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Well, we made it through momwolf's birthday.
siswolf had to return home today as there are some things she must do at the office, but she promises to return on Monday.
I am hoping that momwolf will stick around until at least then, because I do not want to be alone for this. I understand though, that when the time comes, it will come, regardless of what I want.
momwolf was up and out in the living room most of yesterday, but it was a challenge getting her back to bed. She slept through most of the day, but was rousable, did have some of the Chinese food we brought in for dinner and her Lemon Cake.
The Hospice Nurse came in the afternoon, wished momwolf a Happy Birthday, and brought her a birthday card. She thought that momwolf's condition was "an advance of the disease process" and "it shouldn't be much longer."
siswolf talked to her in private and apparently the nurse thinks she'll at least make it through the weekend, based on her experience.
Today momwolf has remained in bed. She wakes intermittently, tells me she loves me and siswolf, and has decided that her nightgown was uncomfortable, and so, she is nearly naked. She has at least for the time being agreed to keep a sheet on.
I've given her some of the magic liquid medicine (it's morphine) in hopes that it will make her more comfortable.
Interestingly, siswolf is turning out to be the more task focused and practical one ... she looked up funeral homes online and has written down their contact information.
Supposedly I won't have to make the initial contacts, I just have to give the information to the Hospice staff and they make the calls.
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