Candy-striped

[poliphilo]

Ailz handed me a candy-striped pullover to put on this morning because she wants me to "be bright". Her father is coming home today (in his hospital bed)  and we'll be going over to the bungalow shortly to move furniture and lend moral support. And, no, it's not particularly good news. He's as sick as he ever was- sicker than when he went in- and all he'll be receiving is palliative care (lovely, soothing euphemism). All this seemed horribly bleak at 2 o'clock in the morning, but I've had my breakfast and it's a new day and I'm ready for what it brings. 

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[daisytells.livejournal.com]

We get old, bodies wear out, just like old machines. I watched my Mom die last year, not suffering, just fading away. Perhaps that is the best way for the patient, but it wears on the family. I keep you and Ailz in my thoughts.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

He's worn out. It's been clear for a few days now that he's not going to make a recovery this time.