OneEyedDiva
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- New Jersey
I haven't been on SF in awhile because I spent most of December at the hospital, particularly the last 14 days of my husband's life since he was in critical condition in the ICU. He passed away on December 23rd at the age of 73 and was buried on the 26th. Ironically, this is a man who was hardly ever sick, didn't start taking medications until a couple of years ago and ate healthily for the most part. He loved to eat but was never overweight. He hadn't smoked in 50 years and didn't drink. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in September while in the hospital. After that it was downhill. He was in and out of the hospital several times since September, mostly to drain fluid that had built up in his body. All his vital organs eventually failed. He was on a breathing tube for 10 days which due to his advanced directive was removed. He was also on a special dialysis machine while in ICU. His numbers improved slightly and it looked like he would be able to start breathing on his own for more than a day....then he took a turn for the worst.
My faith, my family and friends have helped me get through what was a grueling, difficult time. So I'm doing okay. I know my husband, a busy man who did so much for so many while he still could, often interrupting his own rest is now finally resting in peace.
My faith, my family and friends have helped me get through what was a grueling, difficult time. So I'm doing okay. I know my husband, a busy man who did so much for so many while he still could, often interrupting his own rest is now finally resting in peace.
