We started the process with my GP last Friday. The home hospice has someone for everything, every need, an evaluator, a facilitator, a nurse, chaplain, social worker, more besides, probably.

The hospice takes care of medications, everything necessary to take care of your life ending ailment, wet wipes, vitamins, cough drops, allergy meds, pain pills, Kleenex, I guess. A nurse calls on you every week or as often as necessary. There are hospice aides to bathe, shave, barber, massage, handle pet therapy, and more besides. Some of these will become more important as I get worse, of course.

I had an appointment with the cardiologist today. That went ordinarily enough, but I had a hard time getting out to the car, and from car to office and back using a wheel chair. Walking more than a few steps has become a real challenge lately. It will get worse.

I have appreciated many very kind comments of hope to get well soon, etc. but that isn’t one of the possibilities. No telling what the future is, but that isn’t one. I’ve come to admire and respect quite a few of the “regulars” here, and am grateful for all the help I’ve gotten the last ~10 years with the mysteries of firearms especially. So there is a lot to be pleased and happy about.

I'm sorry it has come to this. It is good that you have a strong dedication to the process, and a good attitude.

flashguy

I admire hospice nurses. They are a gift. I have a lot of talents but theirs is special.

I hope they ease your transition to whatever comes next.

Your contributions here will help us remember you, fondly.

Wishing you peace and strength.

Bruce

You are in my thoughts, I don't know what else I can say.

I am extremely sad to read this, JAllen. I wish you as much comfort and peace as possible for the time you have remaining.

Godspeed my friend.

My best to you JAllen, and please call on me for anything.

We have at times disagreed over the years, but I have always respected the man that you are.

For a while I had this quotation from Tecumseh as a signature line:

"When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home."

I have strongly mixed feeling.

It is heartbreaking to realize you have reached this stage. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

I am comforted to know that you are going into the care of hospice. They are an incredible group. They helped my dad and all of us with his final days and i will be forever grateful for their care.

As always, if there is anything i can do.

JALLEN, you and I have never met, and I don't believe we've ever communicated directly.
But you are certainly "one of the 'regulars' here," and I've enjoyed your posts often. Many of the articles you've posted have been quite thought-provoking, and I have appreciated your efforts in getting us to think about things and to think about topics fairly.

Like marksman41, I wish you comfort and peace, and like so many others here I appreciate your contributions to the forum.

I don't know how to express words for the future. So, i will comment on what has passed. I have enjoyed many of your posts over the years. Often times i search them out in a thread then go back to re-read a thread. So, for that thank you greatly.

I wish you the very best as your time with us comes to an end. May it be as comfortable as possible. I hope it's filled with an abundance of love from family and friends..

Your wisdom and insights will certainly be missed.

Jim, I am sorry you are having to deal with this. I will not wait until work brings me again to your area to bring you the cream cheese you love; I will take a ride on my motorcycle and bring some to you to enjoy. You are a great and wise man I am glad to personally know. Always let me know if there is anything else I can do.

Jim, I don't think it can be overstated just how tangible your absence will be felt whenever that time may come. The hole that will be left will be real.

Having said that, I'll continue to toast daily to your well being and enjoy your consistent witty and knowledgeable contribution to the forum.

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Sorry to hear this. You have been a member here for as long as I can remember. I think the forum has been a better place with you posting here.

Thoughts and prayer on the way.

I don't really know what to say, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a brave man. I hope I can face my hardships (for lack of a better word) with such stoicism.

I am so saddened with this news, I don't know you, but from reading all your informative posts, over all the years, I feel like I know you.
You are a treasure, you always will be, to so many people.
You have made a POSITIVE impact on the world and the lives of MANY people.
What more could any being ask for of life they were given.

Bless you!

JAllen, I am very sorry it has come to this. You have always been one of those members whose posts I pay close attention to - kind of like the old EF Hutton commercials. I sincerely wish you and your family the best.
Take care.

God bless, Jallen. Stay strong and be at peace.

I too am sorry to of hear this stage in your life. I wish you the best and I hope we can meet on the other side. In the interim, I will miss your writing and veiwpoint.

RMD

JALLEN, you really are a highlight of this forum. I always read your posts and I always enjoy and respect your opinions.

I don't like that you have entered this chapter of your life, but I will continue to lift you in prayer. God bless you, sir.



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