Myles Update, 1/22/14

The word of the day is 'overwhelmed'.  Overwhelmed in a mostly good way.  We are completely overwhelmed by the love, support, prayers, comments and posts, and the memories that have been pouring in. They mean so much to Myles.  How wonderful for him to know the impact he's had on people and to get a chance to reminisce and laugh about stories (and pictures) from the past.

I'm also overwhelmed, ok, freaked out, by the number of people reading this blog.  There were 1,601 views yesterday.  And I'm not the writer in our family.  That's Myles's role. I'm doing this for purely selfish reasons - because I can't possibly respond to all the emails and calls I receive checking on Myles while spending time at hospice, being with the kids, and working.  And being the Type A person who feels she has to respond to all emails and texts, communicating to everyone at once via this blog is much less stressful.  But 1,601 people?  Oy.

Myles's first full day in hospice was a really good day.  He says he's much happier here than in the hospital, and it shows.  He's more relaxed and engaged with us.  Talking isn't that easy as it takes a lot of breath, but he still gets more correct answers on Jeopardy than the kids and I combined.  Other than being tired and quieter, Myles is his regular self and we're grateful for that.  We're especially grateful he's comfortable and not in pain. The nurses keep offering drugs, but Myles usually says he's fine and doesn't need them. And no, they're not transferrable.

I'll try to continue to updating this blog, or hopefully convince/coerce Myles to post, as frequently as possible. I'm very grateful to his old friends who stay with him at night so I can go home with the kids without worrying, the wonderful nurses and staff at hospice, and all of you.

- Marcie