dustin godfather

Discharged Home on Hospice

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

July 1, 2021 12:46pm CST

I have talked lately about Dustin's godfather and his bone cancer. He has been discharged from the hospital and is home and on hospice care. Nothing else can be done. Trying to keep him comfortable. He is glad to be home. I had another face time call with him. He is very frail and weak. But he is eating his wife's home cooked meals, as much as he can. He still has his wits about him. He shared a joke with me. This has all happened so fast. Was just diagnosed in April. Another reminder in life that we never know what the next moment holds. A happy time on vacation in this photo. Thoughts are also with his wife, my friend.

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@Juliaacv (56257)

• Canada

1 Jul 21

Bless him throughout his journey and his wife as this is happening so quickly she must feel like it isn’t even real.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

Thanks so much for your support. She is really having a difficult time.

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@NJChicaa (127140)

• United States

1 Jul 21

Sometimes I think that it is better when things like this just progress quickly.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

1 Jul 21

@NJChicaa I agree. It's those lengthy experiences that hit the hardest!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

@kobesbuddy They all hit you hard no matter how long. A difficult situation for he and his wife.

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@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

2 Jul 21

This is so sad, but at least he is at home now, it is horrible to spend your final days in a hospital bed. That was a happy photo.

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@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

3 Jul 21

@CarolDM I am glad too, his wife must feel relieved to have him home.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 21

@LadyDuck Yes, she is able to cook for him. I hope his appetite continues for awhile. He was eating spaghetti yesterday when I called.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

I was glad he made it home. Happy times in the photo.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

1 Jul 21

What a beautiful couple, at that time in the best of health:( They shouldn't have to face, this terrible experience!

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

1 Jul 21

@CarolDM I wish you could go visit them for an afternoon. This would be so comforting, for all three of you!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

@kobesbuddy They live over 500 miles away, I wish I could as well.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

My sweet friends for so many years. They are like my parents actually. Very difficult time.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

2 Jul 21

@CarolDM So so true. We never know what life will bring us. I am sorry he will not recover. Glad he is home. Thank you for sharing the photo to show that they had happier times.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

4 Jul 21

@CarolDM You are very welcome and yes it must be a very difficult time.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 21

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thanks for your support. A difficult time.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

2 Jul 21

i am so sorry. That, hospice is what my wonderful (saintly) wife does. She tells many stories of how hospice can comfort and support both people. so sorry.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

I always think of your wife when I hear the word hospice. It takes a special kind of person to do her job. Thank her for me.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

@DocAndersen They are all angels. No doubt.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

2 Jul 21

@CarolDM i will thank her when she gets home tonight. I've met a lot of her coworkers, it really does take a very special person.

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@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

2 Jul 21

Life is uncertain who knows what happens next in life. So we should live life fully. Today one of my relative passed away. He was just 50 years old and was on dialysis as his kidneys failed.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

You are right about that. Life can throw us all curve balls. So sorry about your relative.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

2 Jul 21

Lovely couple, I am glad he is at home and can eat his wife's cooking.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thank you, and I am as well.

@wolfgirl569 (135770)

• Marion, Ohio

2 Jul 21

So sorry.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thanks.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

1 Jul 21

Sweet photo in happier times. Life can be so brutal at times. I am so sorry.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

1 Jul 21

@CarolDM That, I know. So sorry again.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

The photo was just a few years ago. Crazy how quickly life can change. Thank you.

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@Shiva49 (28385)

• Singapore

2 Jul 21

You should have cheered him up. Bone cancer can be quite painful too. Tough also to contain it. He is not short of love and that helps.

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@Shiva49 (28385)

• Singapore

2 Jul 21

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

He did smile several times, and his wife said he talked about the good times later.

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@LindaOHio (222417)

• United States

2 Jul 21

Great picture. I'm sure that both he and his wife are glad that he's home. Sending prayers for the both of them.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Yes, they are glad to be home. Thank you.

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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)

• United States

3 Jul 21

He looks like a very sweet man. You're right, we never know.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 21

They are both such sweet and good people. I will never understand why things happen to the best people.

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@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

3 Jul 21

I know you wrote about him and I'm sorry there's no help.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 21

Thank you.

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@kaylachan (84785)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Jul 21

Cancer is not a fun thing. While many survive, some will never. It's a sad scarry reality. As long as he's happy and comfortable, that's the best thing possible.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Yes I am glad he is at home with his wife.

@RasmaSandra (98004)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Jul 21

A wonderful photo with great memories, I am glad at least he is home and comfortable, I will keep him in my prayers,

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thanks so much.

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@Fleura (35034)

• United Kingdom

1 Jul 21

It's unbelievable sometimes how fast situations can change. You really have to seize every moment!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

Life is so unpredictable. We just never know.

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@Dena91 (17039)

• United States

2 Jul 21

Praying for them and you through this process. Life is so very fragile, we never know what is just around the corner.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thank you. It is so hard. Nothing you can do at this point.

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@janethwayne (5191)

• Philippines

2 Jul 21

Nice photograph and yes home is a comfy place.

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