Life ( and Death) is a Rollercoaster

Another long silence from us -sorry.

It is now 7 weeks since we had a home visit from a hospice doctor , in whose opinion Dave probably had 2 more weeks of earthly life left.

I say that only to illustrate how over the last few weeks we feel we have imminently been reaching the finishing tape only to find we are still running the race.

Dave has not really been eating for some while now and so has become weaker and has been bed bound for 2 weeks.Pain and nausea are well controlled by means of a syringe driver which releases the necessary drugs slowly over a 24 hour period.

Last Monday we had a 'gift ' of a day when Dave was able to communicate clearly and normally but since then he has slipped and is now sleeping all the time.

We have been greatly blessed by all the supportive district nurses and also over the last 2 weeks by Marie Curie night carers allowing me to have a good night's sleep.

Last week end we had all the UK based family here for a double birthday barbeque (Pete and Maki) which was great. Ian ,Dave's twin brother has been visiting the last fortnight which has also been a blessing.

So the journey has continued but must surely be reaching the end.But we know it is not the terminus for Dave merely a junction at which to change trains.

Thanks you all again for your concern for us ,your support, cards, prayers, cakes and flowers. We have felt such a wealth of friends behind us in this journey.

We also thank God for truly being Emmanuel -God with us -on this journey. There have been times I have lost sight of Him but I know even then He has been here and come to restore peace again.

I will use this site to bring further news and also notification of funeral/thanksgiving services.

With my love and gratitude,

Elaine