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
5 comments:
Oh Doug, thank you for taking the time to let us know what's happening, and for giving us this chance to send more love to you both. What a generous gift this journal has been...thank you.
What a powerful love affair you two have lived! So many of us never even come close...
You've fought bravely, DonnaLee. Wishing you peace ahead, xoxo
Dearest Doug... I just got back to town and was told of DL's condition. Please know I am thinking of you and all of the family... I had lost the link to this page and did a search to find it again. You are in my heart...
Hugs, BJ.
bjkaufman@att.net
Doug, we can all only hope that you feel our love and gratitude as well as DonnaLee. No one fights such a valiant fight as she without such a strong, patient, and pure, love as you have given her. Know that we are here for both of you. Thank you for what you have given her, and will mean to her for eternity. hugs, Sue and Jeff
Dear Doug,
Just heard the news and wanted to send you love across the pond. DonnaLee was an inspiration and always such fun to be around. There are no words- just wishing you peace.
Much love,
Holly and Michael
kalweiss@yahoo.com
No words, other than gratitude you have both been in our lives. Our hearts are with you.
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