At last a Syringe Driver

[Willow_rob]

Mary deteriorated over the last 2 weeks and, after persistent nagging, she was fitted with a syringe driver yesterday and is peaceful.

She developed a chest infection and coughing was causing her pain and anxiety. As if this wasn't enough a bout of oral thrush caught us unawares and she had pus coming out of her mouth. At this time I called in the Hospicecare Home Service and they and Marie Curie have supported us at this difficult time.

We knew our time together was limited, initially we thought it would be 2 to 6 months. Mary has been magnificent in her fight and it is now 2 years since PSP was diagnosed.

I am now in the waiting game but I am so proud of her that she never once complained. It has been my priviledge to care for her and be with her . Now I have to let her go. I can do no more. Thank you all for your support. With love from Rob

[Yvonneandgeorge]

Rob thinking of you, you have done an amazing job, for your beautiful lady, stay strong, sending you massive hugs. Yvonne xxxx

[doglington]

It's so hard. You have done all you can and I'm glad to hear she is peaceful. Love from Jean xxx

[Jimjam22]

Sending big hugs xx

[Hidden]

Time to be the spouse and not the care giver. Let others do the job.

[kenh1]

Caring for the one you love is a privilege indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and peace. Ken.

[Dadshelper]

You have done all you can now. It is time to just be with her and let her know you are there. I am glad she is resting peacefully and hospice will be of great help at this time.

Ron

[rriddle]

Thinking of you both, and hoping that Mary's transition is a peaceful one.

RobinR

[Hiking13]

Thinking of you at this difficult time. Stay strong for both of you and take good of yourself too as this next stage is very exhausting in a different way.

Lots of love to you both

Sarahxxx

[Tippyleaf]

Dear Rob

Thinking of you both at this difficult time

Sending love to you both

Tippy xxx

[Willow_rob in reply to Tippyleaf]

Thanks Tippy, how's your Dad coping and have you got funding yet?

[georgeg25]

Sending you prayers for peace and strength for this stage. 🙏🙏🙏

[WelshRugbyDaughter]

Hi Rob - thinking of both of you and sending our love. I think you can both be proud of how you’ve come through this journey. Cathy x

[AJK2001]

Thinking of you Rob and wishing you & Mary strength and peace.

xxx

[racinlady]

Sending warm thoughts your way.

Pat

[Cinnylou]

Sending thoughts and prayers for a peaceful leg of this final journey.

Cindy

[Katiebow]

Your post brought the day Ben died right back, he had a syringe driver fitted the day before he died and like you I felt it was a privelidge to have nursed him to the end. My thoughts are with you.

Love Kate xx

[Willow_rob in reply to Katiebow]

Thank you ❤️

[Nanny857]

Hi Rob, sorry to hear about Mary, will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Time to let the professionals take care of her and you can return to being her loving husband.

Lots of love, Nanny857xx