Hospice came today and after checking her pulse, her oxygen levels, her breathing etc, then had a conversation with us. Accordingly - Jeanine was nodding her head to questions, and responses from Tracy and I.

WE choose the "pain management" approach - to her continuing discomfort in bed. We have options to adjust this as needed or change aspects of it to see what is best.

This comes after both tracy and I could hardly talk sensibly from being so exhausted from being up all night with Jeanine's discomfort.

WE choose this not for our comfort level - but for her's. So we are now both basket cases.

Accordingly - I may close visiting hours when your visiting depending upon her condition or need for quiet etc. Bear with me on this as I realize you all love her - but I have to be the judge.

Men are no longer I think an option in visiting, I will chat this over with my daughter if a male does make a request.

I will probably respond better to emails then phone messages currently as the phone ringer is turned off to allow Jeanine to rest without intrustion.

Chuck