What Do I Do?

19 08 2008

The doctors told me that Teresa does have a bacterial infection that has gotten into her blood stream and caused pneumonia.  The antibiotics are working and she has improved since yesterday.  In a few hours they are going to see if they can take her off the ventilator and let her breath on her own.  I have let them know that if she goes into respiratory arrest that I don’t want them to help her breath again.  If they take her off it and she’s supposed to breath on her own and for some reason she can’t, it’s meant to be.  That is what Teresa would want.

So she could pull through this and come home.  I have to tell you that I’m overwhelmed and feeling quite alone.  My mind is racing from one thing to another.  The Oncologist are talking and this afternoon will help us decide if Teresa should continue any treatment for the cancer.  Children’s hospital is having someone come talk to me about talking to the children.  I need to finish a tile job for my landlord (who are great!) .  I need to move a week from Saturday, and even with that I can’t take Teresa home to our house because of the stairs.   If things don’t go well who do I call for funeral arrangements, who do I pay for that too?  This is to much and maybe I’m writing this to let those know who think I failed Teresa know that I’m tired too and I’ve done what I can for her.  All the decisions I’ve made is in the best interest of her and my children.  I don’t know what else I could have done, I’ve done my best, I guess it wasn’t good enough.

Daniel


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2 responses to “What Do I Do?”

19 08 2008
Jamie MSW (13:54:38) :

Dan, we are all thinking about you and Teresa and your family. You have been so amazing throughout all of this. Our whole palliative care team has the utmost respect for you and the incredible care that you’ve given to Teresa. You have been her rock throughout this process. Whatever happens, please know that your care for her has been an wonderful gift to her.

19 08 2008
Georgana (17:15:31) :

Dan this is bigger than you now and it is all in God’s hands. You have done your best + and it would never be good enough because God’s Will is always done.

Don’t blame yourself or beat yourself up, you did not make Teresa sick. You have sacrificed your life for the last year doing what she needed you to do, you did not fail her.

Just take a few deep breaths and let God guide you through the next few days. He will give you answers and will lead you in the direction he wants you to go.

Your all in our thoughts and prayers,
Steve & Georgana Rogers

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