There will be a funeral Mass for Fred on Monday, Feb. 15 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation at 10:00.
It will be at St. Scholastica/Holy Cross Church in Bristol, WI on highway V approx. 1/2 mile west from Highway 45.
Please no flowers. Donations would be welcome to Hospice Alliance 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.
THIS ENDS THE CELL GAME.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Game is Over
At 2:52 this morning Fred passed. We were with him to hold his hands and pray him through his ordeal. He is at peace.
Arrangements will be posted as soon as they are made.
Arrangements will be posted as soon as they are made.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Cell Game
Fred continues his decline. He is getting tired of his "Cell Game".
Todd was here yesterday and today. Mary J has been here all week and will continue to stay.
Fred is alert but weak. His humor is evident even now. We laugh and cry. All of us are waiting for his end as a special event. It will be for a number of reasons: a release of suffering, a celebration of a life well spent--but the absence of a beautiful soul.
Todd was here yesterday and today. Mary J has been here all week and will continue to stay.
Fred is alert but weak. His humor is evident even now. We laugh and cry. All of us are waiting for his end as a special event. It will be for a number of reasons: a release of suffering, a celebration of a life well spent--but the absence of a beautiful soul.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Fred
To say Fred is "Hanging in there" would not be accurate. He would be happy to stop this "game." However, the game is not over.
Last evening Todd and family and Mary were here for dinner. Dr. Hader stopped to visit Fred. Fred appreciated that and so did Lois.
Today really was lovely. Todd and Lily and the boys were here. Georgette and Michael came as well. Mary J was here also. We sat around Fred (he was very clear) talked, laugh and maybe cried. His CNA was here to attend him while we enjoyed lunch together.
Matt and Nicholas will be here late tonight.
Things around Casa de Cambio have been quiet, peaceful and loving. Again--we are very blessed.
Last evening Todd and family and Mary were here for dinner. Dr. Hader stopped to visit Fred. Fred appreciated that and so did Lois.
Today really was lovely. Todd and Lily and the boys were here. Georgette and Michael came as well. Mary J was here also. We sat around Fred (he was very clear) talked, laugh and maybe cried. His CNA was here to attend him while we enjoyed lunch together.
Matt and Nicholas will be here late tonight.
Things around Casa de Cambio have been quiet, peaceful and loving. Again--we are very blessed.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Update
Well, the boys were here for the weekend. Joseph came with his Dad to visit Opa. There was a smile on Fred's face all weekend. Okay, except when he was in "big" pain. Those boys are very bright and funny.
From Lois' perspective, they are a great help. They cared for Fred, cooked, cleaned and drank beer (at the end of the day).
There were laughs and tears. But it was holy time.
Fred is confined to his bed now. He is only taking water. Only God knows how long this time will be but Fred is at peace and more than ready to go.
Mary J. is flying in tonight.
From Lois' perspective, they are a great help. They cared for Fred, cooked, cleaned and drank beer (at the end of the day).
There were laughs and tears. But it was holy time.
Fred is confined to his bed now. He is only taking water. Only God knows how long this time will be but Fred is at peace and more than ready to go.
Mary J. is flying in tonight.
Friday, January 22, 2010
The weekend
Fred's pain meds have been increased. This affords him more comfort. It also spaces him out. But, he knows the trade off and spacey isn''t so bad.
His boys are coming today! Joseph is able to come with Matt. Matt is picking Nathan up at the airport. Todd is coming alone.
They will get a few things done around the house and spend time with Fred. I hope to take Joe to the Civil War Museum on Sat. He is interested in that and I need to get aired out.
His boys are coming today! Joseph is able to come with Matt. Matt is picking Nathan up at the airport. Todd is coming alone.
They will get a few things done around the house and spend time with Fred. I hope to take Joe to the Civil War Museum on Sat. He is interested in that and I need to get aired out.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The latest
Well, Fred's pain continues. We are still waiting for the right medication.
His hospital bed arrived today. We had it put up on the family room. He can watch the birds and the squirrels. He can just see outside. Also, he can watch TV and I can be there more than in the bedroom. He can also raise and lower his head and knees.
We had a CNA come in today to bathe him and help me get him to his new bed. She was so nice and Fred was so happy with her that it has been arranged for her to come three times a week. It is for me as well as Fred. I can even go out and do errands while she is here.
If anyone wants to know--------HOSPICE is wonderful!
His hospital bed arrived today. We had it put up on the family room. He can watch the birds and the squirrels. He can just see outside. Also, he can watch TV and I can be there more than in the bedroom. He can also raise and lower his head and knees.
We had a CNA come in today to bathe him and help me get him to his new bed. She was so nice and Fred was so happy with her that it has been arranged for her to come three times a week. It is for me as well as Fred. I can even go out and do errands while she is here.
If anyone wants to know--------HOSPICE is wonderful!
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