Originally Posted by gal288

All of you are great, thanks so much for your prayers.

Aunt Sue, I am amazed at what Hospice has done so far. They are so wonderful, helping with dad's personal needs, changing linens (& his diaper!)They come 7 days a week, 2 hours each morning and will as long as he needs the care.

Today the nurse said why don't you & your hubby go out for a nice breakfast, we're here, you need some time for yourselves. I spent some time with her, I thought we were going to talk about Dad and how he's doing, NO, she wanted to know how I was doing.
One of the hospice team even came to my fathers funeral, which was so beyond expectations. The workers are truly special people!
I now see why people rave about hospice, I had no idea how supportive they are.

Today I received a phone call from their religious coordinator. He said he wanted to come over and meet my Dad and see if there was anything he could do for him. I told him that I was afraid that if a priest walked into his room, he would think it was for the last rites and become afraid, & I didn't know what to do. He explained that they don't come with a big cross on their forehead, he can be introduced as another member of the team, and he would feel him out and proceed as appropriate. I laughed and immediately set an appointment. Great people, they really do understand the confusion and concerns, & more importantly, how to handle things.

Thanks again, dear friends, for listening, you are a great help to me!