Gus was thinking about some new wheels this summer. Maybe a golf cart, possibly even a four-wheeler with a wood splitter on the back. I myself, being a little more practical, was hoping for new lawn mowers at both our place and the old homestead. Turns out we were both wrong. Yesterday Hospice delivered a walker for Gus. He now has a new set of wheels, just not the ones he had hoped for.
For the first time throughout this cancer walk, Gus’ oxygen levels are dropping. Last Friday, his levels were low. The doctor called me Sunday morning to see how Gus was doing and then he came later in the day to see Gus. He now has a stationary oxygen tank with 50 feet of tubing and he has portable oxygen tanks for leaving the house. You may think that Gus doesn’t ever get his way, but yesterday when the Hospice nurse wanted to bring him an oxygen mask for nighttime, he said “No Thanks”. She then wanted to put a catheter in, he said “No Thanks”.
Today is the neighbor’s bull sale that Gus always cooked at. Lindsey was going to bundle her dad up in his warmest clothes, attach his oxygen tank and take him to visit with his friends at the bull sale. Gus was too weak to go. For the first time, he did not have the strength to walk from our bathroom to his recliner. I found him sitting on his walker in the hallway.
Almost every day brings a first. We are just so thankful for the support team we have. I cannot imagine this walk without those that surround us with their love, compassion and knowledge.
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Loving thoughts and a plethora of prayers to Gus and the family. Here's to an upgrade on your wheels!
Alice and my thoughts and prayers are with you, Gus, and your whole family. We love you all. God bless you all. Big hugs to all of you.
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