My mother is a strong, brave woman. She set aside her desire to have my father here a little longer, and decided against the feeding tube. She said he wouldn’t have wanted it.But when we met with hospice, she couldn’t decide what to do. Tonight, after we left, they called and told us his kidneys are shutting down. We needed to have him sent to the hospital or choose hospice. My mother broke down. I held her and we cried. And then she thought of my father, the man she’s been married to for 58 years, and knew he would not want to go to the hospital. He’d want to come home. She chose hospice. I hope they can arrange things for him to come home in time.
My mother is right. My Daddy would want to come home. I am filled with admiration for her.
unConfirmed Bachelorette 
Hugs. Lots of them.
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Thank you. I’ll take them.
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My thoughts are with you and your family.
Om Santi
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Thank you. I’m with him and he’s resting quietly. At last.
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very good, stay strong and rest yourself
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It’s hard to leave his side. I’ll rest another day.
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understood, you stay with him as long as you want, that’s what hospice allows you to do, for they will and can take care of everything for you
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I’ve gone only as far as the sofa bed next to him.
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make sure that you eat to keep up your strengh for yourself and your mother….I’m thinking of you!
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It is a wonderful gift your Mom is giving your father. A tribute of her love! Hugs and good wishes.
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A tribute of her love. Thank you.
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