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Grief in the Time of Corona: A Thread.
1/ Dad is home, settled & asleep. Our goal now is to keep him comfortable. His alertness comes and goes, but there’s still that twinkle of sassiness behind those hazel eyes.
Cannot express how amazing the admitting hospice nurse was.
1/ Dad is home, settled & asleep. Our goal now is to keep him comfortable. His alertness comes and goes, but there’s still that twinkle of sassiness behind those hazel eyes.
Cannot express how amazing the admitting hospice nurse was.
2/ She gave us so much info. Took her time to explain things, especially to my mom and brother. Laughed with us. Simply an angel in scrubs.
Dad’s got a bed in their living room. It’s not ideal, but we’re all around him. He will be well taken care of.
Dad’s got a bed in their living room. It’s not ideal, but we’re all around him. He will be well taken care of.
3/ She said, based on her experience and things she’s seeing with dad, he has about a week. Easter week. The Resurrection. The profoundness is not lost on me.
This is so like my dad.
This is so like my dad.
4/ His pastor is coming in the morning. I will be here because time is of the essence. Mom is doing better than I expected. I’m okay, just tired. The boys are okay.
I’ll keep you posted.
I’ll keep you posted.
5/ Dad had a good night. Slept the whole time. No signs of pain.
Mom and I didn’t. But that’s what coffee is for.
Dad’s the only one who likes my new jammies, which mom describes as “scary” and “circus like.”
My dad: “Wear what you want and let the haters hate.”
Mom and I didn’t. But that’s what coffee is for.
Dad’s the only one who likes my new jammies, which mom describes as “scary” and “circus like.”
My dad: “Wear what you want and let the haters hate.”
6/ Dad is spicy this morning. Joking, teasing me and mom. Just sassy as hell. I’m so glad we get to laugh like this.
Hasn’t complained once about his back hurting, which is a miracle.
The dog is still annoyed we won’t let him jump on the bed to “share” his biscuits with dad.
Hasn’t complained once about his back hurting, which is a miracle.
The dog is still annoyed we won’t let him jump on the bed to “share” his biscuits with dad.
7/ Dad’s pastor came. Prayed with him and gave him communion. Very blessed to witness that.
8/ Temp regulation is a major thing now. He’s feverish, then cold.
I’m giving him everything I can to keep him comfortable. Just keep praying.
I’m giving him everything I can to keep him comfortable. Just keep praying.
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10/ Today was okay. Last night was rough. He’s resting comfortably. Sometimes I wouldn’t know he was dying if I didn’t know him.
I’m mostly okay. Just tired. Sometimes the grief hits me really hard. It seems surreal.
I’m mostly okay. Just tired. Sometimes the grief hits me really hard. It seems surreal.
11/ Being able to do this for my dad, to take care of him, is a tremendous blessing.
12/ My dad’s dad was born April 8, 1903. Today, the hospice nurse said 24-48 hours.
Which would be...April 8. Daddy is going to celebrate a birthday with his dad for the first time in 54 years.
Which would be...April 8. Daddy is going to celebrate a birthday with his dad for the first time in 54 years.
