Wednesday

It's been a large day today and last night.

We had to call an ambulance to get Danny last night. He was rattling in his chest and very lethargic. After we got there they did an x-ray but said there is no pneumonia. However, lots of lesions all over in his chest.

He was again dehydrated so they gave him 2 liters of saline. Also put him on oxygen during that time and gave him a breathing treatment. He was able to rest and relax after that.

We're all home now, once again. Getting him back in out of the car was a challenge. He still resisted what we were trying to do, and he doesn't really have the strength to walk in even with help. Basically, Brandon and I each got under a shoulder and carried him along until we got him back to the bed.

I will be very relieved when Hospice starts, and I'm sure the kids will, too. We've all 4 had a rough night with little rest, and we still have the day to face.
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The Hospice nurse came this morning and stayed about 2 hours. She explained to me how it all works and what is available. She also told me from now on, Hospice is our "911" because Medicaid won't pay for a hospital run plus Hospice. However, they are there 24 hours to answer emergency calls and make any other arrangements we need for Danny.

She said we'd get a bed tomorrow for him. Then, I got a call and the young man was coming this way anyway, so he brought the bed today. It's now set up and Danny's comfortably in it. Hospice also ordered oxygen and they brought a machine for that and a cylinder for emergencies - in case the power goes off.

She also has authority to order meds and ordered a suppository for him to try to get him regular again. Elizabeth will pick that up.

She gave me a folder full of information which I need to read and absorb, but she also talked about everything she gave me. She said a nurse will come out tomorrow and one can come as many days a week as we need one.

This is an answer to prayer.