What a difference a day makes. Yesterday while EJ and I were visiting, Dad was the most responsive we've seen in a few days. We talked to him for quite a while, and he stayed awake for the whole thing. The responses we got were facial expressions, single clearer words, or mumbles. It was great. Previously to that he would be awake for up to 15 or so seconds and then completely fall asleep. I feel like yesterday's conversation was the one he was waiting for.
Today, I spoke to the hospice nurse after she visited him and she told me that he was unresponsive, but comfortable and well cared for. His caregivers mentioned that they are now adjusting him every couple of hours to prevent bed soars, since he can no longer do it himself. Today, Dad didn't move around, pull his knee to his chest, raise his arms up, hang his legs off of his bed, or do any of the other things that he's been doing. He didn't say a word. He was as quiet as a mouse
One of Dad's sisters and her fiance are visiting with him today and are staying the night tonight. I know he appreciates the company, it's nice to know that family is there.
Hope you all have a good night sleep, I have a feeling my Dad will as well. Good Night.
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