We got up quite early in order to make an 8:00 AM lab draw, then waited around till chemo appointment at 9:30. Her nurse came out and got her all situated in the infusion bay and said that we were just waiting on the labs. Fifteen minutes later, she came back and said that Gabrielle needed to go to the ER due to high potassium. Sodium remains quite low as well.
What followed was a long discussion with her nurse and the gyn-onc fellow over the pros and cons of another ER trip. Gabrielle got a pained look on her face at the thought of going to the ER or being admitted to the hospital and said repeatedly that she just wanted to go back home. As such, we made a beeline out of there and plunked her down on the couch, where she is resting peacefully. Though at this moment, Daniel is getting her propped up and is about to coax her into eating a little pho from our favorite place on Aurora. Oh, and he got her some tater tots as well! I may have to dig into those!
We have set the wheels in motion for hospice with a focus on keeping her as comfortable as possible. She has told me many times over the years that when the days get miserable and are to be endured, then quality of life is pretty low. I am sad to say that she (we) is at that stage. Has said she is ready to leave this earth and "go home". I am so glad that she has an eternal home to go to. We want to make the trip as comfortable as possible.
Yes, it looks like Gabrielle is on her "bell lap", which she wrote about a while back. Nobody has fought longer, harder or with more determination than Gabrielle. She continues to be thankful for little things and never gets annoyed (except when I hover). She's a real trooper. No wonder she has so many friends.
As always, thanks for your prayers, support and words of encouragement.
I am so sorry - my heart goes out to you all. My love for Gabrielle endures forever. 🙏
ReplyDeleteI don’t know Gabrielle, or your family, but you have provided incredible comfort and reassurance to me over the past few years. I found your blog shortly after I was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. I was looking for hope and possibilities, and Gabrielle provided those to me. May you all be blessed and comforted at this time.
ReplyDeleteSo neat that you found Gaby’s blog and have been encouraged. I don’t know of anyone who could have a better team of family and friends supporting her. God bless you and give you wisdom into all modes of healing cancer as you follow the path He has for you.
DeleteThanks, Rowena, for your words of encouragement. We all wish you well on your cancer journey as well. Steve
DeleteHi Gabrielle,
ReplyDeletePrayers continue for you all. I remember having lunch with you when you were telling me about "your bell lap". I was in awe. You have run the race with grace and endurance and taught us all about faith, family and love. The other topic you entertained with in your cancer journey was your search and purchase of marijuana.....how times have changed. Much love to you. Nancy Z
I could tell she was rounding the corner to her bell lap with her pre-Christmas newsletter. Much love to all of you as you send her on her final lap before our eternal home. You’re all super starts in my book! Fight the good fight and run the race with endurance. You’ve all exemplified that beyond human comprehension at times.
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