Small Gnus

Apologies to those who have been disappointed not to have more detail on the main event ...

I have not felt too much like posting excruciating detail of slow deterioration.

But to override that:

Gerald is getting thinner.
Much thinner.
His wedding ring dangles.

Excepted for his burdened belly.
Which worries him off and on.
He vomits bile 2 * per day approx.
The syringe driver and subcutaneous topups are working well; oral meds are no longer tolerated.
He is into his 4th week of no eating at all.
He still drinks water.
This feels very deja vu but I'm a little too tired to go and check whether I'm repeating myself here ...
Gerald's days vary between alert days where he speaks with us, and other days when he is not very able.

The hospice nurse comes daily during the week.
Our family Dr weekly.
Vivek the shower man 3 times a week.

Estimates vary. The "days to weeks" continues due to youth and previous good health.

Feel free to ask for what I've unintentionally omitted, as you do :-) - I'm glad it matters.

Netta brought beatiful orange, red and green flowers tonight for Gerald to see when he wakes in the morning.

Kerry has talked soccer and drama and music (Liverpool's star will rise again) 2 afternoons in a row.
Alex got to play squash and have a driving lesson.
Sophie is reserve in her school speech finals. Topic: An Interesting Person.
Also Sophie is singing with her school chorale in St Matthew's Passion next Thursday night in the Town Hall.
Alex is in full flow exam mode. With a re-negotiated out-of-bed time.
Getting a bit random here.
Good night.

L