Happy To See Family
After a night marked by continuing and ever worsening esophageal gurglings he had visitors today.
He roused when the kids arrived, stayed fairly alert during the early part of their visit.
Hospice began giving robinol to reduce secretions (easing the gurgling), and some pain meds for discomfort. He is now on a gentle regimen of regular pain management.
He is peaceful, making his peace and giving his blessings and advice to the family, including permission to drive his car. And for those who know how important that car is giving permission for “everyone” to drive he car is an amazing statement.
He rests much more comfortably now, some of the problematic symptoms are nearly gone and he is at peace.
Fred & Lisa arrive tomorrow. I hope he recognizes them. We think it will be so.
In the meantime Mike and I made funeral arrangements, we’re using the same mortuary that buried Margaret 38 yrs ago. Mom and Dad will rest together — head to toe…. even back then there were not two adjoining spots, but they’re still together. All these years he has returned to the grave to place flowers at Margaret’s grave each anniversary of her death. It’s only fitting that their remains abide together just as they will soon be reunited.
