Thursday, July 2, 2015

Hospice Likely



            David will probably be admitted into hospice today.

            He was coughing uncontrollable this morning and called an ambulance, which took him and Jim to MGH. He was coughing up some blood and his heart rate was high. An ENT doctor couldn’t determine the source with a camera down the throat. The next step would be intubation to probe into the lungs and a stay in the intensive care unit. In consultation with Dr. Fathi, David and Jim decided not to have the intubation and to have David return home and enter hospice. He can’t do that from the emergency department. At this moment I’m not sure what the procedure will be.

            We are grateful for all your support and prayers.
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13 comments:

  1. Carl HazenJuly 2, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    God be with you all.
    Carl

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  2. ellenJuly 2, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Oh Mary. I'm so sorry.

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  3. Deborah Sirotkin ButlerJuly 2, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    You will be held in my heart, both here and on my journey. Love has no end.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 2, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Mary, I'm so sorry. Your family is constantly in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.

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  5. Mark Koltko-RiveraJuly 2, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Mary, you and Jim and David and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  6. sandy-lynneJuly 2, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    I still have my two ears and both shoulders, Mary. They are available when you need them. Note: I did not say, "if" I said "when". Prayers for you and yours.

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  7. CamiJuly 2, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Prayers, love, and hugs. I echo what Deb said- there is no end to love.

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  8. UnknownJuly 2, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    How heartbreaking. I'll be here for you too whenever you need it.

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  9. UnknownJuly 2, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    I am also so sorry, Mary. We are blessed to have the faith that we do, but that doesn't mean that the path isn't very difficult. Our family will continue to keep your family in our prayers as well.

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  10. Lori LynJuly 2, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    I am so sorry. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers

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  11. www.alifeandartinprogress.blogspot.comJuly 2, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    David and your family are in my prayers!!! Love, Laura

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  12. UnknownJuly 3, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    All my prayers and thoughts are with all of you...

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  13. Sweeney HouseholdJuly 26, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Your family is in our prayers every day...

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