The hospital is no place to live. Unfortunately, for many, it becomes just that. Whether management of their condition is just too complicated for home, or because there is no real home to which they can be discharged, or for a myriad of other reasons, people may remain in the hospital for long periods to receive care.
Luckily, Carol's latest stay there only seemed like forever. She's home now, and the focus shifts to keeping her as comfortable as possible. To that end, she won't receive any more of those treatments. VNA will be coming later today as part of a daily palliative process to help drain the fluid that continues to accumulate in her abdomen.
A little over five weeks ago, we ran a half-marathon together. As we ran, I looked at her up ahead of me as an embodiment of strength, and I still do. She's going to reach the finish line a little bit ahead of me.
