10 minutes...
our world right now is broken down into 10 minute segments...tim's pain has gotten worse through the night and hospice was in to re-adjust the pain meds but even with the increase in dosage he is needing to press the pump bolice every 10 minutes.
that would not be too bad if he was aware of what was going on...between the pain and the meds he is not always awake. SO...we have to set up shifts to sit at his bed-side and press the button every ten minutes. right now the twins are taking a shift, then my parents are going to take from 11-1am, then i will take from 1am-5am then fred will take from 5am-7am.
we are all taking turns sleeping. it is a bit bizarre.
for the most part he is not really aware of his surrounding most of the time. he is still having some times when he will get a spell of talking and he might eat a little but for the most part he is resting (best he can). his breathing is getting a bit labored and he has pretty bad sleep apnea. he has waves of being cold and clammy and waves of being hot and sweaty.
our apologies to anyone who may have called today and we didn't get back to you...things have gotten really crazy here and perhaps will stay that way for awhile. you can keep trying...we check messages best we can and i will make an effort to try to return calls on monday if i can.
pray for a peace
pray this pain can be controlled
pray he doesn't have to suffer much longer
i hate to see him suffer like this.
even today on his maximum level of meds he rated his pain at a 15. (this was a 1 to 10 scale).
thanks for checking in
tim and tammy
posted by tdewalt @ 10:18 PM
11 Comments:
praying for peace just know you guys are being thought of and are loved
we kept praying through the night, will continue. Love to all
Sandy and Ray
Tammy, I'm more than willing to help you out.
I'm offering to set with Tim and do the pain meds.Let me know.
Bill Nearhoof
Dear Tim, Tammy, and family;
we are so sorry to hear all of this;
We wanted to come over yesterday after church, but we talked to another couple who had called to see if they could come over and said it was best not to at that time.
We remain in a state of prayer;
We love ea of you!
Diane and Dan
We don't know what to say - words do not come to me after reading Sunday's piece. We simply want you to know that we continue to pray, whatever His will might be.
John & Tammy
Praying for peace. Many prayers went up for the whole family last night at service. Frank Tomasic took the mic twice for Tim. I would love to spend time doing the pain meds as well. I'm sure family is what you want right now, just an offer. John Lafrentz made the same offer this morning. Let us know if you need anything.
The church is always available for any resources and help. Simply call. My Cell is 610-256-4625
Tammy,
You know if you need us, just call. We are thinking of you and praying constantly. Love you!
Wendy
we're here for you to take tunrs sitting with Tim -whatever you need-let us know
Tammy and Tim; Dan is home now from work; He said he could come over and help take a shift; I could come a while and help out if you needed me to for anything; grocery run, laundry, what ever or just give you a break; please let us know asap
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I am praying for peace for all of you.
I am praying...begging God...to ease Tim's pain...one way or another.
I am helpless to be of any real assistance, so I am simply praying.
My heart breaks for you and the girls and for Tim's suffering.
I send my love---
Aunt Katie
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