prayers appreciated
prayers appreciated
So many of us have had so much to deal with over the past few months. From the effects of self-isolation to surgery - it's been a lot!
Just to update you all on us - Joel has been out of work since January. Long story short - his back has had all it can take. He's now on disability until they can transition him to retirement (over a year out). He's gone from stumbling and several near-falls, walking with a cane to walking without a cane for about 10 minutes without extreme fatigue and pain. He's learning to adapt everything he does to protect himself from further injury.
Last month, we made a last minute trip (as in, we got the call and were on the road within 90 minutes) to Ohio to see his mom one last time. She rallied - again - and ended up back at her assisted living facility. Over the past two weeks, she's stopped eating and taking only sips of water a day. Another hospital stay, now in a nursing home as of 2 days ago but Hospice is meeting with his siblings later today.
We would really appreciate your prayers. Living over 400 miles away is harder than being there.
Just to update you all on us - Joel has been out of work since January. Long story short - his back has had all it can take. He's now on disability until they can transition him to retirement (over a year out). He's gone from stumbling and several near-falls, walking with a cane to walking without a cane for about 10 minutes without extreme fatigue and pain. He's learning to adapt everything he does to protect himself from further injury.
Last month, we made a last minute trip (as in, we got the call and were on the road within 90 minutes) to Ohio to see his mom one last time. She rallied - again - and ended up back at her assisted living facility. Over the past two weeks, she's stopped eating and taking only sips of water a day. Another hospital stay, now in a nursing home as of 2 days ago but Hospice is meeting with his siblings later today.
We would really appreciate your prayers. Living over 400 miles away is harder than being there.
Pam Cook #48
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Prayers and hugs for you and Joel, Pam! It's so hard when you know the time is close.
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Joel has certainly had a rough couple of years. Prayers for all of the family and special hugs for you.
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Keeping you and your family in my thoughts
and prayers.
and prayers.
Be Yourself, Everyone else is taken
Elizabeth in Brooklyn
Elizabeth in Brooklyn
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Julie Fugina
#26 in the order of the PAO
#26 in the order of the PAO
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Sending prayers your way for Joel and for his mom.
Gwen Godfrey
#6 in the order of PAO
#6 in the order of PAO
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Sending lots of prayers and hugs to both of you.
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Prayers for your family Pam, and hugs to you.
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Thanks All. You mean the world to me.
Hospice met with the siblings, saw Mom and she moved to Hospice in less than 4 hours. I hope they can all get some sleep tonight knowing she’s in capable, caring hands.
Hospice met with the siblings, saw Mom and she moved to Hospice in less than 4 hours. I hope they can all get some sleep tonight knowing she’s in capable, caring hands.
Pam Cook #48
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Hugs and prayers to you both and to the rest of the family as you all go through the decision-making.
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Hugs and prayers to you and family Pam
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Thinking of you and Joel at this difficult time.
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I'm so sorry for all you're going through right now. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue in NC (formerly known as Sue in Colorado)
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Thank you thank you.
No news is good news when it comes to his family. I’ll let you all know when I hear anything at all.
No news is good news when it comes to his family. I’ll let you all know when I hear anything at all.
Pam Cook #48
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Just wanted to let you all know that Joel’s mom passed away peacefully yesterday. Joel is thankful she’s at peace.
Thank you for all your prayers and kind words.
Thank you for all your prayers and kind words.
Pam Cook #48