Update on Dad, greetings and other stuff - kinda long

November 12, 2008

Hello All,

It has been awhile since I posted. I've been so busy with work and

Dad. We believe we have entered the final stage of Dad's time

here. I've had him on Hospice since the end of September. He has

had back to back to back UTI's and is no longer responding to

antibiotics. Because of this and other developments we believe his

time to be 2 months or less. Of course, the final decision is in

God's hands. We are having to move his furniture out of his room

this weekend as he needs a hospital bed. They have had a lift in

there that has made space cramped so we are going to pull some of

the other pieces and replace them with smaller pieces I have here at

the house to help the caregivers manuver him better.

It has been a tough year for our family and for me especially. We

have lost an uncle and two aunts since May. All together I've lost

about a dozen or so people that are close to me or that I know.

From May to July the count was 10 when I quit counting. There have

been at least 2-4 more. I just feel like I have been so surrounded

by death the last 6 months.

To all of the members of the board that have recently lost loved

ones, you have my prayers and thoughts. I know it's hard to lose

loved ones. Besides the many people I've lost this year I lost my

mom almost 19 years ago.

Imogene, you and your Texas gentleman are always in my thoughts.

Ron, I understand your frustration with your family...I get little

help from one sister and no help from my other sister and brother.

I'm happy you have brought in hospice to help you.

Donna, don't be surprised if you get that phone call one night (I

think I still have the number).

One good note. Back in July I adopted a dog. She is estimated to

be six years old. I've never had a dog before so I find all her

little doggy ways facinating and she does something everyday that

makes me laugh.

To all the new members, welcome. I am sorry you have had to find us

but you will receive a lot of good information and support from

people on this board.

Hugs to all,

Leah

Caregiver to Dad diagnosed with LBD September 2006.

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