September 25, 2020
Moments
Jen is not eating, and drinks very little. She sleeps deeply at night and comfortably in the daytime. When she … Read More “Moments”
September 23, 2020
Hospice
Jen is home. Despite an early hiccup, her hospice care is in place, her nurses are taking very good care … Read More “Hospice”
September 21, 2020
Home
Jen and I hope to be home today. If all goes as planned, we should arrive sometime this afternoon. Ever … Read More “Home”
September 20, 2020
Favorites
Jen had a relatively quiet pain day, a lively family visit and a few surprise treats yesterday. It was a … Read More “Favorites”
September 19, 2020
Comfort
Jen switched over to inpatient hospice yesterday. This allows her to stay in her room on the floor with familiar … Read More “Comfort”
September 18, 2020
Choices
Keeping up with Jen’s pain is a problem her doctors have not solved — this with the full resources of … Read More “Choices”
September 16, 2020
More
We checked into Inova Loudoun, 10 days ago. It seems the staff (doctors, nurses, specialists) have been saying goodbye ever … Read More “More”
September 15, 2020
Friday
We’re still at Inova Loudoun. It looks like we are going to be here a little longer. Jen’s pain is … Read More “Friday”
September 14, 2020
Day Four
Chemo, lunch and a show. Jen and I had Panera salads, a mixed berry smoothie and a strawberry croissant for … Read More “Day Four”
September 13, 2020
Day Three
Today was a long chemo day, 6-1/2 hours. The plan was to settle in with a big lunch, some chocolate … Read More “Day Three”