Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas Eve

After many days of heavy sedation, Jim woke up yesterday morning feeling pretty good, although weak. He talked about wanting to be able to think more clearly and not be bothered by hallucinations. It has been a blancing act on the part of the doctors to relax him, but not so much that he sleeps all the time. Just when we thought it was going in the right direction yesterday his right hip dislocated again and we spent the night in the ER of the local hospital while they knocked him out and manipulated it back into place. He returned to Hospice at about 2:30 am (Joe was with him--he relieved me at 11:00 pm). And it seems like today he is back where we started--very, very, very agitated. Several family members took turns sitting with him and he was visited by friends, but for the most part he was nervous and agitated. The nurses and aides have just gotten him ready for bed and gave him a shot of Nembutal, so he is now asleep and I'm hoping he will sleep thru the night. I will stay with him on a cot next to his bed so I'll be there when he awakens on Christmas morning. May the Christ child be in your hearts this holy night and may it be a "Silent Night". God bless you all. Love, Barbara (and Jim)
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  1. AnonymousDecember 25, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Merry Christmas Barbara and Jim!
    Be sure to look out the window there! I think the surrounding grounds at the hospice are beautiful and peaceful. I hope you both had a restful night. Maybe the occasional waking moment from the sound of bells or reindeer on the roof or one of the angels that works there? Please know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers today!
    God Bless!
    Jodi Maher

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  2. AnonymousDecember 26, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Have been getting e-mail updates frequently from Pat and my heart breaks to hear of the sad times you are going through. Barbara, you are such a wonderful sister to take the time to remember my birthday and send us that beautiful Christmas card with pictures of your "12 Joys of Christmas". We wish you and Jim the peace and love of this holy season and know that our prayers are always with both of you.
    Love,
    Joanne and Sam

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Barbara & Jim: It was great talking with you both this evening. Judy & I both want you to know that you are in our prayers. We have been friends for so many years and time goes by so quickly. God Bless you both and contact us if we can help in any way.

    Judy & Phil

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