VIGIL

Hi everybody,

Aunt Phyllis just called to update me on what's been going on today. Hospice nurses have been in and told everyone that the time is getting close.

They said to make sure that Carol is well medicated, because when she is agitated, that means that she's in pain but can't express it, and that's the worst thing.

Aunt Phyl raved about these hospice nurses. They've been through this process many, many times and can counsel the family and tell them what to expect. They sound wonderful.

The hospice nurses are not allowed to give meds, however, so even if they are with Carol throughout the night, family and friends must still administer the morphine. I guess paid registered nurses that are hired for private duty can administer drugs. Aunt Phyl said to hire 24/7 care costs $2000 dollars a week!

Keep praying for Carol and that her suffering will end soon. It's so hard to let her go, but we must.

Love,
Ellen

PS. Anyone, sending $$$, please do it....there's a real sense of urgency I get from speaking to people on the frontline. Mail to Carol's house, checks made out to June Grocki. Thanks so much!