Airehead Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share #251 Posted March 13, 2021 I am glad you called them and glad they came over. Sending you much love and many prayers as Mrs. Fleet continues her journey. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 13, 2021 Share #252 Posted March 13, 2021 Praying for you LJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 14, 2021 Share #253 Posted March 14, 2021 Praying for you and Esther. These examples of love in action are truly special. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 14, 2021 Share #254 Posted March 14, 2021 Keeping you guys in my prayers..and sending hugs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share #255 Posted March 14, 2021 What does Sunday morning bring, @Longjohn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 14, 2021 Popular Post Share #256 Posted March 14, 2021 Watching church online, Esther is about the same. Nurse will be calling soon. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted March 14, 2021 Share #257 Posted March 14, 2021 Strength to you both, LJ. This story is so sad but so touching. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted March 15, 2021 Share #258 Posted March 15, 2021 Prayers for you and Esther, Longjohn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 15, 2021 Share #259 Posted March 15, 2021 LJ, you are a hero. Strength to you and your lovely wife. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share #260 Posted March 15, 2021 How is today, @Longjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 15, 2021 Share #261 Posted March 15, 2021 14 minutes ago, Airehead said: How is today, @Longjohn I had a nice visit with a cute little PA. She is changing my drugs again. She said my blood pressure and heart rate are perfect. They were afraid to give me an ace inhibitor before because my blood pressure was too low. I still have to wear the vest, she said many people choose not to wear it and take their chances. I can move my own wood now, I probably should tell my brother. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share #262 Posted March 15, 2021 Just now, Longjohn said: I had a nice visit with a cute little PA. She is changing my drugs again. She said my blood pressure and heart rate are perfect. They were afraid to give me an ace inhibitor before because my blood pressure was too low. I still have to wear the vest, she said many people choose not to wear it and take their chances. I can move my own wood now, I probably should tell my brother. wait a few days to tell your brother. You cannot really take chances -- wear the vest-- Mrs. Fleet needs you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 15, 2021 Share #263 Posted March 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I can move my own wood now, I probably should tell my brother. Did he hear firsthand? If not... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 15, 2021 Share #264 Posted March 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Airehead said: You cannot really take chances -- wear the vest-- Mrs. Fleet needs you I was thinking about that. She needs me so owl try to stick around but it sure sounds like a nicer way to go than my wife’s way or my dad’s. The doctor said without the vest I could just pass out unexpectedly and not wake up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 15, 2021 Share #265 Posted March 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I was thinking about that. She needs me so owl try to stick around but it sure sounds like a nicer way to go than my wife’s way or my dad’s. The doctor said without the vest I could just pass out unexpectedly and not wake up. I remember, as a kid, thinking folks really did just drop dead suddenly. Now, at 50, and having actually known a lot of folks who have passed on, I really can't say I know any that died suddenly (other than a car crash sort of thing). Death is often slow and hard, for sure, but it is also a time for the folks around you to stop for a moment and realize the gravity of the situation. When my dad was deteriorating, it was a joy to see my family rally around him and be there with him over that time period. Not remotely easy, but definitely nice to surround him with love and let folks show their love with him while he was still around to feel it. Losing someone is always tough, but losing someone without saying goodbye or other things is even tougher. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 15, 2021 Share #266 Posted March 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I remember, as a kid, thinking folks really did just drop dead suddenly. Now, at 50, and having actually known a lot of folks who have passed on, I really can't say I know any that died suddenly My oldest sister died of a massive heart attack about a year and a half ago. Medical people said she was dead by the time she hit the ground. The people she was with said she was fine one second and dead on the ground the next. No amount of resuscitation was going to revive her. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 15, 2021 Popular Post Share #267 Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Kzoo said: My oldest sister died of a massive heart attack about a year and a half ago. Medical people said she was dead by the time she hit the ground. The people she was with said she was fine one second and dead on the ground the next. No amount of resuscitation was going to revive her. That’s not a bad way to go. Even better if it’s in your sleep. People don’t get to say goodbye but if you love and appreciate someone you should always tell them. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 15, 2021 Share #268 Posted March 15, 2021 So the PA told you it's ok to move firewood? Do you think you feel well enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 15, 2021 Share #269 Posted March 15, 2021 30 minutes ago, smudge said: So the PA told you it's ok to move firewood? Do you think you feel well enough? I’m going to find out tomorrow. I have an eye doctor appointment at 8am. I’ll come home and give it a whirl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 16, 2021 Share #270 Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: I’m going to find out tomorrow. I have an eye doctor appointment at 8am. I’ll come home and give it a whirl. Gently! 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted March 16, 2021 Share #271 Posted March 16, 2021 16 hours ago, Longjohn said: That’s not a bad way to go. Even better if it’s in your sleep. People don’t get to say goodbye but if you love and appreciate someone you should always tell them. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone. BiL went in his sleep. 45 years young. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 16, 2021 Share #272 Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, 2Far said: BiL went in his sleep. 45 years young. If he was wearing an electrocution vest he might be alive today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted March 16, 2021 Share #273 Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: If he was wearing an electrocution vest he might be alive today. That is probably true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 21, 2021 Share #274 Posted March 21, 2021 I’m not wearing my bra vest today. That thing itches my back so bad. Owl probably put it on later. I dreamt it went off last night, Esther’s nurse was here so I was going to let him handle who to call. An hour went by and he hadn’t called anyone so I got up and got my card out of my wallet that gives the number to call after a shock treatment. That’s when I realized it was just a dream because I wasn’t covered with blue slime. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share #275 Posted March 21, 2021 You could probably qualify for a nurse an hour a day for yourself. They could put lotion on your back, take your blood pressure and tell you to rest. How is Esther today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 21, 2021 Share #276 Posted March 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Airehead said: You could probably qualify for a nurse an hour a day for yourself. They could put lotion on your back, take your blood pressure and tell you to rest. How is Esther today? Sleeping most of the day. She had apple sauce, lemonade, and pills during church. She hasn’t had anything else to eat since. I held a mirror in front of me and put my back to the bathroom mirror. No wonder my back itches/ hurts, it looks like I have poison ivy. I have a dermatology appointment Tuesday morning. I’ll see if they have any suggestions. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted March 21, 2021 Share #277 Posted March 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Longjohn said: it looks like I have poison ivy. Maybe... you are allergic / sensitive / etc.. to the vest materials? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 21, 2021 Share #278 Posted March 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: Maybe... you are allergic / sensitive / etc.. to the vest materials? Owl probably get a call from Zoll in Pittsburgh for not wearing my vest. That thing reports on me. Any heart rate changes it reports them. If I unplug the battery they know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share #279 Posted March 21, 2021 38 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Owl probably get a call from Zoll in Pittsburgh for not wearing my vest. That thing reports on me. Any heart rate changes it reports them. If I unplug the battery they know. Will it send an ambulance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 22, 2021 Share #280 Posted March 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Airehead said: Will it send an ambulance? Probably an insurance agent. My insurance is paying big bucks for this devise, they expect me to wear it. Tuesday morning is my dermatology appointment. I’ll. Try to keep it on tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share #281 Posted March 25, 2021 How is your back today @Longjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 25, 2021 Popular Post Share #282 Posted March 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, Airehead said: How is your back today @Longjohn It feels pretty good. I wore my vest until about 3:00. Jocelyn put a thin layer of cream on my back. I couldn’t bring myself to put the vest back on. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #283 Posted March 27, 2021 My wife is having a really bad day today. Please pray for comfort. This might be her time. 6 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 27, 2021 Share #284 Posted March 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, Longjohn said: My wife is having a really bad day today. Please pray for comfort. This might be her time. So sorry to hear this. Virtual hugs to you and your wonderful wife. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Share #285 Posted March 27, 2021 So sorry John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share #286 Posted March 27, 2021 Praying that she is comfortable. We know she has the peace and comfort of heaven in her heart. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 27, 2021 Share #287 Posted March 27, 2021 Hugs and prayers for comfort. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Share #288 Posted March 27, 2021 Sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Share #289 Posted March 27, 2021 Praying for y’all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 27, 2021 Share #290 Posted March 27, 2021 prayers & vibes sent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 27, 2021 Share #291 Posted March 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Longjohn said: My wife is having a really bad day today. Please pray for comfort. This might be her time. I am sorry, John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Share #292 Posted March 27, 2021 I wish I could tell if it really is time. I have one son flying in and one son supposed to fly out tomorrow for a conference. I hate to hold him back if this isn’t the time. I guess he will have to decide. He is coming over tonight. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Square Wheels Posted March 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #293 Posted March 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I wish I could tell if it really is time. I have one son flying in and one son supposed to fly out tomorrow for a conference. I hate to hold him back if this isn’t the time. I guess he will have to decide. He is coming over tonight. Maybe consider telling her it's OK to go now. I did once with a good friend, she was unconscious, but I know she could her me. She was not holding on for me, but she was in too much pain. Hospice, comfort measure only. She died the next morning. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Share #294 Posted March 27, 2021 Last time I got this far behind on a thread, @Randomguy saved me by providing me a recap. I really care about what is happening with John and his wife but am running short on time. Would somebody please be so kind to recap it for me again? Last I knew John was back in the hospital after suffering a mild heart attack (I believe) and as he is the primary caregiver for his wife, he was having trouble finding somebody to fill in for him. But I think he got to go home. Based on a couple comments up on the top of his page, it sounds like something is going on with is wife now? How's John? Does he know how much we love him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #295 Posted March 27, 2021 I have been expecting her to die in her sleep with no real change in condition while she is awake. This is a change I wasn’t expecting. Her big sister just called, Esther opened her eyes when she heard her sister. I asked her if she wanted anything and she didn’t answer, just closed her eyes again. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Share #296 Posted March 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I have been expecting her to die in her sleep with no real change in condition while she is awake. This is a change I wasn’t expecting. Her big sister just called, Esther opened her eyes when she heard her sister. I asked her if she wanted anything and she didn’t answer, just closed her eyes again. Oh chit. I think I got my answer to my previous post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petitepedal ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #297 Posted March 27, 2021 I second what @Square Wheels said..hard as it is sit there and hold her hand and tell her it's ok to let go..knowing your strong faith remind her that God is waiting to hold her in his arms, and mention deceased family who are waiting for her. Assure her that you will be ok and join her as soon as God is ready for you..Reminder her that with the wonderful job she has done raising your sons..they...and their families will be fine (grandmas worry about those things)..all these things can help Esther on her journey.. Prayers and Hugs to both of you @Longjohn 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share #298 Posted March 27, 2021 And don’t worry about whether the time is right for your sons to come. You need them now regardless of where Esther is in her journey. Let me come. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Share #299 Posted March 27, 2021 Whoever it was that named you Superman was a smart cookie. You are really carrying a big load very gracefully. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted March 27, 2021 Share #300 Posted March 27, 2021 So sorry for your family. Esther is an amazing woman and will be missed. Her strong faith will get her through this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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