Janet and I were visited yesterday by a Vancouver Coastal Health Community Nurse who is on the home palliative care team. Wanda our community nurse spent about an hour with us and explained how Home Palliative Care can help us. Both Janet and I were very impressed. Wanda made many notes on Janet's condition asked a lot of good questions and reviewed all her prescription meds. She made some excellent recomendations on timing and delivery of Janets meds as well as some over the counter products that will help Janet. Its good to have a trained professional helping us out.
On Monday a representative of the home Palliative care team will come by to review Janet's bathroom, shower and bed and make recommendations on any changes to make Janet's life a bit easier.
We also now have a list of numbers to call 24 hours per day if we need help, have questions etc. Its a big relief for me to know that help is close at hand if I need them.
Janet had a pretty good day yesterday. She is having a bit more of a problem with back pain. This started last summer mostly as an annoyance but over time has become an issue. We are treating the problem with some meds and so far have been able to manage the symptom fairly effectively.
Thats all the news for now.
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Hello my angel!
You are so wonderful, so strong and such an inspiration. I'm glad i got a chance to see you yesterday. I Love you to infinite and beyond! xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
love love love love love love you
Chanelly
Hi Janet,
Chanel and I are snuggled up in our jammies sharing a chair and she is telling me "Janet stories" and making me laugh. You are such a wonderful presence in her life. She and Mike are strong and brave and LOVE talking about you and Markie-Poo! Know that she is taken care of and loved and if there is anything I can do for you...I will.
Leslie Grover
Aloha beautiful!
You are so inspirational to me...We've had so many great times...I love you lots ...Katie
Hi Janet,
I have been thinking so much about you lately and thought I should tell you what an inspiration you have been for me.
You are the queen of event planning and you are so willing to share that information - not everyone is able to share what they know! You helped me find my stride with planning events and you always (very patiently) answered all of my really silly questions! You showed me the energy that you have and helped me find my energy. You are so generous in so many ways and it taught me how important it is to reach out and offer help without being asked! I thank you for all you have given me.
I also want to let you know that I think of your healing circle and even though I can not be there in person, I can send you all of my positive energy – every little bit helps!
Take care Janet!
Sherri Lehan
Hello Janet,
I have just finished reading your blog in tears and laughter. I know that we never really got to know each other and I only know you through your friends. You are in my thoughts everyday and I send you healing light in my prayers. You truly are an inspiration and I thank you for sharing this stage of your life with us all.
Blessings,
Lima
Great work.
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