It has been such a blessing to have family members here! We love you.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
transition to hospice
On Tuesday we met with the intake nurse from IHC hospice, and yesterday we met with Colleen, the nurse who is assigned to us. We are working on finding a medication that will help Gary to sleep better; he is rarely able to sleep more than an hour or two before awakening with a dry and irritated mouth and throat. In the last couple of days his fatigue has increased, his stomach pain and need for gastric suction have increased, and his appetite has decreased. The fluid in his abdomen seems to be increasing as well, causing more discomfort. We are working on perhaps getting the fluid drained. His pain is still not severe, but these are hard days! He is meeting them with courage, patience and faith.
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I hope Dr. Bryner will be able to be comfortable soon. I am sorry the chemotherapy did not work well for him. How wonderful that you have been able to have so much family visit! We continue to remember Dr. Bryner and your family in our prayers.
ReplyDelete--Betsy & David Escandon
Jane, Gary,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts go out to you. You and your family are wonderful. We love you!
Being with you both in DC meant a lot to me. You both have left such a lasting impression with me. Thank you for your service and love. I pray that Dr. Bryner will find comfort in hospice. He will always be my professor and friend. Love you, Stephen Collins
ReplyDeleteDear Gary and Jane,
ReplyDeleteWe've been thinking about you and praying for you. We love you and are so grateful for your friendship. Thank you for setting up this blog.
Baptiste and Meredith
Dear Gary and Jane, Our prayers are with you. We admire both of you so much.
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Gary and Jane,
ReplyDeleteMaureen and I are thinking of you often and our prayers are with you. Everyone at DOMANI (Matt Segur, Bill Tokash) are thinking of you.
With love,
Bill and Maureen