Before the Storm

[styxfanhouston]

My dad has refused to eat since Christmas. He is drinking water, but, as my stepmother Mary Jane says, dad has "signed off" -- he is waiting to die. I can't say that I blame him. Since his stroke and kidney failure in September, he's recovered a lot but is very frail, and sleeps about 18 to 20 hours a day, and few conversations range beyond "yep"

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Dad

[texsince63]

I can understand all the emotions you're feeling, and sympathize with you. The transition from "will" to "soon" is very tough to deal with. Your comparison to "Ike" is a stroke of genius, a perfect way to put it. Having dealt with Hospice services for my Mother and step-Dad, I can say they do a wonderful job at comforting the patient and the family. They make the situation a lot easier to handle. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Love & Hugs, Toad.