Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Home Again

Jim came home yesterday from the hospital into Hospice care again. I have hired 24 hr. nurses' aides to help me care for him. Yesterday was a bit chaotic with the transition and having to meet with so many people (discharge planners of hospital, discharge planners of hospice, agency nurse who will supply aides, and finally the hospice nurse to readmit him). After many hours of figuring meds and doses, we settled into a routine. He was quite agitated during the night and parts of the day, but is sleeping soundly now. We had a wonderful surprise of Kevin Burke from Boston area pulling into our driveway at 8:00 am to visit with Jim and I. His brother, Walter, drove down with him. They only stayed with us a few hours and took off for home at 11:30 am. Kevin had to get home to Linda who has been ill and it is also their 42nd Anniversary tomorrow. It meant so much to have him here. We will be visited by Scotty and Judy Watt tomorrow from Gettysburg--old friends whom we haven't seen for about 2 years. LOVE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. Barbara and Jim
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  1. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Welcome home Jim. There's no place like it, especially with a good nurse like Barbara.
    We hope the love and laughter that you have brought to others may surround you now and will give you peace. Please add our love to both you and Barbara.
    We miss you and you are all in our prayers.

    Tom & Pat Hanrahan

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  2. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Dear Barbara and Jim,
    We are with you in thought and prayer. Bless your family and friends who keep vigil with you. Their support for Jim and you and each other is a beautiful example and testimony to what you both have created.
    We send our love!
    Dick and Carleen Payne

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  3. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Dearest Barbara and Jim,
    We are so glad that you are in the comfort of your own home, Jim. And Barbara, it must be so much better for you also. Hopefully as you settle in again Jim will start resting better and the agitation will decrease. We pray that he will have comfort and peace. So glad that Kevin was able to visit. How wonderful! We love you both and send prayers, hugs and kisses your way!
    Love to all of the Fays!
    Jeanne, Frank and Alyssa

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  4. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    What a wonderful surprise to see Kevin! Happy anniversary to Kevin and Linda! Jim and Barb, you are in our constant prayers;it was great being with you. Love to all, Susan and John

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  5. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Dear Barbara,

    I'm happy to hear that Jim is home. I'm sure the weather in Va. hasn't helped any. I keep praying for Jim and you. It is nice to see that Susan and John have gone down to see you and Jim. Gosh I haven't seen any of them since your 40th anniversary. I was just looking at the pictures you sent me of that day. How is Andy doing after his surgery? I will keep him in my prayers also. Give Jim a kiss for me. Love and prayers,
    Cousin Gert

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