MsC1210 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I am home for a bit and wanted to update. Mom called this morning and said that Jerry had a terrible night. I went straight down and have been there all day. The difference from 48 hours ago is more than just shocking. The Hospice nurse came in and we have now stopped all medications except for the morphine which is now in liquid form and his xanax under the tongue. Both are now being given every hour. The nurse took me aside and asked if my Mom realized what was going on and I explained that she has been in serious denial. We decided that it was time to sit her down and try and prepare her as the nurse has informed us that the dying process has begun and it is simply a matter of time. We have met with the funeral director and gotten the preliminary details out of the way. What a heartwrenching ordeal to be planning someones funeral as they lay dying in the next room. I don't think I will ever, ever recover from this and be the same again. I am not sure how much longer we have but it is very, very near the end. I will try and update as I get the chance. Love and hugs Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I am just so sorry for what you are all going through. My thoughts are with you. Rochelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 (((Chris))) I am so terribly sorry for this. I hoped so much that Jerry would rebound. I don't want to call you now while you are at your moms. Give me a call later if you need a friend to talk to. I am just so sorry. Hugs - Patti B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Oh Chris This is heartbreaking to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you to give you all the strength you will need to get through this. May God be kind to Jerry. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Chris - I am so very, very sorry. I really didn't think things would progress so quickly and I prayed that Jerry would have much more time with your mom and the rest who love him. Please know I am thinking of you all and wishing the outcome would have been different. Hugs, Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 (((Chris))), I am just so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with Jerry, you and your family. Hugs, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I will be praying for you to all to have strength and peace. Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Chris, I am sorry it has come to this. I hope that jerry can remain comfortable. You all have my prayers. Don M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I'm so sorry, Chris. Gosh, your world has been turned upside down again. I just hurt for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I am so sorry for you, your mother, and your family. I hope you are able to keep Jerry comfortable and calm. Muriel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 (((Christine)))) Hugs and prayers for peace. Hugs, Debi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Chris. God bless you and give you all the strength and courage you need at this time. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgirl Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Chris-My prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry. Maryea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappy Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Chris, my heart goes out to you for what surely is a very difficult situation. I will have you and your Mom in my thoughts and Prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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