Yet ANOTHER fall, and in hospital and poorly
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Pot? Kettle?Yes, I know what you mean Lyn, and thank you for your concern. He's been in bed all day, as he's not eating much of the pureed food either. Poor man, he bears so little resemblance to the Old John.
My Dad went into the garden to check on his roses when he was 70. He had a massive heart attack and literally dropped dead. It was a huge shock for everyone, but having experienced that, and The Long Goodbye, the first is so much better than the latter.
Ah Scarlett you are probably right-but this pot/kettle has boiled dry. John needs your energy so don't get ill.
Yes, the long goodbye is heartbreaking for everyone involved.I'm so sorry that John is so ill. I'm also sorry what you are having to go through. I wish you continued strength
Love,
Lyn T XX
Also wishing you the strength & endurance that you need.
Even before William became ill, I used to say that I hoped he would be taken suddenly, by a massive stroke or heart attack or something - preferably while he was doing something he enjoyed. He has always been so terrified of being ill, of having to take "drugs" (or as he used to say "being drugged up against my will!"), and of nursing homes. Every time he got the slightest sniffle, he would start shouting at me about how he was NEVER to be "warehoused in a nursing home, drugged up so I'll just sit in a chair drooling!" Of course, I say before he became ill - before his dementia became obvious, but there was obviously something wrong there all along!
Even before William became ill, I used to say that I hoped he would be taken suddenly, by a massive stroke or heart attack or something - preferably while he was doing something he enjoyed. He has always been so terrified of being ill, of having to take "drugs" (or as he used to say "being drugged up against my will!"), and of nursing homes. Every time he got the slightest sniffle, he would start shouting at me about how he was NEVER to be "warehoused in a nursing home, drugged up so I'll just sit in a chair drooling!" Of course, I say before he became ill - before his dementia became obvious, but there was obviously something wrong there all along!
I tried to feed John at lunchtime, but he was reluctant to take more than a few teaspoons of pureed food. He's so thin, but I can't force food down him.
Echo pony-mad, Scarlett. Love and Christmas blessings to you both. Verityxx
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John only ate a few teaspoons of food, and my coaxing was in vain. He's not eating enough to keep an ant alive, but is still surprisingly strong, grabbing my arm, really hard, and pushing it away.
I asked about his weight and, as expected, it's plummeted. Hope everyone's days are as good as they can be.
He's not eating enough to keep an ant alive, but is still surprisingly strong, grabbing my arm, really hard, and pushing it away.I asked about his weight and, as expected, it's plummeted. Hope everyone's days are as good as they can be.
Scarlett-I'm so sorry that you are going through this extra worry. I never knew where Pete's strength came from either. He had the power to hurt right up til his final day. No you can't force John to eat but you can do what you have done all along and comfort him.
I'm so sorry my lovely
Love
Lyn T XX
I'm so sorry my lovely
Love
Lyn T XX
Oh Scarlett. You have battled so hard for John. You must be heartbroken. Wish I could comfort you in some way but can only send you a loving hug. Verityxx
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Verity, these messages are such a help, and there's Lyn, still sending them as well. I'm so grateful for TP.
I'm also wishing you a peaceful day Scarlett-and an extra helping of strength.
My thoughts are with you
Love
Lyn T XXXX
My thoughts are with you
Love
Lyn T XXXX
Adding my five pennyworth to the enormous heap of love wished for you here, Scarlett. X Shelagh
