Do we take air for granted?
Our daughter is on oxygen now.
I knew this day would come, but now that it is here, I
feel shocked. Sad. Helpless.
Hospice now gives her morphine. She isn’t in pain, but this drug helps the patient with breathing. The nurse tells me morphine brings relief to the person who struggles with air.
Our little one grows smaller each day. Her rib cage is
prominent. How long will this stage last?
Only God knows.
I know where she is going, but I don’t know when.
Soon, she will breathe heaven't perfect, fresh air.
She frowns when I say this. She isn’t ready to leave
us yet.
Her dad and I have almost everything planned, and we
try to prepare ourselves. This is not an easy thing to do.
Here are a few suggestions for caregivers when you
reach this stage.
1. Tell
the patient it is okay to leave. Some patients are waiting for you to say that.
2. T ell them you love them, and you will see them again.
3. Talk
with professionals about what to do next.
4. Make
preliminary arrangements.
5. Gather
pictures for a slide presentation at the celebration of life ceremony
6. Write
the obituary.
7. Does
the person have a favorite song? Scripture? Include it in your program.
8. Cry
as much as you need to.
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