The Final Stretch?

If the last couple of days are an indication then it seems we are likely entering into Dad's final days. As the week progressed his periods of conscious interaction with us have begun to decrease. Thursday evening his spirits rallied briefly when our granddaughter Lindsay was up for a visit with her "Papa Moe" (the photo here though was from Tuesday). He was originally scheduled for a radiation treatment this week but it was cancelled as his condition was deteriorating. Dad really hasn't had much to eat at all over the last couple of days. On Friday papers were signed to get him on a waiting list for a palliative care facility in the area.

With the changes we were seeing in Dad's condition, Beth and I decided it was best not to go up to our church camp as had been planned. We've been very grateful for Mom's sisters and brother in laws coming down to help be with her this week, along with driving her to the hospital.

Everyone in our family is obviously finding this a difficult time, but we take comfort in knowing that he is definitely ready to let go of this life, looking forward to the life to come. The care at St. Mary's has been phenomenal and for the most part Dad is resting comfortably.