Michelle was admitted to the Pathways Hospice Care Center in McKee Medical Center in Loveland (about 25 minutes from our house) on Sunday night. She was essentially unconscious and had moved beyond our ability to care for her at home.
In the wee hours of Monday morning (6/28) she aspirated fluids from her stomach and her breathing became labored, quick, and shallow. Over the course of the day we were able to use medicatins to calm her breathing somewhat and make her as comfortable as possible. The hospice doctor examined her and confirmed that her body is showing all the signs of shutting down, but since she is still so young it is impossible to predict how much longer she will hold out. It could be hours or a day or two.
This morning (Tuesday 6/29) she is comfortable and her breathing is still rapid and shallow, but with little of the laboring and gurgling sounds that were present yesterday. She appears relaxed and comfortable.
This will be my last post until she passes. Thank you all for your prayers and kind thoughts. Your support has been a key source of strength throughout our ordeal.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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ReplyDeleteMy husband kisses my cheek,
mingling his tears with mine;
he whispers familiar prayers.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
I want, O’ Lord, I want not to die.
Life and living I would have, Lord.
I am the resurrection and the life
Life I ask - life in the here and now.
My husband weeps and I am afraid.
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me
Give comfort to those I leave in sorrow.
Lend me the strength to say goodbye.
Whosoever believeth in me - shall never die
I am yours, Lord, now and forever.
Let me lean on your arm as we go
up the bright stairs and into the light.
I will fear no evil, for thou art with me
JR Hume, 2010
"for Michelle"