Hospise

We had a hospice worker come out an explain the process and the services offered by hospice. While we are not quite ready for hospice yet, we are getting close.

Dennis is barely breathing and has been having panic attacks lately. Other changes are coming at us rapidly. He no longer can walk in the hallway. He takes a half a trip around the table and that seems to be the end of it. Which has also led to a weeks worth of constipation. The walks have gotten him going for quite some time now, and we are relying more on drugs than the walks.

Yes, we are still going on the cruise and yes, we have great travel insurance in case something goes wrong. We know that we will need to take it very, very easy during this trip, but that is okay. I have new books for my Sony Reader and we can always find a seat in a covered deck to watch the ocean and world go by. I think I will spend sometime reading to Dennis - I will take along one of his favorite poetry books and the information we just received on hospice.

Life goes on, day by day. And, somehow, we remain happy and looking forward to tomorrow.

Until later,
Ann and Dennis