ginnyde Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Earl is not doing well. Yesterday morning I was in the kitchen and heard a loud noise. Not sure where it came from but thought I would check Earl first. Unfortunately he had fallen. Not sure how. He said he got up to go to the bathroom and he and the walker got out of control. He landed head first on the tile hearth in our sitting room with broken shards of a porcelain vase all around him. Since he has fallen before I knew I could not get him up, so I got our neighbor, who is a nurse, to come help. We got him turned over. He did a good job on his forehead. We had to call for her husband because even the 2 of us couldn't get him up. Got his cuts cleaned and bandaged and then we checked him all out. In the beginning it looked like some neurological problems but they seemed to disappear. A day later now. I am listened to him breath over a baby monitor, and he snores like a banchee. What I have been noticing over the last couple of days is that his speech is getting slurred. It seems like it is all the time now and he is aware of it. Tuesday I am getting him LifeLine and am going to start checking for 'home companions' or something similar. A hospital bed is probably coming soon. This is so hard. I love him so much and I am having trouble finding him in there. Please pray that he is safe and comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny very very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with Earl and you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 (((Ginny))) I am sending prayers for both of you. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 May God's light and love surround you both and bring you peace and comfort. I will pray for strength for both of you. I pray today may be a good day. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Oh Ginny, I am so sorry to hear this. I don't even know what to say. I feel so bad for you both. The Duke has put up a good fight, and he deserves to win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Oh, Ginny. It makes me so sad to think how difficult this is for you....how much it hurts for you to say, "I am having trouble finding him in there". Please know that you and Earl are in my frequent thoughts and prayers for strength. I wish that things would turn around...that you'd see increasing signs of that old twinkle of Earl's coming back. And of course, I will pray for his comfort and safety....just as I pray for your strength and the power of your love for Earl to sustain you, as I know it does. I'm so sorry about Earl's fall, but glad he wasn't too badly hurt. Still...it's a worry. Thinking of you, dear....wishing and hoping for more good days than worried ones....more smiles with your beloved than fears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny, I'm sorry the Duke is not doing so well right now..Praying for you both, its so hard.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny, I feel so bad for you and Earl. You and he have been battling this disease with all you've got, and I am so sorry about the things that are happening now. I have just asked God to send you His strength, His power and His love. We love you, Ginny. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny, So sorry to hear Earl still isnt feeling well. Hope things turn up soon. Keep your head up. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny,I'm very sorry to hear this.You and Earl have fought so hard it just isn't fair.You both deserve to have the upper hand on this.Our prayers to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny and Earl, I am still saying ton's of prayers for you both. I am so very sorry to hear that our Earl took a digger again! Poor Earl! (my granddaughter calls a fall a digger). Ginny, I know your heart is breaking in two, three, four, etc parts, and I honestly wish there was something I could do or say that would help you through all this. But, please now your in my thoughts and prayers each and every day. I am glad to hear your going to look into getting some help. I think that might take a little off your shoulders my friend! It's not easy to do, but it's the right thing to do. (((((Ginny & Earl)))))) Much Love & Support, Connie B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny, I am sooo sorry to hear about Earl's decline. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I am praying for Earl's quick improvement and for you to have the strength mentally and physically to keep going. If there is anything else I can do for you, please let me know. Take care. Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny so very sorry to here your Earl is not doing so well, our prayers are with you both that things will get better soon, I hate cancer it take so much out of all of us. PRAYERS coming your way. Charolette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
char1048 Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny so very sorry to here your Earl is not doing so well, our prayers are with you both that things will get better soon, I hate cancer it take so much out of all of us. PRAYERS coming your way. Charolette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close to the edge Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 comfort and prayers being sent your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny I am so very sorry that Earl is having a rough time right now. I know that it is extremely hard on you, too. Hang in there, dear Ginny. I am praying for both of you. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny, I'm so sorry that the Duke is having so many problems right now. Gotcha both in my prayers. DavidA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny- I am so sorry. My heart breaks for you, and for Earl. Since he realizes it, I would imagine he is very frustrated and having some new/unfamiliar feelings. You are both in my prayers! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glo Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny, I'm SO sorry that Earl is having some bad days. But don't forget to get enjoyment out of the fact that he is still with you, still recognizes you -- and the twinkle is still in there -- just gone a little deeper. My prayers go out to you both. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny, my prayers are with you two. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny, I am sending up prayers. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ginny i am sending lots of love and prayers. I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Daer Ginny, I am so sorry and I know of the helpless feeling you have. Earl has fought so hard and you have been the most wonderful caring wife that he could ever ask for. I am sending my love and my prayers that things become easier for both of you. I am so sad to read your news. Keep fighting, keep loving and keep praying. God Bless You Both, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhappy Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Ginny- I am so sorry to hear that Earl fell. I have thought of both of you often over the last week or so. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 (((Ginny))) He's still in there, Dear One. The love you two share isn't something divisible by cancer of any kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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