Quote Originally Posted by geonagual
To BobBong, I appreciate you un deleting this thread.
As of this morning, he is still in the same state he was in yesterday. He had only a few teaspoons of water during the night and choked on them. I shaved him this morning and changed his clothes so he looks good for all the vistors that will be coming by today. I still havent had to give him any of the morphine. He seems to be very peaceful. He has a catheter in, so you can see the color of his urine. It is starting to come out almost a brown. He is dehydrating big time. He kind of acknowledged me this morning when I was shaving. You could see expressions on his face when you ask questions.
Hey, Geonagual. Good to see this thread continuing once again. Sounds like his body's doing just what it needs to with the inability to take in water and the concentrated urine--gradually shutting down the input/output. That's really good news that he doesn't seem to need to morphine sulfate. If he wants moisture in his mouth, ice chips didn't seem to choke my grandfather as much as complete liquid--or you can make him a homemade glycerin swab (like a real big homemade Q-tip, only dipped in glycerin or just dampened with water). Sounds like he's moving toward the light with a nice friend nearby. I'll be eager to read your next update when it comes.
birdgirl73 Reviewed by birdgirl73 on . watching someone die at this very moment I am watching someone die. He has stopped eating, drinking and has been prepared for death. He is not responding anymore and it is only a matter of time. At this point, I wonder what he is thinking. Is he in a happy place in his sub conscious mind or is his mind blank. I occasionally go into his room and give him some soothing words or ask if he needs anything or if he is hungry. No response, but I will keep trying until he takes his last breath. This will probably be in the Rating: 5