Hospice Visit Part 1

I went down to visit my Dad at lunch today.

The facility is very nice and the people were really kind. He has his own room and it is much more comfortable than the hospital. I noticed little things like wooden floors and different art in each room (all hung at the same level). My Dad was watching some court TV and sipping some water. He is very thin but he looks better.

They have an IV for fluids hooked up to him and there is a tube from his nose to his stomach that is pumping out all the tummy gunk. The head nurse (forgot her actual title...sorry) was very kind. She told my Dad he had pretty eyes which he hears all the time but he did sorta smile. She told me that they put a longer pumping tube down him and they were able to pump out 3000 cc's of nasty tummy gunk. That's actually a lot of gunk and part of me growled at the hospital for not knowing why his stomach was distended but I let it go as just seeing him more comfortable was of comfort to me. He drank a healthy amount of water which was nice to see.

My sisters Tanisha and Candy showed up and it was nice to have all of us together with our Dad. My sisters are both doing well and I'm vey proud of how they are both handling the situation. As an immediate family we have always ben able to speak openly about stuff and me and my sisters were able to share a few tears and some fond memories in the Family Room. Though my dad is preparing to leave us, it was pretty apparent that he isn't actually leaving. He remains in us and around us and that thought was comforting as well.

Tomorrow my Grandparents and an Aunt arrive I believe and I'm really looking forward to seeing them. I know my dad is looking forward to getting a chance to see them as well. It's a tough time but he continues to be strong and even "parent".

I don't know if you can all see them but some people have left comments on these blogs and it's great. I was touched by Alissa, Tanisha and Jessico and I encourage you all to leave a note or write your thoughts as I print them all and read them to my Dad.

It's 3:11 pm here and I get off in acouple of hours. I will run home and change and go back down there to see my Dad. I will post again tonight on the happenings.

That's it for now

thanx

Lemorris A