Well, this Christmas Eve has not been like any other in our family history. Fred is still in hospital and still in a goodly amount of pain. If he doesn't move his body he is at a level 3 but if he moves at all he shoots up to level 8. This is getting really old.
We have devised a plan. We are shooting to spring him on Monday or Tuesday. If we coordinate everything he can have his radiation and then go home. Hospice will give us a machine that will dispense one of the pain meds through his port--and it is portable. We will try to have him do some walking around the hospital so that he can build up some sort of endurance.
I have talked to my dear friend and former boss. He is a case manager for Hospice. Dean will be Fred's case manager through the rough times. We could not ask for better.
I am thankful that we have been surrounded by such a wonderful bunch of friends and family. The friends are so dear that they have moved into the "family" category.
Fred is a very proud Father of four very special children. They have been super. The wives of the boys are just as great! Everyone is taking care of all of the "stuff" and Lois is able to concentrate on her sweetheart!
Merry Christmas to you and to all a good night!
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