I've often said in the last few months that I need a "God with skin". We have several "Gods with skin" show up each week in the form of Hospice staff. I've always loved Hospice, but now that I am on the receiving end of their support, my appreciation has deepened.
A huge thank you to our nurse, Helene. She is a friend and a grad of the ENW courses and we feel blessed to have her visit us each week and monitor Joanne's health.
Our chaplain is also a friend and a member of our women's spirituality group - thank you Cheryl!
We also have a social worker, bath aide and volunteer (when we need it). The hospice physician made a house call. They provide so much other support. They deliver all Joanne's medications to the house - no more trips to the pharmacy. They have provided us with a wheelchair and other appliances. They handled the Handicap sticker for the car.
The average hospice stay is about 72 hours. If people really knew how much support they provide in creating quality of life and palliative care, they would call Hospice much sooner. Graduating from Hospice is always a possibility also!
PS. My beloved Subaru came home from the hospital today - yay!!!
Janet & Joanne
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Up early - pulled to the incredible sunrise happening outside. Sat with it and in it and you were with me in an amazingly strong way. I send my love to you both. Like this morning's sunrise, I am in awe of you too.
Wonderful testimony to Hospice care. When I was a Hospice admissions nurse, families would often say,
"Although we initially hesitated to sign into Hospice care, it was truly a blessing and wished we had this care sooner". Thinking of you everyday. Hugs and more HUGS!
Thinking of both of you these last several weeks, hoping you feel the nourishment of these sunny fall days in your bodies and souls.
Love,
Lisa
Yesterday was your one year anniversary of the Newell house purchase. So happy you have been in town this past year!
Janet and Joanne.....
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers......am envisioning continuous love inward and outward for and from both of you....
Barbara
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