Finally seems somewhat comfortable

After several doses of morphine, some ativan, tylenol (for the fever), and a hot water bottle around his neck, Dad seems to be fairly comfortable. It was a very long day getting him that way, however.

We've had a lot of visitors today, and we're quite thankful for all of you. I think we're on box #3 of Kleenex, despite thinking that after finishing drying the tears the last time there won't be enough left to cry again today. We've been proven wrong each time someone new walks in to show their support.

Mom is staying up there tonight. Cathy (Dad's sister) and Doug are staying with me in Elkhorn tonight. Likely will be a rather short night as I want to get back up there tomorrow morning with breakfast for Mom, and to see how the night went.

We all cannot believe how much Dad has declined, even in the past 24 hours. It's really hard to see him clearly wanting something (to be turned, a mouth swab, some pain medication) as he's not answering us with hand squeezes anymore. He is still holding your hand when you put your fingers in his, though, which is very sweet.

I'll likely put up another post tomorrow morning after getting the report from tonight.