Oh what a day!!!   I will tell you we are all wearing thin.  We have prayed and prayed for this to be over for all of us.  He's ready and we are ready.  R's breathing is very shallow.  He has opened his eyes a few times today and looked towards whoever is talking.  His eyes are glassy and I don't think he could see much.  He didn't speak at all today. I have been able to get his pain meds into him with a syringe.  Nurse tells me to put them in his cheek and they will absorb into the cheek. He does look peaceful and comfortable. 

We started making some arrangements today.  The kids and I  felt good about getting a jump start on the inevitable.  We will be doing the viewing at D.O. McComb Funeral Home at Pine Valley.   The Hospice Chaplain came today - no longer than he has known R he knew everything about him and shared alot of what they have shared together.  It means so much to us to have everyone talking and sharing about R's life.   Everywhere we turn there are people who have heard how bad things are.   We feel so honored to have so many caring people.  We feel very blessed and very fortunate!! He has truely made an impact on alot of people.

Tonight we earnestly ask for Peace, Understanding, Comfort and Strength. We ask God to hear our prayers and answer our prayers.   Pray for those of us keeping the vigil to get good rest tonight to be able to face another day.