Tuesday I got called into a meeting with the social worker from our Oncologists office and she recommended that we bring in Hospice. I broke down in to tears to me this was the day I was dreading because in my mind this was it. If it was going to take Gary's hope away I was not going to bring them in. Thankfully it did not we found out that it would be an amazing benefit and he could continue the treatments he was all ready on. The information specialist came out Friday and told us the amazing care that they would provide and it was such a blessing. They are going to send a nurse out three or more times a week and a CNA to help with hygiene and a Chaplain and a volunteer to come out and spend some time with the kids giving them a some much needed special attention. I am still not thrilled with the idea of Community Hospice being such a HUGE part of our lives but I think it will be a huge blessing for this family. The social worker even said our days are numbered by God and Gary may outlive us all but we need to realize that the doctors cannot cure him but God still can but we need the services of Hospice until that day comes. Even the Hospice lady said we will gladly discharge you if God heals you and we will rejoice with you but lets take care of you now and that made us feel so much better. My heart still hurts every time I say the word HOSPICE but I am thanking God that this place is here to relieve some of the heaviness of the intense care that Gary needs right now and we can use this time to enjoy each other more.
Please continue to lift the entire family as we walk in to this new area please remember Gary's entire family this cancer effects so many and my heart breaks for his parents and brothers and grandmother I get to see him everyday I can put my hands on him as much as I want love on him whenever but they cant they have to observe from the outside and I know that has got to be so difficult.
Praise - Our God supplies all of our needs this week by Gods grace and His servants we had several needs filled in one evening and it was so overwhelming just to know that God knows all our needs and I thank God for the people He has blessed us with that listen to His leading and I pray that God would bless all that have sewn into us so very much
THANK YOU SO MUCH DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR EACH OF YOU
Thanks so much for posting, Cindy! I trust that you will find that hospice is indeed a blessing for all of you, and that far from being the "lowering of the veil," it is certainly all about hope. I hope they will help you all make the absolute most and best of every moment of LIFE!
ReplyDeleteCindy, my heart breaks with you. However, I can remember the EXCELLENT care Hospice has given our family over the years with my Grandmother and my Mom. What a blessing they are. You will feel at peace knowing that Gary will be WELL taken care of. They are so wonderful to the families. I am still praying for Gary and the family. You are in my heart! Miss seeing you all! ~Pamela
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