Yes, despite good intentions, I missed updating on Sunday, the beginning of a new week. Sorry.
The Sabbath was extraordinary for Kay and me! Close friends and family visited, brought generous gifts and food, and most importantly, their love. (Grandchildren are extra special and always appreciated!) Others called, texted, and kept Kay in their prayers. A son helped me provide a brief sacrament meeting, as authorized by our bishop. A movie mercifully put Kay to sleep at the end of a wonderful, difficult day.
With all my heart, I thank you, everyone! We love you!!
Early this Monday morning, Kay got up feeling sick, as usual, having endured bad dreams and illness. After prayer and medication, I suggested comfort through music. She requested two of her favorite pieces by Ravel and Debussy: "Pavane ..." and "Girl with Flaxen Hair" (La fille aux cheveux de lin). Wearing my headphones, she soon went to sleep on the sofa.
Tender mercies!!
Wednesday 9/12 update:
7am Kay sleeps peacefully after her early-morning routine: change of scenery, sitting in the living room (tidy for a change, thanks to Angie) and eating breakfast. Classical music also helped start the day.
Tuesday was a blessed day with Kay’s brothers, sisters, and a sister-in-law visiting. The Olive Garden take-out lunch was awesome — much appreciated. A beautiful niece from South Weber preceded them with fresh peaches, which we always love. At the end of the day, timely help from a CNS nurse was just what Kay needed to sleep through the night. Our daughters took turns serving faithfully for hours. We are so blessed!
Tuesday 9/11 morning addition:
Departing from last week’s pattern, I add a note here about the renewed use of her convenient HH port, which served so well at the hospital. Last night a kind nurse started a more effective med delivery method, which seems to be improving Kay’s quality of life. No bad dreams during the night! No more losing and wasting pills because of nausea. Goes to show, there’s always room for improvement ... if you explore different options. (Thanks to my angel sister, a retired nurse in Bountiful, still working tirelessly for the extended family.)
Sleeping more peacefully now.
Thanks for following my feeble "fast food". I will try to do better.
Sweetheart Kay "finished organizing family history"
in her office at our frontier home (west Layton)
on our wedding anniversary 2012 – good job!
(Only a fraction of it is shown.)
(Only a fraction of it is shown.)
As I was saying, grandchildren are ... the love of her life!
