Friday, September 21, 2007

Nothing's Happening

Not much has been happening since the last update. Sandy has been sleeping soundly since she received the additional pump with sedatives.

Everyone here is getting to the point of beyond tired, which is helping to relieve the tension as we find most things entertaining. Thankfully we have dedicated visitors who are of sounder mind to keep us in check and make sure we get some needed rest.

Not your average girl

Every time, she amazes us all. Sandy is still responding to conversations going on around her. She gets frustrated that she isn't able to tell us what she wants, but we are managing to sort things out and get her settled again.

She's doing sleeping mostly, so there's a lot of sitting and keeping company.

Suzi from silver chain was back today, and she was really surprised to be here again. She was so lovely to all of us here and gave a chat to everyone about what's going on and how Sandy is going to be over the night. When asked about time, Suzi had a hard time saying, not because she didn't want to say, but because "Sandy's not your average girl," the average girl would not be here.

So much love coming into this house from all around the world. Thank you all.

A strong woman

Nothing to tell you just now. Taking turns here to sit with our beloved Sandy. Music now playing.

Lovely Lois here again. silver Chain nurses' attention has been incredible. They are kind, caring, gentle and dedicated to making sure Sandy is as comfortable as possible and as able as possible to put all her attention on what she needs to do.

Family taking care of family in different households and all supporting each other. Sandy would be delighted to be responsible for all of this.

Talk to you all soon.

Our decision is that we will inform you all when Sandy passes only after we have been able to contact all family not able to be here with us at the moment.

Spring Day

Well, what can I say.

Lovely Lois from Silver Chain is here again to refil Sandy's pump, so that she can rest easy and not be distressed.

It looks like the weather was too nice to leave just yet.

One more day

Still here, surrounded by friends and family.

Breathing is quite laboured, but going strong.

3am Stir

Around half two this morning Sandy was getting restless and short of breath. The house was woken and everyone here was by her side, nobody knowing what to expect. After attempts to settle Sandy, the night nurse was called to give her a fast acting sedative.

An hour or so later and Sandy is back resting, Mil, Cathy, Margie, Denise, Donna and Peg still by her.