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Update from Home :)

Posted by Sarah Tompkins on April 8, 2014 at 6:35 PM

This past Sunday morning Sarah awoke and was more alert then I had seen her in weeks. As we talked about all kinds of things under the sun we both realized this was the best morning we've had in a quite a while. Then she said she wanted to go home, so that's exactly what we made happen the next morning.

During her 5 night stay in the Hospice House the team there was able to come up with a better medication regimen as well as a methodology to handle the worsening fistula situation that brought us to them in the first place. They were also able to train me up on both accounts making it possible to grant Sarah's wish.

The Hospice House was nice, way better than either of us had anticipated, but there's truly is no place like home. Sarah is now pretty much confined to the hospital bed at our house but if there ever was a spot to spend some serious time, she's set. She's able to see South Mountain in our back yard out our large living room window to her right and she has the "way too big TV" (her words) to her left so she can catch up on all her shows she has recorded. However, today she didn't want to watch TV, didn't even want it on (something I hardly ever do). With the windows and doors open she was able to hear the birds chirping, the breeze running through the trees, and the soft waterfall from our pool. I am grateful that we were so lucky to have built a life together that allows her to enjoy such tranquility when she needs it most.

 

-Roy

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6 Comments

Reply Aunt Susie
8:18 PM on April 8, 2014 
This is AWESOME news. I am sure Ben is happy as well. There's nothing like being home.
Love you and keep you in my prayers. I was so happy to have shared time with you last week. And especially to finish the tee shirt quite we started together.
Love always
Aunt Susie
Reply Linda Burkert
6:28 PM on April 9, 2014 
So happy to hear that she is home and comfortable. "There's no place like home!" Keep up the good work. Hugs to you all.
Linda
Reply Jane Shell
1:17 PM on April 10, 2014 
That's such good news. Sarah, you must be so glad to be home. I'm sure Roy and Ben are happy you're home too. Thinking of you and praying for you. Jane
Reply Aunt Susie
10:37 PM on April 11, 2014 
The Lord has taken you from this world, but you are now in a far better place. Free of the cancer that cut your life short. All who have met you or knew of you through others will have fond memories of your love, compassion and endless ability to place others first. You have blessed so many people, way beyond what you can ever imagine. I am a better person for have known you.
Eternity with our Savoir Jesus Christ. What better place to be. You are gone but will never be forgotten. Love you now and always.
Reply Stacy
3:11 AM on April 12, 2014 
Good night Sweet Sarah. You leave an indescribable imprint in my life. I will carry you with me always. I love you. Rest now... The long day is over.... xoxo
Reply Gaines W.
11:34 AM on April 12, 2014 
I'm glad to hear that Sarah was granted her wish. The place she called home allowing hera tranquil environment of peace & harmony with her loved one. :0)