I haven't been able to bring myself to post. There's no way for me to update this blog without totally breaking down.
Mitt is declining, he's lost more weight, he's very weak. He's been having trouble swallowing. He's in pain. Today his doctor increased his morphine to 100 mg every morning and night. He has a rash on his trunk and thighs, it's purple. His ankles and feet are badly swollen. His hands are extremely white. His body is failing, he can barely make it up the stairs and in and out of bed.
Please pray for his comfort and for my strength. I feel like I'm dying with him.
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and love.
To say this whole thing sucks would be the understatement of the year.
ReplyDeleteAnd sadly it's not going to get better or easier for papa.. or for you or for Jeanine or for any of us.
It is absolutely heartbreaking to witness the decline...even though we all knew this is what was going to happen..it is all a part of the process.
But like papa said yesterday when we were all talking in the kitchen; "I have learned so much..." and i know we all have. Papa has inspired us and brought people together and taught us all to be a little more compassionate. May we all continue to learn from one another.
I know it feels like it but you're not dying... You can't die. You're not even 50 yet, you little spring chicken!
I love you mom! See you in a couple days.
xoxo
laceylee.
Father God, we ask that your Holy Spirit flow through Chris and Mike, bring them comfort, fill their home with your love, peace, mercy, and grace Lord.
ReplyDeleteChris and Mike, you guys are in our thoughts and prayers throughout the day. We all wish there was more we could do. Love you guys, brother Tom
I know it feels like your life has stopped and everyone elses is still going. But know we are crying with you. When we left Chamberlain a few weeks ago, we were excited to go but sad to leave. I think that is what dying is like, excited to go see Jesus and family members, but sad to leave family and friends. Mike is excited to go play 18 holes with his dad, but sad to leave you. A part of you is dying because you two are one, but know you will be together again, life is short compared to eternity. We love you both. Pam
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and heart daily. Jon is very good about keeping me up to date. I pray to God daily to keep you in his heart and to releave the pain.
ReplyDeleteLove You,
Pam S
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
ReplyDeleteMatthew 5:4
Praying for comfort and peace to you both. May you feel our love from afar.
Bill and Jean
Chris,
ReplyDeleteYou, Mike and your family continue to be in our prayers....may God's blessings, love and peace be with you all, everyday in everyway.
Chris,
ReplyDeletesorry to hear this, Mike is still the best ever! I had a realy nice sitting with him and talking about important things to nothing....and watching golf. Please be sure to let him know i think good thoughts about him every day.
Dave
You and your family are in my prayers. Kim o
ReplyDeleteWe pray for comfort and strength. Our thoughts are with you each and every day. We love you. Dale and Michelle
ReplyDeleteChris;
ReplyDeleteYou and Mike will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Vince Garibaldi & Family
Sending lots of love your way!
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you today and always. Praying for you continually. Wishing there was more I could. Sending you both my love.
ReplyDeleteChris!!! Scott & Cee here!! Just returning from Alaska and we have been thinking about all of you. We know what you are going through, we are with you; all of us. We are all around you and your family. I cannot sit here and write this to you without tears running down my face and I can only imagine your pain. Please don't stop posting; I know it hurts. Remember the book. Please tell Mike I love him.
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