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04-20-2009, 11:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kalispell
Posts: 937
M.O.C. #3113
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Paul Update
Well, it has been a while since I gave an update on Paul so here it goes. Paul have been increasingly confused. He doesn't like change and never has but now that they have moved him to a private Hospice room he keeps asking me to take him back to his other room. He says he wants his other bed. They moved his bed with him so I keep telling him he is in his bed. Today he told me he wanted to come home and sleep in his bed. So I brought him home. I tried to put him in our bed and he wouldn't go for it. He said it wasn't the same bed. I just went along with him. I sat him on the couch and he wanted something for lunch. So I made his a ham and cheese sandwich. He ate the ham and cheese but the bread wouldn't go down. He has gained weight. He went from the first of December being 120 lbs to today he is at 146 lbs. But that is because he is being tube fed and the liquid that they give him is very high in calories. It still won't make any difference though because it won't stop the tumors from spreading. He has gone from .50 of morphine to .75 in just a week. So the pain is increasing. Soon he will have to have more and more I am afraid. He is getting a little testy with me which isn't like Paul at all so I know he is in a lot of pain. I spend all of my time with him be it at home or at the Vet's home. They are also giving him more Adivan for his anxiety. He also has a pain patch. So I know when he says he hurts he really hurts.
Monday, April 20th.
The last couple of days I noticed that his peg site has really been leaking. Today when I went in the stitching had pulled away from the site which means there is nothing holding it in his stomach. I had the nurse disconnect the feeding tube because all of the Jevity was just running out the hole in his stomach onto his clothing. I am amazed that the feeding tube stayed in as long as it did. They have now given him 2 pain patches which when they first put it on him he isn't worth a darned for a couple of days because it is so strong. I took him to lunch today and he ordered a beer and a hamburger but couldn't swallow it. He ate some fries and I cut his burger meat up very small and he was able to tolerate it pretty well. Everything else is about the same. Just taking it day by day. God will see to it that everything falls into place. I give all of my problems to him now. I don't even try to fight it and do it myself......I think I have learned he is much better at this then I am. I will keep you posted. Bless you all. Kathi
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04-20-2009, 11:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 2,508
M.O.C. #5965
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Kathi, you and Paul are still in our thoughts and prayers.
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04-20-2009, 11:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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Kathi
Thanks for checking in here, so many of us have been wondering how you and Paul are doing.
Our prayers continue to be with you.
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04-20-2009, 12:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Kathi,
We continue to keep you and Paul in our prayers. I know from experience how hard this is for you. Day-to-day activities are hard for you but know that we are really pulling for you.
Orv & Marge
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04-20-2009, 12:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Kathi,
We keep you and Paul in our prayers. Ann's sister's husband is going through he same thing so we really understand. Know there are many pulling for you both.
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04-20-2009, 02:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Windsor
Posts: 462
M.O.C. #8057
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Dear Kathi, We continue to keep you and Paul in our prayers. You are an angel. Ken and Marilyn
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04-20-2009, 02:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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My Dad went through it also. You both are in our prayers.
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04-20-2009, 02:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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Kathi,
God bless and keep you through this trying time.
Our prayers are with you and Paul.
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04-20-2009, 04:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dillon KOA
Posts: 1,291
M.O.C. #7445
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Our prayers are with you.
Wayne & Carolyn
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04-20-2009, 04:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Olahoma City
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #6054
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Kathi,
You and Paul are still in my prayers every night.
Phil
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04-21-2009, 03:26 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 306
M.O.C. #6586
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Our prayers are with you, too. God bless you both -
Chuck and Suzanne
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04-21-2009, 11:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Racine
Posts: 809
M.O.C. #1165
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Kathi - thank you for taking the time to bring all your concerned friends up-to-date. Our prayers continue to be with you.
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04-21-2009, 02:40 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Saginaw
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #7751
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Kathi,
Nancy & my prayers are with you and Paul.
May our Lord help you both through this trying time in your lives.
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04-21-2009, 03:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: sioux falls
Posts: 1,835
M.O.C. #2121
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You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam
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04-22-2009, 01:57 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Milford
Posts: 434
M.O.C. #8202
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Kathi,
Thank you for the update. We will continue to pray for you both.
John & Roxanne
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04-22-2009, 02:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: none
Posts: 1,566
M.O.C. #1043
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Our prayers are with you,
Wendell & Margaret
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04-22-2009, 08:14 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Kamloops
Posts: 337
M.O.C. #9238
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Kathi, we are new to MOC but do understand what you are facing. Our best hopes for the best outcome for both you and Paul.
Peter and Terry (Teresa)
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04-23-2009, 01:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
Posts: 4,936
M.O.C. #1105
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Kathy, thanks for updating all of us on Paul's. You're looking to the right source for your strength. He will not fail you. May you feel the Lord's strength as you travel down this difficult road.
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04-24-2009, 09:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Kathi, thanks for the up-date! From reading the forum there has been a lot of prayers that has gone up for him. Prayer can make a difference, hang in there!
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04-26-2009, 09:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Paul is one lucky guy to have a wife so dedicated to making him as comfortable as possible and so understanding to deal with the difficulties. We will continue keeping you both in our prayers.
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