This morning at 9 AM I am meeting with my Hospice worker for first time. It will be an in-home visit. Yes, my health condition is really so bad that its now time to start putting a solid treatment team together so my transition from flesh, to spirit can go forward with some level of dignity in caring hands. It saddens me some that I will not have someone from my support network or family with me during this part of the journey. I am a little bit scared, anxious, with a huge window of unknowns for me yet. However, I do not feel alone at all. I know God is on this journey with me. He will hold, protect and comfort me just as He has every day for 27 years of Sobriety. He will be there with me and for me. This I do believe with my heart of hearts. How can I possibly know this? Because I worship a God that is All Forgiving, Full of Grace, with an abundance of Mercy. In short, I did not need to earn His Love. He freely gave and continues to give it to me. If you'd like to visit me and exchange some Love (God), get and give a hug... that would make my heart smile. Now, here's nutso John... "Gawh, that lady sounds so pretty on the phone, maybe she's my next girlfriend!!". LMAO
-- Edited by John on Friday 6th of January 2017 02:12:48 PM
hotrod said
Jan 6, 2017
(((John)) prayers and positive thoughts on they way. Sending prayers, love and positive support across the miles.
What can we do?
What is the address where you are located?
MissM said
Jan 6, 2017
Hugs John. Thoughts are with you.
lookingup said
Jan 6, 2017
Prayers going out to you and family John,,,,,,,,,,,With lots of love ,and hugs,,,,lu
Iamhere said
Jan 6, 2017
(((John))) - huge hugs, prayers and thoughts are with you! Lifting you up in my prayers as we speak!
Bethany66 said
Jan 6, 2017
Take good care my friend and know that you are being carried on the prayers and well wishes of many, many loved ones that hold you dear. Prayers for you today!
el-cee said
Jan 6, 2017
Remember John. Nutso is progress from insanity. You told me this once. X lots of love to you x
DavidG said
Jan 6, 2017
(((((((((((((((((((( John ))))))))))))))))))
KennyFenderjazz said
Jan 6, 2017
Prayers going out John. You are 100% right about God! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do.
Kenny
andromeda said
Jan 6, 2017
Hugs and love and support to you John. So glad you will have Hospice care, I have found them to be such a blessing through this transition. God is keeping you safe and holding you close.
Enigmatic said
Jan 6, 2017
Your faith and strength are inspiring, John; thoughts and prayers with you always.
a4l said
Jan 7, 2017
John........it is my wish for you that you are comfortable in hospice. Sending lots of warm and loving thoughts and prayers to you.
hotrod said
Jan 7, 2017
Hello ((John)) you are in my prayers and thoughts this AM Please do let us know if we can do anytihing
Iamhere said
Jan 7, 2017
John - my thoughts and prayers continue for you.....If I lived closer, I'd stop by for a visit, hug, God talk and/or more! Know that we are all with you in spirit!
Freetime said
Jan 7, 2017
John, thoughts and prayers are with you, and gratitude for your service.
el-cee said
Jan 7, 2017
Thank you for all you have done to help people effected by alcoholism, its huge, the impact your service has had. God bless you.x
Jerry F said
Jan 7, 2017
Be nice to find a space in hospice in Hawaii huh? In the meantime I will be watching you resting in the palms of HP maybe with a good book too. Prayers and great wishes going out to you....the address idea is a great one...let us know. ((((hugs))))
lookingup said
Jan 8, 2017
((((Jerry)))) thank you elcee ,your words was what I was looking for.
(Thank you for all you have done to help people effected by alcoholism, its huge, the impact your service has had. God bless you.x )
Hugs. Looking up
Iamhere said
Jan 8, 2017
(((John))) - thoughts and prayers continue for you today!
Jen61 said
Jan 8, 2017
Hugs John. Would love to send you a card.
IAmStrong said
Jan 8, 2017
Dearest John......Know you are not traveling this journey alone. We are all with you in thought, prayer and spirit. Hospice is Amazing. I have worked hospice as a nurse, and am now on this journey with my Mother. My qualifier. JOHN!!! What about Skype?! Do You Have a Skype account? We can visit you face to face if not in your proximity!!! Or, IPhone.....Skype might be easier should you enjoy chatting with your Grateful Family here! Looking forward to your answer.
What can we do? We can send comfy cozy sheet sets, pillows, clothing...warm and snuggly? What sizes John. Socks. Lotion...good ones with low alcohol content that is drying and may burn. Fav colors, fabrics etc. I noticed your John Deere things.
John, Hospice has volunteers who will come sit with you, chat with you, play a game if you want, listen to music, read to you, write letters for you......your new friends from God John.....Praying for an extra special one who can maybe help you contact any loved ones you would like too? Kleenex! Draw sheets......flat sheets that can be placed underneath him to help turn him easily. T-Shirt type hoodies, as I know too well, coldness can be too close of an uninvited guest. Fun ones would be cool! No, I mean warm:)
Dear Friends, facing your own mortality is frightening, and takes work. So John, you can talk about it all. We will listen, and not judge. Not our job. But, we will support you! Stand beside you ALL The WAY. I speak from my experience with my cancer battle, and being told for some days they did not know if I would pull through.
May the Lord Bless You, May He Keep You, May He Protect You. Hugs and Kisses Linda
-- Edited by IAmStrong on Sunday 8th of January 2017 10:39:00 PM
-- Edited by IAmStrong on Sunday 8th of January 2017 10:43:24 PM
milkwood said
Jan 9, 2017
Thoughts and prayers with you John, and huge (gentle) ((((((hugs)))))))
You've touched my life in the most positive ways possible. You mean a lot to many.
Calm Lady said
Jan 9, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to you.
Iamhere said
Jan 9, 2017
(((John))) - thoughts and prayers continue for you today!
likemyheart said
Jan 9, 2017
Dearest John, if I was there, I would be there with you. Thank you for saving so many of us. God indeed has you in His hands. Love to you always!
tryingtoheal said
Jan 9, 2017
Dear John
I have not been on this board for a few years but I know that God led me here today. When I had no one to turn to in 2006, after discovering my husband had relapsed, Miracles In Progress was here. Your kind words and everyone's support got me through hard night's, difficult days, graduate school and years of tremendous growth.
Thank YOU. God sent you to us and I know you are in his loving arms. You are a gift!! <3
If you'd like to visit me and exchange some Love (God), get and give a hug...
that would make my heart smile.
Now, here's nutso John... "Gawh, that lady sounds so pretty on the phone, maybe she's my next girlfriend!!". LMAO
-- Edited by John on Friday 6th of January 2017 02:12:48 PM
(((John)) prayers and positive thoughts on they way. Sending prayers, love and positive support across the miles.
What can we do?
What is the address where you are located?
Remember John. Nutso is progress from insanity. You told me this once. X lots of love to you x
(((((((((((((((((((( John ))))))))))))))))))
Kenny
Hello ((John)) you are in my prayers and thoughts this AM Please do let us know if we can do anytihing
John, thoughts and prayers are with you, and gratitude for your service.
Be nice to find a space in hospice in Hawaii huh? In the meantime I will be watching you resting in the palms of HP maybe with a good book too. Prayers and great wishes going out to you....the address idea is a great one...let us know. ((((hugs))))
(Thank you for all you have done to help people effected by alcoholism, its huge, the impact your service has had. God bless you.x )
Hugs. Looking up
Dearest John......Know you are not traveling this journey alone. We are all with you in thought, prayer and spirit. Hospice is Amazing. I have worked hospice as a nurse, and am now on this journey with my Mother. My qualifier. JOHN!!! What about Skype?! Do You Have a Skype account? We can visit you face to face if not in your proximity!!! Or, IPhone.....Skype might be easier should you enjoy chatting with your Grateful Family here! Looking forward to your answer.
What can we do? We can send comfy cozy sheet sets, pillows, clothing...warm and snuggly? What sizes John. Socks. Lotion...good ones with low alcohol content that is drying and may burn. Fav colors, fabrics etc. I noticed your John Deere things.
John, Hospice has volunteers who will come sit with you, chat with you, play a game if you want, listen to music, read to you, write letters for you......your new friends from God John.....Praying for an extra special one who can maybe help you contact any loved ones you would like too? Kleenex! Draw sheets......flat sheets that can be placed underneath him to help turn him easily. T-Shirt type hoodies, as I know too well, coldness can be too close of an uninvited guest. Fun ones would be cool! No, I mean warm:)
Dear Friends, facing your own mortality is frightening, and takes work. So John, you can talk about it all. We will listen, and not judge. Not our job. But, we will support you! Stand beside you ALL The WAY. I speak from my experience with my cancer battle, and being told for some days they did not know if I would pull through.
May the Lord Bless You, May He Keep You, May He Protect You. Hugs and Kisses Linda
-- Edited by IAmStrong on Sunday 8th of January 2017 10:39:00 PM
-- Edited by IAmStrong on Sunday 8th of January 2017 10:43:24 PM
You've touched my life in the most positive ways possible. You mean a lot to many.
Dear John
I have not been on this board for a few years but I know that God led me here today. When I had no one to turn to in 2006, after discovering my husband had relapsed, Miracles In Progress was here. Your kind words and everyone's support got me through hard night's, difficult days, graduate school and years of tremendous growth.
Thank YOU. God sent you to us and I know you are in his loving arms. You are a gift!! <3