Since I know that you, my friends, are wondering how things are going here I thought I would drop in for a short up-date. Not much has changed. Richard has pretty much stayed "out" all day. He has opened his eyes twice, maybe. No talking. No trying to communicate with us at all. Taking fluids only in drops with a syringe and his anxiety meds crushed in a smidgen of applesauce. If he is awake, he is coughing!! And that increases all of our anxiety. So we are giving breathing treatments, cough syrup, and anxiety medications, along with the Atropine drops to dry up all the mucous. Time is marching on as his time with us is dwindling. Not much more to say....thanks for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Life Continues
Since I know that you, my friends, are wondering how things are going here I thought I would drop in for a short up-date. Not much has changed. Richard has pretty much stayed "out" all day. He has opened his eyes twice, maybe. No talking. No trying to communicate with us at all. Taking fluids only in drops with a syringe and his anxiety meds crushed in a smidgen of applesauce. If he is awake, he is coughing!! And that increases all of our anxiety. So we are giving breathing treatments, cough syrup, and anxiety medications, along with the Atropine drops to dry up all the mucous. Time is marching on as his time with us is dwindling. Not much more to say....thanks for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers
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Dear Paula - thanks for remembering us too - in these really difficult times for you all ... my thoughts as you will be there with him when the time comes ... Hilary
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Hilary.
DeletePrayers and peace to you.
ReplyDeleteI will take them Elaine
DeleteThank you Paula. How kind of you to think of us when you are going through this experience. Stay strong my friend.
ReplyDeleteStrong is the hard part Wendy
DeleteIt sounds like Richard is at peace in himself, I hope that isn't presumptuous. Love and prayers across the waters for you, Richard and the family. Hugs Linda
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteThanks for the update - you are such a strong, wonderful woman. Praying for you and Richard - sending strength and hugs.
ReplyDeleteStrong is hard! Thanks Lisa
DeleteI hope I'm right in thinking Richard's not in any pain? Sending extra hugs for Harley and Darian!
ReplyDeleteNo pain at all Myra. Thanks for the hugs for Darian and Harley
DeleteThanks Paula for the update. Will continue to pray.
ReplyDeletebetty
Thank you betty...prayers appreciated
DeleteStill praying and thinking of you and the family. Love you. I'm sending a great big hug your way.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cristy...I needed that
DeleteI have been thinking about you. Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate it Jeanette
DeleteI pray for you and yours everyday Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you so much....
DeleteI'm thinking of you often and praying for your comfort.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fancy
DeleteThinking of you, your family and Richard. Thank you for letting us know how things are. I know you are very sad but I hope that you are also at peace, knowing that you've done everything you could possibly do for him.
ReplyDeleteVery sad, but yes at peace!
DeleteI wish that i was closer so I could be of some practical assistance to you.
ReplyDeleteYou and yours are in my heart and prayers.
Stay busy and sleep when you can. Talk to the angels, they are everywhere around you now, waiting to be called in for extra support and love xx
I talk to the angels all the time Lisa. And now there is a really special one up there waiting for me!
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