It is with a heavy heart that I post this last message to Dave's journal. The long hard journey has ended. My dearest Dave went over the rainbow to meet Jesus on Saturday evening at 7:15PM.
The last line of treatment worked and it stopped the diarrhea, but it stopped his gut all together. The drug was too toxic to his liver and kidneys. He went into multi organ failure.
On Thursday morning we had a care conference with the whole care team. Dr. Khouri said they had done everything but it is now time to stop since it was Dave's wish to die at home. By 3PM we were on a med-flight back home. Hospice had sent out a bed, oxygen and every thing we needed.
Jeremiah had spent the entire day getting the house set up for our arrival. He got friends to come mow the yard, his cleaning folks to clean the house and all. We arrived home to a welcome by our family. Dave was so happy he cried. It was a beautiful Spring day. The breeze was warm and the yard looked so nice. He had one last look at his 'Park'.
The next day all the family was here. We all got to laugh with Dave and have some real quality time with him. Everyone was able to spend some one-on-one time with him. I called it his living visitation! How awesome it that to be able to actually talk to him and not look at a dead body and say, 'I wish I had the chance to say...' Dave, as always did it right!
He was so ready to move on. He told Ron & me he wanted to go over the rainbow. I asked him if Jesus was on the other side and he said yes.
I am a lucky woman to be able to have had the love of such a man. I will miss him. I will miss his corny sayings and jokes. I will miss his laugh, and his touch. I know most of you will miss him too. Keep the memories fresh. Charrish your time with him and remember him.
Dave's memorial service was Monday. The family is starting to leave. Life for most will go back to normal, I am going to have to learn what normal is for me. I know that the hard part is starting now. I am so very grateful for my friends and family. I will pull strength from you.
I want to thank you all for the love and support you gave us through this journey. Dave looked forward to reading what you wrote. It kept us connected to home. Dave is truly home now and I am sure he has the answers to all of his questions!
Thank you all and I love you
Deb
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