Progress

After Dad had a long week with blader issues, I think we have a good balance of medicines, finally!  What was determined that, if Dad got over 20cc's of urine in his bladder, it would spasm.  That was sometimes painful and always sent him to the restroom.  20cc's is only about 4 teaspoons, so you can imagine how that affected the frequency in which Dad had to get up out of bed or his recliner.  For someone in a wheelchair, that is not an easy task.  Also, it's pretty tough to sleep when having such frequency.  Starting Sunday afternoon, the frequency became much less and that has continued throughout the day today.  Last night Dad was up a lot, but I think tonight will be much better. 

Fortunately, as much as Dad was up last night, Mom slept right through it.  That is unusual, but we are thankful for her good night's rest.  She woke not feeling well at all, but she had not had any liquid morphine during the night.  I think her pain caught up with her. Tonight, we will try to give her morphine every few hours without disturbing her too much and see if she wakes feeling better tomorrow.  All we can do is persevere and see what works!  And PRAY...we pray a lot!!! 

"O Almighty God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray to You for Your servants Mildred and Harvey Smith, whose sickness is bringing them to the end of their earthly lives..

You are the God whose only-begotten Son taught us that not even the smallest sparrow can fall without Your knowledge, and that You hold all creation in Your merciful arms. Let their thoughts be quieted with the peace and confidence of their final deliverance into the fullness of Your love.

Keep their souls and bodies pure, and sanctify them during the time they remain among us, that on the last day they may be raised up with all Your saints to live with You in never ending glory.

For to You belong praise and worship, to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages." Amen" From the Orthodox Church of The Mother of God; Prayer for One Terminally Ill 

Mom and Dad have both had a bite of lunch and are napping.  My faith assures me that our precious Lord will know when is the right time to take them to their Heavenly home.  Until then, we provide total loving care and support.  I rpaise God for the wonderful caretakers, the four women who are on our team, the hospice nurses and doctors and our family!