Daddy Update

Allyson loves her Papaw Mac!

Daddy continues to be very sick.  The Hospice nurse has been in constant contact with me, for which I am forever thankful.  She visited yesterday and reassured me that I was doing all the things I needed to be doing for him at this point.  This is a step toward his home going and he may or may not return to a better state of health. 

The morning hours and evening hours are the worst for him.  The mid section of the day seems to be better.  I continue to give him meds from his comfort kit.  His appetite is down sharply and he isn't complaining about having to take the meds, which tells me he's really suffering because he usually does not like taking extra medications. 

We no longer leave him alone, even for a just a short while because he is so weak and staggers about a lot.  I've tried to get him to use his walker, but he is very resistant to that.  Hospice will begin on Monday making 4 visits per week, 2 by the nurse and 2 by the CNA, as well as extras as needed.  Also, a Hospice physician will be visiting on Tuesday to examine him and see is any medication changes are needed.

For now, he is resisting a hospital bed, so we will put that off for a bit longer.  The nurse assured me that one could be delivered and set up at a couple hours notice, so I know it will be available when he is ready for it.  I've been working on getting his room better situated for the things we will have to have available is he becomes bed bound.  I already have a tray table, bedside potty chair and other things necessary for taking care of him so we'll have the equipment we need when it becomes necessary.

Please continue to pray for Daddy, as well as me and my family.  This is not an easy time, but very little of life is easy.  Our main concern is to keep Daddy as comfortable as possible and to care for him in a way that would honor our Lord and our Daddy.

I love you, my Sisters, and I am so thankful to have each of you to turn to.

9 Don’t just pretend to love others.

Really love them.

Hate what is wrong.

Hold tightly to what is good.

10 Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honoring each other.

11 Never be lazy,

but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 

12 Rejoice in our confident hope.

Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

Romans 12: 9-12  (NLT)