09:15PM -- Lyn and Alyce got here around 2:00PMish. Larry hasn't eaten anything today. He wanted the Tuscany Chicken again, but we've warmed it over twice now since I first gave it to him around 5ish. It's still untouched. I've already taken an Ensure in there, replacing his water so he will drink it. I spoke with Jim at dialysis a few minutes ago, and this is expected. I told him Larry is becoming confused but still has a little kick in him when I urge him to eat. Jim said he is probably pretty fuzzy right now with the toxin build up in his system as it will be 8 days tomorrow since his last dialysis treatment. He said that once he slips into the coma, which most likely will be this weekend - if not before - it usually takes up to 24 hours before he will quietly pass away. Of course, we have to be concerned about his heart at the same time due to the fact that 2 arteries remain 70% to 80% blocked. We are hoping this doesn't happen. The hospice nurse is bringing the hospice doctor with her tomorrow around mid-day. The nurse, Alice, was here today and flushed his dialysis port, showing me how to do it. I'll post here again soon.
11:03PM -- Larry didn't eat the Tuscany Chicken. However, he has a slice of New York style cheesecake which he had asked me to buy for him this evening. I moved his water and placed an Ensure in its place hoping he will drink it.
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Hi Brenda & Larry,
My thoughts and prays are with you both. Keep your faith in the Lord and he will guide you both through this. Love you both lots
Your Neice,
Amy Brown Dorman
Dearest Larry and Brenda,
The Light of Love from all directions is surrounding you. You are embraced within the wings of all Angels. We send you our love, thoughts and prayers.
Love Always,
Jani and Wayne xoxo
Dear Larry and Brenda
May the angels of the lord help you and larry thu this Love you both. We send you our love, thoughts and prayers if you need anything please let me know
Marie and Jamie
I am proud of my dad. He has taught me so many things that has shaped me and molded me into a tremendous asset of society. He has taught me that the most important person in life is me. He has taught me to be straight forward with others and not to deceive. He has taught me that hard work will get you to the top. Do not sugar coat things…see them for what they truly are. These philosophies, when lived by, has opened my road to life so that I can walk straight and stand tall and be proud. We are not emotional people on the outside but our emotions on the inside are strong and deep. Who knows why we cannot find the easy button to release them like a flood gate? I am sure my dad has found his easy button with his wife and I look forward to finding mine when the time is right! He has taught me to never have regrets and to learn from the hard lessons of life in order to make the future a better place. I miss riding on that hump in the back seat of the red Mazda. Watching my dad turn the radio up and bobbing his mullet back and forth singing louder than the radio. Playing the drums on the steering wheel and making that long drive with many kids to Sandusky Ohio. I miss pleasing him with simple things like doing well at school or getting the number of ice cubes right in his glass of water. I miss shoveling the feet of snow and breaking the inches of ice in front of the house. Such simple times with life lasting rewards. My dad pinned my bars on my shoulders when I was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. What a proud moment for two people. I am happy he was able to look at me with admiration and respect. Any failure I have had in life has made me improve myself because of the foundation that my dad created for me. All of my successes in life are also due to that foundation. Thank you dad for giving me a great life. Be proud and lift your head high. You have done well!
I love you
Craig
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