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One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:17 pm
by stickystuff
Only a few knew this. My wife , who has been suffering from COPD has spent 12 days in the hos[ital, 30 days in Hospice where we thought at one time we were going to lose her and the last three weeks in an Rehab facility. Thank God we were able to bring her home today. From now on she will spend her last dying days at home. If you smoke, stop now. It ain't no picnic watching your loved ones suffering trying to breathe, We have been married for 52 yrs. and I don't know how much time we have left together. I will say hospice will treat your loved one like a king or queen. I can not say how much I appreciate the work they do for your loved ones. She is weak from being in a bed for two months. I am so sick from going back and forth in these facilities and working a full time job.I am flat wore out. Thank God she is at home now and this will be her finally resting place. All I can say is cherish
the moment you have. One day at a time.
Re: One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:26 pm
by OrangeQuest
Capt I hope things will turn around for you. It is a tough time you are going through and my thoughts are with you and your beloved. I know it is hard physically and even more mentally but hang in there.
Re: One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:57 pm
by fallguy1000
Breathing hard is the worst.
My aunt died from copd. I don’t think she ever smoked, but got farmer lung from washing my hardworking uncles clothes ir some other dust.
Take care man and hope the other guys heed your advice. I quit smoking years ago.
Re: One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:25 pm
by OrangeQuest
I stopped when it caused me a heart attack. Quadruple by pass later I stopped. Hate the smell of them now.
Re: One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:55 pm
by cape man
0ur thoughts are with you Ken.
Re: One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:14 pm
by Eric1
Your story was part of the reason I quit. My you find solace.
Re: One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:16 pm
by Southern Gent
Ken, we are a big fan of Hospice care. May God grant you and your family peace.
Re: One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:22 am
by pee wee
Thanks for sharing this, and the two messages- take care of your health, and value every moment. May God grant you strength to carry on, and recognize the blessings He has for you.
Re: One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:34 am
by Dougster
I wish you the best and appreciate the cherish one day at a time advice.
Dougster
Re: One Hell of the last two months.
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:00 pm
by ericsil
Dougster, I am really sorry to read about your wife. You are probably the only couple in the boat forum that I have actually met. She impressed me as a delightful little woman. I hope for the very best for you in the time ahead.