DonnaLee passed away on Thanksgiving surrounded by our families who had gathered at our home for the holiday. I feel like that was DonnaLee's intention.
Thank you everyone for your kind support and please know it made a difference.
My hope is that DonnaLee's open and honest communication on this blog helped others. DonnaLee benefited from an amazing team of doctors, love and support of friends and family as well as advances in medicine to fight cancer. Please share this recipe for success.
DonnaLee lived well and was by no means defined by her illness.
Please follow DonnaLee's example by freely sharing your feelings, helping others and living purposefully.
DonnaLee and I experienced the best from everyone during this difficult time. As a result, my thoughts now turn to all the kindness that surrounds us and how easily expressions of love are shared.
Thank you.
Love,
Doug
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Difficult News
Howdy it's Doug posting for DonnaLee.
It was a tough week and DonnaLee was placed in hospice care.
DonnaLee is at home and resting comfortably.
There will be no more doctor visits or tests/scans and the medicine has been cut to a minimum.
The decision became clear after DonnaLee went to sleep on Friday night November 11,and did not get out of bed for the whole weekend. She lost her appetite and did not drink much. There was some confusion and DonnaLee's cognitive abilities slipped. The call to hospice was placed Monday night November 14 and by that Wednesday the hospice nurse and medicine arrived at our home.
I know in my heart that DonnaLee has had enough and is ready to rest. The last number of days have been peaceful and DonnaLee has been kept out of pain.
We remain humbled by everyone's love and support. Please know that DonnaLee's success was possible because of our wonderful family and friends...thank you.
DonnaLee has consistently told me that she no regrets and has felt blessed to be able to travel and have great quality of life through most of the last six years since her diagnosis.
Love to all
It was a tough week and DonnaLee was placed in hospice care.
DonnaLee is at home and resting comfortably.
There will be no more doctor visits or tests/scans and the medicine has been cut to a minimum.
The decision became clear after DonnaLee went to sleep on Friday night November 11,and did not get out of bed for the whole weekend. She lost her appetite and did not drink much. There was some confusion and DonnaLee's cognitive abilities slipped. The call to hospice was placed Monday night November 14 and by that Wednesday the hospice nurse and medicine arrived at our home.
I know in my heart that DonnaLee has had enough and is ready to rest. The last number of days have been peaceful and DonnaLee has been kept out of pain.
We remain humbled by everyone's love and support. Please know that DonnaLee's success was possible because of our wonderful family and friends...thank you.
DonnaLee has consistently told me that she no regrets and has felt blessed to be able to travel and have great quality of life through most of the last six years since her diagnosis.
Love to all
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