Re: Glenn update...11/20/05/

November 22, 2005

In a message dated 11/20/2005 12:08:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

mystc1celt@... writes:

Donelle,

You have my thoughts and prayers at such a difficult time. It's bittersweet

to have him still her to celebrate, knowing that he's slipping away. I

admire your courage and strength. If you have things you want to say but can't

get them out, write him a letter and leave it for him to read when you're not

there.

Hospice must be such a relief for you, knowing he's in good hands and not

alone. I'm also really glad he's decided to make peace with his family. It's

important for all of them. Carry on, dear friend, and take what comes each

day. I'm praying for peace for you.

Thanks ....You are reading me loud and clear. Courage and strength is

not really happening right now...so add a little extra prayer for me,

please!! Writing Glenn a letter is an excellent idea. I did get the courage

to

ask him if he wanted to be buried in his uniform...and he does. I hadn't

thought of that until just this week!!! It will swim on him, but guess they

can

tuck it under him....as long as he doesn't move....omigosh, that's sick!!!

LOL

Each day is another challenge...for me, anyway. Going to work is getting

increasingly hard. But it's only 3 days a week now and Hospice comes, so at

least he's not here alllllllll day long by himself.

His Mom and brother are arriving on Friday...will leave on Monday. I'm so

grateful and so happy for all of them...keep calling it a " family reunion " ,

which Glenn just poo-poo's with a face like, Yeah right!! I hope his Mom has

enough sense to bring him Choc. chip cookies with nuts!!! I'm so hoping all

goes well for all of them. He did call his brother, also, and tell him to

tell his sister to come...but she's not coming, says she has to work.... Now

I'm

beginning to see the light. Her brother is dying and she can't get a day or

two off work....hmmm. Not a close family at all... it seems so strange to

me!!! His children have yet to show up either... I would be devastated if it

were me and my sons didn't come see me!!! And I'm thinking Glenn must be,

but not showing it... Thanks for the prayers, ... crank it up a notch,

please... I need strength and courage to get through this weekend....

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

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