I went over today to drop off little tubs of chicken soup and carrot soup - just like Nancy had requested. I doubt she'll eat much of it, but now she has little tubs in her freezer and she is grateful.
Unfortunately they had just come home from seeing the specialist who had given them the sad news that no treatment will be able to help her and that she has now been moved to palliative care.
Nancy was ok - still full of smiles, she is determined to get through this with a smile on her face - and so far she's doing just that.
I managed to ask if she is in pain and she is - she believes it is her spleen that is bothering her. This is why she is not breathing well, because it hurts. I'm thinking one of the many new pills will be to relieve this pain - I sure hope so.
I have agreed that I will go once a week - she needs her time "to think" as she puts it and I totally respect that. There will be plenty of visitors and if I can go in and help once a week with some practical stuff then I'm happy to help.
Lots of love,
B
Thank you Birgitte.
ReplyDeleteI spoke with the doctor who has been treating her this evening and he said that an enlarged spleen is a factor in her illness, so that probably is what is causing her pain.
Mark and I will be there later today (Thursday). See you soon.
much love
adam