Letting Go: Part 3 – When it’s time for hospice
My husband’s black vomit from four months ago was back over the weekend. My daughter crystallized our next steps. “Follow Dad’s care plan.”
July 2024
How dating brought me back to my husband
I had been so frustrated with Robert for so long that I had forgotten what a kind, gentle, man he is. I forgot that I loved him. Let me explain.
Letting Go: Part 2 – It’s time for palliative care
Our most recent visit to the clinic would turn out to be our last. Robert’s care needs haven’t changed, but transporting him to the clinic is challenging…
How to cut an onion without crying
And other lessons on how to be flexible in a new relationship.
Letting Go: Part 1 – Black vomit
Overnight Robert threw up black vomit at 3am and 5am. Black vomit equals blood. I felt my stomach drop and willed myself to deal with what was in front of…