tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post8624415632019487031..comments2023-10-08T08:51:34.038-07:00Comments on Karen's Korner: My Dad and an Appointment With HospiceSTILLMAGNOLIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453175923858351452noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post-83735969846936979742009-08-30T11:40:34.434-07:002009-08-30T11:40:34.434-07:00I can't say anything except that I'm just ...I can't say anything except that I'm just across the hall ANYTIME you need ANYTHING. I love you!Trinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709214926784645028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post-55942064562564104872009-08-30T07:32:14.308-07:002009-08-30T07:32:14.308-07:00I'm giving you a bloggy hug. You'll be in...I'm giving you a bloggy hug. You'll be in my prayers. I can imagine how hard this is for you. I love my dad dearly also.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156493363352822675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post-10253149616354179562009-08-30T05:44:58.058-07:002009-08-30T05:44:58.058-07:00Karen,
My heart breaks as I read this post! It'...Karen,<br />My heart breaks as I read this post! It's all too new to me too. As you know, I just lost my baby brother in June to Kidney Cancer.<br />We also enrolled him in Hospice.<br /><br />What an awesome organization! Mike's workers were such a blessing, not only to him, but to the family as well. <br />The new rules of Hospice are a life expectancy of 12 months or less.<br />PLEASE, let them do their job! Use their services! For 3 1/2 months...we wanted/needed for nothing! They were awesome christian people that knew their stuff!<br />I thank God for them every day!<br />If only everyone was not afraid of their services, and let them become a part of their lives. They will LOVE your dad, as well as the rest of your family!<br />AND...they stay with you for 12 months after the passing of your loved one!<br />PLEASE email me if you have any questions at all!<br />((HUGS))<br />JackiJackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13809892178863253704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post-77448646805395666492009-08-30T05:05:52.105-07:002009-08-30T05:05:52.105-07:00My friend - this is so hard. There aren't a lo...My friend - this is so hard. There aren't a lot of words of comfort that will help are there? I know you will forge through this as you have so many times on your life road. You have many friends that love you and will be here for you. <br />I think it's wonderfully sweet that you can still call yourself a "daddy's girl". What great memories you must have of a life with your dad. <br />I'll see you at church this morning...I wasn't sure I was coming to the Arbor today....I think a friend needs a hug!<br />Love you!!wind6https://www.blogger.com/profile/10214314625867420571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post-91393866211577342772009-08-29T21:37:55.586-07:002009-08-29T21:37:55.586-07:00{{{Hugs}}} I came over wanting to thank you for st...{{{Hugs}}} I came over wanting to thank you for stopping by my blog, but I felt you could use a big hug too. I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110041382116193467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post-2374287266994666922009-08-29T18:13:55.852-07:002009-08-29T18:13:55.852-07:00My dear friend,
How very sad it makes me to hear t...My dear friend,<br />How very sad it makes me to hear the pain in your voice. Getting the news that a parent has been placed under hospice care must be terrible. I do not know.<br />My ladies' group at church cook, pack and freeze meals for hospice families. The nurses recogonize the need and will tell the coordinator who comes to the building and gets the meals. These are not just for needy families as far as finances, but for families that just need a break from the daily routine. I know from this how compassionate and caring these people are. From being at some of the memorial services I have been able to see how close the family members and the hospice team members grow.<br />I pray there will not be a lot of pain for your dad and that he can remain as comfortable as possible. Who knows they may have to "expell" him from hospice care. The Great Physician hasn't made the final call yet.<br />Stay strong in your faith and you will prevail.Ms. Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037975064010854297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post-69490185490391559562009-08-29T15:26:31.486-07:002009-08-29T15:26:31.486-07:00Hi Karen, I'm was just stopping in from SITS t...Hi Karen, I'm was just stopping in from SITS to share some comment love.<br /><br />My heart is literally breaking for you and your family. I have not yet suffered the loss of a parent but I have gone through that journey with my husband just 3 short years ago. I know it is not the same but I can imagine it just a little because I was very close to my husband's dad as we have been married 19 years. He was an incredible man who gave so much to his family. He had lung cancer and emphysema that made his last days so very difficult. Ultimately, he, too, was placed in the care of hospice. And, my oh my, they were amazing people, too. I don't know what we would have done without them. They were definitely some of THE most compassionate people I have ever had the pleasure of coming into contact with. They are truly there for your every need no matter how great or how small. They did anything we asked - and more - and they always kept us up-to-date. My FIL stayed at his home for a very long time with hospice coming in to check in on him and take care of him almost daily. Then toward the end, he was moved to a facility because he required care (breathing treatment and suction) that could not be administer in his home. He truly was at peace when he passed away on a Sunday morning while he was sleeping. Our whole family has nothing but excellent feelings about our experience with hospice.<br /><br />I know it is not something you ever want to have to deal with but if you come to need their services, they can literally be a Godsend. If you have any questions or just want to chat, please feel free to contact me. <br /><br />I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Teresa <><<br /><br /> http://toomanyheartbeats.blogspot.comTeresa @ ♥ Too Many Heartbeats ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/06926075458122509648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post-8857385353921120912009-08-29T11:27:58.659-07:002009-08-29T11:27:58.659-07:00It's hard - I know -- In fact just today I was...It's hard - I know -- In fact just today I was wondering why I feel so like hanging on to Summer - THIS summer -- I'm always so eager for Fall to arrive - usually my favorite season. It suddenly dawned on my that our Dads are aging and becoming frail -- I know that their time with us is short and I just want it and them to linger on -- just a little longer--- please.Mid-Atlantic Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04783201134348135008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498375544498603650.post-58501051971658088892009-08-29T10:00:39.097-07:002009-08-29T10:00:39.097-07:00Desert Greetings Karen.
My heart goes out to you a...Desert Greetings Karen.<br />My heart goes out to you and your family. As do my prayers.<br />As an only child, I know how hard it is to see your father suffering. I was there for my dad during his battle with an illness. He past away 10 years ago this past March. <br /><br />Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest<br />Patty<br />http://pkphotography.usPatricia Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873914997131007664noreply@blogger.com