Please say a prayer or positive thoughts for my DH

[msyorktown]

Connie thank you so much for helping Patti through this...I hope and pray Patti is at least eating and trying to get some rest. I was really hoping and praying for a better outcome. I am continuing to pray for peace for this family....my heart is breaking and I am in tears reading this. Mom and Dad were also together 42 years....This is just soooo sad.

[Connie]

I just talked with Patti. She did put him in hospice and he can stay at that hospital until Monday. Then it's either to take him home or put him in a nursing home. Patti said again, she doesn't know if she did the right thing. I told her that would have been my decision if I was in her situation and that they will be so much help. One thing I forgot to mention is that Ken's heart is very enlarged. It just keeps getting worse. Patti said Ken took the Cpack off and doesn't want oxygen. A pulmonologist was in to see Ken and said he is going to do something to make his breathing easier, so I hope whatever it is, that it works. Patti plans to go home around 11 or 12 tonight and get a little sleep. I told her I will stay on the phone with her again for her drive home. Her nephew went and fed her yorkies today, but those poor babies must be so sad and confused. She said when she got home last night, that they kept looking for Ken.

[Micah my love]

Patti i am so sorry that you both are going through this trying time, just ask God to lead you through this sad time and the strength to bear it...hugs to you both
and family

[Patti]

Thanks to all of you for the continued support. Connie I don't know what I would do with out you by my side a,though not physically. I am going to ask Connie to continue to update as it is hard for me to write through my tears. Ken is having breathing difficulties and the staff is so short handed and now that he is a hospice patient it is hard to get a nurse in here. All of your kind words have given me a boost knowing I am not alone. I know I did the best thing for Ken by putting him in Hospice but it sure doesn't feel right. How do you go on when the love of your life is gone. I have never been without him in 42 years. The Hospice nurse said I may be able to bring Pixie up to see Ken. He bought her for me and always called her Perfect Pixie. I only pray Ken's journey home does not drag on. I don't want to let go but know I have to. Signing the hospice papers was the hardest thing I have ever done. My heart is broken and all your prayers are so needed.

[yorkietalkjilly]

This just breaks my heart every time I read an update. It sounds like Ken is getting the best treatment possible & hopefully if they can aid his breathing, hospice care will keep him as comfortable as possible. Thank you, Connie, for talking Patti home as she drives so late when it is so scary to be out! You are a Godsend to her. It is a shame she doesn't have someone to accompany her to & from the hospital as likely she's so so tired.

Thank you, Connie, also, for keeping us updated. Everyone here really appreciates it. We are so worried & concerned about Ken & Patti that your posts are a kindness. I hope both Ken & Patti can sleep tonight. I'll pray for peace & rest for both of them.

[marcie]

Thank you Connie for all your updates. This is such a sad story.
I watched my father go thru this very thing. At that time there wasn't a Hospice in our area. It was so hard on my mother and myself. Saying prayers for Ken and Patti. I wish there was something I could do to help.

[YorkieMom55]

Patti, Prayers for Ken and for you & your family. Comfort, strength and peace.

[Connie]

Patti was planning to go home tonight and try to get a couple hours sleep. She said Ken has been unresponsive and that may be from the morphine. We were talking on the phone and when she stood up, Ken's breathing became very different...she couldn't explain, but it scared her and she got a nurse in there. The nurse did some things and Patti has now decided to stay at the hospital and the nurse was bringing her a blanket and pillow. I told her to call if she needs me and I won't call her any more tonight, just in case she is able to sleep a bit...I sure wouldn't want to wake her. Bless her heart!

[AbbysMom08]

This is so very sad.
My heart is breaking for the both of them.
I too wish there something I could do to ease the pain and suffering they are going through.
I can only continue to offer up prayers.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Oh this is so hard to read. My heart hurts for Patti and Ken. I am glad that she can have some help with Ken's care. I hope that she realizes that this is probably the best thing for the both of them now.

Sending lots of prayers and hugs.

[Sunny95]

My heart goes out to you. Continuing to pray for you! May God give you strength and comfort.

[roseslevi]

Prayers continue for Patti and Ken, I am so sad I wish there was something I could say to be more comforting. ((hugs)) I am so sorry you are going through this.

[Micah my love]

Thinking of you today my friend and hoping that you both was able to rest a bit
i pray for you both to have strength

[Lisa and Pic]

My heart goes out to you, Patti, at this most difficult time. Hugs and prayers...

[BonBon]

Thinking of you Patti and Ken, and sending prayers for peace and strength. I hope you can feel the arms of love and support we're wrapping around you.