Oh Rose - no, you did not scare me - but you did prepare me for what appears to be happening with Dennis's dad. Even the hospice nurses are bewildered at the condition he is in and that he keeps hanging on He has had no input or output for 7 full days now , mottling is complete on arms and legs, respirations are only 4-5 per minute with prolonged periods of apnea, no response to even deep pain, dilated pupils, no skin turgor, mouth and eyes open..yet that heart beats on....
What normally takes 48 hours maximum is now close to a week. At least, the family is working out some long needed reconciliation but I feel sad for my dear husband since he gets the "honor" of being the mediator and the calm, solid family member and he is so tired. He is so busy ministering to everyone, that he really cannot grieve himself and so I am trying to focus my prayer on him. He says he knows that it helps and of course we know it does. But, he is very physically tired as the only place there is for him to sleep is an easy chair, and of course no privacy.
Thank you SO MUCH for thinking of us, for praying and for your encouragement. I appreciate it very much, as does Dennis

PS Rose - your PM box is full