Today wasn't a good day for dad. He was in a lot of pain most of the day. Hospice came in and dad was in tears most of the morning. Dr. Draper had started him on a pain patch yesterday and it is suppose to take 12-24hours before it kicks in. Well... it never kicked in and they had the dosage wrong.
So Lisa, our Hospice nurse, another blessing because she is a friend of Amy's, she put a rush on the portable pump that they put dad on. He finally was getting some relief around 3:00 - but it was a long morning. Jen, Amy and I were there most of the day and the boys are going to be there tonight because we are going to go watch Casey in a play. The boy who hardly speaks is in a play :)
Hopefully this pump will make dad comfortable enough to wear he isn't in so much pain. There is nothing worse than having that helpless feeling. All we can do today is watch him and tell him some relief was on it's way and to hang in there - if I could take any of his pain away from him I would. I know all he wants is to be pain-free.
It is by far the hardest thing we will ever go through and we are blessed that everyone's jobs are so understanding and are allowing everyone to take off. Of course me being the unemployed one didn't have to worry about that :).... But they are going to take off as needed and we are just going to do our best to keep him pain free and to be there together - as a crazy family - that we are :)
Tomorrow, if all goes well, should be a better day for dad and he may be up for visitors. It is best to call first though just to make sure.
Much love to all,
Cookie, Michele and family,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you each and everyday. We are also here to help in any way you need us. We love you and pray for you and brother Bill. Let us know if we can be there in any way. May the peace of God be with you each day.
Love Aunt Sandy and Uncle John
Aunt Joy asked me to tell everyone that there will be no Mass (sadly) this Monday evening at Holy Cross because of the holiday.
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Aunt Rita
Michelle:
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you've been able to do this blog, but it is such a beautiful tribute. I am so sorry for your whole family. I hope that your dad is more comfortable.
Some of the best memories of my life were growing up with you guys. Your mom and dad had the best parties for the Fourth of July. I always think of your dad when ever I see a chinese lantern, my personal favorite from those parties. In fact, I bought some chinese lanterns for my kids a couple of years ago and told them about the good old days....
I will never forget the time that your mom was in trouble for "drinking all of your dad's beer" on one of our lake trips.
Please thank your mom and dad for all of those great get togethers and special memories that we all have of them together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Missy