We came to the Hospice House here in Spokane hoping that we might be able to transfer him to Kennewick. It doesn't look like that will happen due to his decline. He received some medication for some back pain yesterday. It must of taken the edge off enough that he has been able to sleep and rest easily. We woke him enough to give him a little water using a sponge straw. We offered him a priesthood blessing of comfort which he accepted and Greg voiced. We once again expressed our love to him and he responded in kind. We met with the social worker to determine if it was possible, or even viable to move him to Kennewick. She deferred to the nurse who took his vitals and looked at some other indicators as to where he is at in his progress towards his next goal. She recommended against it because of the stage where he is at and the fact that moving a patient takes a toll. We asked that they keep him on the waiting list in Kennewick just in case there is another rally. We're not expecting one, and feel tremendously blessed for having had the last few days to spend some quality time with him. His breathing has become pretty shallow and the frequency has slowed to about 4 or 5 breaths per minute, not uncommon under these circumstances. They gave us a pamphlet to read which has been helpful that talks about some things that are involved in the dying process. Some things that we can look back on and see that the process may have begun even before we arrived in Spokane. We didn't realize that this would come quite this soon. But the reality is the Lord knows when it's time.
5pm update....he has woke up and has been visiting with us. For the last hour or so he has been awake and has spoke on the phone to a family friend and to his great grandchildren, Elise and Eva. He still is quite tired though and dozes easily. He is definately enduring to the end and enduring it well.
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I am so grateful to be able to read these blogs. Every second of every day for the past week + Grandpa Scott has been on my mind. I feel a bittersweetness inside. How tired G. Scott must be from the constant and courageous fight he has struggled through the last few years but what selfish sadness I feel to know that he will be moving on. G. Scott is an amazingly, kind, generous, and wonderful person. You are the best G. Scott!! I feel comforted in knowing that you have such a wonderful, loving, strong, gracious family you have around you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of you all,
Brandee Hogg
Grandpa Scott you are an amazing man, father and friend. You are in my prayers along with your family.
Brad, thanks for these updates...Very inspiring to read what has taken place-Obviously more than can be written or shared. We're thinking of you guys and pray the Lord will sustain you and keep you.
I want to send our love to Grandpa Scott. He has always been such an example to me of an unassuming, gentle, patient, humble, and truely pleasant man. I feel very fortunate to have known him for these past 20 or so years. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones for peace & comfort in these last days of your earthly mortality. What earth will mourn for, heaven will rejoice in!
With all our love,
Tammy Plunkett
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