We were waiting for the hospice nurse to come to see if we could take him home, but she didn't arrive until 6pm. She assessed Doug's condition and said that she didn't recommend moving him home in his current condition. She pointed out that he had a slight temperature (100.1) and some blotchy-ness and discoloration in his hands, feet and ears, which are signs that he may pass away soon - in the next few hours/day.
After she left, his heart rate increased to between 140 to 150 (previously in the 120s) and his O2 dropped to the high 80s. His breathing has been more labored since then and he is sweating slightly (because of the fever).
Our prayer is that The Lord would miraculously heal him or that he would take him home.
One of Katie's friends was sharing the news about Doug with her husband and their 5-year-old son overheard. When the husband explained that Katie's daddy may be going to see Jesus soon, his eyes lit up as he cheered, "Yay!!! That's so awesome! I wanna go!"
Luke 18:17 -"Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of a God like a child shall not enter it."
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Romans 8:37 - "In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."
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From the other day:
Doug, I am still by your side... I continue to lift you up in my daily prayer.
ReplyDeleteDeuteronomy 31:6
Be strong! Be courageous! Do not be afraid! For the Lord your God will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you.