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Moving on into hospisce care

LucyP
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thank you for all your kindness and loding inspiratison. I'm not sure I'd have made it this far without all the help.

yours.
Lucy Proulx
ps: my husband may be posting updates for me.

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StickiVicki

I hope you have found somewhere really nice if you are going to be an in-patient. The mention of the word Hospice is daunting, but my local hospice is a really lovely place where I feel very at ease and it renews my sense of hope although I have only had complementary therapies and counselling there.

Do you have a laptop and Wi-Fi available to you? Or maybe you are like me and just don't like the keyboard on a laptop? Don't even mention the finger driven mouse, they drive me nuts on the few occasions I have used them.

I hope we will be getting frequent up-dates, from you or your hubby about your progress. Sending a cyber teddy with lots of hugs and kisses for you and remember to keep looking at life through those rose tinted glasses. (Cyber teddies are also good at helping with the undies in the morning!).

Lots of love, Vicki xxxx

scottymom

I am fairly new to this site but I too have felt the love of all the Inspire Members. Just wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you and your husband. Please ask him to keep in touch. He may need some cyber love or a place to go. Hospice is a wonderful program so I am certain you will be in loving hands.

Sending you lots of cyber hugs,
Arlene

gasketman

LucyP,

Sending you (((((((HUGS))))))) and prayers.

For you and your husband.

GOD BLESS

Scott

faithmena

Sending you lots of((((hugs))))) and you will be in
my prayers.

God bless you.

Groovygirlcool

Love, peace, prayers and pain free hugs coming your way Miss Lucy, xxxHeather

cindyrae19

Dearest Lucy,

My love, thoughts and prayers are with you always. Please try to keep us updated...we are always here for you and your husband.

Hugs,
Cindy

susanrose55

May G-d give you & your husband emotional, physical and spiritual strength Lucy!
ooxxo
Susanrose55

nancyc

Lucy,
Blessings on your way honey. I'm glad to hear that you and your husband will have the benefit of hospice care. I know that you will both find it a relief to have all of your symptom issues dealt with effectively and compassionately. You both will also be cared for emotionally and spiritually with great love. The people who work in hospice, in my experience as a nurse, see it as a calling, and are in it for all of the right reasons. Consider yourself hugged. Nancy

jojobeans

Lucy, husband and family... I know what a hard decision this is. I will pray for you and your family. Sending hugs to everyone and know we are thinking about you..

love jojo

dj64

My best to you Lucy in this next step of your journey.

DJ

margaret27217

I, myself, called Hospice on Thursday. They have palliative care for those of us who don't need the full array of services, so I called and said "Give me what ya' got!" My dear Lucy, you are loved and prayed for, and cherished in our hearts.

jaf

My experience with Hospice Services (had it for both of my parents and my mother-in-law) was truly wonderful. They provide so much. Prayers and hugs to you and your husband.

mom2acat

Lucy and Margaret;
You are both in my prayers, I know that is a big step to take. Sending you blessings of peace and strength.

((((HUGS))))

sr2603

I hope you have both found a wonderful hospice which will surround you with the love and support you need. From what I have heard, they are wonderful facilities and the nurses there are truly amazing and look after you very well. Also, I have heard that in hospice the pain control is better managed by pain specialsts than your average doctor so I hope you get the support you need.

JudyV

I love hospice, and am so glad to be in their care. It is such a relief to just have people around who want to relieve your pain, and cheer you up! It is more about living the rest of our days happily than it is about dying itself. Big hugs to you, and lots of love.
Judy V

lauriem

ok - don't know about the rest of you but hospice freaks me out. Don't get me wrong - I love the thoughts you have expressed on the care and caring, the pain management, the 'better situation', and I hope I can achieve that understanding.
It is just that I don't want to have to be ready for it yet! The stubborn little kid is me is just not there yet and denial is a powerful little bugger. None of us wants to go quietly into the night. My prayers for you all increase. For your comfort, your strength, your peace, your lives to be whole - whatever form that takes.
I think is was a good reality check for me to read your posts and I thank you for that. The oh yes, that is an option along the way concept. You all are a port in this storm - thank you. Lucy...peace be with you and I look forward to hearing your journey.

crazygracie

My prayers are with you and your family. I can tell from your postings that you are a strong and brave lady. . . I wish you the very best!
crazy gracie

maxnan

Lucy - I don't know that any of us would have made it this far without all of your love, support, and sharing of your knowledge with us!

My prayers remain with you.
Nancy

lynnwv

Lucy,
Thank you so much for being here and posting with and for us! Sending you all the love and prayers! Thank you so much for your loveliness and grace!

I hope we here from you here again!

Blessings,
Lynn

Beachbabe

Good for you Lucy, Godspeed and may you find comfort in your decision. So many folks think of Hospice as a 'giving up' or 'giving in'. It is NOT, and it is not only for those with 'x' amount of time left on this planet. It is a group of loving, caring compassionate professionals and volunteers who are trained to deal with all that is entailed in helping someone transition. I've seen too many people hold off on calling Hospice because it had negative connations...and that is just silly. Go to the dentist when your tooth hurts, find an eye doctor when the words become blurry, and call Hospice when you are diagnosed with late stage cancer and it is time. And only we know as individuals when it is time. Lucy, you are being inundated with (((hugs))) and positive thoughts and prayer. PLEASE tell your husband about all your online Hot Cancer Babes and have him check in with us now and then. We are family (said in my best Sister Sledge impersonation).

XX00

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