Hospice
We are both relieved I think to be back in the loving care of the hospice staff. That probably sounds like an odd statement. If you will recall however, there was a time two years ago when we believed that God was preparing to take Orin home quite soon and we chose to involve hospice at that time. We were relieved to discover that, Michelle, the same wonderful nurse who had cared for us before would again be providing and overseeing Orin's care this time.
Hospice is a wonderful relief when "things" get overwhelming. They come, and almost as if by magic the things that are needed appear! They will provide all of Orin's medications, monitor his need for changes and contact the Doctor. Within hours of their first visit the medical supply truck was at the door with an oxygen concentrator, and a wheel chair, things that Orin had asked for earlier in the afternoon. For now, Michelle will come once a week. When needed, additional help, more frequent visits as well as other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Orin has had some good days. In fact yesterday he felt so good that he was excited about them bringing the wheel chair because he plans for he and Mike ( our son) to make a trip to Home Depot. ( its a guy thing!!). We have both been keenly aware of his increased weakness in the last few weeks. A trip from "his chair" to the kitchen or anywhere leaves him extremely short of breath now. He is learning to judge when his legs are too weak however and has had no more falls.
As his physical body weakens ( and mine too - I'm not without the aches and pains of getting older you know) we both rest in the glorious promise of our Savior that we shall one day be like him and receive glorified bodies that will know no aging or pain. That is coming and we look forward to it almost as a child anticipates Christmas morning, until then however, we are resting in the care God has prepared to provide through family, friends and now the hospice network.
God Bless, Kathy
Hospice is a wonderful relief when "things" get overwhelming. They come, and almost as if by magic the things that are needed appear! They will provide all of Orin's medications, monitor his need for changes and contact the Doctor. Within hours of their first visit the medical supply truck was at the door with an oxygen concentrator, and a wheel chair, things that Orin had asked for earlier in the afternoon. For now, Michelle will come once a week. When needed, additional help, more frequent visits as well as other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Orin has had some good days. In fact yesterday he felt so good that he was excited about them bringing the wheel chair because he plans for he and Mike ( our son) to make a trip to Home Depot. ( its a guy thing!!). We have both been keenly aware of his increased weakness in the last few weeks. A trip from "his chair" to the kitchen or anywhere leaves him extremely short of breath now. He is learning to judge when his legs are too weak however and has had no more falls.
As his physical body weakens ( and mine too - I'm not without the aches and pains of getting older you know) we both rest in the glorious promise of our Savior that we shall one day be like him and receive glorified bodies that will know no aging or pain. That is coming and we look forward to it almost as a child anticipates Christmas morning, until then however, we are resting in the care God has prepared to provide through family, friends and now the hospice network.
God Bless, Kathy
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