It has been a while since I last updated my blog with information about my life.
Gene was very ill with his cancer towards the end of April. I was called to sit with him one night as they didn't think that he'd make it through the night. He did, and rallied somewhat over the next two days.
He deparately wanted to go home and did NOT want to die in the hospital. So, I brought him, and his uncle home at the end of April.
Gene passed away at 2:10 AM on Monday, May 25th. His two sisters and I were with him, as they arrived on Saturday afternoon. He was comfortable, totally at peace and ready to move on.
There will be a service to celebrate his life at 2 PM on Saturday, May 30th. The address is included in the death notice. I will also include a link to a MapQuest map showing the location.
The Chapel has no hydro, running water, or washrooms. If you are driving from a distance, washrooms are located beside the Black River Cheese Factory, which is very close by.
Following the service, there will be a social time at one of Gene's favourite spots, the Duke of Marysburgh Pub.
This whole experience has been an emotional roller coaster ride ... which just seems to have ended far too quickly.
Gene is weak, and getting weaker each day. He is still at home and able to get around for short distances using a walker and a wheel chair for longer distances. He often drifts off somewhere in mid sentence and forgets things. He has a terrible cough that won't go away, and has had hiccups most of the time for about a week.He is hoping for another blood transfusion, since his body no longer seems to be manufacturing enough blood. The transfusions do help his energy level.He remains positive, peaceful, and ready for what is to come. Keep him in your prayers and thoughts ... he needs all of the help that he can get as he deals with this ... :-)
Gene continues to get weaker and weaker each day as cancer ravages his body. It is spread to liver, lungs, and bones. He has lost 10 more pounds in the past 18 days. His attitude and mood are both good. The 'plan' is that the new tumour growing in his bladder will block both kidneys (one is already blocked), and he will die painlessly of kidney failure. Gene is calm, 'at peace' and feels ready to die. All focus is on quality of life
Sadly, he can no longer keep his cats, as their affection interferes with his much needed sleep..
Will went home with his sister and has settled in nicely. Grace is with me now, but I can't keep her in my new Grandpa flat with two dogs. She is a dear ... friendly and sweet. She has lived with dogs and another cat. She is an indoor cat.
If you think that you can provide Grace with a home, please contact me.
There will be a service to celebrate his life at 2 PM on Saturday, May 30th. The address is included in the death notice. I will also include a link to a MapQuest map showing the location.
