My Husband's 7.5 weeks with Hospice Care

Since February of 2012 I have watched my husband live his remaining days on earth.  His physical body is growing old and he is loosing strength.  He is unable to do those things that were a part of his daily routine:  grocery shopping, weeding the flower beds; repositioning the water hoses; taking the garbage cans to the curb; and carrying the newspapers to the trash.  His doctor appointments; imaging appointments; dental appointments; and riding in the car now require too much energy, too much effort.  He keeps his positive outlook about the things that are happening.  They are just daily events that must be repeated and lessened over and over again. 

The case workers, the RNs, the social workers, the doctors, and the volunteers who came to our home allowed Frank to remain in our home and strengthen his quality of life.  I cannot praise The Hospice teams more.  There are not enough words.  Hospice was with us for 11 weeks and 5 days doing what they do best.  Supporting Frank and allowing him to have the quality of life we desired for him at this time.  Our neighbors and the members of our Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Royal Oaks Ward  as well as family members who were able showered us with their love and service. We were strengthened by the many prayers that were offered on our behalf.  How were we able to get through the long days and the long nights.  Just like we always do: one day at a time or one hour at a time.  Because of love and charity the strength is there to care for one another.  Frank and I were both wishing he could have been under their carry earlier but that didn't happen.  Would we make the decision to use Hospice again?  Yes! 1000 times Yes.