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Post by msdani1981 on May 8, 2016 19:16:08 GMT -5
Happy Mother's Day to you, Julianna and the rest of the mothers here!  |
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Post by msdani1981 on May 8, 2016 1:18:01 GMT -5
Beth was a longtime member of the old forum. She used to breed lovebirds and is really knowledgeable. I miss her. :-)
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Post by msdani1981 on May 7, 2016 21:48:54 GMT -5
This afternoon I asked my husband, Jeff Goodhouse what he wanted to do. Did he want to keep fighting or not. He said he's done and he wanted to just die. I mean he was quite adamant. He actually demanded a few times to be given medicine to help him pass. His body was just too wore out. He was tired of the pain. I had to honor that. As hard as it was, it was not fair to keep him hanging here in pain and in a broken body. Trying desperately to fight a battle, and overcome something that was impossible. So the doctor took out the feeding tube, removed all the bags of saline, antibiotics, blood pressure meds and prednisone. Jeff was in so much pain, they gave him 2 mg of Morphine and some Adavan. When the pain was still pretty bad, he kept waking up and asking why he wasn't dead yet. So when he requested more morphine, they gave him 6mg more of Morphine. It seemed to ease his pain and he kind of fell into a restless sleep. I rubbed his back and we talked a little while. He was in and out of lucidity. The hospital chaplain was nice enough to give us some sweet grass and Sage and put the radio on his favorite rock station. We lay there and talked about how much we love each other and meeting in heaven later. We promised each other to meet again. He was very stressed about how I would do without him. I reassured him I would be ok and that it was OK to let go, relax and let the sleeping meds take over and his mom would come get him. I was only gone for 10mins and he passed away right after I left the room. Nurse said he went quite peacefully. He took his last breath and that was that. It was quite quick. They told me it would take a week of missing dialysis and being in a medical coma to pass. But he knew what he wanted and he was ready to go. So he did.
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Post by msdani1981 on May 7, 2016 21:37:08 GMT -5
He's gone. My best friend, wonderful husband, excellent father. Jeff Goodhouse you mean everything to me. You are my world. My life partner. My soul. I miss you so much. This is tearing me apart. Yet I am glad you're finally out of pain and at peace. I will see you on the other side my baby honey. I love you baby forever and always.
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Post by msdani1981 on May 7, 2016 2:14:50 GMT -5
Me too. I feel terrible for Beth, because she's so afraid of being without him. Poor woman.
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Post by msdani1981 on May 7, 2016 0:26:19 GMT -5
I'm very sorry, but I think Jeff will be making his transition soon.
"OH GOD. The ACU(Acute Care Unit) just called and told me that Jeff's blood pressure just bottomed out, so they had to move Jeff to the ICU about 15 mins ago. Im so scared this is it. I can feel him pulling away. Please send some strong healing vibes, light and love. Ty all again for your love and support."
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Post by msdani1981 on May 6, 2016 20:00:41 GMT -5
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Post by msdani1981 on May 6, 2016 18:48:27 GMT -5
Wowee! Boy, am I late to the party; I'm sorry, everybirdy! WELCOME to all of our new, and some not so new, Quaker Parronts! Penelope, I'm so happy that you're enjoying the forum! If you have any questions or want to contribute to a thread, PLEASE feel free to jump on in! If there's anything at all that I can help you with, don't hesitate to send me a message. Welcome! |
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Post by msdani1981 on May 6, 2016 17:16:05 GMT -5
Well, shoot. Jeff had been slowly improving every day, however, his blood work today shoowed that he's fighting a bad blood infection.
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Post by msdani1981 on May 4, 2016 12:33:22 GMT -5
(((((HUGS)))))
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Post by msdani1981 on May 2, 2016 20:55:25 GMT -5
Easttex, this is very late, but I need to say it. Your decision to go through with the biopsy is exactly what Zach and I would have done for Pico, if we had that choice. Watching him deteriorate, even though we were medicating him, was the worst thing for me. I hope this gives you some comfort. I'm so sorry for your loss, and believe me, it's a loss that we all feel. Much love and many hugs to you. Please stay with us on the forum. Dani |
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Post by msdani1981 on May 2, 2016 20:12:24 GMT -5
Jeff is doing better today! He is able to talk, walk to the restroom by himself, and he is more alert when he is awake but is sleeping a lot. His white blood cell count is low, and if it doesn't rise in the next two days they will do a bone marrow biopsy. Good news!! |
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Post by msdani1981 on May 2, 2016 1:05:55 GMT -5
I just read the whole thread, including the original post, for the first time. As soon as I saw Peppy's name I burst into tears and had to react. I'm sorry.
Oh, Easttex. My heart hurts for your loss. I really have no idea what to say, because nothing will make it better, only time. I agree with everyone, that Peppy went to the Rainbow Bridge the way "best" way. He was with you, knowing that he was very loved.
((((((((((HUGE HUGS))))))))))
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Peppy
May 2, 2016 0:31:16 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by msdani1981 on May 2, 2016 0:31:16 GMT -5
Dammit! I'm sorry I'm just seeing this. Know that you gave Peppy everything. I don't know why this happens, you do everything possible and it doesn't work. ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))
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Post by msdani1981 on May 1, 2016 23:21:32 GMT -5
Those "oldies" who are still around may know who I'm talking about.
Our friend Beth (Moonchild1970) needs all the prayers and positive thoughts we can send to her husband, Jeff.
Jeff is diabetic and has been on dialysis for a long time, but recently something happened (I won't go into detail, a doctor made a bad decision) and he nearly died. He is still in critical condition, but is slowly responding to treatment.
Please pray for strength for Beth and Jeff.
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