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Steve is going into the hospice this afternoon

983 replies

onlyjoking9329 · 11/02/2008 12:48

i know he needs to be there and hopefully they can get him more stable.

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MummyDoIt · 11/02/2008 19:34

I'm sure it's the best thing for Steve and you make sure you get some rest yourself. Thinking of you both. Take care.

TotalChaos · 11/02/2008 19:51

best wishes to you all.

DelGirl · 11/02/2008 19:55

thinking of you all OJ and sending my best wishes xxx

39andcounting · 11/02/2008 19:55

Hey OJ, It must have been awful leaving Steve today. Sending you absolutley massive hugs every single one of the infused with rum and coke.

Do you think you might sleep well tonight ?

I hope you do and feel rested and go and see Steve feeling a bit more human tomorrow.

How far away is the Hospice, I hope you have not got a huge treck everyday.

Hope to see you in the sanctuary this evening, shall I plump a couple of cushions in anticipation ?

BabiesEverywhere · 11/02/2008 19:58

Hope Steve settles in quickly.
Thinking of you and your family, OJ

BreeVanDerCampLGJ · 11/02/2008 20:02

Oh Darling Girl..

Buda · 11/02/2008 20:37

Hugs hugs hugs OJ. I am sure you feel totally drained. Please try and have a good night's sleep.

rosieyorkshirelass · 11/02/2008 20:47

Have been following your posts- sending best wishes to you, Steve and the rest of your family. Try and get as much rest as you can.

notalone · 11/02/2008 21:07

I have also been lurking and now just want to echo what the others have said. You have been amazing and have made the right decision. Will be thinking of all of you xxxx

MrsWeasley · 11/02/2008 21:16

{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}

thinking of you.
xxxx

onlyjoking9329 · 11/02/2008 21:47

well i should sleep tonight i can't remember the last full nights sleep i had.

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SalVolatile · 11/02/2008 21:50

OJ - (Callmemadam here) I am so sorry that matters have moved on like this and I'm lost in admiration of your coping skills - but I hope the hospice can also help and support you through this time because you are so important to your LOs. Maybe they can help with your concerns about how to approach the subject with Elliott? Just want to send our prayers and love to you all.

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LardyMardyDaisy · 11/02/2008 21:58

oj, I've not been on MN much and have just caught up.
Thinking of you and your family, and of Steve, at this time.

the hospice my mum was in was such a calm place, and the staff were fantastic, for both patients and their families. I hope Steve is comfortable and that you manage to get some rest.

Blossomhill · 11/02/2008 22:00

Sending all my love to you and your family OJ x x x

katierocket · 11/02/2008 22:01

thinking of you oj. Wish there was something more useful I could say.
x

imaginaryfriend · 11/02/2008 22:01

oj I can't imagine how you're feeling. Does Steve seem happy to be there where he can be looked after?

pooka · 11/02/2008 22:02

Thinking of you OJ. Hope you manage to have lots of restorative sleep tonight.

onlyjoking9329 · 11/02/2008 22:14

have just phoned up and spoke to the nurse, steve not settled i didn't want to talk to him for fear of making him worse

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BreeVanDerCampLGJ · 11/02/2008 22:17

They will settle him, and the interim young lady go and get some sleep.

Much love

LGJ

XxxxxxXXX

saggers · 11/02/2008 22:25

Have not posted before. My thoughts echo those of the others... You have been strong and brave. Inspirational. Love and hugs to you and your family. xx

Aero · 11/02/2008 22:27

I lurk more than post, but I do keep track of your threads oj. You and yours are often in my thoughts and I wish you strength and restful sleep. Aero xx

stuffitall · 11/02/2008 22:27

I have followed your threads. With best wishes to you, Steve and family x

ChirpyGirl · 11/02/2008 22:30

Have been lurking on your threads as have nothing new to add, but want to say that DH and I are thinking of your family. From experience I want to say that you have made the right choice for Steve and for you. Sending our love
x

imaginaryfriend · 11/02/2008 22:35

What's happening with him oj?