after a consult with his doctors the hospice we have chosen will come and meet with us tomorrow. Honestly my Dad has been really confused/tired/weak lately that I don't know how much he realizes what is going on. My mom took this the hardest - she's worked so hard caring for him over the past several months and stayed on top of everything. But I think after hospice comes in she'll see how much of a help and a Godsend they can be. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks or for whatever time we have left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I am so very sorry to read that your father has reached this point in his illness. You and your family have my prayers . I hope hospice will be a big help to you all. God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I am so sorry. I will keep him and your family in my prayers. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I'm sorry to hear of your dad's decline but hope and pray that hospice eases the transition for you all...they were a blessing to us. Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlanta1 Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thanks for everyone's kind thoughts. Friday was a very difficult day - between the oncologist stopping treatment, talking w/the hospice people, Dad getting discharged to go home, etc. Friday night - he was really sick but thankfully the hospice nurses had a compounding pharmacy whip up some kind of gel to help with all that was going on. It goes on your wrist and is called BARPH gel. I guess the BARPH stands for whatever drugs are in it. It is one moment at a time right now. Currently Dad is in no pain, he is not nauseated, he is able to sip water, coke or juice and sleeps alot. He is "with it" most of the time when he's awake and sometimes he's confused about things. All in all - it's going OK. The hospice nurse that came out Saturday morning has assured us that we will not get in a situation where Dad is in a struggle and we are helpless what to do. That has been my biggest fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I'm thnking about you and hoping that your Dad is resting comfortably. We will be here for you. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 My thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. Take care of each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 It sounds like you have chosen a good hospice service. you and your family have my prayers. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Best wishes to your father, mother and family. I know how hard this must be for you all, but agree that once hospice comes in, you will all find it easier. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Amy, I haven't been here for the last 2 months and wasn't aware of your Dad's progression. I've thought of e-mailing you several times, but just couldn't do it. I am so sorry to hear this. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Wishing you all peace. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I am so sorry for your dad's decline. I will be keeping your family in my thoughts and hope that hospice services helps your family at this difficult time. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlanta1 Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 We lost my Dad about an hour ago. It was the most peaceful precious moment of my life. Hospice is here now and our family is here also. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Please accept my condolences for your loss. you all have my continued prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 (((Amy))) I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathies to you and your family. Please let us know if we can help you. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Amy, I'm so very sorry. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinM Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May God be with you in the days to come. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 It was the most peaceful precious moment of my life. I am so sorry for your loss yet so happy that your dad's passing was so serene. May this moment remain with you forever... a celebration of your father's life rather than a mourning of his death. Carole NSCLC IIIB Squamous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Amy.....So sorry to hear your loss, but a peaceful moment will hopely help you and the whole family. All of you will be in my prayers. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattym Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss and wish you peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you and your family. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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