Odyssey Hospice

At about 4pm today, Dad was transferred to Odyssey Hospice. Robin rode with him in the ambulance, and the rest of us followed. His bleeding continues, but the caring and compassionate staff at Odyssey gently cleanse him and change the bandages. He was transported with a ventilator, and then changed over to a smaller, portable unit in his room at Odyssey. That unit failed and for an hour or so he was respirated manually by an aide with an ambu-bag until a new unit was obtained and installed. He was conscious for a little while but in so much pain that the staff immediately gave him medication to ease his suffering, and he fell into a merciful sleep.

If any family or friends wish to visit the family or Tom at Odyssey Hospice (he's in Room #4), the address is:
Odyssey HealthCare (click for a map)
Mesa In-Patient Unit
6215 East Arbor Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85206
Telephone: 480-218-9000

Since the hospice is an end-of-life care facility, the ventilator will be discontinued tomorrow, probably in the afternoon. We do not know how long he will be able to breathe on his own, or if at all. That may be a mercy because of all the bleeding, liver and kidney failure, as well as the toxins flooding into his system from the necrotic tissue on his back and toes. We pray for your peace, Daddy. Go with God. We love you.

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Rickey Lynn said…
I don't know most of you but I'm June's sister Jen. I would like to extend an open invitation to anyone in the family who would like a quiet place or just someone to talk to. Our home is open to anyone in the family. Please feel free to accept this support that we offer.

Jennifer

address:

1924 E. Wesleyan Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 831-8306
Friday, April 21, 2006 6:13:00 AM
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