Weeks left

caberr

Met with hospice on Tuesday.  I was told he only has weeks not months left.  If he makes it to Christmas, they will be surprised.  He is a fighter.  No solid food for over 3 weeks but is drinking.  For the most part, he still knows me and the kids. 

I had a houseful yesterday.  We visited George in the am and had dinner later in the day.  I made the turkey, and the girls did everything else.  One daughter and family spent the night. My son and his 4 kids are coming on Saturday. 

I am thankful that he was ok for all the weddings and welcoming all 15 grandchildren into this world. 

He is in a facility, and I will stay there as the time gets closer.   I want to be with him.  I am numb but pray God takes him sooner than later, so no more suffering. 

David J

Caberr-

I am sorry you are facing this reality, but happy you have a large support group. I went through this three months ago, though the end came very quickly. I’ll be thinking of you on the coming weeks. 

David

Ed1937

I'm so sorry you are facing that. It's a very hard thing to do. A large family should be very helpful for you. I know it was/is for me. With hospice onboard, that should make the final days comfortable for him. My brother and his wife both passed from alz, and they both went peacefully. You will both be in our prayers.

toolbeltexpert

Caberr I am sorry things are so hard at this point. I will be praying for you. 

Stewart

caberr

Thank you all for your kind words and support. 

Joe C.

caberr, I am sorry to hear that you have reached this point in the journey especially during the holiday season. I will keep you & your husband in my thoughts and prayers.

loveskitties

Prayers for you and your family.

May your DH know peace in these final days.

Last Dance

Caberr                                                                                                                                               I will keep you and your family in my prayers that God would give you strength to make it through the next weeks or months whatever it may be ,and he will be with you when you have to go on alone without your beloved husband.  I will say I have all the respect there is for Hospice I had them for my Linda, but sometimes their timings for people passing is not accurate .Linda was the only supposed to live about a month, she lived three months without any food just liquids but they were smoothies had ice cream in them and some fruit so she was getting calories that way. I just had a friend that passed away he was on dialysis when they took him off dialysis, they thought he would only last a couple of weeks and he lasted five months so you just never know. I think it all depends on that person when they decide it's time for them to go. I wish you and your family all the best God's blessings to you. Richard

Marie58

caberr, I wish this wasn't so hard for all of us. We're right behind you...

Blessings to you, your DH and your family. I pray he's comfortable and that you have peace.