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In 2007, I began my original website, Sonshine's Haven. In 2007, it was turned into a blog and used to keep family updated on my first husband's fight with liver cancer. He passed away November of 2009. We were married for 34+ wonderful years and this journals some of that grief process I've gone through.

I have since remarried another widower, but Mike is missed dearly, and will always be a big part of my life.

At times, all of us will be called to act as witnesses to the suffering of another. We will be unable to affect the outcome physically. Words will fail us. Prayer will seem futile. And yet, the act of bearing witness to someone else's trials is a sacred sorrow that offers and astounding glimpse of eternal joy." by Ginger Garrett

"Being willing to stay with a loved one throughout their travail, can be difficult....YES! But offering yourselves as faithful companions on a dark and dreadful journey can be an unmeasured blessing." (paraphrased by me)

5.25.2009

I was successful yesterday, in getting Mike to eat three meals, even if the last one was an Ensure shake. I'm still having difficulty in getting him to drink fluids. I was surprised around 9 p.m. when he made his way downstairs to watch a little TV with me. That was the first he had been up since 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

His fever went back up a pinch when he went to sleep last night, but it is down this morning. His blood pressure continues to be low. I was worried when he developed yesterday's fever, so I tried to bag his drain, but barely anything came out. This is concerning me. It may only be, because he's dehydrated. But I'm concerned it might also mean something more. I have attached the bag again this morning and I'm getting the same result. I've decided to leave it on while Mike's sleeping today.

We have plans to be with our children and other family late this afternoon, if Mike is able. He is hoping for enough energy to enjoy his grandsons. I appreciate your prayers so much.
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