Re: Might be away for a few days again

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

G. Morgan wrote:
> "Robert L Bass"<robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>
>> Graham, you'd be amazed at the way the hospice nurses are.
>> They come to my home each week to set up my meds in one
>> of those dispensing boxes each.  In addition, any time I call
>> with a problem they come over, usually within minutes.
>
>
> I remember you telling me about it and how great they've been.  I knew a hospice
> caretaker once (in fact we just re-acquainted on Facebook). She enjoyed the work
> because of clients like you who were so grateful and that she was able to make a
> positive impact when they needed it most.  It eventually took out an emotional
> toll and she had to resign.  Very tough job, but the ones who do it (especially
> volunteers) are angels.
>
>> During the weekly visit they take my vitals, then visit for as
>> much as an hour discussing my treatment making sure all the
>> equipment is working correctly, whatever.  There's never a
>> rush.
>>
>> I feel bad for the nurse because she may be in trouble with
>> her boss.  Humans make mistakes.  I was fortunate to catch
>> the problem right away and it's now being treated.
>
> Well I'm glad it was something reversible and not a new disease.  You are so
> damn stubborn you may outlive me.
>

My mother is a private hospice nurse in PR. She has been doing it for
over 20 years. She cares for her patients at their own home. She visits
them everyday until their time to pass. Sometimes they only last for a
few weeks. Other times they last about a year. She finds it especially
hard when its a child that she must care for.

Jim Rojas